Norges Bank Investment Management, the national wealth fund of Norway, posted a record profit of 2.22 trillion kroner ($213 billion) in 2023, mostly by virtue of the excellent returns on its investments in technology shares.One of the biggest investors in the world, the Government Pension Fund Global, stated that the …
Read More »Goldman: Strong US economic prospects could shield equities from surging yields
US stocks are surviving an increase in Treasury yields because of the positive economic outlook, but Goldman Sachs strategists warned that this might change if factors like tighter monetary policy push yields higher or if they climb too quickly.In their most recent weekly kickstart note, Goldman equity strategists lead by …
Read More »China stocks decline despite short-selling restrictions
Investors’ sentiment has become shaky following the latest Evergrande’s crisis that impacted the property sector leading it to slump. Evergrande is facing liquidation, and this is clouding the economic outlook. The Chinese authorities have been working to confront the downward trend in stock prices. Chinese share prices declined, on Monday, …
Read More »Noor Capital | Mohammad Hashad Interview on Dubai TV – January 29, 2024
Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, shared insights on significant market developments and the performance of key assets during an interview on Dubai TV. Addressing the persistent upward trend in oil prices and the challenges posed by …
Read More »US stocks dragged lower as investors digest optimistic inflation data
As investors ignored Intel’s bleak outlook and considered a crucial inflation number that was thought to have an impact on when interest rates will be slashed, stocks fluctuated on Friday afternoon.Despite closing at a new high on Thursday, the S&P 500 lost 0.1%, even if it is expected to finish …
Read More »ECB Rate Decision Preview: Will ECB resist rate cut for longer?
It is broadly expected that the European Central Bank will keep the interest rate unchanged this January at 4.00%, amid statements made by policymakers suggesting that it is still too early to talk about reducing interest.This scenario reinforces the European monetary authorities’ assertion that any future movement on the interest …
Read More »US stocks rally on shining earnings
Earlier in the session, the Nasdaq Composite had surged more than 1%; but, by the afternoon, gains had tapered off to roughly 0.5%. Not only did Netflix lead the way in strong profits, but other major tech companies like Microsoft and Meta also had increases in their stock prices.While the …
Read More »Netflix revenue beats estimates in interesting season
Netflix said Tuesday that its fourth quarter subscriber additions surged, topping its own forecast and sending its stock as much as 14% higher in early trading on Wednesday.The subscriber additions of 13.12 million beat Netflix’s own forecast of about 9 million with full-year 2023 net additions sitting at roughly 30 …
Read More »S&P 500 soars to fresh but Dow Jones retreats on earnings
The S&P 500 continued its historic run upward as investors looked to the day’s earnings stream for clues about the state of the economy and corporate America.The S&P 500 increased by almost 0.3% to close at 4,864.61, a record high. Tuesday saw another big move in the Nasdaq Composite, which …
Read More »Procter & Gamble’s earnings surge on new products
Procter & Gamble reported a 4.14% increase in sales volume for categories like hair care and family care in the latest quarter, with organic sales rising 4% in Q2 excluding currency fluctuations, acquisitions, and divestitures. The company’s shift to a combination of price-driven growth and volume-driven growth is now strengthening. …
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