Us Stock Market Shrugs Off Bank Woes As Investors Flock to Big Tech
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Big Tech Says Spy Bill Turns Its Workers Into Informants
One of Silicon Valley’s most influential lobbying arms joins privacy reformers in a fight against the Biden administration–backed expansion of a major US surveillance program.Wired - Tech -
This is why investors shrugged off Powell’s ‘reset’ of Fed rate-cut expectations
Investors largely took Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments on the outlook for interest rates in stride on Tuesday — a development that might have come as a surprise to some market watchers.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Fewer Americans file for jobless claims as labor market continues to shrug off higher interest rates
Fewer Americans applied for jobless benefits last week as the labor market continues to thrive despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool itABC News - Top stories -
Big investors buy European bonds over US Treasuries as economies diverge
Pimco and T Rowe Price among firms to increase exposure in Europe amid cooling inflationFinancial Times - Business -
ETFs that buy bank stocks are under pressure, lagging U.S. equities market
Exchange-traded funds that hold bank stocks were under pressure Tuesday, lagging the broader U.S. equities market.MarketWatch - Business -
Big bank profits likely fell in first quarter but investors don't seem worried
Profits at big banks are not expected to dazzle when first-quarter results are released in coming days, but investors are more focused on the rest of 2024.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
‘We’re pricing in an acceleration.’ Portfolio manager offers two stocks to protect from this big investor blind spot.
Markets are pricing in an acceleration, and not even a mild recession, warns Matt Stucky, chief portfolio manager, equities, at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management. He’s got two stocks for that.MarketWatch - Business -
Money-market fund assets rise to record, as ‘investors love cash’ even as stocks climb in 2024
Assets in money-market funds rose to a record $6.111 trillion last week, with investors sitting on massive amounts of cash on the sidelines of the U.S. stock market, according to BofA Global Research.MarketWatch - Business -
Market Reaction to Iran Attack Tells Us Stocks Aren't in a Bubble
The swings on Friday and Monday put to bed for now concerns that a bubble has been forming.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Battle lines drawn as US states take on big tech with online child safety bills
Nine states are hashing out bills to protect minors online. Tech companies are fighting the laws with everything they’ve got. On 6 April, Maryland became the first state in the US to pass a “Kids Code” bill, which aims to prevent tech companies ...The Guardian - World -
Oil Prices Lower After Iran’s Attack on Israel
Investors are taking a wait-and-see approach after the much-anticipated aerial assault had little effect on oil supplies.The New York Times - Business - Israel -
Gold Futures Rise, Shrugging Off Strong Dollar
Gold futures rose, and while analysts have been bullish the precious metal’s gains have been even faster and greater than expected, Macquarie said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Stocks Slide On Tech Weakness
U.S. stocks fell again as investors don’t expect a rate cut from the Fed anytime soon.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Off-price retail is poised to keep taking market share. Why is TJX's stock stuck?
The ongoing challenges for department stores keep playing into the hands of off-price competitors like TJX — even if its stock hasn't keep pace.CNBC - Business -
Small stocks, big problems
Does size matter any more? FT Alphaville examines the ‘death of small-caps’ narrativeFinancial Times - Business -
Why Big Tech fines don’t work
Critics argue that penalties are just seen as part of the cost of doing businessFinancial Times - World -
Here’s a simple stock-market timing system you can use that beats all the others
‘Seasonality Timing System’ shifts into and out of stocks using nothing more than the calendar.MarketWatch - Business -
The Big Bank Elizabeth Warren Loves
There has never been a taxpayer scam like the federal student-loan forgiveness program.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight on Rent the Runway, Cogeco Communications, Netflix, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Tesla, United Airlines and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Stocks Erase Early Gains
U.S. stocks extended recent declines as March retail sales increased more than expected, causing traders scale back bets on Fed rate cuts.The Wall Street Journal - World -
76ers and Embiid shrug off boos to set up playoff meeting with Knicks
Philly grab No 7 seed after beating Miami HeatCoby White’s 42 points helps Bulls ends Hawks’ hopesJoel Embiid showed why Philadelphia always have a shot at a long postseason run when he’s in the lineup.. Embiid had 23 points, 15 rebounds and one ...The Guardian - World - NBA -
Giant Companies Spin Off New Tech Businesses
Microsoft launches cybersecurity outfit Rubrik, while Walmart backsan estimated $550 million IPO for digital marketing unit Ibotta.Inc. - Business -
Buy the Stock Market's Inflation Freakouts
Hot inflation sent stocks plunging again, but investors’ panicked first reaction overlooks some underlying reasons.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Investment Banking Bounceback Powers Big U.S. Lenders
Top U.S. banks, including Bank of America, JPMorgan and Goldman, posted better-than-expected earnings thanks to strong consumer spending and a flurry of Wall Street activity.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Civil advocacy groups press Big Tech on AI-fueled misinformation
More than 200 civil advocacy groups urged leading technology companies to increase efforts to combat misinformation fueled by artificial intelligence (AI) ahead of elections across the globe, in a letter published Tuesday. The groups wrote top ...The Hill - Politics -
Deepfake victims must punish Big Tech because Congress won't
As long as Congress remains impudent in standing up to them and as long as social media companies fight tooth and nail to evade responsibility, victims should drown them in litigation.The Hill - Politics -
Reddit is bucking this big tech trend. Analysts view it as a positive.
‘We don’t really have capex to speak of,’ Reddit CFO Drew Vollero told MarketWatch on the day of the company’s initial public offering last monthMarketWatch - Business -
Big Tech Is Downsizing Workspace in Another Blow to Office Real Estate
The pullback marks a sharp reversal after years when companies had been bolstering their office footprints by adding millions of square feet of space.The Wall Street Journal - World -
USDA cuts July cattle report due to budget woes, frustrating market participants
Cattle producers fret about market transparency after USDA cancels its July cattle report due to budget constraints.MarketWatch - Business -
Tech Stock Rebound Sends Nasdaq Composite to New Record
Softer-than-expected wholesale price data offers some relief to inflation-worried investors.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stock Futures Rise After TSMC Earnings
Stock futures rose modestly as strong results from the chip maker rippled across the market.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Stocks Drop After Bank Earnings
U.S. stocks slid to end another down week as JPMorgan and other big U.S. banks issued tame outlooks for the rest of the year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Dow Advances as Markets Stabilize
U.S. stocks edged higher, with the Dow industrials leading gains, as investors cheered earnings from Morgan Stanley and UnitedHealth and digested comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Investors wrongfooted as ‘higher for longer’ rates return to haunt markets
Analysts tear up interest rate forecasts as inflation proves more stubborn than most had expectedFinancial Times - Business -
Tesla’s ‘self-inflicted’ woes make this analyst feel more cautious about the stock
Tesla is dealing with a host of challenges — some of its own making — and that could keep its stock at bay, according to a Jefferies analyst.MarketWatch - Business -
'Buffett really was not a great stock picker': Financial researcher Larry Swedroe on how investors can emulate the billionaire investor
Larry Swedroe, who's considered one of the market's most esteemed researchers, thinks Warren Buffett's investment style doesn't work well anymore.CNBC - Business -
Bearish insiders, bullish investors and global conflict are red flags for stocks
This market is vulnerable — and not because of inflation, the Fed or the election.MarketWatch - Business -
Oil posts back-to-back losses, suffering from ‘uneasy calm’ on Middle East tensions
Oil futures notched back-to-back-session losses on Tuesday.MarketWatch - Business -
'We do not need to scramble' — how Jim Cramer is taking on another day of stock market declines
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.CNBC - Business