Market Investors Clear

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear

The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Verizon's Takeover of Frontier Communications Wins Shareholder Support

The $9.6 billion deal would expand Verizon’s fiber network to a size that would rival major competitors such as AT&T and Comcast.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

SMU’s path to the CFP is clear … and clearly ironic

Win out and the Mustangs will be in the College Football Playoff despite getting no TV revenue from the ACC.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

Source: MWC clears SJSU, Colo. St. of misconduct

Since it did not find sufficient corroborating evidence, the Mountain West Conference is not recommending any disciplinary action against San Jose State and Colorado State and is closing the ...

Sports - ESPN - November 16

Why investors are drawn to precious metals

There are multiple timely - and timeless - reasons why investors are drawn to precious metals. Here's what to know.

Investors should ignore the election noise

Longer-term equity, asset class and sector returns are not generally reflective of a presidency

World - Financial Times - November 4

A November Surprise That’s Jostling the Markets

The dollar, Treasury yields and crypto currencies have fallen, reversing some elements of the so-called Trump trade after an unexpected poll result.

Business - The New York Times - November 4

US markets in 2049

Plus Doge and the deficit

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

The three big market uncertainties

Plus earnings season

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Gold and taxes: What every investor needs to know

Taxes can eat into your profits when you're investing in gold. Here's what to know about the taxes you might owe.

Tesla’s blowout earnings still leaves investors with these questions

A closer look at Tesla’s automotive gross margins and other aspects of its business are still big question marks for investors.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

Senegal energy contracts review leaves investors uncertain

Audit threatens African nation’s hard-won reputation as reliable place to do business, critics warn

World - Financial Times - October 27

Crypto exchanges turn to derivatives to lure cautious investors

New market entrants switch focus to offering leveraged bets

Business - Financial Times - October 28

There’s a ‘generational opportunity’ for investors in this sector, says JPMorgan

Look to real estate as stocks’ high valuations means they may not offer great returns in coming years

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Investors Want to See a Payout on Microsoft’s AI Efforts

As the tech giant readies a report of what’s forecast as its slowest quarterly growth in a year, shareholders want to see genuine demand for the AI applications it’s spent billions to develop.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Waymo Raises $5.6 Billion From Outside Investors

Alphabet’s driverless car unit now has vehicles operating in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles.

Business - The New York Times - October 28

HSBC’s investors should not bank on its latest overhaul

Grand global restructuring announcements have been all too familiar from the lender over the past decade

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Will investors live to regret their pre-Budget actions?

Gains may have been locked in too soon in anticipation of a bigger CGT increase

World - Financial Times - October 30

A Mastercard executive addresses this burning investor question

Some investors worry it’s going to get harder for Mastercard to find more cash to displace. Its CFO sees plenty of runway ahead.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Investors' reaction to Budget 'very different' to Truss, says Reeves's deputy

Treasury secretary speaks out to reassure the markets after a rise in the cost of government borrowing.

What should gold investors expect this November?

Gold has experienced a remarkable price surge so far this year. Here's what could happen in November.

Dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory

Markets move after poll shows unexpected groundswell of support for Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s election

Business - Financial Times - November 4

US stocks stage rally as global markets await election result

Wall Street prepares for ‘a long night for volatility’ as investor mood remains febrile

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Bitcoin surges 10% to a record above $76,000 as Trump victory heralds wider crypto adoption and weaker regulation

Crypto assets rose as investors bet that a second Trump administration will widen fiscal deficits and boost bitcoin as a hedge against higher inflation.

Business - CNBC - November 6