Month: May 2022
The Fed’s aggressive hiking campaign will lead to a recession, according to CNBC survey
The Federal Reserve is expected to hike interest rates and cut its balance sheet aggressively over the next 16 months, according the May CNBC Fed Survey, and most respondents believe the process will end in a recession. A rate hike of half a percentage point (50 basis points) is expected to be announced Wednesday by […]
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Paxlovid prescriptions to treat Covid increased tenfold in U.S. since late February, Pfizer says
Pfizer on Tuesday said prescriptions for its oral antiviral to treat Covid-19 have increased tenfold in the U.S. since late February, as more pharmacies and other locations receive supply. CEO Albert Bourla, in an earnings call Tuesday morning, said nearly 80,000 patients were treated with Paxlovid in the U.S. the week ending April 22, up […]
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The Fed is expected to raise rates by a half point. Investors wonder if it will get more aggressive
U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during his re-nominations hearing of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill, in Washington, U.S., January 11, 2022. Graeme Jennings | Reuters The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise its fed funds target rate by a half-percentage point Wednesday, but investors will […]
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The one short-term trading strategy that even Warren Buffett does
Warren Buffett, a disciplined buy-and-hold value investor, said he’s dabbled in a short-term trading strategy popularized by hedge funds — merger arbitrage. Source
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Chegg, Expedia, BP and more
James Tahaney loads textbooks on to a pallet in preparation for shipping at the Chegg warehouse in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, April 29, 2010. John Sommers II | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Paramount Global – Shares fell 1.7% after the entertainment giant reported first-quarter revenue below expectations. The […]
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The Great Resignation is still red hot — but may not last
Peter Dazeley | The Image Bank | Getty Images The pandemic-era trend known as the “Great Resignation” is still red-hot, as workers enjoy the perks of record-high demand for their labor. However, economic headwinds mean those benefits may not last much longer, according to economists. A record 4.5 million workers quit their jobs in March, […]
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Office demand comes roaring back as stocks in the space play catchup
If you’re not back to the office already, you may be soon. After a five-month lull, likely due to the extremely contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus, new demand for office space jumped in March. Barring another major setback in the pandemic, it will likely continue to rise, but offices themselves will undergo a makeover […]
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Here’s where I bonds may work in your portfolio, according to financial advisors
I bonds are currently paying 9.62% annual interest through this October, presenting an opportunity for investors with a range of goals, according to financial experts. These assets, backed by the federal government, are nearly risk-free and inflation-protected, with rates changing every six months based on the consumer price index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor […]
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Own the ‘MANG’ stock portfolio instead of ‘FAANG’ in these conditions, Jefferies says
Investors looking for Big Tech exposure in this environment may want to avoid buying “FAANG” and focus on another stock group instead, Jefferies said. Source
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Supreme Court says leaked abortion draft is authentic; Roberts orders investigation into leak
Pro-abortion and anti-abortion demonstrators protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court after the leak of a draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito preparing for a majority of the court to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision later this year, in Washington, U.S., May 3, 2022. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters Supreme Court […]
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