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  • Asia FX firms as dollar dips with Fed, BOJ on tap By Investing.com

    Most Asian currencies rose on Monday, while the dollar fell ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting this week that is likely to provide more clues about the bank’s plans to cut interest rates. The Japanese yen was among the best performing currencies, with the currency gaining further on Monday after…

  • Wall Street eyes Instacart’s market trajectory By Investing.com

    In the dynamic online grocery sector, Maple Bear Inc., trading under the symbol EXCHANGE:CART, continues to attract the attention of Wall Street analysts. The company’s recent performance and strategic initiatives have led to updated forecasts and price targets from financial experts, reflecting confidence in its growth trajectory and market position.…

  • Google stock: SearchGPT creates ‘a “wall-of-worry” for investors at a minimum’: Loop Capital By Investing.com

    In a recent note, Loop Capital analysts highlighted concerns surrounding Alphabet (NASDAQ:) amid YouTube advertising challenges and the emerging competitive threat from OpenAI’s SearchGPT prototype. Loop Capital maintained its $170 price target and hold rating on Google shares, expressing caution despite some positive aspects of Google’s financial performance. Google’s sell-off…

  • Google stock: SearchGPT creates ‘a “wall-of-worry” for investors at a minimum’: Loop Capital By Investing.com

    In a recent note, Loop Capital analysts highlighted concerns surrounding Alphabet (NASDAQ:) amid YouTube advertising challenges and the emerging competitive threat from OpenAI’s SearchGPT prototype. Loop Capital maintained its $170 price target and hold rating on Google shares, expressing caution despite some positive aspects of Google’s financial performance. Google’s sell-off…

  • Dollar backed ahead of Fed meeting; sterling retreats By Investing.com

    The U.S. dollar rose slightly in early European trading on Monday, supported by safe-haven bids as tensions in the Middle East escalated, while sterling fell ahead of a Bank of England policy meeting this week. At 04:50 ET (08:50 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket…

  • Asian stocks rebound with Fed, rate cuts in focus; China lags By Investing.com

    Most Asian stocks rose sharply on Monday with focus on the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting for further signals on interest rate cuts, with the battered technology sector leading the gains. But Chinese markets continued to lag their regional peers, with sentiment toward the country showing little sign of improvement ahead…

  • Asian stocks rebound with Fed, rate cuts in focus; China lags By Investing.com

    Most Asian stocks rose sharply on Monday with focus on the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting for further signals on interest rate cuts, with the battered technology sector leading the gains. But Chinese markets continued to lag their regional peers, with sentiment toward the country showing little sign of improvement ahead…

  • US stock futures rise with Fed, big tech earnings in focus By Investing.com

    U.S. stock index futures rose in overnight trading on Sunday as focus shifted to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting for further signals on interest rate cuts. Also in focus was a string of second-quarter earnings from Wall Street heavyweights such as Apple Inc and Microsoft Corp, which are due in…

  • Aon reports solid Q2 growth, details NFP integration By Investing.com

    Aon plc (NYSE:), a leading global professional services firm, reported a robust second quarter in 2024, with total organic revenue growth of 6% and significant contributions from its recent acquisition of NFP. The company is successfully executing its 3×3 plan, focusing on Risk Capital and Human Capital solutions, and is…

  • Veralto Corporation reports robust Q2 growth, raises EPS guidance By Investing.com

    Veralto Corporation, in its Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Call, reported a strong financial performance with net sales of $1.29 billion and a 3.8% core sales growth. The company raised its full-year adjusted earnings per share (EPS) guidance, reflecting confidence in its end markets and strong execution. Veralto highlighted its growth…

  • Veralto Corporation reports robust Q2 growth, raises EPS guidance By Investing.com

    Veralto Corporation, in its Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Call, reported a strong financial performance with net sales of $1.29 billion and a 3.8% core sales growth. The company raised its full-year adjusted earnings per share (EPS) guidance, reflecting confidence in its end markets and strong execution. Veralto highlighted its growth…

  • How inflationary are Trump’s tariffs? By Investing.com

    Trump’s proposed tariff policies could have a significant impact on U.S. inflation, according to a report from Standard Chartered Bank (OTC:) on Wednesday. The Trump-Vance card calls for a 60% tariff on all Chinese goods and a 10% tariff on goods from the rest of the world, raising the average…

  • Citi looks at the election impact on oil prices By Investing.com

    In a note to clients on Thursday, Citi strategists assessed how the upcoming U.S. presidential election in 2024, which is likely to be a battle between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, could impact oil prices. Under the Trump administration, the impact on the oil market “could be net bearish due…

  • Citi looks at the election impact on oil prices By Investing.com

    In a note to clients on Thursday, Citi strategists assessed how the upcoming U.S. presidential election in 2024, which is likely to be a battle between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, could impact oil prices. Under the Trump administration, the impact on the oil market “could be net bearish due…

  • What is the impact on biotech? By Investing.com

    The upcoming presidential election is expected to have a significant impact on the biotech sector, Evercore ISI said in a note dated Friday. Traditionally, presidential nominations are not significantly influenced by the vice president. However, candidates can sometimes help (e.g., Obama-Biden) or hurt (e.g., McCain-Palin) a ticket. For Harris, her…

  • What would Trump 2.0 mean for inflation, energy policy and trade By Investing.com

    With Donald Trump’s chances of a second term increasing in the wake of recent developments, his policy priorities are expected to have mixed effects on inflation, energy policy, trade, and other important issues. Inflation appears to be a key focus of a potential Trump administration. In his acceptance speech at…

  • What Harris vs. Trump means for cannabis stocks By Investing.com

    A potential shift in the political landscape is putting a spotlight on cannabis stocks. According to equity research firm Zuanic & Associates, the recent news that President Biden will not seek re-election has sparked a positive reaction in the cannabis sector. Analysts at the firm point out that the possibility…

  • How should investors reallocate their portfolios this summer to maximize carry? By Investing.com

    UBS analysts expect the summer to be a good time to make strategic adjustments to the financial portfolio to maximize returns, with a focus on short-term European investment grade (IG) debt and strategic diversification. In a note dated Tuesday, analysts at UBS said they see a return to stability in…

  • Why a soft USD policy is unlikely to work By Investing.com

    In light of the potential policies of a second Trump administration, Deutsche Bank’s research department delves into the practical challenges associated with implementing a softer US dollar policy. Analysts highlight the obstacles and constraints to such a strategy and argue that tariffs and their associated stronger impact on the US…

  • US rails ‘well positioned’ for potential Trump return By Investing.com

    U.S. railroad stocks could benefit from former President Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House, analysts at Wells Fargo said in a recent note. The bank argues that Trump’s economic and trade policies, which have previously boosted the transportation sector, could once again drive significant growth for U.S. railroads.…