Handful of Tech Stocks Drive Diverging Measures of S&p 500 Performance
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Big tech companies could drive the S&P 500 to 6,000 this year or crash it to 4,500, says Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs lays out a scenario for the S&P 500 to hit 6,000 by the end of the year thanks to Big Tech.MarketWatch - Business -
Stocks Finish Lower, Led by Nasdaq
U.S. stocks finished lower, with the S&P 500 creeping further from its recent record highs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Amazon writes its largest venture cheque yet for AI start-up Anthropic
$2.75bn deal is the latest sign of Big Tech’s race to capitalise on the booming sectorFinancial Times - Business - Amazon -
Wall Street revamps 2024 S&P 500 targets after record-setting stock-market rally
Wall Street analysts are playing catchup with the 2024 stock-market rally.MarketWatch - Business -
Major U.S. stock indexes declined, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow industrials retreating 0.3%, 0.4% and 0.1%, respectively.
Major U.S. stock indexes declined, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow industrials retreating 0.3%, 0.4% and 0.1%, respectively.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Momentum stocks are outperforming S&P 500 by widest margin since 2008. Investors should be concerned.
Momentum stocks are coming off their best stretch of outperformance in years — since just before the financial crisis, in fact. That’s making some investors nervous.MarketWatch - Business -
U.S. stocks rose, with the S&P 500 adding 0.9% to close at a record and the Dow and Nasdaq gaining 1.2% and 0.5%, respectively.
U.S. stocks rose, with the S&P 500 adding 0.9% to close at a record and the Dow and Nasdaq gaining 1.2% and 0.5%, respectively.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. stocks retreated for a second straight session, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both losing 0.3% and the Dow industrials falling 0.4%.
U.S. stocks retreated for a second straight session, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both losing 0.3% and the Dow industrials falling 0.4%.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Dow Industrials, S&P 500 Dip to Start Week
Stocks were mostly lower as chip makers came under pressure, after a report that China plans to phase out U.S.-made microprocessors in government computers and servers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nigeria accuses Binance of tax evasion as detained executive ‘escapes’ custody
West African country steps up scrutiny of world’s largest cryptocurrency exchangeFinancial Times - Business -
GE Vernova, Solventum to join S&P 500 index next week
Newly minted GE Vernova and Solventum Corp., both soon to be officially spun off from two industrial giants, are hitting it big early: They are joining the S&P 500 index next week.MarketWatch - Business -
The S&P 500 Is Poised for Best Start to Year Since 2019
Resilient corporate profits, enthusiasm around AI and hopes that the Fed will cut rates have given investors plenty of reasons to keep on buying.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How has this $25 billion fund beaten the S&P 500? Patience — and preparing for ‘the next big thing’
Tech stocks have been on a wild ride over the past few years, but the Franklin DynaTech Fund has performed very well over long cycles. Here’s how it might get in early on another transformational business cycle.MarketWatch - Business -
Are Chinese Tech Stocks Value Plays Now?
Investors are excited about U.S. artificial intelligence, less so about cash-generating Chinese tech. That might—eventually—create some opportunities.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
What’s behind Tesla’s stock rally? A short test drive.
A new sales directive is boosting Tesla’s stock on Tuesday.MarketWatch - Business -
UK sends Canary Wharf landlord first cladding bill under new powers
Housing department seeks to force Yianis Group to pay £20.5mn towards building safety worksFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Severe weather is hurting homeowners — but not reinsurers
More capital is needed to stop a protection gap for customers growing largerFinancial Times - Business -
Thiel, Bezos and Zuckerberg join parade of insiders selling tech stocks
Bosses sell hundreds of millions of dollars in company shares this quarter in sign that markets may be peakingFinancial Times - Business -
Here’s how Wall Street analysts’ favorite stock picks performed over the past five years
The results of a performance comparison of highly rated stocks and ones selected through analytics might surprise you.MarketWatch - Business -
U.K.’s tech unicorns honored with ever-changing statue in NYC
The United Kingdom is honoring its unicorns -- or startups with a valuation above $1 billion -- with its Ever-Changing Statue in New York.VentureBeat - Tech -
Leaders of some of the biggest U.S. tech companies are getting extraordinary paydays thanks to restricted stock and stock options that rose with their employers' share prices.
Leaders of some of the biggest U.S. tech companies are getting extraordinary paydays thanks to restricted stock and stock options that rose with their employers’ share prices.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How Nicole Shanahan rose through tech and law to RFK Jr.'s ticket
Nicole Shanahan is the VP pick for independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Learn more about the lawyer, philanthropist and entrepreneur.NBC News - Politics -
S&P Global Cuts Paramount Credit Rating Into Junk Territory
The ratings company cut Paramount Global to BB-plus from BBB-minus, citing continuing cord cutting and elevated investments required to support the buildout of streaming services.The Wall Street Journal - World -
S&P issues negative outlook on five U.S. regional banks due to risky office space exposure
Higher office space vacancies trigger rise in criticized and modified loans, as a maturity wall loomsMarketWatch - Business -
Smith stops Zepeda in impressive performance in Sheffield
Follow live text & radio commentary as Sandy Ryan faces Terri Harper in the WBO welterweight title in Sheffield.BBC News - Top stories -
Saturday Sessions: Gary Clark Jr. performs "Maktub"
Acclaimed guitarist Gary Clark Jr. is making a return visit to Saturday Sessions to celebrate his new album, released on Friday. The Austin, Texas native is a four-time Grammy Award winner and captivating performer who has shared the stage with ...CBS News - Entertainment -
Saturday Sessions: Gary Clark Jr. performs "Triumph"
Acclaimed guitarist Gary Clark Jr. is making a return visit to Saturday Sessions to celebrate his new album, released on Friday. The Austin, Texas native is a four-time Grammy Award winner and captivating performer who has shared the stage with ...CBS News - Entertainment -
Brussels blasts Big Tech
Also in this newsletter: UN Security Council calls for ceasefire in Gaza, UK accuses China of cyber attacks, neurodiversity in the workplaceFinancial Times - World -
Putin to meet with security officials on extra measures post attack
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Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse: What engineer and infrastructure experts are saying
Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge partially collapsed early Tuesday morning after a massive cargo ship collided with one of the bridge's support columns.ABC News - Top stories -
Lotus Wants To Make Self-Driving Sports Cars
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Infrastructure: from investment backwater to a $1tn asset class
Early movers profited from unloved assets, but higher interest rates and more competition mean windfalls will become harder to achieveFinancial Times - Business -
Stampede at Nigeria cash hand-out kills seven
Children were among the victims of the crush at the charity event that attracted a big crowd.BBC News - Top stories - Nigeria -
The drive behind Germany's pro-Israel political consensus
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King sends 'hand of friendship' recorded message
King Charles is sending an audio message about caring for others to this year's Maundy Thursday service.BBC News - Top stories