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Dow Jones hits record high as Fed rate cut decision is anticipated
Dow Jones Industrial Average hits all-time high as investors anticipate a major Fed rate cut. Markets are betting on a 50-basis-point reduction. -vtmarkets.com
Insights for investors on the iPhone 16 Pro launch at the Apple event
Key points: Apple hosted its highly anticipated September event, unveiling several new products, including the iPhone 16 Pro. This announcement is especially timely, as investors look for indications of how these products might influence Apple’s performance in the coming quarters. While the tech giant remains a leader in the market, the pressure is on toContinue Reading
S&P 500 wraps up August gains as rate cut decision looms
he S&P 500 ended August with a 3.7% gain despite volatility, as markets now look ahead to the Federal Reserve’s rate decision in September. -vtmarkets.com
Dow Jones hits new record while tech stocks weigh on Nasdaq
Key Points: The Dow Jones Industrial Average (Symbol: DJ30) continued its impressive run, notching its 25th record close of the year as it climbed to 41,335.63. This marked a significant contrast to the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (Symbol: NAS100) and the broader S&P 500 (Symbol: SP500), both of which struggled due to a pullback in technologyContinue Reading
Asian shares fall as Nvidia’s earnings disappoint; investors focus on U.S. jobless claims
Key points: Asian shares declined on Thursday, tracking Wall Street futures lower, as Nvidia’s earnings report did not meet the lofty expectations of bullish investors. Although Nvidia’s third-quarter revenue forecast of $32.5 billion exceeded Wall Street estimates, it fell short of the high bar set by those who had fuelled a 180% rally in itsContinue Reading
S&P 500 retraces as the markets eye Nvidia earnings for AI demand insights
The S&P 500 retraced ahead of the Nvidia earnings report, with investors keen on assessing the strength of the AI-driven tech rally. Corporate news also influenced market sentiment as Nordstrom and Ambarella surged on earnings beats, while PVH and Paramount slipped on weak guidance and acquisition concerns. -vtmarkets.com
Japan’s Nikkei falls after Wall Street’s tech stocks drop
Japan’s Nikkei index edged down 0.5% in early trading on Tuesday, hitting 37,936.68 by 0009 GMT. This decline mirrors the losses seen on Wall Street, where technology stocks led the way downward. The broader Topix index also experienced a 0.2% drop, reflecting the cautious mood in the market. -vtmarkets.com
Nvidia earnings to gauge the strength of AI-driven market rally
The upcoming earnings report from Nvidia on August 28 is poised to be a critical event for the U.S. stock market, especially as the chipmaker has been a driving force behind the market’s rally throughout 2024. -vtmarkets.com
Google appoints Noam Shazeer to lead the Gemini AI project
Google appoints former Character.AI founder Noam Shazeer to co-lead its Gemini AI project. Explore the market implications and short-term trading outlook.
Netflix stock hits new high as ad revenue soars
Netflix (Symbol: NFLX) continues to assert its dominance in the streaming industry, with its stock reaching new heights, consistent with its increase in advertising revenue.
