Market Snapshot: S&P 500 rallies to close at nearly 2 month high, Nasdaq advances 1.8% as investors digest GDP report, earnings
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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 -
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 -
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 -
S&P 500 Rises to New Record to Close Out Monster First Quarter
Benchmark index notches best start to year since 2019.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 -
The S&P 500 and Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ are both up in 2024. Should investors be worried?
Something unusual happened in the stock market this quarter: Both the S&P 500 and Cboe Volatility Index, better known as the Vix, rose.MarketWatch - Business -
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 -
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 -
Long-term Treasury yields end first quarter with largest advances since September
Rates on U.S. government debt finished the first quarter with their largest jumps since September for 10- and 30-year Treasurys and since June for 2-year Treasurys, buoyed by data showing that the economy continued to grow and the labor market ...MarketWatch - Business -
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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 Clinches 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 -
2 major market themes that could make or break stocks after this week's rally
Wall Street largely stumbled on Friday but still managed to post strong weekly gains.CNBC - Business -
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 -
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 -
RBC bumps up its S&P 500 target again, but sees gains increasingly hard to come by
RBC Capital Markets’ head of U.S. equity strategy, Lori Calvasina, has increased her year-end forecast from 5,150 to 5,300 for the index.MarketWatch - Business -
The S&P 500 gained 10% in the first quarter, its best start to a year since 2019, as the U.S. economy continues to defy expectations.
The S&P 500 gained 10% in the first quarter, its best start to a year since 2019, as the U.S. economy continues to defy expectations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump to hold Wisconsin rally on April 2
Former President Trump will hold a rally in the battleground state of Wisconsin next week in one of his first major events since becoming the presumptive GOP nominee. Trump will address supporters at an event in Green Bay on April 2, his campaign ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Trump’s Truth Social sees stock rally again, but it sent a warning to investors
Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock surged Wednesday, but a sharp late-day pullback in the previous session may have acted as a warning to investors not to assume a smooth ride higher.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
Consumer sentiment climbs to 2½-year high as inflation eases
Americans express increasing confidence that inflation will continue to ease — and reduce the financial strain on households.MarketWatch - Business -
Turkey's high-stakes mayoral races are expected to be close. Volunteer monitors will be key
With local elections across Turkey days away, legal experts are coaching thousands of volunteer election monitors on the rules they’ll need to watch for fraud and ensure a fair voteABC News - World -
Investors Pour Money Into Wall St. as Stocks Set New Highs
The influx of cash reflects optimism about the economy and company earnings despite high interest rates and stubborn inflation.The New York Times - Business -
Nearly $2 billion up for grabs as Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots soar
The stars have aligned in the lottery universe like never before, with two jackpots totaling nearly $2 billionABC News - Top stories -
Good Friday’s PCE data brings crucial inflation reading — but markets are closed
Stock-market investors get a key piece of economic data on Good Friday, but won’t be able to trade on it.MarketWatch - Business -
Thursday's trading session saw the benchmark index and the Dow industrials both advance 0.1%, while the Nasdaq retreated 0.1%.
Thursday’s trading session saw the benchmark index and the Dow industrials both advance 0.1%, while the Nasdaq retreated 0.1%.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Small investors power Trump Media’s market valuation above $13bn
Heavy trading in company behind Truth Social fuels talk of a new cycle of ‘meme stock mania’Financial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Investors bet a Modi election win will extend India’s stock market boom
Some analysts are increasingly concerned about lofty valuations and shallow marketsFinancial Times - World -
U.S. stocks shot up nearly 30% in 5 months. Is it time to worry about a correction?
Investors betting on a ‘perfect’ landing will focus on PCE inflation data in the week aheadMarketWatch - Business -
Mitchell Robinson injury update: Knicks center returns vs. Raptors after nearly four-month absence
Robinson had ankle surgery and has been out since Dec. 8CBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Nearly 170-year-old private college in Alabama says it will close at the end of May
Birmingham-Southern College, a private liberal arts college in Alabama, will close at the end of May after running into financial difficulties and being unable to secure a financial lifeline from the state, officials announced Tuesday.NBC News - Top stories -
‘Lagging’ housing market, high interest rates drag on MillerKnoll’s sales
The furniture maker said that a “lagging” housing market, rising interest rates, and other headwinds contributed to lower sales.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump's struggling social-media platform will begin trading on Nasdaq on Tuesday at a market value of roughly $6.8 billion.
Trump’s struggling social-media platform will begin trading on Nasdaq on Tuesday at a market value of roughly $6.8 billion.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Trump's social media firm starts trading on Nasdaq with market value of almost $6.8B
Shares of Donald Trump’s social media company rose about 16% in the first day of trading, boosting the value of Trump’s large stake in the company as well as the smaller holdings of fans who purchased shares as a show of support for the former ...ABC News - Tech - Donald Trump -
Chinese investors are going all-in on gold, priming the pump for the commodity's recent rally and offering support as the metal enters uncharted territory.
Chinese investors are going all-in on gold, priming the pump for the commodity’s recent rally and offering support as the metal enters uncharted territory.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Reddit investors shrug off hold rating, bid up stock another 9% as post-IPO rally continues
Reddit's post-IPO rally continues, despite the company receiving a hold rating from a prominent analyst.CNBC - Business -
Over 500 dengue fever cases reported in US territory
"This year, dengue cases have exceeded historical figures," Dr. Carlos Mellado López, the secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Health, said in a statement.ABC News - Top stories -
Destiny 2: Into The Light's New Social Space Has Great Weapons, Armor, And A Metal Shader To Earn
Ahead of The Final Shape in June, Destiny 2 is paving the way for a showdown with The Witness by unlocking some of its most beloved weapons and giving Guardians a new social space to hang out in. Like previous seasons, Into the Light brings with ...GameSpot - Tech