Category: Stocks

  • Wall Street is bullish on stocks for the 2nd half of the year. Here are each firm’s exact forecasts.

    Nour Photo/Getty Images The S&P 500’s record high this year has sparked a wave of target price increases from Wall Street. The most bullish price target for the S&P 500 is 6,000 from Evercore ISI, representing a gain of about 7%. Key upside factors include the benefits of artificial intelligence,…

  • Stocks stride to record highs ahead of US inflation test

    By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Stocks rose on Thursday as markets from Tokyo to New York hit record highs, as traders awaited U.S. data expected to show inflation is falling and pave the way for an interest rate cut in September. Bonds and the dollar remained steady, keeping the…

  • Asian stocks tread water amid mixed Chinese, Japanese inflation By Investing.com

    Investing.com — Most Asian stocks were rangebound on Wednesday as markets digested mixed inflation data from China and Japan, while the focus remained on when the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates. Regional stocks received moderate signals from Wall Street, with technology stocks seeing sharp gains and nearing new…

  • US stocks mostly higher; tech sector gains ahead of Powell’s testimony By Investing.com

    U.S. stocks rose slightly on Tuesday as growing expectations of a September interest rate cut kept the technology sector strong ahead of testimony from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The Nasdaq Composite Index was down 40 points, or 0.1%, at 09:35 ET (13:35 GMT), while the Dow Jones Industrial Average…

  • US stocks mostly higher; tech sector gains ahead of Powell’s testimony By Investing.com

    U.S. stocks rose slightly on Tuesday as growing expectations of a September interest rate cut kept the technology sector strong ahead of testimony from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The Nasdaq Composite Index was down 40 points, or 0.1%, at 09:35 ET (13:35 GMT), while the Dow Jones Industrial Average…

  • Why stocks may be due for a correction

    The markets may seem unstoppable, but it’s important not to become complacent. “There’s definitely some level of froth (in the markets),” Fed Watch Advisors founder Ben Emmons told Yahoo Finance’s executive editor. Brian Sozzi on him Opening show Podcast (Watch or listen to the video above) here“There is a lot…

  • Stocks Slip With Euro on French Fiscal Concerns: Markets Wrap

    (Bloomberg) — European stocks and the euro fell after the unexpected result of France’s snap election stoked concerns about the country’s deteriorating financial conditions. Most Read from Bloomberg France’s CAC 40 underperformed the pan-European STOXX 600 after a surprise win by a left-wing coalition in French legislative elections. European bonds…

  • Big real estate stocks kick off H2 with loss as state of the sector weighs on sentiment

    ArLawKa AungTun/iStock via Getty Images Large real estate stocks started the second half of 2024 with a marginal weekly loss despite optimism surrounding interest rate cuts, as the state of the sector weighed on sentiment. S&P 500 Index Advanced 1.95% From last week, with Labor market data supports the case…

  • 3 Leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Can Plunge Up to 91%, According to Select Wall Street Analysts

    For the past 30 years, Wall Street and the investment community have been waiting for a game-changing innovation or technology that could rival or surpass what the Internet did for corporate America. artificial intelligence It might be a perfect fit. When I discuss artificial intelligence, I’m talking loosely about using…

  • World stocks at record high, UK Labour landslide and US payrolls hog spotlight By Reuters

    (Re-file to change third bullet to “fall” from “win”) Written by Dara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) – Wall Street shares rose on Friday after data showed U.S. job growth slowed to a healthy pace in June. The US Dollar Index rose 0.3%, rose by about 0.11% before retreating to trade at…

  • 2 Artificial Intelligence Stocks That Could Make You a Millionaire

    artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence is all the rage in the market today. Despite some hype, AI seems to have staying power and is set to have a real impact on the economy. People and businesses are using AI to create and use all sorts of transformative applications. Never-before-seen photography and…

  • Crypto-related stocks drop as Bitcoin slumps again By Investing.com

    Cryptocurrency-related stocks fell in premarket trading on Friday as their downtrend continued for a fourth straight session. The leading cryptocurrency fell 6.5% to $54,450.0 by 04:01 ET, hitting its lowest level since February. It initially fell below $54,000 before briefly recovering. Cryptocurrency stocks were also affected by the decline, sending…

  • Global Stocks Hit Peak Level Before US Jobs Data: Markets Wrap

    (Bloomberg) — Global stocks are expected to hold onto record highs hit on Thursday as traders turn their attention to U.S. jobs data due Friday for clues on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cut. Most Read from Bloomberg Tokyo’s Topix index hit a new record before retreating. The moves followed gains…

  • AI boom pushes four S&P 500 communication stocks to an all-time high in 2024

    hxdbzxy/iStock via Getty Images The S&P 500’s communications services sector has seen strong growth this year, driven by positive earnings and enthusiasm for the promise of artificial intelligence. The Communications Services sector (SP500-50) emerged as the second-best performing sector among the 11 S&P 500 sectors, posting gains 26% In the…

  • Top six healthcare stocks to buy and hold

    Investing.com – At the start of each quarter, Deutsche Bank presents its top investment ideas for each sector over the next 12 months. It’s time to shine a light on the healthcare sector. The first healthcare sector player Deutsche Bank is looking at with interest is Edwards LifeSciences (NYSE: ),…

  • European Stocks Advance With Elections in Focus: Markets Wrap

    (Bloomberg) — European stocks rose as key elections took center stage and investors grew more optimistic about the viability of a Federal Reserve rate cut after U.S. economic data bolstered the case for easing. Most Read from Bloomberg France’s benchmark CAC 40 index rose for a second day in a…

  • Asian stocks rise as rate cut bets build; Japan tests record highs By Investing.com

    Asian stocks rose on Thursday, tracking gains on Wall Street overnight, as a string of weak economic readings prompted investors to ramp up bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by September. Japanese stocks have been the best performers in recent sessions, recovering most of the losses they…

  • US stocks are trading marginally higher ahead of the early Independence Day close

    Major U.S. stock indexes are trading mixed in early trading ahead of an early close at 1 p.m. Tomorrow, the U.S. stock market will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The bond market closes today at 2 p.m. ET and will be closed tomorrow as well: The…

  • 3 Stocks That Could Create Lasting Generational Wealth

    If you’re trying to build wealth for future generations, you shouldn’t be thinking about getting rich quick. It’s all about creating a portfolio of companies that are designed to last. In this regard, you should keep your old favorites. coca cola (NYSE: KO) and relatively young Chipotle Mexican Restaurant (NYSE:…

  • European Stocks Drop on Rates Outlook, France Poll: Markets Wrap

    (Bloomberg) — European stocks fell after policymakers signaled they needed more evidence that price pressures were under control, even as the latest data showed euro-area inflation slowing slightly. Most Read from Bloomberg The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell about 0.5%, led by insurers and automakers. France’s CAC 40 lost most…