Alphabet Stock Spikes on Quantum Chip Breakthrough
Alphabet's stock surged 6% after unveiling its 'Willow' quantum chip, capable of a calculation taking today's supercomputers 10 septillion years, highlighting investor enthusiasm despite a lack of current real-world applications for the technology.
Alphabet Stock Spikes on Quantum Chip Breakthrough
Alphabet's stock surged 6% after unveiling its 'Willow' quantum chip, capable of a calculation taking today's supercomputers 10 septillion years, highlighting investor enthusiasm despite a lack of current real-world applications for the technology.
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Inflation Data Supports Expected Federal Reserve Rate Cut
The November CPI rose 0.3% month-over-month and 2.7% year-over-year, while core CPI increased 0.3% and 3.3%, respectively, aligning with expectations and paving the way for another Federal Reserve rate cut next week.
Inflation Data Supports Expected Federal Reserve Rate Cut
The November CPI rose 0.3% month-over-month and 2.7% year-over-year, while core CPI increased 0.3% and 3.3%, respectively, aligning with expectations and paving the way for another Federal Reserve rate cut next week.
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40% Bias Score
CPI Meets Expectations, GM Ends Cruise, Macy's Lowers Outlook
Wall Street is poised for growth after November's CPI report met expectations, while General Motors ended its Cruise robotaxi service due to competition; Macy's lowered its earnings outlook amid an internal investigation.
CPI Meets Expectations, GM Ends Cruise, Macy's Lowers Outlook
Wall Street is poised for growth after November's CPI report met expectations, while General Motors ended its Cruise robotaxi service due to competition; Macy's lowered its earnings outlook amid an internal investigation.
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Nasdaq Hits Record High Above 20,000 Amid Tech Surge
On Wednesday, strong tech performance, particularly in AI-related stocks, propelled the Nasdaq above 20,000 for the first time, while the S&P 500 rose almost 1%, contrasting with the weak performance of healthcare and other sectors due to proposed drug-cost legislation and a rising 10-year Treasury ...
Nasdaq Hits Record High Above 20,000 Amid Tech Surge
On Wednesday, strong tech performance, particularly in AI-related stocks, propelled the Nasdaq above 20,000 for the first time, while the S&P 500 rose almost 1%, contrasting with the weak performance of healthcare and other sectors due to proposed drug-cost legislation and a rising 10-year Treasury ...
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44% Bias Score
Schwab Favors Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds for Income in 2025 Despite Risks
Schwab recommends investment-grade corporate bonds for income investors in 2025 due to attractive 5%+ yields and strong corporate fundamentals, despite high valuations and uncertainty around interest rates and inflation; they advise maintaining bond duration near or below 6.2 years to mitigate inter...
Schwab Favors Investment-Grade Corporate Bonds for Income in 2025 Despite Risks
Schwab recommends investment-grade corporate bonds for income investors in 2025 due to attractive 5%+ yields and strong corporate fundamentals, despite high valuations and uncertainty around interest rates and inflation; they advise maintaining bond duration near or below 6.2 years to mitigate inter...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Ferguson as New FTC Chair, Signaling Shift in Antitrust Enforcement
President-elect Trump appointed Andrew Ferguson, a Republican FTC commissioner, as the new FTC chair, replacing Lina Khan; this is expected to result in less aggressive antitrust enforcement and potentially revive blocked mergers.
Trump Appoints Ferguson as New FTC Chair, Signaling Shift in Antitrust Enforcement
President-elect Trump appointed Andrew Ferguson, a Republican FTC commissioner, as the new FTC chair, replacing Lina Khan; this is expected to result in less aggressive antitrust enforcement and potentially revive blocked mergers.
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44% Bias Score
China Signals Monetary Policy Shift Amid Economic Slowdown
China's top leadership announced a shift to a "moderately loose" monetary policy stance after 14 years of a "prudent" approach, reflecting concerns about the economy's slowdown, despite ruling out a large-scale stimulus package. This follows a recent 10 trillion yuan stimulus package and indicates f...
China Signals Monetary Policy Shift Amid Economic Slowdown
China's top leadership announced a shift to a "moderately loose" monetary policy stance after 14 years of a "prudent" approach, reflecting concerns about the economy's slowdown, despite ruling out a large-scale stimulus package. This follows a recent 10 trillion yuan stimulus package and indicates f...
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32% Bias Score
Inflation Data Bolsters Expectations for Fed Rate Cut
November's inflation data matched expectations, increasing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut to 99% on December 18th while inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target. Shelter costs comprised 40% of the November increase; however, smaller monthly increases in rent indices suggest future e...
Inflation Data Bolsters Expectations for Fed Rate Cut
November's inflation data matched expectations, increasing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut to 99% on December 18th while inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target. Shelter costs comprised 40% of the November increase; however, smaller monthly increases in rent indices suggest future e...
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Malibu Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate
A wind-driven wildfire in Malibu, California, erupted late Monday, growing to over 6 square miles by Wednesday morning, forcing over 12,600 evacuations and damaging or destroying at least 16 structures, amid strong Santa Ana winds.
Malibu Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate
A wind-driven wildfire in Malibu, California, erupted late Monday, growing to over 6 square miles by Wednesday morning, forcing over 12,600 evacuations and damaging or destroying at least 16 structures, amid strong Santa Ana winds.
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Tesla Stock Hits Record High After Trump Election Victory
Tesla's stock hit a record high of $424.77 on Wednesday, exceeding its previous peak by $15, driven by a post-election rally and increased investor confidence linked to Elon Musk's influence in the Trump administration. Musk's $277 million contribution to the pro-Trump campaign and his new role advi...
Tesla Stock Hits Record High After Trump Election Victory
Tesla's stock hit a record high of $424.77 on Wednesday, exceeding its previous peak by $15, driven by a post-election rally and increased investor confidence linked to Elon Musk's influence in the Trump administration. Musk's $277 million contribution to the pro-Trump campaign and his new role advi...
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56% Bias Score
Insurance Stocks Fall Following CEO Murder Amid Industry Backlash
The murder of UnitedHealth Group's CEO, Brian Thompson, in New York City last week sparked a more than 6% decline in major insurance stocks, fueled by renewed public criticism of the industry's practices and profitability.
Insurance Stocks Fall Following CEO Murder Amid Industry Backlash
The murder of UnitedHealth Group's CEO, Brian Thompson, in New York City last week sparked a more than 6% decline in major insurance stocks, fueled by renewed public criticism of the industry's practices and profitability.
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52% Bias Score
Cramer: Buy Oracle, Sell C3.ai
Jim Cramer recommends buying Oracle stock after a market downturn and selling C3.ai stock due to its high valuation despite slower revenue growth and ongoing losses; Oracle's strong AI and cloud businesses and partnerships with major AI companies support this recommendation, while C3.ai's partnershi...
Cramer: Buy Oracle, Sell C3.ai
Jim Cramer recommends buying Oracle stock after a market downturn and selling C3.ai stock due to its high valuation despite slower revenue growth and ongoing losses; Oracle's strong AI and cloud businesses and partnerships with major AI companies support this recommendation, while C3.ai's partnershi...
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40% Bias Score