Investors are looking forward to after-the-bell earnings from Nvidia as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are set to open slightly higher; Apple is now the most under-owned large-cap U.S. tech stock while Meta Platforms is the most over-owned.
The stock market's recovery in 2023, driven by technology stocks and the growing interest in artificial intelligence (AI), suggests that a new bull market may be underway, making it a good time to consider buying AI stocks like Advanced Micro Devices and Palo Alto Networks.
U.S. stocks are set to open higher as investors await fresh labor data that could impact the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision.
European shares traded higher as traders considered the possibility of higher interest rates from the U.S. Federal Reserve and awaited upcoming economic data, while U.S. stocks opened higher and Asian stocks rallied due to a stock market policy change in China.
Buyers returned to the stock market after positive data on the U.S. jobs market suggested that wage inflation may decrease further, with Microsoft stock showing promising signs in forming a new base, while China's PDD Holdings experienced a significant gain amid hopes of government measures to stimulate economic activity. Additionally, megacap tech stocks led a broad rally in the stock market, with the Nasdaq composite rising 1.7%, and there is anticipation of a potential increase in the overnight fed funds rate and a rise in bond yields.
European stock markets are expected to open higher following positive moves on Wall Street, as investors anticipate fresh economic data and a potential pause in interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
European markets are expected to open higher following UBS's strong quarterly results and positive economic data, while China's factory activity contracted and U.S. job growth slowed in August.
Investors are bullish on the market in 2023, with the Nasdaq Composite up 30% and two leading ultra-growth stocks, Amazon and Apple, poised to benefit from improving market conditions and their strong positions in multiple industries.
Summary: European markets are poised for a positive start to the week, influenced by the positive trade in the Asia-Pacific region, while investors keep an eye on German trade balance data and a speech by Christine Lagarde, the President of the European Central Bank. Additionally, Fidelity's China fund is on track to outperform its peers for the second year in a row, Arm aims for a listing price between $47 and $51 per share in its IPO, and the US Department of Labor reports a rise in unemployment and lower-than-expected wage growth in August.
European stock markets opened lower on Tuesday as the boost from Chinese stimulus measures faded, with construction and banking stocks experiencing the biggest falls, while Danish drug-maker Novo Nordisk became Europe's most valuable firm.
UK-based chip designer Arm is aiming for a market value of over $50bn in its upcoming IPO, as it seeks to raise nearly $5bn in the US listing, with tech giants Apple, Google, and Nvidia already committed as investors, despite lobbying from the UK government to list in London.
The U.S. equity market faced challenges in August 2023, but analysts believe it may be a good time for retail investors to consider high-quality stocks like The Trade Desk and Pinterest, which have strong growth potential in the programmatic advertising and e-commerce sectors, respectively.
European markets are set to open lower as investors await data releases and focus on economic data and interest rates, while global market sentiment has worsened; Asian markets were mostly lower and US stock futures were unchanged amid concerns over the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy; the British pound is lower after Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey's comments on nearing peak rates; Goldman Sachs reveals its preferred sector in China and names two conviction list stocks; Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins says the central bank can proceed cautiously on future rate hikes; Morgan Stanley names a European bank as a top pick with 35% upside.
European markets opened higher on Friday, looking to rebound after seven consecutive sessions of losses, as investors assess weak Chinese data, higher government bond yields, and renewed inflationary concerns in the U.S. despite German inflation easing to 6.4% in August.
Stocks opened higher on Friday, with the Nasdaq rebounding from Apple's slide, following hints that the Federal Reserve may delay interest rate hikes in September.
Summary: Many investors are predicting a new bull market for the S&P 500, and while it has yet to reach a new high, it is only 7% away; three stocks to consider buying are Amazon, which has a strong presence in the logistics market and opportunities in AI, Mastercard, which benefits from its business moat and growth in emerging markets, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, which has potential catalysts in its pipeline and an attractive valuation.
U.S. stock futures rise as investors await key inflation data, consumer prices in the spotlight, Alibaba's outgoing CEO steps down as cloud unit chief, China's renminbi bounces back, and Arm eyes IPO pricing at the top of its range.
Stocks are expected to open the week higher, with the S&P 500 up 0.5% in premarket trading, as investors look ahead to key U.S. economic data and show interest in companies such as Lennar, Arm, Tesla, and Oracle.
Asian markets experienced mixed results, with Australia's S&P/ASX 200 falling and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index dropping by about 1%, while Japan's markets were marginally positive; tech investor Paul Meeks plans to buy tech stocks after the correction, and Federal Reserve officials are feeling less urgency for another interest rate hike due to improved inflation data. Additionally, Apple shares fell amid China concerns but an analyst is holding off on shorting the stock, Morgan Stanley upgraded Tesla stock due to its autonomous driving supercomputer, HSBC revealed its "must see stocks" in the UK, and consumer discretionary stocks gave the S&P 500 an upward push.
Stocks opened lower on Wall Street as investors awaited Apple's fall event and key inflation data, with tech stocks leading the retreat while rising oil prices added to worries about inflation resistance.
HSBC has identified its top stocks with potential for substantial gains in the UK, according to a report by Amala Balakrishner. Top tech investor Paul Meeks believes that now is the time to buy tech stocks after a dip, as reported by Weizhen Tan. Schwab's Jeffrey Kleintop suggests that international stocks offer numerous opportunities for investors, as stated by Hakyung Kim.
Stocks remain uncertain as investors anticipate the inflation update and digest news from the tech sector, including Apple's unveiling of new iPhones, while attention also turns to the upcoming Arm IPO and Oracle's disappointing earnings results.
European markets are expected to have a mixed open as investors await the European Central Bank's rate decision, while US inflation data leads to slightly lower stock market closures.
Stock futures point to lower opens after a strong rally, while oil remains above $90 per barrel; Adobe sees price target hikes but stock is down; United Auto Workers goes on strike; Arm's IPO success benefits banks; Instacart raises proposed price range for IPO; DoorDash transfers stock listing to Nasdaq; HSBC initiates coverage on Microsoft, Oracle, and Salesforce; China's retail sales exceed expectations; Estee Lauder stock rises.
Arm, the UK-based chip designer, had a successful IPO, with its stock rising 25% on its first day of trading and attracting retail investors looking for a share of the gains. Over 20,000 purchase orders were made for Arm's stock on Fidelity's trading platform, highlighting the growing appetite for tech stocks among individual investors.
Arm shares soared nearly 25% on its first day of trading on the Nasdaq, boosting U.S. stocks and sparking hope that the IPO market for tech companies is reviving. Additionally, positive economic data from China and a rebound in retail sales and industrial production contributed to market optimism.
European markets are poised for a negative start to the week as investors await central bank decisions, including the U.S. Federal Reserve's announcement on interest rates and the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting, while Australia's central bank and China's People's Bank are also expected to make important releases. Additionally, Bank of America has named two European chip stocks as its "top picks" going into the end of the year.
European markets rise as global investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision; retail stocks lead gains while oil and gas dip slightly, and U.K. inflation falls below expectations in August.
European markets are poised to open lower due to upcoming interest rate decisions from several central banks, while global markets react to the U.S. Federal Reserve's announcement to hold interest rates steady and raise economic growth expectations.
The recent poor performance of tech IPOs, including Arm Holdings, Instacart, and Klaviyo, has raised doubts about the market's readiness for high-stakes IPOs amidst economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.
Stocks open lower as bond yields rise and concerns of a federal government shutdown loom; Costco reports earnings, Meta Platforms holds annual conference on AI and virtual realities, Hollywood writers union reaches preliminary agreement with studios, UAW makes progress with Ford, Amazon invests in Anthropic, Guggenheim upgrades Microsoft, Morgan Stanley reports strong demand for iPhone 15, Oracle gets price target cut, and Jefferies downgrades Foot Locker and Nike.
Concordium CEO Lars Seyer Christensen and other experts caution crypto investors to have realistic expectations for the next bull market, stating that it will be different from previous cycles, and not all digital assets will increase in value. Some investors, however, believe that the market is already turning bullish and recommend investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and tokens with practical use cases. The approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US and an improvement in the macroeconomic situation are seen as potential catalysts for the next bull market.
US stocks are expected to open higher as Wall Street reacts to the latest inflation data and attempts to recover from a challenging September.
European markets are set to open higher on Monday following a slowdown in euro zone inflation, while Asia-Pacific stocks traded mixed and U.S. stock futures jumped after a temporary agreement was reached to avoid a government shutdown. Veteran EM investor Mark Mobius recommends two tech giants for portfolios investing in developing economies, and Goldman Sachs names six global stocks to play the energy transition.
The major stock indexes are expected to open lower as the 10-year Treasury yield hits a 16-year high, with investors monitoring employment data for potential impact on interest rates; meanwhile, stock futures in Asia and Europe slumped as the Federal Reserve's message of higher interest rates reverberates worldwide.
European markets are set to open higher despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, while Asia-Pacific markets and U.S. stock futures also showed positive movement.
U.S. stocks opened higher on Tuesday as Treasury yields decreased and the Federal Reserve indicated they may not raise interest rates further, with the S&P 500 rising 0.2%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average adding 0.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbing 0.2%.
Analysts are optimistic that the stock market will reach new all-time highs in 2024, despite concerns over inflation and rising interest rates, and there are opportunities for investors, although bloated Big Tech valuations may limit further upside for the Nasdaq.
U.S. stock futures rise as investors await the release of Fed minutes and consider hints from officials about potential interest rate hikes; ExxonMobil is expected to announce a $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer; Birkenstock prices its IPO at $46 per share.
US stocks are expected to open higher as investors await inflation data and Federal Reserve minutes to gain insight into interest rate thinking, with Dow Jones Industrial Average futures up 0.2% and S&P 500 futures rising 0.2%.
Equity markets in Asia are expected to open higher after US shares extended their winning streak and investors focused on less hawkish comments from Federal Reserve speakers.
