Category: Markets
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Upgrades for Crocs, Roku, BrightView Holdings By Investing.com
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Investing.com – Here’s a professional summary of what Wall Street analysts said over the past week. InvestingPro subscribers always get priority access to market-moving AI analyst commentary. Upgrade today! apple What happened? On Monday, MoffettNathanson rated Apple (NASDAQ:) stock at Neutral with a price target of $211. *Tilder: MoffettNathanson ponders…
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Dollar falls after Powell greenlights September easing By Reuters
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By Alden Bentley NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar fell and the pound rose to its highest in more than two years on Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell gave an unequivocal signal that a long-awaited U.S. interest rate cut will come next month. The dollar’s weakness also saw…
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3 risks that investors should watch for the second half By Investing.com
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As we head into the second half of 2024, investors face a landscape of volatility and uncertainty. While the turmoil surrounding the yen trade may have subsided, other risks remain. These risks, if realized, could disrupt markets and change investment strategies. Macquarie analysts have identified three key risks that investors…
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Does higher growth boost long-term equity returns? By Investing.com
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Long-term investors who incorporate macro factors and expectations into their decision-making will be interested to hear the results of a JPMorgan report released Thursday on whether economic growth leads to higher stock returns. The existence of a relationship should seem obvious, since higher GDP growth should lead to higher earnings…
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How to use a diversified portfolio to navigate bouts of market volatility By Investing.com
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Wells Fargo strategists noted in a recent report that the recent spike in volatility, as evidenced by the recent rise in the Volatility Index (VIX), is a reminder that market volatility is an integral part of investing. However, the investment bank advises against responding hastily to these fluctuations by reducing…
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Brazil’s Campos Neto says markets perceiving less monetary intervention By Reuters
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By Howard Schneider JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) – Brazil’s central bank chief Roberto Campos Neto said on Saturday that recent volatility may show that the market is pricing in less room for fiscal and monetary intervention in the future. Speaking at the Federal Reserve’s annual economic conference in Kansas City,…
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Dollar to remain elevated in spite of rate cuts By Investing.com
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Despite expectations of a significant rate cut by the Federal Reserve in 2024 and 2025, analysts at Wells Fargo Investment Institute expect the US dollar to remain high. Analysts cited the reasons behind the forecast in a note dated Monday, focusing on interest rate differentials, global economic conditions, and the…
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Fed’s Bostic: We want a calm, orderly return to normalization
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Bostic from the Federal Reserve Inflation has fallen dramatically. We are about to be ready to cut prices. We will have to think carefully about what is happening in the labor markets. Our policy has had its effect and we can begin to return to normal politics. The numbers in…
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This is how to shape your portfolio when volatility is on the up By Investing.com
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Global stock markets have seen increased volatility in recent weeks, forcing investors to rethink their strategies and prepare for sharper market moves. According to the latest Piper Sandler research, the key consideration during periods of increased market turmoil is how to optimally structure your investments to balance returns and risk.…
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Canadian train workers back on the job as the government orders binding arbitration
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Canadian railway workers return to work after short-term shutdown at national railway. CN workers have removed picket lines while CP workers are still waiting for the official order but that should come soon. Labor Secretary Stephen McKinnon ordered the move: “These collective bargaining negotiations belong to Canadian National Railway, Canadian…
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Canada rail shutdown may still delay western grain exports By Reuters
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By Karl Bloom (Reuters) – A rail shutdown in Canada may delay the loading of some bulk grain ships at ports on the country’s West Coast despite a government move to end a standstill at the country’s two largest rail operators, traders and analysts said. More than 20 large cargo…
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Tech and energy sectors shine amidst market fluctuations: Unveiling today’s stock trends
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Stock Heat Map from FinViz.com Friday, August 23, 2024 13:46:06 GMT Today’s Market Overview Today’s trading session shows mixed performance across sectors, with notable gains in the technology and energy sectors, while other areas show more conservative movements. This analysis takes advantage of the dynamic landscape shown in the latest…
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Swiss finance minister chides US, Europe over ‘time bomb’ debt levels By Reuters
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ZURICH (Reuters) – Debt levels in the United States and Europe pose a risk to international financial stability and to Switzerland, Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter said in a newspaper interview published on Saturday. In an interview with the Swiss daily Blick, Keller-Sutter praised Switzerland’s “disciplined” finances, which she said…
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Powell at Jackson Hole: The time has come for policy to adjust
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We neither seek nor welcome further easing of the labor market. We will do our utmost to support a strong labor market while making further progress toward price stability. This is undoubtedly peaceful. I have increased my confidence that inflation is on a sustainable path back to 2%. Upside risks…
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Powell at Jackson Hole: The time has come for policy to adjust
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We neither seek nor welcome further easing of the labor market. We will do our utmost to support a strong labor market while making further progress toward price stability. This is undoubtedly peaceful. I have increased my confidence that inflation is on a sustainable path back to 2%. Upside risks…
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New Mexico Starbucks nicknamed ‘Charbucks’ after arson attacks By Reuters
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By Andrew Hay TAOS, New Mexico (Reuters) – After two fires ignited a Starbucks construction site in Taos, New Mexico, a developer is trying again to build the first self-service coffee shop in the mountain town with a history of rebellions and opposition from some to national chains. It didn’t…
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New Mexico Starbucks nicknamed ‘Charbucks’ after arson attacks By Reuters
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By Andrew Hay TAOS, New Mexico (Reuters) – After two fires ignited a Starbucks construction site in Taos, New Mexico, a developer is trying again to build the first self-service coffee shop in the mountain town with a history of rebellions and opposition from some to national chains. It didn’t…
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In echo of Draghi, Powell pledges to do “everything we can” to keep the jobs market strong
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The US dollar fell sharply after a speech from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell in which he said it was time for a policy shift and added a key line about maintaining a strong labor market. “We will do everything we can to support a strong labor market while making…
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Markets will remain range bound until November elections: Wells Fargo By Investing.com
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Wells Fargo analysts believe the U.S. stock market is likely to remain rangebound until the November election. The bank said the pound, which recently fell 9.7% from its July peak to its August low, was now stuck between key support and resistance levels. Wells Fargo describes this as “no man’s…
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The S&P 500 is having a tough time with 5640
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