FTSE 100 Hits Record High Amidst Weaker Pound and Rate Cut Expectations
The FTSE 100 index closed at a record high of 8,505.22 on Friday, boosted by a weaker pound and expectations of interest rate cuts, despite a contraction in UK retail sales and negative economic sentiment.
FTSE 100 Hits Record High Amidst Weaker Pound and Rate Cut Expectations
The FTSE 100 index closed at a record high of 8,505.22 on Friday, boosted by a weaker pound and expectations of interest rate cuts, despite a contraction in UK retail sales and negative economic sentiment.
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S&P 500 Snaps Winning Streak Amid Apple's China Sales Slump
On Thursday, the S&P 500 fell 0.21%, ending a three-day winning streak, primarily due to a 4% drop in Apple's stock price following a report showing it fell to third in Chinese smartphone sales; the U.K. also announced weaker-than-expected economic growth.
S&P 500 Snaps Winning Streak Amid Apple's China Sales Slump
On Thursday, the S&P 500 fell 0.21%, ending a three-day winning streak, primarily due to a 4% drop in Apple's stock price following a report showing it fell to third in Chinese smartphone sales; the U.K. also announced weaker-than-expected economic growth.
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Strong Q4 Earnings Expected from 34 S&P 500 Companies
Next week, 34 S&P 500 companies, including Netflix, will report Q4 earnings, potentially exceeding expectations, with FactSet predicting a 12.3% growth; Wall Street favors several, such as Las Vegas Sands, Procter & Gamble, and Teledyne Technologies, showing significant upward revisions in earnings ...
Strong Q4 Earnings Expected from 34 S&P 500 Companies
Next week, 34 S&P 500 companies, including Netflix, will report Q4 earnings, potentially exceeding expectations, with FactSet predicting a 12.3% growth; Wall Street favors several, such as Las Vegas Sands, Procter & Gamble, and Teledyne Technologies, showing significant upward revisions in earnings ...
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Market Movers: Energy Surges, Retail Mixed, Quantum Computing Rallies
CNBC's market analysis reveals mixed results for regional banks, a surge in the energy sector, strong holiday sales for some retailers, and a rally in quantum computing stocks, contrasting with Apple's downturn and overall market trends.
Market Movers: Energy Surges, Retail Mixed, Quantum Computing Rallies
CNBC's market analysis reveals mixed results for regional banks, a surge in the energy sector, strong holiday sales for some retailers, and a rally in quantum computing stocks, contrasting with Apple's downturn and overall market trends.
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Hindenburg Research Closes After Years of Impactful Short-Selling Investigations
Hindenburg Research, a short-selling firm founded in 2017 by Nate Anderson, is closing after completing its investigations, including its recent report on Carvana. The firm's reports often resulted in significant stock price declines, impacting companies and high-profile figures like Carl Icahn and ...
Hindenburg Research Closes After Years of Impactful Short-Selling Investigations
Hindenburg Research, a short-selling firm founded in 2017 by Nate Anderson, is closing after completing its investigations, including its recent report on Carvana. The firm's reports often resulted in significant stock price declines, impacting companies and high-profile figures like Carl Icahn and ...
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Financial and Tech Sectors Surge; Upcoming IPOs and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Uncertainty
CNBC's Stocks @ Night highlights significant gains in financial and technology sectors; Citigroup reached a new high, while several banks and chipmakers reported strong recent performance. However, other chipmakers experienced losses, and upcoming IPOs along with the situation around Fannie Mae and ...
Financial and Tech Sectors Surge; Upcoming IPOs and Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Uncertainty
CNBC's Stocks @ Night highlights significant gains in financial and technology sectors; Citigroup reached a new high, while several banks and chipmakers reported strong recent performance. However, other chipmakers experienced losses, and upcoming IPOs along with the situation around Fannie Mae and ...
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UnitedHealth Group Loses $63 Billion Following CEO Assassination
The assassination of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson on December 4th in New York City resulted in a $63 billion drop in the company's market value, despite the company reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2024 profits.
UnitedHealth Group Loses $63 Billion Following CEO Assassination
The assassination of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson on December 4th in New York City resulted in a $63 billion drop in the company's market value, despite the company reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2024 profits.
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Veteran Investor Warns of Potential Market Bubble
Veteran investor Howard Marks warns of potential market bubbles due to high S&P 500 valuations, Bitcoin's rapid price increase, and over-reliance on tech giants, drawing parallels to the dot-com crash of 25 years ago.
Veteran Investor Warns of Potential Market Bubble
Veteran investor Howard Marks warns of potential market bubbles due to high S&P 500 valuations, Bitcoin's rapid price increase, and over-reliance on tech giants, drawing parallels to the dot-com crash of 25 years ago.
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Pre-Market Stock Movers: Earnings Disappointments and Positive Investor Sentiment
Before the bell, J.B. Hunt and Fastenal shares fell due to disappointing Q4 earnings, while Qorvo, MoonLake Immunotherapeutics, Life360, Rivian, Lam Research, Applied Materials, Salesforce, and Cloudflare saw gains due to analyst upgrades, strategic partnerships, or positive investor sentiment.
Pre-Market Stock Movers: Earnings Disappointments and Positive Investor Sentiment
Before the bell, J.B. Hunt and Fastenal shares fell due to disappointing Q4 earnings, while Qorvo, MoonLake Immunotherapeutics, Life360, Rivian, Lam Research, Applied Materials, Salesforce, and Cloudflare saw gains due to analyst upgrades, strategic partnerships, or positive investor sentiment.
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Trump Trade Boosts S&P 500 to Best Week Since November Election
The S&P 500 is experiencing its best week since the November election due to the resurgence of the "Trump trade", with banks and energy stocks leading the gains on expectations of business deregulation under Trump's potential executive orders, while overcoming previous inflation concerns.
Trump Trade Boosts S&P 500 to Best Week Since November Election
The S&P 500 is experiencing its best week since the November election due to the resurgence of the "Trump trade", with banks and energy stocks leading the gains on expectations of business deregulation under Trump's potential executive orders, while overcoming previous inflation concerns.
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Cambricon Technologies Stock Plunges Amidst Nvidia's China Visit
Cambricon Technologies cofounder Chen Tianshi's net worth reached \$10 billion in 2024 due to a 500% stock surge, but shares fell 11.5% after Nvidia's CEO visited China, raising concerns about its long-term viability.
Cambricon Technologies Stock Plunges Amidst Nvidia's China Visit
Cambricon Technologies cofounder Chen Tianshi's net worth reached \$10 billion in 2024 due to a 500% stock surge, but shares fell 11.5% after Nvidia's CEO visited China, raising concerns about its long-term viability.
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US Banks Morgan Stanley and Bank of America Exceed Q4 2024 Profit Expectations
In Q4 2024, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America exceeded profit expectations, reporting net incomes of $3.7 billion and $6.7 billion respectively, exceeding prior year Q4 results by more than 100%. This follows record profits for J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs in 2024.
US Banks Morgan Stanley and Bank of America Exceed Q4 2024 Profit Expectations
In Q4 2024, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America exceeded profit expectations, reporting net incomes of $3.7 billion and $6.7 billion respectively, exceeding prior year Q4 results by more than 100%. This follows record profits for J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs in 2024.
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36% Bias Score