Stocks News
- James Hyerczyk
US Supreme Court debates state laws affecting major platforms, sparking content moderation debate with implications for internet regulation.
- James Hyerczyk
Amid rising trade tensions, TSMC strategically expands to Japan, diversifying operations and mitigating risks, including those from China.
- James Hyerczyk
S&P 500’s rise spurs debate on its sustainability vs. a bubble, amid solid earnings and top stocks’ dominance fueling market concentration concerns.
- Bob Mason
BTC-spot ETF market net inflows retreated this week, leaving BTC in negative territory, with the ECB criticizing the SEC approval of BTC-spot ETFs.
- James Hyerczyk
NVIDIA astonishes with $5.15/share earnings, a soaring $22.10B revenue, and $12.29B net income, dominating the AI market.
- Bob Mason
The ASX 200 and Hang Seng Index had mixed fortunes early in the Wednesday session. Property and tech stocks contributed to early gains for the HSI.
- James Hyerczyk
Anticipating the Fed meeting minutes, the markets are aligning with the FOMC’s cautious strategy balancing inflation control and economic growth.
- Bob Mason
BTC returned to the $52,000 handle for the first time since 2021, while Senator Elizabeth Warren and SEC Chair Gary Gensler were under the spotlight.
- James Hyerczyk
In January, the producer price index (PPI) increased by 0.3%, surpassing the expected 0.1% rise, indicating complexities in the inflation scenario.
- Bob Mason
Coinbase delivered impressive Q4 earnings that were in stark contrast to Q3, highlighting the impact of the recent thawing of the crypto market winter.
- James Hyerczyk
January retail sales dropped 0.8%, defying forecasts; Citi’s 0.6% estimate closest. Consumer spending shifts hint at trends.
- James Hyerczyk
In January, the Consumer Price Index unexpectedly rose to 0.3%, indicating stronger inflationary pressures in the economy.”
- James Hyerczyk
The upcoming CPI report, key to Fed policy, is set to sway Treasury yields, the dollar, gold prices, and stocks, reflecting inflation trends.
- Bob Mason
The BTC-spot ETF market fueled a broad-based crypto rally, with BTC eyeing $50,000. However, SEC cases against Coinbase and Ripple remain focal points.
- James Hyerczyk
BLS revises December CPI to 0.2%, November to 0.2%, showing persistent inflation; December’s core CPI steady at 0.3%.
- James Hyerczyk
Friday’s CPI revisions could significantly shape the Fed’s inflation management plans, impacting future rate decisions.
- James Hyerczyk
Unemployment claims fall, insured rate drops to 1.2%, but rising moving averages reveal labor market complexity, impacting investor sentiment.
- James Hyerczyk
Disney’s fiscal first-quarter earnings outshine forecasts, with an aggressive cost-reduction plan contributing to a 20% EPS growth expectation.
- James Hyerczyk
McDonald’s (MCD) surpasses EPS forecasts in Q4, despite falling short in global revenue projections due to Middle Eastern conflicts.
- James Hyerczyk
January’s economy adds 353,000 jobs, unemployment steady at 3.7%, with a 0.6% hike in average hourly earnings showcasing resilience.