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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Berkshire Hathaway, Skechers, Tyson Foods and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Berkshire Hathaway — Warren Buffett’s conglomerate saw shares drop more than 4%, retreating from record highs reached on Friday. Monday’s sell-off came after the 94-year-old Buffett announced his intention to step down as CEO. The board voted unanimously on Sunday to make Greg Abel president and […]
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The dollar has fallen over 8% this year. How much further could it go?
Investment banks are warning of a potential structural decline in the U.S. dollar , citing risks ranging from dramatic shifts in U.S. trade policy to the potential unwinding of massive foreign investments in American assets. The dominant view among major institutions leans toward sustained dollar weakness. Deutsche Bank last week forecast a “structural dollar downtrend,” […]
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Goldman estimates foreign investors were selling U.S. stocks big, but isn’t worried
While Goldman Sachs predicts that foreign investors have dumped more than $60 billion worth of U.S. stocks since March, the firm sees reasons to remain calm. The bank estimated that non-U.S. traders gave up around $41 billion of American stocks on net in March, followed by another $22 billion in April. Fund flow data suggests […]
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What the Discover merger approval means for Capital One and 2 other financials
Capital One secured approvals from banking regulators Friday for its $35 billion acquisition of Discover Financial — a deal that analysts believe could have far-reaching benefits beyond just the Club holding. The news Wells Fargo research analysts said the greenlights from the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency highlight a […]
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How the mother of all ‘short squeezes’ helped drive stocks to historic gains Wednesday
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading on April 9, 2025 in New York. Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty Images A massive number of hedge fund short sellers rushed to close out their positions during Wednesday afternoon’s sudden surge in stocks, turning a stunning rally into […]
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Hedge funds pile up record short bets against stocks as traders go into ‘self-protection mode’
Hedge funds loaded up on a record number of short bets against stocks as President Donald Trump’s steeper-than-expected tariffs wreaked havoc on Wall Street, according to Goldman Sachs’ prime brokerage data. Fast-money professional traders made their largest-ever, one-day net sales of global equities last week through Thursday, the day after Trump rolled out his sweeping […]
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As tariff deadline nears, Goldman says invest in these stocks that only have U.S. sales
As President Donald Trump’s tariff deadline looms, investors should embrace companies that rely on domestic sales and steer clear of those with a high proportion of overseas revenue, according to Goldman Sachs. The Wall Street firm’s chief U.S. equity strategist David Kostin is recommending a handful of trades for investors in response to the changing […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Tesla, Robinhood, Nvidia, Cognizant and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Bank stocks — Major banks came under pressure during Monday’s session amid rising concerns about a potential slowdown in the U.S. economy. JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs fell roughly 4%. Citigroup slid more than 4%, and Wells Fargo dropped 5%. Bank of America shed more than […]
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As trade tensions simmer, these are the stocks with the most to lose — based on region
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported goods have investors on edge as they could pressure a slew of companies regardless of sector. Within his first month back in office, he placed a 10% levy on all Chinese goods. China then retaliated with tariffs of up to 15% on select U.S. imports, including coal and liquified […]
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Goldman’s portfolio of hedge fund favorites is trouncing the market this year. Here’s what’s in it
While the S & P 500 is trading close to its all-time high, a group of favored stocks among hedge funds is soaring even higher, according to Goldman Sachs. The S & P 500 reached an all-time intraday high as well as a new closing record on Wednesday, the broad market index’s second consecutive record […]
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