The U.S. stock market had an eventful week, breaking its streak of three consecutive losses amid a backdrop of volatility. The period was characterized by significant developments, including Nvidia’s earnings announcement and the much-anticipated speech by Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell at the annual Jackson Hole symposium in Wyoming. However,...
The probability of a stock market crash on par with the 1987 event in the upcoming months seems to be significantly exaggerated, even as contrarians find reasons to smile. While the fear of a crash is justified due to the buzz about a potential market bubble, the reality is that...
“Reevaluating Stock Buybacks: A Force behind Wealth Inequality and Innovation Suppression?” An ongoing debate questions the role of stock buybacks in perpetuating wealth inequality and stifling innovation within the U.S. economy. Should there be a definitive ban on these practices, especially when executed as open-market repurchases? According to William Lazonick,...
In the early hours of Thursday, U.S. stock index futures demonstrated a positive trend, led by Nasdaq futures, as Nvidia’s exceptional quarterly earnings performance exceeded high expectations. In contrast, Dow futures experienced a slight decline due to a drop in Boeing shares. Here’s a snapshot of the current stock-index futures...
On Wednesday, U.S. stock futures showed a slight upward movement, coinciding with a decline in bond yields. All eyes were on Nvidia Corp. as investors eagerly awaited the company’s earnings report. Nvidia, a leading player in the artificial intelligence software realm, was scheduled to release its results after the market’s...
Investors may be confronted with the scenario where the Federal Reserve decides to keep interest rates elevated for an extended duration. As a result, there has been a notable increase in Treasury yields, leading to the S&P 500 index enduring its most substantial monthly drop in 2023. During a phone...
