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Nikkei Rises 0.5%, Led by Machinery, Real-Estate Stocks
Japanese stocks ended higher, led by machinery and real-estate stocks, after signs of U.S. economic strength and selloffs related to the ex-dividend date on Thursday.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 -
Fed Rate Outlook Looks Just Right for Banks
Banks look forward to relief on deposit costs but have no desire to go back to zero rates.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Is the stock market open on Good Friday?
The Treasury market closed early on Thursday, March 28MarketWatch - Business -
In the Markets, a Tug of War Between Big Tech and the Fed
On Wall Street, excitement about A.I. outweighs concern about interest rates. But rocketing stocks could make it tough for the Federal Reserve to cut rates.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
DWAC’s stock surge gives a $1 billion boost to the value of Trump’s stake
The Digital World blank-check company has officially changed its name to Trump Media & Technology Group. It begins trading Tuesday with the former president’s initials as its ticker symbol.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump Returns to Stock Market With Truth Social Listing
The former president’s Truth Social will begin trading Tuesday on Nasdaq.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
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 -
Three Fed interest-rate cuts this year? Yes, top banking economists say.
Top economists at big U.S. banks predict the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates three times this year — with the first reduction in June — even though inflation is unlikely to slow much further in 2024.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Bank of England policymaker says markets pricing in too many rate cuts; Co-op Bank to cut 400 jobs – business live
Catherine Mann says market pricing is helping the central bank do its work in bringing borrowing rates down. The pound has risen since her comments, up 0.2% to $1.2661.. Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann said financial markets are pricing ...The Guardian - World -
Treasury yields end at 2-week lows ahead of Friday’s inflation data
Yields on U.S. government debt finished slightly lower on Wednesday, with traders wary of taking bold positions ahead of Friday’s PCE inflation data.MarketWatch - Business -
Here’s the reality about the mutual funds and ETFs that beat the stock market in 2023
One good year doesn’t make a trend.MarketWatch - Business -
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Monday
Stock futures were slightly lower to kick off the last week of March and the first quarter.CNBC - Business -
The stock market is crushing the first quarter. What that may hold for the rest of 2024.
The S&P 500 is wrapping up a historically strong first quarter. How much good news is priced in?MarketWatch - Business -
Truth Social parent company to hit stock market Tuesday
The newly formed parent company for Truth Social will debut on the stock market Tuesday, bringing to a close a years-long merger that is set to net former President Trump billions of dollars. A special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merged ...The Hill - Politics -
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Tuesday
U.S. stock futures were higher Tuesday morning, as investors looked to resume the months-long rally after a down session.CNBC - Business -
Truth Social parent company shares soar in stock market debut
Shares of former President Trump's social media startup rose nearly 50 percent after debuting on the stock market Tuesday, triggering a pause on trading. Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Trump’s Truth Social platform, went ...The Hill - Politics -
What to know about Trump Media's stock market debut
Trading began Tuesday for the Trump Media & Technology Group, parent to former President Donald Trump's Truth Social media platform. The firm ended the day at nearly $58 per share with a total valuation of $7.9 billion. Amrith Ramkumar, finance ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Dear Donald Trump, Here's How to Manage Your Stock-Market Fortune
The former president has a few options for turning his recent market gains into cash.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
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 -
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 -
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Thursday
Stock futures are flat Thursday as the S&P 500 looked to finish its best first-quarter performance since 2019.CNBC - Business -
Influencer Tori Dunlap is spurring women to maximize their savings and invest in the stock market
Tori Dunlap's resources on saving, budgeting and investing are helping women help themselves — and each other.CNBC - Business -
FirstFT: Obama and Clinton back Biden’s support for Israel’s war in Gaza
Also in today’s newsletter, OpenAI courts Hollywood and Easter egg shrinkflationFinancial Times - World - Israel -
The stock market roars when the VIX is tame — like now
Tranquil markets aren’t considered bullish, but this year proves otherwise.MarketWatch - Business -
Meet the Rising Soccer Coach Who’s on the Radar of Many Top Clubs
Thiago Motta’s contract with Bologna expires this summer. Teams could be lining up to hire him.The New York Times - Sports -
U.S. and Israeli defense chiefs meet as tensions rise over war in Gaza
s tensions rise between the two countries, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Israeli counterpart, Yoav Gallant, on Tuesday.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Wells Fargo’s rally sparks KBW downgrade after it outpaces other bank stocks
Investors have been bidding up the stock partly on speculation that its asset cap imposed by the Federal Reserve may be lifted in the next year or so.MarketWatch - Business -
Bank of America downgraded after hot stock run, while U.S. Bancorp and PNC get boost
New analysis from HSBC says that Bank of America’s stock is reaching its target price — but there are still buying opportunities in other banking sectors.MarketWatch - Business -
Don't sweat the prospect of no Fed rate cuts, economist says — markets will still march higher
Markets will continue to rally even if the Fed chooses not to cut interest rates this year, according to Steven Blitz, TS Lombard's chief U.S. economist.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
Vista Outdoor’s stock rises on boosted $3 billion acquisition offer
MNC ups its take-private price to $37.50 a share from $35 a share.MarketWatch - Business -
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 -
Buy energy stocks as Fed becomes less aggressive in fighting inflation, says Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley upgraded its view on energy stocks, arguing they have lagged the price of crude oil this year with compelling valuations.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Stocks surge after Fed indicates three rate cuts still coming this year
The S&P topped 5,200 for the first time Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it was still targeting three rate cuts in 2024. Markets had feared hotter-than-expected inflation and jobs data would persuade the Fed to trim its timeline.CNN - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Micron’s stock heads for best month in 13 years as bulls see more AI gains ahead
Micron has cemented itself in Wall Street’s eyes as a financial beneficiary of artificial intelligence, and investors are excited about what’s to come.MarketWatch - Business -
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 -
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 -
These 5 portfolio stocks outran the market in Wall Street's strong week. Here's what fueled their gains
The Club's two chipmakers and its lone automaker were among the top-performing portfolio stocks this week.CNBC - Business -
U.S. stock-market rally could hit the skids if companies miss this mark, strategist warns
The record-setting rally in U.S. stocks could run into trouble if companies report disappointing profits, according to a top equity-market strategist at Morgan Stanley.MarketWatch - Business -
What could spark the next stock-market selloff? Here’s what history tells us.
The S&P 500 has marched higher by nearly 30% over the past five months, prompting even bullish market strategists to entertain, or even welcome, the prospect of a “healthy” correction.MarketWatch - Business