Category: Stocks

  • How will EU car stocks react to central bank easing? By Investing.com

    European auto stocks may not see an immediate boost in the wake of interest rate cuts by central banks, despite hopes of increased affordability of new vehicles, Morgan Stanley noted in a note to clients on Wednesday. Historically, the sector does not react quickly to interest rate cuts, and weak…

  • US stocks start to weaken

    US stocks began to weaken, with the broader S&P and NASDAQ down by about -0.45%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by -0.35%. As for the Nasdaq, it has retraced its August 22 high. Yesterday, the price moved above this level at 18014.24, but closed at 18013.98. Today’s price action…

  • Stocks Extend Rally, Yen Gains as BOJ Holds Rate: Markets Wrap

    (Bloomberg) — Asian shares extended a rally in global equity markets after jobs data supported the view that the U.S. economy is headed for a soft landing. The yen rose after the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged. Most Read from Bloomberg MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose as shares…

  • Asian stocks rise on rate cut cheer; Japan trims gains after BOJ By Investing.com

    Most Asian stocks rose on Friday, tracking gains on Wall Street overnight, as investors welcomed a major interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Japanese stocks outperformed their regional peers, but pared early gains after the Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady but said it expected inflation to continue…

  • Poland stocks higher at close of trade; WIG30 up 0.11% By Investing.com

    Investing.com – Polish stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the industrials and services sectors led shares higher. At the close of trading in Warsaw, the index was up 0.11%. The best performers in the session were: Dino Polska SA (WA:), which rose 6.34% or 19.80…

  • Stocks Fluctuate With Fed Decision Coming Shortly: Markets Wrap

    (Bloomberg) — Stock markets fell amid uncertainty over how aggressively the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates after keeping them at a two-decade high for more than a year. Most Read from Bloomberg The S&P 500 was little changed after briefly surpassing an all-time closing high earlier this week. Treasury…

  • France stocks mixed at close of trade; CAC 40 down 0.57% By Investing.com

    Investing.com – French stocks were mixed after the close on Wednesday, as gains in the , and stocks sectors led higher while losses in the , and stocks sectors led lower. At the close of the Paris Stock Exchange, the US stock market index fell by 0.57%, while the index…

  • US stocks mixed with Fed, rate cut on tap By Investing.com

    Investing.com – Stocks on Wall Street moved around both sides of the flat line on Wednesday as investors focused ahead of a historic decision by the Federal Reserve that is likely to lead to its first interest rate cut since March 2020. By 09:53 ET (13:53 GMT), the benchmark index…

  • Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.37% By Investing.com

    Investing.com – Japanese stocks were higher after the close on Wednesday, as gains in the banking and services sectors led shares higher. At the end of trading in Tokyo, the index rose by 0.37%. The best performers in the session were: M3 Company (TYO:), which rose 5.30% or 71.50 points…

  • Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the S&P 500?

    Dividend stocks may soon gain more attention from investors. This is because Federal Reserve The central bank is expected to cut interest rates on Wednesday, starting a new cycle of lower interest rates, which should lead to lower Treasury yields and savings account interest rates. This process makes dividend stocks…

  • European Stocks Rise With Data in Focus Before Fed: Markets Wrap

    (Bloomberg) — European stocks rose as traders awaited a final batch of U.S. economic data that could determine the size of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cut on Wednesday. Most Read from Bloomberg Retail and bank stocks led gains on the pan-European STOXX 600, while moves in other markets were muted…

  • Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.03% By Investing.com

    Investing.com – Japanese stocks were lower after the close on Tuesday, as losses in the industrials and services sectors led shares lower. At the end of trading in Tokyo, the Nikkei index fell by 1.03%. The best performers in the session were: to be purchased Sharp Corp (TYO:) rose 4.43%,…

  • Tech stocks drag on S&P 500, Nasdaq as Fed meeting nears By Reuters

    By Johann M. Cherian and Purvi Agrawal (Reuters) – Technology stocks weighed on Wall Street and the Nasdaq on Monday as caution set in ahead of a pivotal Federal Reserve policy decision later in the week, with most traders pricing in a sharp drop in borrowing costs. Interest-rate-sensitive chip stocks…

  • Asian Stocks Swing as China Data Offset Fed Bets: Markets Wrap

    Breadcrumbs Path Links PMN Business Asian stocks moved between losses and gains on Monday, as expectations of a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve receded due to signs of continued stagnation in the Chinese economy. Article author: Bloomberg News Catherine Bosley Published on September 15, 2024 • Last updated…

  • Asia stocks on tenterhooks as Fed faces crunch time By Reuters

    By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares opened cautiously on Monday in a week that is almost certain to see the start of a U.S. easing cycle, with the only question mark being the size of the cuts as markets were divided over the likelihood of a major move.…

  • Resist the temptation of AI and bet on safe defensive stocks, Wall Street analysts say

    Spencer Platt/Getty Images More analysts are recommending “defensive” stocks over AI stocks as macro conditions change. Utilities, a classic defensive sector, are moving to compete with technology companies. Investors could benefit from non-tech growth companies, one analyst said, as some question the rising price of artificial intelligence. Defensive recommendations have…

  • Israel stocks lower at close of trade; TA 35 down 0.32% By Investing.com

    Investing.com – Israeli stocks were lower after the close on Sunday, as losses in the banking and services sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tel Aviv, the index fell by 0.32%. The best performers in the session were: Ormat Technologies (TASE:), which rose 2.23% or 610.00 points to…

  • Saudi Arabia stocks higher at close of trade; Tadawul All Share up 0.49% By Investing.com

    Investing.com – Saudi Arabia stocks were higher after Sunday’s close, as gains in the banking and finance sectors led shares higher. At the close in Saudi Arabia, the general market index rose by 0.49%. The best performer of the session was Saudi Fisheries Company (TADAWUL:), which rose 9.93% or 2.29…

  • US stocks are trading higher and looking to extend win-streaks for the broader indices

    Major US stock indexes open modestly higher. As the day begins, the S&P and Nasdaq are on a four-day winning streak, looking to extend it to five straight days this week. It’s Friday the 13th. Can markets rise above this jinx? The current market snapshot shows: The Dow Jones Industrial…

  • US stocks are trading higher and looking to extend win-streaks for the broader indices

    Major US stock indexes open modestly higher. As the day begins, the S&P and Nasdaq are on a four-day winning streak, looking to extend it to five straight days this week. It’s Friday the 13th. Can markets rise above this jinx? The current market snapshot shows: The Dow Jones Industrial…