Author: Bruno T
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Market Shifts: Upgrades and Downgrades Sweep Across Tech, Finance, and Healthcare Stocks
In a flurry of rating adjustments, Morningstar has revised its evaluations for several prominent companies, reflecting the evolving market landscape and company-specific prospects. Airbnb, Inc. experiences mixed revisions as Morningstar shifts from a sell to a hold, then to a sell from a hold, with price targets moving from $132 to $137 and back. Akamai…
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S&P Futures Dip as Market Awaits Federal Reserve Meeting Minutes and Nvidia’s Quarterly Results
March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are showing a downward trend of -0.14% this morning as market participants await the release of the Federal Reserve’s January policy meeting minutes while also looking forward to the quarterly results from chip manufacturer Nvidia. On Tuesday’s trading session, major Wall Street indices closed in the red, with the…
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Sharper Than Expected Decline In Leading Indicators
The index of leading indicators in the USA fell more than expected in January, due in particular to a decline in the number of hours worked in manufacturing, suggesting that the US economy is slowing down, announced the Conference Board employers’ organization on Tuesday. This leading index, which foreshadows the general economic trend for the…
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Nvidia Surpasses Tesla as Wall Street’s Most Traded Stock Amid AI Boom
Chip manufacturer Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has overtaken Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) as Wall Street’s most actively traded stock, further establishing its significance after rising to become the third-most valuable company in the U.S. This shift underscores the increasing importance of AI-related investments for investors. The high volume of daily trading in Nvidia shares could pose risks for investors…
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Walmart Reports Strong Quarterly Results Amid Economic Challenges, Announces Vizio Acquisition and Dividend Hike
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) delivered another quarter of impressive results, concluding the year on a strong note as its competitive pricing continues to draw consumers seeking value in a challenging economic climate marked by recent inflationary pressures. However, with inflation quickly subsiding, Walmart has observed a decrease in customer spending per visit and, on Tuesday, issued a…
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Home Depot’s Q4 Sales Dip Amid Rising Mortgage Rates and Inflation Pressures
Home Depot (NYSE:HD) experienced a decline in sales during the fourth quarter as the leading home improvement retailer in the country dealt with the repercussions of elevated mortgage rates and inflation affecting its clientele. Although the quarterly outcomes surpassed the expectations set by Wall Street, the company’s projected sales for the upcoming year put early…
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Earning Releases: Nvidia, Walmart and Home Depot Are Expected To Beat Estimates
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) NVIDIA is confirmed to report earnings on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at approximately 4:20 PM ET. The consensus earnings estimate is $4.55 per share on revenue of $20.24 billion, representing 234.5% year-over-year revenue growth. The company’s guidance was for earnings of $4.28 to $4.66 per share on revenue of $19.60 billion to $20.40…
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Fed Maintains Interest Rate, Withdraws Mention Of possible Additional Tightening, But Still Does Not Signal Cut
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept interest rates unchanged in the range between 5.25% and 5.50% this Wednesday, in line with investor consensus, still giving no indication of when an expected cycle of cuts will begin, but removing from his text a section that had been alluding to possible new interest rate hikes in…
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Nasdaq Net Profit Falls 17.92% in 4Q23 And Stands at US$197 million
Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) reported net income of US$197 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, a drop of 17.92% compared to the same period last year. On the same basis of comparison, net revenue – which excludes transaction costs – totaled US$1.64 billion, an increase of 3.8%. The results reflect the positive impact of the acquisition…
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Boeing Reports Smaller-Than-Expected Fourth-Quarter Loss
Boeing (NYSE:BA) announced a reduction in its fourth-quarter loss, exceeding expectations thanks to an increase in aircraft deliveries that boosted its revenue. The North American aerospace and defense company narrowed its net loss to $30 million in the final three months of the year, a significant improvement from its $663 million loss in the same…