Investment strategy
Why Fed chief Powell’s rate cut signal lifted our non-tech stocks the most
It was a topsy-turvy week for Wall Street, saved by a big Friday rally. The market was looking at a weekly loss at Thursday’s close. But a day later, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell came through, hinting at possible interest rate cuts ahead. His speech on Friday at the central bank’s economic symposium in Jackson […]
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This under-the-radar ETF trend may be flashing a warning signal for the market
ETF Edge This under-the-radar ETF trend may be flashing a warning signal for the market Published Sat, Aug 23 202511:00 AM EDT Anna Gleason@anna_gle WATCH LIVE Source
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Buy these outperforming stocks with room to run, says UBS
As earnings season winds down, investors should be on the lookout for some stocks that might still have room for upside, according to UBS. Stocks rallied on Friday , spurred by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments in Jackson Hole, Wyo. that suggested the central bank may begin adjusting its policy stance . Even with […]
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Why Morgan Stanley says the market and the economy are telling ‘diverging’ stories
U.S. equities have proven resilient even as the Trump administration haphazardly implements policy changes, according to Morgan Stanley. The S & P 500 has risen almost 10% so far in 2025, while the Nasdaq Composite is higher by more than 11% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is ahead more than 7%. Stocks have climbed […]
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Bank of America says these five stocks have room to run
Bank of America said there are several quality stocks that offer plenty of upside. The Wall Street investment bank said companies including Levi Strauss are well positioned for growth.. Other buy-rated stocks the firm is bullish on include TKO, Live Nation, TransDigm and PACCAR . Levi Strauss The denim company is firing on all cylinders, […]
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Where this BlackRock fund manager is finding pockets of opportunity in high-yield bonds
BlackRock’s Mitchell Garfin is still finding areas of opportunity in a high-yield bond market that looks expensive. Some investors, like Pimco chief investment officer Dan Ivascyn , have been moving into higher-quality bonds amid economic uncertainty and what they see as the lack of reward for taking on risk. “I’m not too concerned about the […]
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The new gold play as investors look to hedge against risk, volatility
Gold has long been viewed as a safe-haven investment, and money has typically flowed into the asset as a hedge during uncertainty and volatility. This year, the tailwinds around tariffs and inflation have pushed the precious metal to a string of record highs. It’s also helped to bolster the growing number of gold-focused ETFs, which […]
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Ether surges, trading close to its record again after Powell speech teasing rate cuts
Omar Marques | Lightrocket | Getty Images The price of ether rebounded to near-record levels on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at upcoming rate cuts and investors returned to risk-on mode. The second largest cryptocurrency was last higher by 12% at $4,738.91, according to Coin Metrics. Last week, ether nearly touched its […]
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Former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon questions stock drop: ‘It was about as good of a quarter as any retailer could have in any environment’
Fast Money Former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon questions stock drop: ‘It was about as good of a quarter as any retailer could have in any environment’ Published Thu, Aug 21 20257:37 PM EDT Stephanie Landsman@stephlandsman WATCH LIVE Source
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Here’s what has happened to the stock market in the past after the Fed cut rates at record highs
The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates in September for the first time since December, at a time when the stock market has rallied to consecutive record highs. Here’s what tends to happen to stocks in this unique backdrop. The fed funds futures market is indicating an 87% chance for a quarter-point rate […]
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