The global storage in big data market is expected to experience rapid revenue growth, driven by increased data generation and the need for efficient operational data management, cybersecurity measures, and technological advancements.
Many non-resident Indians (NRIs) are struggling to invest in the Indian equities markets due to complicated rules and requirements, such as having to open an NRI demat account and provide numerous documents, which has led some NRIs to explore alternative options like investing in mutual funds.
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio expresses concern over the potential clash between the far left and far right in a 2024 presidential election rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, emphasizing the threat to the markets.
Dividend stocks are expected to outperform technology stocks in the near future due to factors such as sustainable business models, attractive valuations, and the potential for a recession, leading to a significant market upheaval.
The global tire marking machine market is expected to reach a valuation of $510.8 million by 2024, driven by the increasing demand for accurate identification of tire specifications and the need for compliance with industry standards.
Three major US banks, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley, are set to issue new bonds this week as part of a heavy week for bank debt, with January historically being the largest month for banks to issue bonds.
Shares of Boeing Co. fell enough to enter "bear-market" territory after a downgrade by Wells Fargo, which cited risks from the Federal Aviation Administration's investigation and a potential decrease in production and deliveries.
US stocks retreated as investors focused on interest rates and lackluster earnings, with the Dow Jones dropping 0.4% and the S&P 500 shedding 0.2%, while the Nasdaq initially opened lower before recovering. Additionally, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller stated that interest rates could be cut this year if inflation remains low, but cautioned that the timing and number of cuts would depend on incoming data.
Hertz is selling 20,000 electric vehicles, including Teslas, and opting for gas-powered cars due to high repair costs and weak demand, which could impact the perception and second-hand market for EVs.
Despite recent negative news and a stagnant stock price, Tesla's long-term potential in energy storage, full self-driving technology, and charging infrastructure positions the company for significant growth and profitability, making it a compelling investment opportunity.
European Union lawmakers have approved revisions to securities rules known as MiFID, including the creation of consolidated tapes for stocks and bonds by 2026, in an effort to improve access to stock and bond prices and enhance competitiveness with Wall Street in raising funds for companies.
Competition for homes remains high despite a slow recovery in inventory, as homeowners are showing signs of coming back to the market due to falling mortgage rates and rate lock wearing off, according to a recent survey by Zillow. Home values have experienced monthly declines in most major metro areas, but are up year-over-year in 43 out of 50 metro areas. New listings and inventory levels have decreased, leading to a relatively brisk competition in the market, while rental growth has remained stable.
A cold snap in the U.S. and attacks on ships in the Red Sea have boosted bullish sentiment in oil markets, although increasing product stocks could counter that narrative.
The European Central Bank (ECB) officials are pushing back against market expectations of swift interest rate cuts, expressing concerns about potential inflationary pressures and emphasizing the need for caution in normalizing policies.
Massachusetts startups raised $16 billion in 2023, a 26% decrease from the previous year, with the venture capital market experiencing a contraction due to higher interest rates, volatility in tech stocks, and the collapse of FTX; however, biotech, climate tech, and generative AI startups still received significant funding.
China's stock market is experiencing a free fall, prompting authorities to ask institutional investors not to sell stocks; the market has been unstable due to factors such as the central bank's decision not to cut interest rates and a lack of intervention from state-run funds, leading to foreign investors pulling out.
Tesla's stock dropped around 2% in pre-market trading after CEO Elon Musk stated that he would start building AI and robotics outside of the company unless he gained 25% voting power.
The Nifty and Sensex benchmarks both ended lower on January 16, with top losers including Divis Laboratories, HCL Technologies, Wipro, NTPC, and SBI Life Insurance.
The market for net-zero commercial buildings is expected to grow dramatically over the next decade, driven by the implementation of net-zero building codes by governments in Europe and North America.
Investors looking to benefit from the potential gains in the S&P 500 should consider buying stocks like Shopify and The Trade Desk, as both companies have promising growth prospects and accessible stock prices, making them good investment options for patient shareholders.
Stock futures are falling as concerns about central banks potentially not lowering interest rates as much as expected weigh on investor sentiment.
Stock futures were lower as Wall Street returns to a shorter trading week, following the 10th winning week for the S&P 500 out of the last 11.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange plans to require all companies listed on its Prime market to disclose key information in English starting in March 2025, in an effort to attract more foreign investors.
UK wage growth has slowed but is still higher than the rate of inflation, while the jobs market shows signs of stalling with a drop in vacancies for the 18th consecutive time.
The spread between earnings yield and bond yield has reached its highest point in five years, indicating that the return of equities may be muted in the near future.
Associate Professor of Economics Nick Ryan discusses his research on energy and environmental policy in emerging markets, focusing on the trade-offs between expanding access to energy and reducing the health and environmental costs of energy production in low- and middle-income countries.
The $1.8 trillion global consumer wellness market is experiencing growth, with consumers increasingly seeking science-backed health and wellness solutions across various categories such as women's health, healthy aging, weight management, in-person fitness, gut health, sexual health, and sleep. Gen Z and millennial consumers are driving this trend, and companies that can provide personalized and data-driven products and services are well-positioned to succeed in this market.
Hong Kong's property market is the most pessimistic globally, with high interest rates, weak demand, and tepid growth leading to negative buying intentions among investors, according to a survey by CBRE.
Asia shares fell, led by a nearly 2% drop in Hong Kong, as concerns over Chinese markets and uncertainty over the future monetary policy of the Bank of Japan weighed on investor confidence.
Wall Street slips from its all-time high as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones fall, while Morgan Stanley and PNC Financial Services Group report weaker results and Goldman Sachs swings between losses and gains; however, there is optimism for a strong growth in earnings for 2024 and expectations for cuts to interest rates by the Federal Reserve.
Wall Street slips in lackluster return to trading after the holiday weekend, with the S&P 500 down 0.6% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.9%, while Morgan Stanley sinks 5% due to a legal matter and Goldman Sachs reports results that beat expectations.
Wall Street slips in lackluster return after holiday weekend, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all declining, while Spirit Airlines loses over 47% due to the blocked takeover by JetBlue Airways and JetBlue rises 4.9%.
Dynatrace, a leader in the observability space, has maintained its growth rate and market share gains, positioning itself as a strong competitor in the IT industry with its innovative products and solutions, such as Grail and Davis Co-Pilot. The company's strong operational performance, along with the increasing priority of observability for users, suggests that Dynatrace shares have significant upside potential.
China's largest private property developer, Country Garden, expects the property market to remain weak in 2024 and anticipates more severe challenges ahead, as it faces a debt crisis and cash crunch.
Most Asian currencies retreated and the dollar advanced as traders remained risk-averse, awaiting cues on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and key economic readings from China.
Bitcoin is expected to experience a corrective rally before a further decline, while the USD DXY is beginning a rally that could lead to long-term trades in other currency pairs and gold.
Chinese AI giant Baidu lost $4.68 billion in market capitalization after an incorrect report suggested it was collaborating with the Chinese military, causing concerns about potential US sanctions, although the researchers involved only used Baidu's language model in a publicly accessible manner.
The benchmark Kospi opens lower, tracking losses on the European stock market, while big-cap shares in Seoul start mixed.
Dow Jones futures, S&P 500 futures, and Nasdaq futures all fell slightly, with the market focused on Elon Musk, Tesla, Boeing, and Apple; however, the stock market rally saw a strong rebound last week, with many stocks flashing buy signals, including Nvidia, Microsoft, Novo Nordisk, MercadoLibre, and Tradeweb Markets.
Apple is offering rare discounts on its iPhone and other products in China as competition in the smartphone market intensifies, with discounts of up to $70 on the latest iPhone models as part of a Lunar New Year promotion.
The US Dollar (USD) is trading slightly higher as markets digest last week's US inflation data, while US traders celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s holiday; upcoming highlights for the week include December's Retail Sales figures and the release of the Fed's Beige Book.
Barrick Gold Corp's shares dipped by 0.04% on Monday despite the positive performance of the Canadian market, closing at C$23.63 and remaining C$4.56 below its 52-week high.
Six people were arrested over a suspected plot to disrupt the London Stock Exchange, but the market operated normally and the suspects are in custody.
According to research conducted by Harvard Business School, the probability of a stock market crash occurring in 2024 is significantly low, despite former president Donald Trump expressing his hope for a market crash if he is not re-elected.
Market forces unleashed a sizable rally in U.S. equities in 2023, and investors should consider Advanced Micro Devices, First Solar, and Frontline as stocks that are poised to rally in 2024.
China continues to find ways to bypass US export controls on Nvidia chips, with entities including Chinese military bodies and research institutes purchasing restricted chips, highlighting the US' unsuccessful attempts to completely cut off China's access to advanced chips.
Election years often start with a challenging first quarter for the stock market, but history suggests that stocks tend to rise from March to August and then again from November to year-end. This year's largest correction may occur in February to March due to a bounce in rates, along with a potential correction from August to November.
The Dow Theory, a more than 100-year-old indicator, has yet to confirm the record highs in the stock market, with the Dow Jones Transportation Average still trading 9% below its record high, creating a tactical risk for US equities entering 2024, according to Bank of America.
The gold market remains at critical resistance at $2,050 an ounce and needs a catalyst or further insight into the Federal Reserve's monetary policy trajectory to break out of its current range.
AQR Capital Management, founded by billionaire Cliff Asness, continues to assert that emerging-market equities will eventually outperform US stocks, despite years of underperformance, citing higher expected returns over the long term.