Here are the most volatile days for stocks before the election, according to the options market
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China stock-market jump may be ‘tradable rally’ — but approach with caution
Chinese stocks and the exchange-traded funds that track them surged Tuesday after Beijing announced the biggest stimulus package since the early days of the COVID pandemic, sparking what some ...45 minutes ago - China -
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Why Visa’s antitrust battle could be so worrying to Wall Street
Visa’s stock falls as Justice Department launches suit. An analyst notes there are more potential alternatives to Visa’s debit network in the event the company is penalized.1 hour ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Score big savings on a laptop computer before Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days
Amazon's Prime Day event is still days away, but we've already uncovered great deals on laptop computers.6 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Consumer confidence plunges on weaker job market and high cost of living. Americans are anxious ahead of election.
Consumer confidence fell in September to a three-month low ahead of a pivotal U.S. election whose outcome could hinge on which presidential candidate voters think will do a better job on the economy.6 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Here are the most volatile days for stocks before the election, according to the options market
Traders can finally relax a little this week as the calendar for corporate earnings and incoming economic data looks relatively light — a welcome contrast to the drama of Wednesday’s Federal ...6 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
What the Stock Market Will Likely Do Until Election Day
Equity investors face little near-term uncertainty now that the Fed's first rate cut is out of the way7 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The stock market has become less efficient — the culprit might surprise you
Increasing inefficiency doesn’t mean that it’s easier to beat the market, says Cliff Asness.8 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
If there’s a nuclear renaissance, here are the stocks to watch, says UBS
There’s genuine excitement in the air around nuclear power. Here are companies that can benefit.8 hours ago -
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Chinese stocks soar on stimulus plan. Can the rally continue?
China’s stock market surged the most in more than two years and industrial commodity prices bounced after Beijing on Tuesday unleashed a swathe of stimulus measures.8 hours ago -
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Nvidia’s stock is no longer the S&P 500’s top gainer this year. Here’s what is.
Investors have been turning beyond the chip sector as a way to play the AI and data-center booms.9 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Warren Buffett is a fan of energy stocks. Here’s one more strong buy signal.
Energy company insiders are purchasing far more shares than they’re selling. Here’s what they’re buying.10 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
What voters think about climate change ahead of Election Day 2024
Climate change affects several aspects of American life — health, economics, the weather and possibly this fall: politics. According to a recent survey from the Yale Program on Climate Change ...20 hours ago - Climate -
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The benefits of a four-day workweek according to a champion of the trend
Working five days a week has long been the corporate cultural normYesterday -
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Tesla’s stock has beaten the S&P 500 lately. Here’s what could drive more gains.
Investors may be expecting a delivery beat this quarter, but such a performance could still help power Tesla shares higher.Yesterday -
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Pope cancels his audiences due to slight illness days before a new trip
The Vatican has confirmed that plans remain in place for Pope Francis to go to Belgium and LuxembourgYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's how far mortgage rates could drop before the end of 2024
Experts predict mortgage rates could see a big drop by the end of the year. Here's what to expect.Yesterday - Mortgage -
MarketWatch - Business
Stocks are poised for first September gain in 5 years. Here’s why more good times could lie ahead.
September has historically been the worst month for U.S. stocks — but not this year.Yesterday -
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J.D. Vance warns of deliberate ‘bond-market death spiral’ if Trump is elected
Sen. J.D. Vance, the Ohio Republican and the party’s vice-presidential nominee, said one of his big worries is the bond market.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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This chart shows gold vs. the stock market since Bernanke’s famous ‘helicopter drop’ speech
“In short, market participants seem to agree with this thesis—in a world in which the government decides to keep the economy going via heavy fiscal spending, lower rates / other policy tools are ...Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
10 things to watch in the stock market Monday: Getting ready for big earnings coming
Stocks are looking slightly higher Monday.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Good News for the Stock Market: The Fed Believes Its Jumbo Rate Cut Was a 1-and-Done
Investors are cheering as policymakers expect the labor market to hold steady through a series of smaller cuts into 2025.Yesterday -
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Wall Street’s most cautious voice says defensive stocks are now too rich. What alternatives are left?
Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson has been one of the most cautious voices on Wall Street, but even caution can become too expensive. He says the firm is now neutral on defensives vs. cyclical stocks ...Yesterday -
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Stock investors face a gut-wrenching 3 months ahead after record market run
‘There’s this debate between a hard landing, a soft landing or no landing that continues,’ says Lerner at Truist Advisory ServicesYesterday -
Financial Times - World
Markets fall before close elections and surge after, study shows
Research Affiliates found that political affiliation of the winning party had less bearing than tightness of raceYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Social Democrats fend off AfD in crucial German state election, initial results show
Olaf Scholz’s SPD made a late comeback after trailing far-right party throughout Brandenburg campaign. The far-right Alternative für Deutschland party has narrowly missed out on victory in an ...2 days ago - Germany -
CNBC - Business
Here are 4 things we're watching closely in the stock market this week
First out of the gate are two updates on the housing sector.2 days ago -
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As third-quarter earnings approach, here are the stocks that analysts like — and dislike — the most
This summer, shares of Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp. and Nvidia Corp. each took a hit after the technology giants reported quarterly results. But heading into the third-quarter earnings season, ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Election day is already here for some US voters as states open the polls early
Tens of millions of Americans will have cast their ballots before polling day on November 52 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Dow’s record run leaves transports behind. Here’s what it means for stocks.
How unusual is the underperformance of the Dow Transports — and how concerning is it?3 days ago -
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Why the S&P 500 could soar above 6,000 by year-end
A 1990s-like market boom is more likely after Fed rate cut, investment strategist Ed Yardeni says.3 days ago -
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With meme stocks in a lull, here’s where retail investors may turn their attention next
The dynamics that fueled the meme-stock frenzy have not gone away, according to a recent study.3 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
New Georgia rule prompts fears of Election Day chaos
The Georgia State Election Board voted Friday in favor of hand counting all ballots in the election in November, which could lead to a delay in the reporting of Georgia's election results. Scott ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Postecoglou faces volatile reality with climate shifting at Tottenham
Spurs manager enjoyed a stirring start to reign last season but is now enduring difficult questions from grumbling fans. Ange Postecoglou agrees because he knew just as well as anyone how it would ...3 days ago - Climate -
CBS News - Top stories
When is the next Prime Day? Here's when to expect the next Amazon sales event
Prime Day 2024 may have ended, but there's no need to wait until next year for another sale: October Prime Day is almost here.4 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Micron’s stock sentiment is weak. Here’s what could flip the script.
Micron shares have shed most of their 2024 gains, but memory pricing could improve in the coming months, Citi says.4 days ago -
Inc. - Business
The Fed Is Putting the Stock Market on Track for a Rare Achievement
Stocks in September have been negative for four years in a row but momentum from the rate cut could bring change.4 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Stocks Hit Record High a Day After Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut
The S&P 500 rose 1.7 percent on Thursday, rallying a day after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point.5 days ago