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Morgan Stanley’s CIO said bond yields had surpassed levels that support high stock valuations. Investors should focus on a select few sectors in the market, Mike Wilson says. The bank said it favored key sectors with strong earnings, like financials and media. The bond market is sending investors a clear signal about where to invest…
Biggest S&P 500 Movers on Thursday 2 hr 13 min ago Decliners Software engineering firm Epam Systems (EPAM) shares fell 12.8% after its earnings report also included weak guidance. The Pennsylvania-based firm reported quarterly financials that were better than expected, but its quarterly and full-year outlook for earnings per share fell short of estimates, raising…
This photograph hsow the logo of the US big data analytics software company Palantir Technologies … [+] during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, on January 23, 2025. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Could Palantir Technologies stock (NASDAQ: PLTR) drop…
US stock futures barely moved after the major indexes slumped following a weak earnings outlook from retail giant Walmart (WMT) during market hours. Futures attached to the major gauges of the S&P 500 (ES=F), Nasdaq (NQ=F), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) all hovered around the baseline. CME – Delayed Quote • USD As of…
Key Takeaways The price of gold continues reaching new all-time highs, pushing it ever closer to the $3,000 milestone. Several Wall Street firms say gold prices have more room to run. Economic and stock market uncertainty tied to tariff and trade tensions may persist, enhancing gold’s safe-haven status. The price of gold reached another all-time…
Traders work on the New York Stock Exchange floor on Feb. 20, 2025. Spencer Platt | Getty Images U.S. stock futures were little changed on Thursday night after the major averages slid following a lackluster earnings forecast from retail giant Walmart. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added 28 points, or less than 0.1%. S&P 500…
Key Takeaways U.S. equities dropped at midday on Walmart’s outlook and a surprising report on economic indicators. Walmart gave full-year guidance that missed forecasts. Hasbro’s outlook and plan to increase revenue lifted shares of the toymaker. U.S. equities slumped at midday on concern about retail sales and a report showing a surprising drop in key…
U.S. stock futures are pointing lower after the S&P 500 closed at a record high yesterday; Walmart (WMT) stock is sinking in premarket trading after its soft outlook worried investors; Alibaba Group (BABA) shares are jumping as the Chinese conglomerate’s results beat expectations; Palantir (PLTR) stock continues to move lower after a report that the…
Stocks tumbled from all-time highs Thursday in the wake of Walmart projecting a lower-than-expected sales outlook. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 450 points, or 1%. The S&P 500 declined 0.4%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.5%. Bank stocks also fell significantly, with JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs also closing down about 4%. Prior to the market…
The market’s underestimating how well each of these companies should be able to capitalize on their opportunities. If you’re struggling to find compelling prospects for your portfolio right now, you’re not alone. The market’s usual favorites are seemingly out of favor. Too many stocks also look and feel overextended. Just peer a little bit beyond…