Wall Street
Eli Lilly’s ‘game-changing’ diabetes drug could boost the stock, SVB Securities says
Eli Lilly ‘s new diabetes drug, which may also address obesity in patients, could lead to even more gains for the company’s stock, according to SVB Securities. Analyst David Risinger initiated coverage of Eli Lilly with an outperform rating, saying in a Sunday note that investors are failing to price in the potential of tirzepatide, […]
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Slowing demand for PCs will limit HP’s upside, Citi says
Slowing consumer demand for PCs will mean limited upside for HP from here, according to Citi. Analyst Jim Suva downgraded HP to neutral from buy, saying in a Monday note that a higher inflationary environment is expected to moderate sales of laptops and desktops in the near to mid term. “[C]hallenging PC shipment growth and […]
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Stock futures rise after Dow falls for 8th-straight week in relentless sell-off
Traders on the NYSE, May 20, 2022. Source: NYSE Stock futures rose in overnight trading Sunday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell for its 8th straight week amid a broader market sell-off. Futures on the Dow industrial average gained 170 points, or 0.57%. S&P 500 futures added 0.7% and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.7%. […]
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Stocks keep hitting new lows. Here’s how to protect your portfolio and generate some returns
The market rally that began in late March 2020 has ended with a thud, and investors on Wall Street and Main Street alike are shifting toward a more defensive approach. On Friday, the S & P 500 briefly traded more than 20% below its record high , before closing flat thanks to a late-day rally. […]
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The CEO of the world’s second-largest alternatives firm is optimistic about a light recession
(Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) For the last two decades, Bruce Flatt has been the CEO of Brookfield Asset Management, growing it to become the second-largest alternatives firm in the world. He oversees more than $725 billion in assets spanning a diverse portfolio comprised of real estate, private equity, infrastructure, energy transition, credit, […]
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Stephen Roach calls stagflation his base case, warns market is unprepared for the consequences
Stagflation is making a comeback, according to former Morgan Stanley Asia chairman Stephen Roach. He warns the U.S. is on a dangerous path that leads to higher prices coupled with slower growth. “This inflation problem is widespread, it’s persistent and likely to be protracted,” Roach told CNBC’s “Fast Money” on Thursday. “The markets are not […]
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Stock futures rise slightly, with the S&P 500 on the brink of falling into a bear market
U.S. stock futures rose slightly Thursday night, as traders watched to see if the S&P 500 will tumble into bear market territory. S&P 500 futures traded 0.2% higher, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.4%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 55 points, or 0.2%. Those moves came after another downbeat day on […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Cisco, Kohl’s, CSX and more
Cisco logo exhibited during the Mobile World Congress, on February 28, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. NurPhoto | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Thursday. Harley-Davidson – Shares of the motorcycle maker fell more than 8% after the company said it’s suspending most vehicle assembly and shipment for two weeks due to a […]
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Rising fuel costs are a massive problem for business and consumers — Here’s why they’re so high
A sign displays gas prices at a gas station on May 10, 2022 in San Mateo County, California. Liu Guanguan | China News Service | Getty Images The surge in gasoline prices is impossible to miss and at the top of consumers’ minds as large billboards announce that gas now costs $4, or $5, and […]
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Stock futures dip slightly after Dow’s worst day since 2020
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 18, 2022 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Stock futures dipped in overnight trading Wednesday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced its biggest one-day drop since 2020. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed about 30 […]
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