Hedge Funds and Other Speculative Investors Have Built Up A Big Bet That the S&p 500 Will Decline while Preparing for A Rally in the Tech Focused Nasdaq 100
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Advance to Start Week
Stocks rose, with technology shares leading the way higher as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite sought fresh record highs.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Tech stocks helped lift the Nasdaq 0.7% to a record, while the S&P 500, which traded at record levels before a late-session pullback, rose less than 0.1%. The Dow fell 0.5%.
Tech stocks helped lift the Nasdaq 0.7% to a record, while the S&P 500, which traded at record levels before a late-session pullback, rose less than 0.1%. The Dow fell 0.5%.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Dow closed above 40000 for the first time, a day after eclipsing the mark on an intraday basis. For the week, the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose 1.2%, 1.5% and 2.1%, respectively, and all remain at or near records hit during the week.
The Dow closed above 40000 for the first time, a day after eclipsing the mark on an intraday basis. For the week, the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose 1.2%, 1.5% and 2.1%, respectively, and all remain at or near records hit during the week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Deutsche Bank raises S&P 500 price target to 5,500
Equity analysts at Deutsche Bank have raised their 2024 S&P 500 target to 5,500, joining a host of other Wall Street strategists who have expressed greater optimism as stocks have come roaring back from last month’s selloff.MarketWatch - Business -
Greenlight Capital’s clash with a former employee has captivated the hedge-fund world
James Fishback, 29, says he was employed as Head of Macro at Greenlight Capital. The New York hedge fund says that position never existed.MarketWatch - Business -
New York lawmakers push to block hedge funds’ sovereign bond litigation
Bill seeks to stop ‘vulture fund’ investors from winning high payouts through the state’s courtsFinancial Times - Business - New York -
Don’t get swept away by ‘S&P 500 envy’ as stocks shatter records and bonds lag
Here’s how to remind yourself that diversification still matters in the long runMarketWatch - Business -
A massive earnings surge could lift the Dow to 60,000 and the S&P 500 to 8,000, says top Wall Street strategist
Yardeni Research’s chief investment strategist, Ed Yardeni, told clients in a note that the stock indexes could soar even higher thanks toMarketWatch - Business -
Gold's Global Rally Is Sparking a New Investor Class
Gold is hitting record highs— bucking long held trends for the commodity. WSJ breaks down the factors behind its rally and why that’s bringing in a new class of investors.The Wall Street Journal - World -
One of Wall Street’s last remaining bears, Morgan Stanley, has finally capitulated. Here’s its new S&P 500 target.
Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson sees S&P 500 at 5,400 by second quarter of next yearMarketWatch - Business -
Wall Street strategists rush to revise their S&P 500 targets as stocks hit fresh records. Here’s what they see happening.
The stock market’s renewed record-setting rally has blindsided Wall Street’s top strategists, prompting many to swiftly revise their year-end S&P 500 targets in an effort to keep pace with a surge that has far exceeded expectations from earlier ...MarketWatch - Business -
Crypto Venture Firm New Form Aims to Raise $100 Million Fund
Crypto and blockchain-focused venture firm New Form Capital is returning to the fundraising market, seeking to raise a $100 million fund in the latest sign investors remain bullish on the once-beleaguered crypto sector.The Wall Street Journal - World - Crypto -
FirstFT: Investors pull money from Starwood $10bn property fund
Also in today’s newsletter, Shein switches IPO plans from New York to London and Pfizer hopes to settle thousands of lawsuitsFinancial Times - World -
Investors Have an Advantage Over Family Home Buyers
Level the playing field.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Water investors have withdrawn billions, says research
A report suggests shareholders have taken billons but failed to invest as water bills look set to rise.BBC News - Top stories -
Schumer’s slow-walk on AI ‘regulation’ is a nothing but a boon for Big Tech
, Sen. Schumer has burned another year and wasted another opportunity to advance the conversation, as the dangers of AI overreach and huge corporate concentration have grown more grave.The Hill - Politics -
China’s ‘AI-in-a-box’ products threaten Big Tech’s cloud growth strategies
Huawei leads trend of providing companies with means to power their own artificial intelligence apps rather than through public cloudFinancial Times - World - China -
Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg and other tech titans stand in the way of the common good
What better lesson in inequality is there today than that of the extraordinary rise of the tech titans, who have harnessed technology to accumulate unimaginable wealth and power and yet prevented it from benefitting the common good?MarketWatch - Business -
Marcus Ericsson and Linus Lundqvist involved in separate wrecks during Indy 500 preparations
Former Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson and rookie Linus Lundqvist were involved in separate crashes during a busy day of practiceABC News - Sports -
Indy 500 qualifying: Scott McLaughlin on pole as Penske sweeps front row; Kyle Larson fifth
Through three qualifying sessions Sunday, the 33-car field will be set for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Global investors wake up to cheap UK stocks as takeover activity rises
Jupiter Asset Management boss says London-listed shares are ‘cheapest they have been in 50 years’Financial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Biden and Trump are both betting on debates to help magnify the other’s weaknesses
Trump will look to again cast Biden as greatly diminished while Biden will aim to remind voters why they rejected Trump in 2020. US politics live – latest updatesSign up for The Stakes, our US elections newsletterIt’s game on for a pair of ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Mayoral candidate, five others killed in gunfire at a campaign rally in Mexico
A mayoral candidate and five other people have been killed in a shooting at a campaign rally in the violence-wracked southern Mexico state of ChiapasABC News - World - Mexico -
Mayoral candidate and five others killed in shooting at campaign rally in Mexico
Young girl was among six people killed in gunfire in an area of Chiapas where shootings have become common and widespread. A mayoral candidate and five other people have been killed when gunmen opened fire at a campaign rally in the ...The Guardian - World -
‘An AI-fueled equity bubble’ will see big tech lead the charge in coming months
Big tech can once again be the market’s crown jewels says Capital EconomicsMarketWatch - Business -
How to own Big Tech and stay diversified, plus learning more about stock buybacks
Yes, it's possible to have a diversified portfolio with three mega-cap stocks in your top five.CNBC - Business -
Power demand from AI, EVs and Big Tech is now the energy sector’s No. 1 concern
If power systems fail, it’s lights out for the entire economy.MarketWatch - Business -
As the 2024 Race Heats Up, Betting Is Growing for Everything but Elections
U.S. residents can still gamble on the presidential race — but regulators are trying to stop the practice.The New York Times - Business -
The Starwood commercial-real-estate fund is scrambling to escape a looming cash crunch caused by the number of investors who want their money back.
The Starwood commercial-real-estate fund is scrambling to escape a looming cash crunch caused by the number of investors who want their money back.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Saudi Arabia's national carrier orders more than 100 new Airbus jets as it ramps up tourism push
Saudi Arabia’s national airline said Monday that it ordered more than 100 new Airbus jets, a reflection of the kingdom’s ambitious drive to lure more touristsABC News - Top stories -
US military says the first truckloads of aid have been driven across a newly built US pier into the war-torn Gaza Strip
US military says the first truckloads of aid have been driven across a newly built US pier into the war-torn Gaza StripABC News - World -
India Shaping Up as ‘Big Win’ for Australian Trade, Farrell Says
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A mayoral candidate and 5 other people killed in gunfire at a campaign rally in southern Mexico
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How micro1’s AI interviewer could make tech hiring more efficient and fair
Micro1 launches AI-powered technical interviewer to help companies efficiently screen software engineering candidates, generating custom questions, conducting interviews, and providing assessment reports.VentureBeat - Tech -
Our adviser put 50% of our holdings in individual stocks, but now we fear a big tax hit by switching to index funds
Changing investment strategies midstream can lead to significant capital gains when you sell.MarketWatch - Business -
Sondheimer: McRae siblings one-up each other on way to Dartmouth
Romello McRae will graduate this spring from Fairfax High and join high-achieving brother Robert and sister Elyjah at the Ivy League school.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
How can a child in care cost £281,000 a year? Ask the wealth funds that have councils over a barrel | George Monbiot
Children crying out for stability are paying the highest price for Britain’s chaotic and exploitative residential care. I’m a patron of a small local charity that helps struggling children to rebuild trust and connection. It’s called Sirona ...The Guardian - World -
Republican lawmakers blast ICC over Netanyahu warrant
Some progressives in Congress applauded the court’s announcement it was seeking an arrest warrant for the Israeli leader.Politico - Politics - Israel -
Lewisham woman, 82, bikes up Mont Ventoux to raise Gaza aid funds
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Corner Picks, best soccer bets, odds, predictions: Bayern Munich have something to play for, Aston Villa don't
Corner Picks looks for a late rally with the finish line looming.CBS Sports - Sports