ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
-

BCA Research: Slowing economy may still support U.S. equities
Despite clear evidence of cooling in the U.S. labor market and broader economy, analysts at BCA Research believe the environment could remain favorable for equities. “The economy is slowing, but not collapsing, and monetary easing is imminent — a backdrop that will benefit equities,” the team noted in a recent report to clients. On Monday,…
-

Dow Jones and S&P 500 Futures Retreat from Record Highs as Market Forecasts Fed Rate Cut Path
Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures are currently pointing to a slightly lower open on Friday, with stocks likely to give back ground following the strong upward move seen in the previous session. Profit taking may contribute to initial weakness on Wall Street following yesterday’s rally, which lifted the major averages to new record closing…
-

University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Preview September Index Expected at 58.0
The University of Michigan is scheduled to release its preliminary reading on consumer sentiment in the month of September at 10 am ET. The consumer sentiment index is expected to edge down to 58.0 in September after falling to 58.2 in August.
-

Capital Economics: AI optimism could push S&P 500 past 7,000 in 2026
Analysts at Capital Economics highlighted this week that even after years of strong gains and record highs, the S&P 500 still has room to grow, with artificial intelligence, Federal Reserve policy, and broader economic trends shaping the index’s trajectory. “It can be tempting to think the risks will be skewed to the downside,” the firm…
-

RBC Capital Flags Volatility in U.S. Stocks as Weak Jobs Data Raises Concerns
RBC Capital analysts warned that the softer-than-expected U.S. jobs report last Friday has added fresh uncertainty to the stock market, adding to existing concerns over high valuations and seasonal patterns. “Friday’s jobs report may inject some fresh uncertainty about the labor market backdrop into a U.S. equity market that’s been priced for perfection,” the firm…
-

BofA weighs in: should investors worry about the U.S. labor market?
Recent revisions to U.S. employment figures released earlier this week point to weaker job creation than previously thought, according to Bank of America analysts. The Bureau of Labor Statistics now estimates that employment for the 12 months through March was overstated by about 911,000 jobs, a substantial downward adjustment that implies the labor market slowdown…
-

U.S. Stocks Rally To Record Highs Amid Positive Reaction To Data
Stocks showed a strong move to the upside during trading on Thursday, with the major averages all moving notably higher following the mixed performance seen during Wednesday’s session. With the upward move, the major averages all reached new record closing highs. The major averages finished the session just off their best levels of the day.…
-

Looking for leverage in the silver market? Five key reasons to consider Kootenay Silver
1. A major high-grade discovery Kootenay Silver (OTCQX:KOOYF / TSXV:KTN) just delivered a Maiden Resource Estimate at its Columba Project, confirming a high-grade discovery. The estimate outlines 54 million ounces of silver at an impressive 284 grams per tonne in the Inferred category. This content has been prepared as part of a partnership withKootenay Silver…
-

Tempus AI Shares Jump After FDA Approves Updated Cardiac Imaging Platform
Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:TEM) saw its stock climb 16% Thursday morning after the company announced it had secured 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the enhanced Tempus Pixel cardiac imaging platform. The approval allows the AI-powered system to produce T1 and T2 inline maps for cardiac MRI analysis. These specialized maps…
-

Opendoor Names Shopify Executive Nejatian as CEO; Shares Surge 49%
Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:OPEN) announced Wednesday that Kaz Nejatian, currently Chief Operating Officer at Shopify Inc. (TSX:SHOP), will take the helm as CEO, while co-founder Keith Rabois returns to the company as chairman. Following the announcement, Opendoor shares jumped 49% to $8.72 in early trading Thursday, marking a significant rebound from the $0.50 per share…