After witnessing significant annual gains exceeding 20% for the S&P 500 over the last two years, Wall Street strategists anticipate a more tempered performance in 2025. Brian Belski, the chief investment strategist at BMO Capital Markets, has set a year-end target of 6,700 for the S&P 500, reflecting a potential…...

Kevin O’Leary recently shared his insights on the current U.S. energy sector and market trends during an appearance on The Daniela Cambone Show. Renowned for his candid views on business and investment, O’Leary analyzed the regulatory impact of the Biden-Harris administration on the economy, particularly in relation to the energy…...

On November 18, 2024, U.S. stock futures exhibited mixed responses as investors navigated a landscape of potential regulatory changes following the election of President Donald Trump. Market fluctuations were influenced by speculations surrounding Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report, scheduled for later in the week. The Nasdaq futures edged slightly higher, largely…...

Nvidia (NVDA) has emerged as a dominant force in the tech industry, particularly in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, with speculation building as the company prepares for its earnings report on Wednesday. Eric Jackson, the president and founder of EMJ Capital, shared his enthusiasm for Nvidia on the Opening Bid…...

On a critical day for Spirit Airlines, the company officially announced its filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to ongoing financial challenges. The ultra-low-cost carrier has grappled with severe losses and accumulating debt over recent years, which have culminated in this significant decision. Amid two unsuccessful merger attempts—with Frontier…...

U.S. stock futures exhibited mixed signals on Monday, as investors braced for crucial corporate earnings, particularly from Nvidia, amidst a backdrop of significant market downturns in the previous week. The mood in the markets was largely shaped by growing expectations that the Federal Reserve would slow down its pace of…...

Following the recent election of Donald Trump, asset managers are focusing on grid infrastructure as a promising sector within the green transition, despite a potential anti-ESG agenda from the new administration. Analysts at TD Securities highlighted the grid and related equipment as among the most promising energy transition sub-sectors. Since…...

Asian stock markets opened the week with a mixed performance following a significant downturn in U.S. equities, marking their largest loss since the recent presidential elections. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures showed positive signs, with slight increases of 0.3% and 0.1%, respectively. Investor sentiment was influenced…...

China’s recent decision to eliminate tax rebates on exports, particularly targeting the aluminum sector, has sparked significant turbulence in the global metals market. The new policy will end the 13% tax rebate on the export of aluminum, copper, and reliefs for batteries and solar panels, effective December 1. Most notably,…...

Nomura Holdings Inc., a prominent Japanese brokerage, is experiencing a resurgence in business relationships as clients, including major megabanks and insurers, resume trading activities with the firm. This revival comes on the heels of Nomura’s efforts to address significant concerns stemming from a regulatory investigation into market manipulation allegations. Reports…...

A decade has passed since China initiated a significant financial move by linking its stock exchanges with Hong Kong, granting international investors broader access to Chinese markets. This initiative, known as Stock Connect, has successfully facilitated billions of dollars in daily trading volume between Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. Initially…...