US stocks were able to erase previous losses ahead of Nvidia Corp.’s quarterly numbers, as investors eagerly awaited the firm’s ability to match the high expectations surrounding artificial-intelligence technology. Nvidia has been the poster child of AI enthusiasm, making semiconductor chips that power generative AI and demand for those chips …
Read More »Stocks decline on retreating rate bets post-retail sales report
Wall Street stocks finished lower on Wednesday after upbeat December U.S. retail sales data eroded expectations the Federal Reserve will kick off its rate-cut campaign as early as March. The benchmark S&P 500, fell to its lowest in over a week. Amazon,, Nvidia, and Alphabet dipped between 0.5% and 1% …
Read More »US Retail Sales rise in November
In November, retail sales in the United States increased by 0.3% on a monthly basis, reaching $705.7 billion, according to data released by the US Census Bureau on Thursday. This figure marked an improvement from the revised 0.2% decline (previously reported as -0.1%) in October and surpassed market expectations, which …
Read More »US stocks witness a pause in November’s rally
With futures pointing to a weaker opening today after a decline in equities on Monday, US stocks show signs of a pause in its November rallyInvestors are now turning their attention to a fresh batch of earnings reports expected from several tech and enterprise firms, including Nasdaq’s Intuit, Workday, Splunk, …
Read More »US Retail Sales Preview
The US Census Bureau’s October Retail Sales report is expected to reveal a decline in consumption for the first time since March. Economists predict a 0.3% decline in October, with sales ex-autos compared to the prior release of 0.6%. Deutsche Bank expects weak unit motor vehicle sales to lead to …
Read More »Shopify stock surge 20% as earnings beat
Shopify, a Canadian e-commerce company, reported strong Q3 results that beat expectations and provided upbeat guidance for the remainder of the year. The company’s earnings per share were 24 cents adjusted compared to 14 cents expected, and revenue was $1.71 billion compared to $1.67 billion expected. Shopify expects 2023 revenue …
Read More »Amazon gains 6% after a ‘strong’ Q3 print
Amazon exceeded Wall Street expectations in its third-quarter results, with notable growth in its cloud business and a substantial increase in advertising revenue. Following the report, Amazon’s stock rose 6% in pre-market trading. In Q3, Amazon reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.94 on revenue totaling $143.1 billion, outperforming estimates …
Read More »Wall Street declines on Middle East turmoil
The CBOE volatility index (.VIX), Wall Street’s “fear gauge”, also rose to 18.54, reflecting investor anxiety. Amazon and Nvidia lead declines in Big Tech and several US airlines suspend Israel flights. Tesla falls on lower deliveries of China-made electric vehicles. Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Monday as a deepening …
Read More »Wall Street dips as Treasury yields continue surging
As Treasury rates surged on Wednesday, Wall Street’s major indexes declined in choppy trading conditions as investors awaited news on a US funding bill and this week’s inflation data to determine the Federal Reserve’s stance for monetary policy outlook.The 10-year Treasury yields changed course to reach a new 16-year high, …
Read More »Amazon stock climbs 7% on robust earnings
Amazon reported its second quarter earnings, lifting the company’s stock up by 7%, despite concerns about its cloud business’s future. Cost cutting in addition to surging online sales contributed remarkedly in the robust Q2 earnings.The company reported a small but vital beat for revenue in its cloud business, Amazon Web …
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