Market News
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Up in Thin Holiday Trading
Wall Street Journal - 29 Dec 2021 14:14
Futures rose as markets look ahead to the new year, with many expecting a continued economic recovery and strong earnings from companies.
The Metaverse Isn't Ready for You, but Your Investment Is Welcome
Wall Street Journal - 29 Dec 2021 14:00
Even if you don't understand the metaverse or ever plan on using it, it could be worth taking a stake.
Hong Kong Stocks on Track for Worst Year in a Decade
Wall Street Journal - 29 Dec 2021 13:30
China's regulatory crackdowns have helped to put the city's flagship Hang Seng Index on course for its biggest loss since 2011 and is among the world's worst-performing major markets in 2021.
Who Is Winning The Semiconductor Chip Race?
Forbes - 29 Dec 2021 06:20
A global semiconductor race takes place between the United States, Europe, and China and this will only intensify in the future.
Investors: Here Is The Best Website For Economy And Financial Data Analysis
Forbes - 29 Dec 2021 01:53
It's on us to understand the 2022 cross currents that the media will be slow to see and explain
S&P 500's Energy Sector on Pace to Hit Record Growth
Wall Street Journal - 29 Dec 2021 23:15
The energy sector, battered by pandemic shutdowns in 2020, bounces back.
GoPro Stock Looks Ready To Break Higher
Forbes - 29 Dec 2021 21:29
Action camera name GoPro (GPRO) has had a volatile past 12 months, but a historically bullish trendline has shares ready to surge.
Grinch Bots Steal Christmas Again
Wall Street Journal - 29 Dec 2021 19:28
Supply-chain issues and an increase in online sales are proving to be a gift for bad bots
How Silicon Valley and a New Pentagon Strategy Are Breaching the Defense Business
Wall Street Journal - 29 Dec 2021 19:12
Traditional military stocks are doing poorly amid new competition from outside the industry and changes in spending priorities and procurement practices, according to WSJ's Heard on the Street.
Turkish Lira Resumes Slide Days After Government Rescue Plan
Wall Street Journal - 29 Dec 2021 18:16
The lira fell more than 6% against the dollar, undoing part of the currency's significant comeback since last week.
Equity Markets Are Mostly Flat, But Bonds Are On The Move
Forbes - 29 Dec 2021 17:15
While the equity markets aren't moving much today, the bond markets are a different story. The yield on the 10-year Treasury Note ($TNX) is up 2.63% today, pushing the yield to 1.52%. Keep an eye on financial stocks toda...
This Perfect-For-2022 Strategy Doubles Your Dividend (And Loves Volatility)
Forbes - 29 Dec 2021 16:42
We're setting up for a volatile 2022, which means this is the perfect time for us to trot out the time-tested dividend-investing technique we're going to look at today.
Deutsche Bank Fined for Weak Controls on Rate Data
Wall Street Journal - 29 Dec 2021 16:28
Germany's financial regulator imposed a penalty of nearly $10 million on the bank for not having strong enough controls around data submissions that help set a European interest-rate benchmark.
Where To Put $1,000 In Your Cryptocurrency Portfolio On New Year's Day
Forbes - 29 Dec 2021 15:30
What will the hot sectors in cryptocurrency investing be in 2022?
The End Of Kirchnerism?
Forbes - 29 Dec 2021 14:45
Ever since Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's candidate lost the 2015 presidential elections that saw Mauricio Macri earn his four years in the Casa Rosada, pundits and analysts have tried to pinpoint Kirchnerism's exact ...
Up 13% Last Month, Pure Storage Stock Looks Unlikely To Continue Its Rally
Forbes - 29 Dec 2021 14:30
Pure Storage Inc. stock (NYSE: PSTG) is up 13% in just one month (21 trading days), outperforming the S&P 500 which was up just a little under 4%. If you look at the change over the last five and ten days, too, the stock...
Bajaj Housing Finance slashes home loan rates as part of new festive offer
livemint.com - 29 Dec 2021 14:06
The housing finance company will allow eligible applicants the option to link their home loan interest rates to the Reserve Bank of India's repo rate, and benefit from possible rate reductions by the apex body
For a happier financial life in 2022, face your money fears
livemint.com - 29 Dec 2021 13:55
Research suggests that seeking more insight on complex money issues could positively affect a person's overall happiness
What Does 2022 Have In Store For Apple Stock?
Forbes - 29 Dec 2021 13:30
Apple stock had a solid 2021, rallying by almost 39% year-to-date, trading at all-time highs of about $180 per share, valuing the company at close to $3 trillion. This compares to the S&P 500 which remains up by about 29...
Hawaiian Electric Stock Could Offer Decent Upside With Little Risk
Forbes - 29 Dec 2021 13:00
Hawaiian Electric Industries stock - Hawaii's primary electric utility company - has risen by about 14% year-to-date, considerably underperforming the S&P 500 which remains up by about 29% over the same period. Although ...
Cash Floods Municipal-Bond Market
Wall Street Journal - 29 Dec 2021 12:30
Tax breaks and stimulus funds help investors leave behind worries about pandemic-related defaults.
Face Money Fears for a Happier Financial Life
Wall Street Journal - 29 Dec 2021 12:30
Research suggests that seeking more insight on complex money issues could positively affect a person's overall happiness.