Economy & Finance
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Nvidia's Blowout Earnings Spark Debate on Stock Valuation
Nvidia reports $58.3B profit as AI boom accelerates, prompting investor debate over valuation at $5T market cap and whether the stock remains a buy despite ste…
HighBuy, Sell or Hold? Analysts Weigh In on Crisil, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Mahanagar Gas and Bajaj Finance
NDTV Profit's Ask Profit show features analysts from Prabhudas Lilladher and AUM Capital giving buy, sell or hold views on Crisil, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Mahanaga…
MediumStocks Rally on Powell Comments as GE Vernova, Palantir Surge; Oracle Slides
U.S. stock futures rallied following Fed Chair Jerome Powell's remarks, with GE Vernova and Palantir surging while Oracle declined in late trading.
MediumTrump's Third Tariff Regime Faces Court Challenge as Judges Question Forced Labour Justification
Trump's latest global tariff scheme, disguised as forced-labour prevention, faces legal scrutiny from the same court that twice struck down his previous tariff…
HighCisco shares tumble 8% despite beating earnings and raising guidance
Cisco shares dropped 8% following better-than-expected earnings and upbeat guidance, with analyst concerns focused on margin pressures despite accelerating AI…
HighPolymarket launches audit after WSJ exposes fake-trade marketing scheme
Polymarket launched an audit after WSJ investigation revealed the prediction market paid creators to produce fake trade videos showing false winnings to lure u…
HighWarsh's 'Quieter Fed' Adds Modest Forward Guidance
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is implementing a 'quieter Fed' approach while selectively providing market guidance, balancing reduced communication with st…
MediumDisney Reports Q2 Earnings as New CEO Faces First Major Test
Disney reports quarterly earnings with $25B revenue expected as new CEO faces first earnings test, with Wall Street closely monitoring stock performance and co…
HighRaymond James Raises Crombie REIT Price Target to C$17.50, Maintains Strong-Buy Rating
Raymond James raised its price target on Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust from C$17.00 to C$17.50 and kept a strong-buy rating, implying about 16% upside f…
MediumNifty 50 faces critical 22,500 test as Bank Nifty seeks 54,000 support amid caution
Indian stock indices face cautious trading as Nifty 50 tests 22,500 support and Bank Nifty defends 54,000 amid elevated US yields and oil prices ahead of RBI p…
HighIbovespa fecha estável, mas cai 1,3% na semana com temores de Covid; dólar sobe a R$ 5,55
O Ibovespa fechou praticamente estável nesta sexta-feira, mas não evitou queda de 1,31% na semana marcada por preocupações com segunda onda de coronavírus na E…
HighStrong Jobs Report Triggers Stock Selloff on Rate Hike Concerns
Stock markets fell after a stronger-than-expected jobs report increased expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, signaling potential economic tigh…
HighBofA CEO's Revenue Caution Triggers Bank Stock Selloff
Bank of America CEO's cautious guidance on investment banking and trading revenues sparked a broader selloff in bank stocks, with BAC shares declining amid exp…
HighMarkets Steady as Iran Sanctions Loom; Bitcoin Surges Past $80K
Global markets regained composure Tuesday as investors dismissed U.S. Treasury warnings on Iran sanctions as less severe than feared, while bitcoin surged past…
HighDollar funding stress eases as Middle East de-escalation hopes rise
Dollar-funding stress indicators improved Wednesday as markets grew optimistic about potential Middle East conflict de-escalation, with the euro cross-currency…
HighTrump's Trading Activity Draws Scrutiny as Eric Trump Defends Stock Moves
Trump's extensive stock trading activity, including over 3,700 trades and significant tech investments, faces criticism for potential conflicts of interest and…
HighEl dólar resucita en Wall Street: ¿puede volverse contra Trump?
El dólar experimenta su racha alcista más larga desde 2025, impulsado por Wall Street y expectativas de subidas de tasas de la Fed, mientras el euro cae. Anali…
MediumTreasury yields test 4.8% as fiscal risks ripple across markets
U.S. Treasury yields are testing the 4.8% level as fiscal risks threaten broader market spillover effects. Rising global bond rates are creating ripple effects…
MediumMalaysia's MITI raises CBU EV barriers to RM300k, effectively banning mass-market imports
Malaysia's MITI ministry raises barriers for imported EVs effective July 1, requiring RM200k CIF value and 180kW minimum power, effectively eliminating sub-RM3…
HighPowell's Fed Tenure Ends Amid Dissent and Political Pressure
Jerome Powell ends his eight-year tenure as Federal Reserve chair, having resisted Trump administration pressure to reshape the institution. His leadership fac…
HighIndia's Smartphone Market Posts Worst Decade-Low Quarter as Memory Costs Squeeze Budget Buyers
Counterpoint Research reports India's smartphone shipments fell 20% year-on-year in July-September, a decade low, driven by record memory costs that pushed bud…
HighExzeo Group Prices 8 Million-Share IPO at $21.00, Set to Trade on NYSE as XZO
Exzeo Group, an insurance technology firm serving P&C carriers, priced an IPO of 8 million shares at $21.00 each, with trading on the NYSE under XZO expected N…
MediumWalmart Strengthens Market Position Despite Stock Volatility
Walmart experienced a 9% stock decline despite receiving a $2.9 billion tariff refund and reporting strong e-commerce sales growth with accelerated deliveries.
MediumAsia stocks rally on Wall Street momentum as oil prices hold steady
Asian stock markets advanced following positive momentum from Wall Street, while oil prices remained stable amid broader market movements.
HighDecisão da Fed impulsiona PSI-20 a ganhos de 1%, com Corticeira a somar 4%
O PSI-20 recupera com ganho de 1,24% após quatro sessões de queda, acompanhando ganhos nas bolsas europeias e Wall Street. A decisão da Fed sobre retirada de e…
HighKotak Mahindra Bank shares slip 2% on mixed Q2 results; brokerages divided on outlook
Kotak Mahindra Bank shares fell 2% despite mixed Q2 results showing profit decline but strong loan growth and improving asset quality. Brokerages remain largel…
HighUS Equities Face Q3 Headwinds After Strong Q2 Rally
US equities posted strong Q2 gains but face three major risks in Q3: a more hawkish Federal Reserve, Middle East geopolitical tensions, and stretched technolog…
HighCan Germany's New Growth Sectors Outpace the AfD's Rise?
Germany's export model is strained by Chinese competition and high costs, as the government bets on six high-tech sectors to create jobs and blunt support for…
MediumRupee Holds Near Flat as Oil Slump Meets Dollar Demand Ahead of First Warsh-Led Fed Decision
The Indian rupee ended nearly unchanged against the dollar at 94.5250 after oil prices fell on a U.S.-Iran interim peace deal, with importer dollar demand offs…
HighWall Street cae por tercera sesión seguida: petróleo caro y bonos del Tesoro presionan a las tecnológicas
Wall Street cerró en rojo por tercera sesión consecutiva, presionado por el petróleo elevado, el alza de los rendimientos de los bonos y la incertidumbre por l…
MediumAnthropic's Nasdaq IPO Path Gets Harder as Investment-Grade Rating Comes Into Doubt
Anthropic's planned Nasdaq IPO faces added hurdles, including Blackstone's warning that the company may not secure an investment-grade rating after listing.
MediumYiwu jewelers harness AI to slash marketing costs, boost e-commerce speed
Yiwu jewelry merchants adopt AI-powered platform to generate commercial images and videos in seconds, cutting production costs by 96% and boosting efficiency b…
HighDollar Strength Keeps Rupee Near Record Low as Traders Look to RBI for Support
The Indian rupee faces renewed pressure from a stronger dollar as Fed rate-cut bets fade, with traders expecting RBI intervention near its record low of 88.80.
HighIndonesia's Market Rout Deepens as Prabowo's Populist Agenda Spooks Global Investors
Global investors are rapidly exiting Indonesian assets as stocks plunge 36% and the rupiah hits all-time lows, spooked by President Prabowo's interventionist e…
HighWarsh Expected to Prioritize Market Stability Over Trump Pressure on Fed Rate Decision
Kevin Warsh, likely next Federal Reserve chair, is expected to support a rate hike despite potential pressure from Trump, signaling independence from political…
MediumTariffs Could Force Apple to Abandon Years of Stable iPhone Pricing
New US tariffs up to 125% on Chinese-assembled iPhones could force Apple to raise prices by nearly 30%, potentially ending years of predictable pricing and pas…
HighAustralia's housing market cools as interest rates bite, but affordability remains elusive
Australia's property market is experiencing widespread price falls across most capital cities due to rising interest rates and unfavorable tax settings, with S…
HighIbovespa plunges 2.2% as Bradesco crashes 17.4% on weak earnings
Brazil's Ibovespa index fell 2.22% as banking giant Bradesco plummeted 17.4% following weak Q3 earnings, while international market uncertainty and government…
HighNikkei Falls as Samsung Chip Selloff Ripples Across Asia Tech Stocks
Japan's Nikkei fell 1.35% as Samsung Electronics' earnings forecast disappointed investors, triggering a regional semiconductor selloff that spread to Japanese…
HighWall Street cierra con fuertes ganancias tras la tregua en Medio Oriente, pero Ormuz sigue en duda
Los principales índices bursátiles de Estados Unidos cerraron con fuertes subidas tras el alto el fuego de dos semanas con Irán, mediado por Pakistán, aunque p…
HighWall Street fecha no verde com impulso das tecnológicas; Microsoft sobe 15,51%
Os principais índices norte-americanos fecharam em alta quinta-feira, impulsionados pelo setor tecnológico. Microsoft disparou 15,51% após resultados positivos…
HighMotley Fool Pitches Amazon as Undervalued AI Stock, Citing Cash Flow Multiple Below Its Decade Average
A Motley Fool columnist argues Amazon is undervalued, citing a price-to-free-cash-flow ratio of 57 versus a 10-year average near 81. The piece is an opinion-ba…
LowFed Holds Rates Steady as Inflation Persists, Three Officials Dissent
The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates unchanged despite persistent inflation, with three officials dissenting and voting for a rate hike, signaling int…
HighIA e Médio Oriente derrubam Wall Street; Alphabet cai 7% e Tesla afunda 14%
Os principais índices norte-americanos caíram numa sessão marcada pela escalada de conflito no Médio Oriente, petróleo acima de 100 dólares e receios sobre inv…
HighGold rallies as dollar weakens and Fed rate-hike bets cool
Gold prices rise amid a weaker dollar and reduced expectations for Federal Reserve rate increases, making the precious metal more attractive to international b…
HighIndonesia launches $615M sovereign sukuk auction with eight Sharia-compliant securities
Indonesia plans to raise $615 million through a sovereign sukuk auction on June 30, offering eight Sharia-compliant securities with maturities ranging from 202…
HighWall Street abre mista com Dow Jones em alta e SpaceX em destaque
Wall Street abriu sessão mista com Dow Jones em terreno positivo (+0,34%), enquanto Nasdaq recuou 0,39%. Destaque para a estreia em bolsa da SpaceX e entrada d…
HighHuawei Launches Mate X2 Foldable Phone Amid U.S. Sanctions Pressure
Huawei unveiled the Mate X2 foldable smartphone in China, featuring its proprietary HarmonyOS operating system and Kirin 9000 chip as the company navigates U.S…
HighWall Street in ripresa dopo il mercoledì nero: attesa per l'inflazione Usa e il voto di midterm
I future di Wall Street risalgono dopo il crollo di ieri, sospesi tra l'esito incerto delle elezioni midterm, il dato CPI atteso e il crac delle criptovalute.
MediumDefinity Targets $125M in Synergies and Holds to $6.5B 2026 Premium Goal Despite Catastrophe Losses
Definity reported Q3 2026 results, citing $56M in synergy savings and a catastrophe-loss hit while reaffirming its $125M synergy target and $6.5B 2026 premium…
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