For most investors, Morgan Stanley’s Q2 earnings release painted a mixed image. Despite the bank’s total performance exceeding forecasts, a critical area of concern kept Wall Street’s response subdued.Investment Banking SoarsMorgan Stanley’s investment banking segment was its strong point. Due to an increase in dealmaking activity, this segment—which assists businesses …
Read More »How have markets reacted to the Trump assassination attempt?
The assassination attempt on US President and 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump put the financial markets to a difficult test as a new week of trading began.The markets showed slight confusion at the beginning of trading on Monday, but risk appetite quickly took control of the price movement in the …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohammed Hashad’s Interview on Dubai TV, July 15
Dubai TV hosted Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital, and a member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, to comment on and shed light on market movements, especially the American markets, which recorded further gains following the assassination attempt on Trump and amid ongoing negotiations …
Read More »BlackRock Reports 2024’s Q2 Earnings
BlackRock released its financial results for 2024’s Q2 on Monday. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, the company helps millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable. BlackRock BLK +0.67% saw a modest increase …
Read More »Global Markets Brace for Shockwaves as Political Turmoil Hits the U.S.
The world’s financial markets face a turbulent opening on Monday following a shocking turn of events in American politics. The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday has sent ripples through the global economic landscape, with Asian markets poised to be the first to react to this unprecedented …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohammed Hashad Analyzes Market Reactions to Powell’s Testimony
Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research at Noor Capital and a member of the American Society of Technical Analysts, dissected Jerome Powell’s recent testimony before the US House of Representatives. Hashad highlighted a shift in the Fed’s approach, prioritizing both inflation control and labor market health for a balanced economic recovery. …
Read More »Dow Jones climbs to fresh all-time high
The Dow Jones climbed by 450 points, hitting an all-time high above $40,200.00. Markets are mostly ignoring the fact that US PPI wholesale inflation has accelerated. Five-year inflation predictions eased, while US consumer mood surveys deteriorated.Even though US Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation increased more quickly than anticipated in June, …
Read More »Big Bank Stocks Dip Following Lower Than Expected Earnings
The largest US bank stocks have been crushing the overall market, but investor disappointment with the results put a stop to the rally. Following its net interest income miss, Wells Fargo is expected to see its largest earnings-day decline in over three years. Even though Citigroup’s market revenue exceeded forecasts, …
Read More »Tesla Pushes Back Robotaxi Launch to October for Design Refinements
Tesla has postponed the launch of its highly anticipated robotaxi by approximately two months to October, according to a Bloomberg News report. This delay stems from a directive for the design team to rework certain elements of the vehicle. Following the news, Tesla’s shares experienced an 8% decline, closing at …
Read More »S&P 500 shares climb to a fresh record
The S&P 500 climbed to a fresh record on Wednesday, breaking above 5,600 for the first time due to a sharp rise in semiconductor stocks. The broad market index jumped 1.02%, closing at 5,633.91 and notching a seventh straight day of gains. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.18%, also hitting an …
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