Key Points To Watch Out For: Foxconn (TW:2317): Dominating in AI Technology Foxconn, officially known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, achieved record-breaking quarterly revenues, propelled by surging demand for servers that power artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. These results underscore the transformative impact of technological advancements on global supply chains. Foxconn shares gained 2% following the […]
U.S. Stock Futures Gain Ground Ahead of Key Employment Data
U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, beginning the week on a positive note as investors anticipate the release of vital employment data later this week. Dow Jones futures were up 40 points, about 0.1%, S&P 500 futures were up 30 points, 0.5%, and Nasdaq 100 futures were up 180 points, 0.9%. Last Thursday, the […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Honda and Novo Nordisk
Key Points To Watch Out For: Honda Motor (HMC): Merger Plans Boost Shares Honda’s shares rose after the announcement that its board of directors agreed to evaluate a potential merger with Nissan. Additionally, the company reaffirmed its share buyback program, sparking optimism in the market and boosting investor confidence. Novo Nordisk (NVO): Regaining Ground After […]
U.S. Stock Futures Up, Light Trading in Shortened Holiday Week
U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday as Wall Street reacted positively to softer inflation data at the beginning of a holiday-shortened week. In Monday’s trading, Dow Jones futures were up 5 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 futures were up 10 points, or 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained about 60 points, or 0.3%. Trading […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Honda, Nissan, and Heico
Key Points To Watch Out For: Honda (HMC) and Nissan (NSANY): Merger Rumors Shake the Market Honda Motor shares fell by 3% in Tokyo, while Nissan Motor shares surged by an extraordinary 24%, triggering a suspension of their trading. This volatility stems from the announcement that the two Japanese automakers are considering an eventual strategic […]
U.S. Stock Markets Rally in Light of Fed Rate Cut
U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday, showing signs of recovery from the previous day’s decline on Wall Street, as investors eagerly anticipated the Federal Reserve’s long-awaited rate cut. Markets have almost fully priced in a 25 basis point reduction at the conclusion of the Fed’s meeting on Wednesday. Attention will now shift to signals […]
Today’s stocks to watch: Coinbase and Super Micro Computer
Key Points To Watch Out For: Coinbase (COIN): Shares Linked to Bitcoin’s Rise Shares of Coinbase (COIN), Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), and MicroStrategy (MSTR) rose in premarket trading, reflecting the upward trajectory of Bitcoin prices, which have surpassed $107,000. This increase is attributed to optimism surrounding the president-elect’s proposed agenda. SoftBank Group: Announcement of a […]
U.S. Stocks Lower as Fed Meeting and Retail Sales Take Center Stage
U.S. stock index futures traded lower on Tuesday as investors exercised caution ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, where the central bank is expected to cut rates at a slower pace of easing. Last day Dow Jones futures were down 110 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 futures were down nearly 10 points, or 0.2%, […]
U.S. Stock Markets Rise in Anticipation of Federal Reserve Meeting
U.S. stocks climbed on Monday, trading in narrow ranges as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of 2024. In early trading, Dow Jones futures were up about 50 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 futures were up about 8 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures increased by approximately 55 points, or 0.3%. Futures […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Oracle and Sony
Key Points To Watch Out For: General Motors (GM): Cancellation of Robotaxi Program Boosts Shares General Motors announced the cancellation of its Cruise robotaxi program after nearly a decade of development and a $10 billion investment. This decision led to a pre-market rise of more than 1% in GM shares as the company redirects resources […]