ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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Uniswap Skyrockets 55% with Incentive Proposal, Avalanche Confronts 4-Hour Shutdown, and More
Expiration of $3.6 billion in Bitcoin options could influence the market Today, around $3.6 billion worth of Bitcoin options contracts are set to expire on major derivatives exchanges, raising questions about possible impacts on the cryptocurrency’s value. The majority of these options reside on Deribit and CME, indicating significant speculation or hedging strategies against Bitcoin…
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U.S. Futures Pause Post-Nvidia Rally; WTI and Brent Decline in April Futures
In the pre-market on Friday, U.S. index futures showed a moderate trend, reflecting a pause after the euphoria outbreak in the market caused by Nvidia’s rally. This event led American exchanges to climb to new heights, setting historical marks. At 05:34 AM, Dow Jones futures (DOWI:DJI) rose 3 points, or 0.01%. S&P 500 futures dropped…
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Goldman Sachs Reconsiders Fed Cuts, LUNR Surges Over 40% in Pre-Market, and More
Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) – Intuitive Machines made history on Thursday when its Odysseus spacecraft became the first commercial probe to successfully land on the moon. The mission, carrying NASA instruments, landed at the lunar south pole, marking a significant milestone in commercial space exploration and collaboration with the US space agency. Shares are up 47.58%…
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U.S. Stocks Rally To Record Highs On Upbeat Nvidia Earnings
Stocks showed a substantial move to the upside during trading on Thursday, with the Dow (DOWI:DJI) and the S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) reaching new record closing highs. The tech-heavy Nasdaq (NASDAQI:COMP) had also been poised to set a record closing high but ended the day just shy of its November 2021 levels. The major averages held…
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Crypto: ZCash Surges on Grayscale’s Strategy, Gauntlet Terminates Aave Partnership, and More
Retail traders drive cryptocurrency surge, says JPMorgan Analysts at JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) highlight that the recent surge in cryptocurrency values is primarily driven by retail traders acting on impulse, rather than institutional investors or market fundamentals. According to them, the cryptocurrency market recovery in February can be attributed to the increasing activity of these individual traders.…
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Upbeat Nvidia Earnings May Lead To Rally On Wall Street
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a sharply higher open on Thursday, with stocks likely to extend the upward move seen late in the previous session. The markets are likely to benefit from a positive reaction to earnings news from Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), as the chipmaker is spiking by 12.3 percent in pre-market…
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Unexpected Drop in U.S. Unemployment Claims Signals Robust Job Growth in February
Last week, there was an unexpected decrease in the number of Americans applying for new unemployment benefits, indicating that job growth in February likely continued at a strong pace. For the week ending February 17, initial filings for state unemployment assistance decreased by 12,000 to a seasonally adjusted figure of 201,000, according to the Labor…
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Analyst Ratings and Price Target Adjustments: Capital One, Nvidia, Walmart…
In the latest series of analyst ratings and price target adjustments, various prominent companies have experienced shifts in their market outlooks. These changes reflect the evolving business landscapes, financial performances, and market conditions impacting these firms. Capital One Financial Corporation Evercore ISI adjusted its stance on Capital One Financial Corporation, downgrading the stock to in-line…
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Nvidia’s Earnings Skyrocket by 769%, BuzzFeed’s Pre-Market Shares Surge by 85%, and Other Highlights
BuzzFeed (NASDAQ:BZFD) – BuzzFeed shares surged over 80% in Thursday’s pre-market after announcing the sale of Complex and planning staff cuts. Complex was sold for $108.6 million to NTWRK, while BuzzFeed will lay off 16% of its staff to save costs. New details will be shared on February 28th. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Walgreens (NASDAQ:WBA) – Amazon…
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U.S. Futures Surge on Nvidia’s Stellar Performance, Global Markets Respond Positively
On Thursday, U.S. futures were on the rise, driven by significant gains from Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) after market close, following the semiconductor giant’s announcement of surprisingly positive results and encouraging forecasts. At 05:08 AM, Dow Jones futures (DOWI:DJI) were up 73 points, or 0.19%. S&P 500 futures rose 1.14%, and Nasdaq-100 futures were up 2.01%. The…