US equities experienced a significant rally today, with major indices reaching multi-week highs. This bullish sentiment stems from a combination of factors, primarily the temporary easing of trade tensions and a decline in Treasury yields.Easing Tariff Concerns:The market experienced a wave of relief following the President’s decision not to immediately …
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The US stock market exhibited a mixed performance at the start of the week, a stark contrast to the prevailing optimism that had recently gripped investors. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite led the decline, a stark reminder of the market’s vulnerability to shifts in economic sentiment. This downturn coincided with a …
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Microsoft has announced expectations for increased spending on artificial intelligence (AI) in the current quarter but cautioned that growth in its Azure cloud business may slow down due to capacity constraints at its data centers. Shares of the Redmond, Washington-based company fell 3.6% in after-market trading, reversing earlier gains despite …
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Apple defied analyst expectations in its third-quarter earnings report, exceeding targets for both earnings per share and revenue. However, the win came with a caveat: a decline in iPhone sales, a key revenue driver.China Challenge PersistsWall Street’s focus was on Apple’s performance in China, a crucial market. While the company …
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Stocks’ rally to record highs in 2024 has come to a pause as corporate earnings season begins to highlight the market’s true potential; Attention is now turning to the profits of the technology sector, especially the so-called “Great Seven”, the technology giants: Apple, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Amazon, Tesla, Alphabet (the …
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A seemingly routine software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike unleashed a wave of chaos on Friday, causing widespread disruptions to critical computer systems worldwide. The malfunctioning update impacted a multitude of industries and services, from grounding flights and silencing broadcasters to disrupting banking and healthcare operations. The culprit behind the …
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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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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record closing highs for a third consecutive day on Wednesday, following softer inflation data. However, the indexes ended off the day’s highs as the Federal Reserve projected only one interest rate cut this year. Fed’s March projections included three quarter-percentage-point reductions. Stocks were choppy …
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On Friday, the stock market rallied, continuing its upward trajectory for a third week. Despite a weaker-than-expected jobs data for April that heightened investor expectations for a rate decrease by the Federal Reserve later this year, this bullish feeling persisted.What is driving the US stock market?Wall Street is generally cheering …
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Although Apple’s quarterly sales were 4% lower than they were a year ago, the corporation nevertheless managed to beat estimates for both revenue and earnings per share. Because Apple its scale and the fact that it is a significant user of semiconductors, screens, and other components, the maker of the …
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