Investment strategy
Stock futures little changed following Thursday’s comeback as investors assess Fed plans
U.S. stock futures were little changed on Thursday night after the major averages staged a late-day comeback as investors appraised the likelihood of tighter monetary policy from the Federal Reserve to combat inflation. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 3 points, or 0.01%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.02% and 0.05%, respectively. The […]
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Be conservative with FAANG stocks as anticipated Fed rate hikes spurn a market pivot, Jim Cramer says
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Thursday that he expects the market to pivot to a bull market for recession-proof stocks rather than expensive growth names. When the Federal Reserve decides to combat an “inflationary spiral with higher [interest] rates, you’re not supposed to buy expensive growth stocks. The hedge fund playbook says that you should sell […]
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Crypto trading platform eToro launches $20 million NFT fund as industry approaches inflection point
Physical artwork for a Bored Ape NFT on display at a cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong. Paul Yeung | Bloomberg | Getty Images Trading platform eToro unveiled a $20 million fund to purchase NFTs and bolster creators. The firm announced the launch at the Bass Contemporary Art Museum in Miami Thursday. The trading platform’s fund […]
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What’s behind Warren Buffett’s HP buy and why it’s giving some analysts bad IBM flashbacks
Analysts believe HP is a classic value bet and a play on capital returns, but some cautioned that it could be a repeat of Buffett’s IBM mistake. Source
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Barclays names Target a top pick, says demand should hold up even in weak economy
Target’s foot traffic should remain strong despite inflation and economic growth concerns, according to Barclays. Source
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Thursday
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Wall Street looks steady after two days of Fed-driven selling Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, March 29, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters U.S. stock futures were relatively […]
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‘It’s meaningless’ — large Tesla shareholder Ron Baron reacts to Elon Musk joining Twitter’s board
Ron Baron, the CEO of Baron Capital and one of Tesla’s largest shareholders, said that Elon Musk’s 9.2% stake in Twitter, and his accompanying board seat, is not significant. “I think it’s meaningless,” he told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Thursday. “It’s a tiny investment. $3 billion for a man who is worth $300 billion. He has […]
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Guggenheim says Cathie Wood-favorite Teladoc can jump more than 40%
Investment firm Guggenheim initiated coverage of Teladoc with a buy rating. Source
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Here’s how to navigate buying a car amid low inventory and high prices
Any shopper who has stepped onto a vehicle sales lot during the coronavirus pandemic has likely noticed at least two things: There are very few cars and they have very high sticker prices. Amid inflation and fear of a recession, buying a car in this climate is certainly not for the faint of heart. “If […]
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reveals major stake in HP Inc., tech stock soars 15%
Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting in Los Angeles, California. May 1, 2021. Gerard Miller Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has initiated a major stake in tech hardware stock HP Inc, becoming the largest shareholder in the PC and printer maker. Berkshire purchased nearly 121 million shares of HP, according to securities filings. That stake […]
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