Some Wall Street forecasters see the latest rally hitting a wall next year. An uncertain economic outlook and historically high stock prices are cause for concern, analysts say. December could be a good time for investors to dial back risk, a Morgan Stanley portfolio manager said. The postelection rally in the stock market is running…
According to Doug Peta of BCA Research, stocks will see a sharp correction in the first half of 2025. He points to risks from slowing consumer momentum, labor market softening, and high valuations. He recommends rotating out of stocks and into defensive plays, and buying the dip after a 30% or greater fall. Stocks are…
Hennessy Funds uses a four-step process for fundamental quantitative investing. The strategy focuses on mid-cap stocks with specific financial metrics and momentum. The fund outperforms benchmarks with a 12.39% annualized return over 21 years. It’s a hard-knock life trying to chase the stock market while balancing the business cycle, inflation, interest rate cuts, and a…
Stocks will continue to rally next year amid a resilient economy and strong earnings, Barclays says. The bank forecast the S&P 500 to rise 10% to 6,600, adding to th chorus of bullish forecasts from top analysts. Their outlook marks a slight slowdown from the index’s 26% gain this year. The S&P 500 is primed…
Quantum computing promises to revolutionize the way we process information by leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics. It will offer unprecedented computational power, enabling solutions to complex problems that are currently unsolvable by classical computers. This breakthrough technology has the potential to transform industries such as cryptography, drug discovery, and artificial intelligence. IonQ Inc (IONQ),…
TOKYO — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s latest proposal to impose a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% tariff on goods from China caused stock market jitters in Asia. In Japan, the benchmark Nikkei Stock Average fell to 38,020.08 at one point on Tuesday, down 760.06, or 1.96%, from…
AI infrastructure companies took off in 2024 as investors put their money in the picks and shovels. Goldman Sachs believes companies using AI to boost revenues will be next to take off in 2025. Here are 11 companies that are realizing revenue gains from the technology. This year, the AI story has dominated the stock…
The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) leads the S&P 500 (^GSPC) into positive territory at Monday’s market close, as Tesla (TSLA) shares — a component of the Trump trade — continue to edge higher this week. Market Domination Overtime host Julie Hyman and Yahoo Finance markets and data editor Jared Blikre make note of the day’s market…
Warren Buffett has grown Berkshire Hathaway’s cash pile to more than $300 billion — a record high. The famed investor has halted stock buybacks and pared key holdings such as Apple and Bank of America. Buffett, 94, is facing a bargain drought and may be preparing to hand over control of Berkshire. Thanks for signing…
Hertz dropped as much as 12% Tuesday morning after posting a deeper-than-expected quarterly profit loss. The rental-car giant is still facing challenges from a high-cost electric vehicle fleet. The company is trying to sell off Teslas that are depreciating in value. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re…