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S&P 500 hits record as AI stocks fuel Wall Street rally
The S&P 500 closed at another record high, with stock futures showing minimal movement. AI stocks continue to be the primary driver of the market rally across…
HighRBC Holds Triple Flag at $44 Despite Strong Earnings, Insider Selling
RBC Capital analyst Josh Wolfson maintained a Hold rating on Triple Flag Precious Metals with a $44 price target, despite the company reporting strong earnings…
HighTesla Q3 2026 earnings preview: flat revenue, falling profits
Tesla faces Q3 2026 earnings with flat revenue and declining profits, raising questions about whether record spending investments will reverse recent financial…
MediumTrump Signals New Tariffs on Chinese Goods Amid Market Flooding Concerns
Trump is moving toward imposing new tariffs on China, citing market flooding with cheap goods. The action reflects ongoing trade tensions between the US and Ch…
HighSticky Inflation Tests Consumer Patience as Gas Prices Surge, CPI Hits 3.7%
Vanguard economist warns persistent inflation will test consumer patience as gas prices surge 9.1% monthly, pushing CPI to 3.7%, with potential Fed rate hikes…
MediumNIFTY50 Eyes 23,800 Support as Positive Futures Signal Cautious Opening
NIFTY50 faces a critical test at 23,800 support on Wednesday as GIFT futures signal a positive open, buoyed by stable crude oil and a strengthening rupee despi…
HighNvidia Crushes Q1 Earnings as AI Chip Demand Surges, Though Stock Stumbles
Nvidia reported $58.3 billion in profit with data center revenue nearly doubling, exceeding Wall Street expectations. Despite strong results and positive guida…
HighIndia's Economy Expands 7.8% in Q1, Defying Geopolitical Headwinds
India's GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, exceeding RBI projections despite geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainty from the Iran conflict.
HighUS stocks recover as Treasury eases bond market pressure
US stocks recovered from losses after the Treasury Department implemented measures to relieve pressure in the bond market, signaling policy support for financi…
HighWall Street recupera com tecnológicas em alta após três sessões de queda
Wall Street encerrou em alta após três sessões de queda, com o Nasdaq a valorizar 2,71% impulsionado pela recuperação dos valores tecnológicos que enfrentavam…
HighFed Chair Warsh Signals Independence, Keeps Rate Decision Close to Chest
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh emphasizes the Fed's political independence while signaling continued focus on inflation control, declining to preview Ju…
HighSpeculators Turn Net Long on Yen for First Time Since February
Speculators have turned net long on the yen for the first time since February, signaling a potential shift in currency market sentiment toward the Japanese cur…
HighWall Street encerra setembro em alta com Dow Jones a subir 1,20%
Wall Street fechou a última sessão de setembro em terreno positivo, com o Dow Jones a subir 1,20%, impulsionado pelas expectativas de um novo pacote de estímul…
HighMusk punta a 75 miliardi con l'Ipo di SpaceX: la più grande della storia
SpaceX deposita il prospetto alla SEC per un'IPO da 75 miliardi di dollari, la più grande della storia, con debutto previsto al Nasdaq il 12 giugno e valutazio…
HighSpaceX IPO Expected to Trigger Broad Market Selling as Investors Reallocate
SpaceX's anticipated IPO is expected to trigger significant portfolio shifts as investors liquidate holdings across the broader market to purchase shares, pote…
MediumRupee Breaches 95 Against Dollar as Oil, Outflows and Structural Strains Raise Fears of 100
The Indian rupee slipped past 95 per US dollar for the first time, driven by high oil prices, foreign outflows and the Iran war, as the RBI capped bank forex p…
HighSpaceX Nasdaq-100 Inclusion: History Warns Against Expecting Sustained Gains
SpaceX joins the Nasdaq-100 on July 7, but historical precedent suggests index inclusion alone won't sustain stock gains without strong business fundamentals a…
HighMusk: AI robots will render money obsolete in future economy
Elon Musk, now a trillionaire after SpaceX IPO, argues that AI and robots will eventually make money irrelevant by producing such abundance that prices collaps…
MediumBrazil's stock market hits year-low as fiscal uncertainty weighs on investors
Brazil's Ibovespa stock index fell 2.09% to its lowest point of 2021 amid uncertainty over the precatories constitutional amendment and deteriorating macroecon…
HighECB raises rates for first time in 3 years as Iran conflict stokes euro zone inflation
The ECB raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 2.25% on June 11, its first increase since 2023, citing inflationary pressures from the Iran war and surgin…
HighEight Stock Picks for 17 February: Analysts Split on Bharti Hexacom, Infosys, Bajaj Finance and More
Livemint publishes eight trading recommendations from MarketSmith India and two independent analysts for the 17 February session, with stated entry, target and…
MediumSaputo Expects $1.7B UK Dairy Sale to Close in H2 FY27 as It Forms Dedicated Ingredients Division
Saputo expects its $1.7B UK dairy division sale to close in H2 FY27 while forming a dedicated Ingredients Division. Q2 EBITDA rose 14% on high-protein ingredie…
MediumIndian markets extend losses to sixth day as metal stocks plunge, FIIs exit
India's Sensex and Nifty50 declined for the sixth consecutive session amid weak Asian cues and concerns over potential US Fed rate hikes. Metal stocks, auto, a…
HighEU escalates trade pressure on China amid deficit concerns and market access disputes
EU trade officials are in Beijing for high-stakes negotiations aimed at reducing the bloc's trade deficit with China, with tensions escalating over automotive…
HighSingapore IPO market accelerates with nearly 30 listings on track for 2026
Singapore's IPO market is experiencing significant growth with SGX on track for nearly 30 listings in 2026, driven by the city-state's safe-haven status and im…
HighRivian CFO McDonough Sells 8,023 Shares as Insider Trading Accelerates
Rivian CFO Claire McDonough sold 8,023 shares for $128,368, continuing a pattern of insider sales that contrasts with major institutional buying and 27% revenu…
HighJapan leads Asia rally as China's inflation cools, Russia signals troop pullback
Asian markets surged Wednesday as geopolitical tensions eased and China's inflation came in below expectations, with Japan's Nikkei leading regional gains at 2…
HighBolsas europeias fecham majoritariamente em queda com Groenlândia e Fed no radar
Maioria das bolsas europeias fechou em queda nesta sexta, pressionada por ameaças dos EUA sobre a Groenlândia e incertezas sobre a sucessão no Fed. Papéis de d…
MediumCATL-backed smart driving firm NASN eyes Hong Kong IPO launch this week
NASN Intelligent Tech, a CATL-backed autonomous driving tech company, is launching its Hong Kong IPO this week with expected debut in early August, despite ong…
HighPakistan Gold Falls Over Rs2,000 per Tola Despite Rising International Prices
Pakistan's per tola gold price fell Rs2,300 on Tuesday even as international gold rose $24 and the rupee weakened against the dollar, per the jewellers' associ…
MediumAnthropic punta al Nasdaq a novembre: Ipo fino a 100 miliardi di dollari
Anthropic si prepara a quotarsi al Nasdaq con ticker "ANT", puntando alla settimana del 16 novembre, con un'IPO che potrebbe raccogliere fino a 100 miliardi di…
MediumKorean volatility spreads to Wall Street as leveraged bets reach record highs
South Korea's chip-market volatility has triggered over 1.2 million margin calls, raising concerns that similar leveraged ETF exposure in the U.S. could amplif…
HighGoldman Sachs Boosts VIR Position 43.6% as Biotech Stock Faces Analyst Optimism
Goldman Sachs increased its Vir Biotechnology stake by 43.6% in Q1, acquiring 225,544 shares worth $4.8M. Multiple hedge funds also expanded positions despite…
HighAnalyst recommends Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, NTPC as buy picks for Monday
Choice Broking's Sumeet Bagadia recommends buying Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, and NTPC on Monday, citing technical support levels and bullish momentum indicator…
MediumBrazilian stock market plunges 7.2% in worst week since March amid global uncertainty
Brazil's Ibovespa stock index fell 7.2% in a week amid concerns over COVID-19 resurgence in developed economies and uncertainty ahead of the U.S. presidential…
HighShein's Hong Kong IPO Stumbles as Fast-Fashion Giant Faces Growth Headwinds
Fast-fashion retailer Shein's long-awaited Hong Kong stock market debut resulted in falling share prices, with private backers experiencing a 73% valuation dro…
HighNvidia crushes Q4 earnings on 75% data center surge, guides higher
Nvidia reported better-than-expected Q4 results with 73% revenue growth, driven by 91% data center sales from AI chips. The company raised guidance to $78B for…
HighBond Market Approaches 5% Yield as Oil Prices Surge
Global bond markets are experiencing a sell-off with 10-year Treasury yields approaching 5%, driven by rising oil prices and shifting market conditions. Analys…
HighTSMC Positioned to Outperform as AI Demand Extends Beyond 2027
TSMC's capacity expansion and strong AI demand could drive earnings above expectations through 2027 and beyond, with analyst rating the stock a Buy.
MediumWorld's Best Dividend Stocks for Volatile Markets
Dividend-paying stocks are gaining prominence as a defensive investment strategy amid market volatility and inflation concerns, with analysts highlighting Euro…
HighMixed earnings drive stock market focus as Tata Steel slides, Cummins surges
Multiple Indian companies report Q4 results with mixed performance; Tata Steel posts 64% profit decline while Cummins India surges 54%, as markets face electio…
HighMacquarie eyes $105 trillion infrastructure prize with bold 20-year growth plan
Macquarie Group delivered record quarterly profits driven by strong performance in markets-facing businesses and Australian banking, positioning the firm to ca…
HighSmall and Midcap Stocks Show Recovery Potential Despite 2025 Underperformance
Small and midcap stocks underperformed in 2025 due to market normalization and external pressures, but analysts see cautious recovery potential as valuations d…
MediumUnicaja Banco Joins FTSE All-World Index, Signaling Liquidity Boost for Spanish Lender
Unicaja Banco was added to the FTSE All-World Index in September 2026, expanding its investor base among passive and active funds while its operational fundame…
MediumRIL, Tata Steel, Maruti Lead Market Watch as Earnings Season Heats Up
Major Indian companies including RIL, Tata Steel, and Maruti Suzuki dominate market attention as earnings season unfolds, with strategic partnerships, acquisit…
HighWall Street's worst day in 19 months as Tesla, Google earnings disappoint
Wall Street experienced its worst trading day in 19 months as Tesla and Google earnings disappointed investors, with the S&P 500 dropping 2.3% and Nasdaq falli…
HighIndian Markets Eye Weak Open as Oil, Bond Yields and US-Iran Tensions Weigh on Global Cues
Indian indices face a likely gap-down open as GIFT Nifty trades lower, after a Sensex and Nifty rebound on September 23 amid falling oil prices and a US-Iran c…
MediumUS flags India as transshipment risk for Chinese goods evading tariffs
The US has placed India in its highest-risk category for facilitating Chinese goods entering American markets through tariff evasion schemes, complicating ongo…
HighHiring Stalls in September as Government Shutdown Blocks Official Jobs Data
Private sector data reveals only 17,000 jobs created in September, the weakest month since 2020, as federal shutdown prevents official BLS reporting and recess…
MediumWall Street fecha em alta apesar de divisão na Fed sobre estímulos
Os principais índices de Wall Street fecharam em alta após divulgação da ata da Fed, que revela divisão interna sobre o timing da retirada de estímulos monetár…
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