Key Points To Watch Out For: Peabody Energy (BTU): Strategic Acquisition in the Coal Sector Peabody Energy is making headlines after signing an agreement with Anglo American to acquire its remaining steelmaking coal assets. The deal, valued at up to $3.78 billion, bolsters Peabody’s position in the global coal market. This acquisition is a strategic […]
U.S. Stock Markets Rise, Bessent as Treasury Secretary Eases Tensions
U.S. stock index futures rose Monday as Wall Street appeared relieved by President-elect Donald Trump’s big-name appointment of investor Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary. Dow Jones futures were up 290 points, something like 0.7%, S&P 500 futures were up about 30 points, something around 0.5%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained about 125 points, 0.6%. These […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Alphabet, Super Micro, and Walmart
Key Points To Watch Out For: Nvidia (NVDA) Rises Slightly Before Market Open Nvidia shares experienced a modest rise before the market opened. The artificial intelligence chipmaker is generating significant anticipation ahead of its quarterly earnings report, scheduled for release after the close of trading today. Investors are expecting robust growth in both earnings and […]
U.S. Stock Markets Rise, Nvidia’s Results Look Promising
U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday, building on a session of strong positive signals on Wall Street as technology stocks advanced ahead of earnings from market leader Nvidia (NVDA). In early trading, Dow Jones futures climbed 70 points, or approximately 0.2%, while S&P 500 futures gained 5 points, up 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Alphabet, Super Micro, and Walmart
Key Points To Watch Out For: Alphabet (GOOGL): Faces New Antitrust Action Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is under scrutiny from U.S. antitrust authorities. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Biden administration plans to take more aggressive action against big tech companies before the end of its term. These measures could impact Alphabet’s […]
U.S. Stocks Trade Mixed: Nvidia Earnings, PMI Data, and Fed in the Spotlight
U.S. stock index futures and equities declined on Tuesday, with geopolitical tensions heightened by Russia’s President Vladimir Putin’s hard-line comments on nuclear weapons. Wall Street indexes rose on Monday, recovering some of the losses recorded the previous week, helped by a strong rally by electric vehicle maker Tesla (TSLA). The S&P 500 index was up […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Tesla, Warner Bros., and T-Mobile
Key Points To Watch Out For: Tesla (TSLA): Federal Framework for Autonomous Vehicles Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly working on establishing a federal framework for autonomous vehicles, according to Bloomberg News. This development has sparked significant interest in Tesla shares, leading to an 8% premarket gain. Investors are optimistic about the potential for a clearer […]
U.S. Stocks Trade Mixed: Nvidia Earnings, PMI Data, and Fed in the Spotlight
U.S. stock futures traded mixed on Monday as investors anticipated key earnings from chipmaker Nvidia (NVDA) and comments from several Federal Reserve officials. In early trading, the Dow Jones futures contract lost about 110 points, or 0.3%, as S&P 500 futures traded 5 points, or 0.1%, higher and Nasdaq 100 futures gained about 85 points, […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Tesla, Home Depot, and Bayer
Key Points To Watch Out For: Rivian Automotive (RIVN): Strengthens Alliance with Volkswagen Rivian Automotive saw a significant premarket rise in its shares after announcing an extension of its joint venture with Volkswagen, valued at $5.8 billion. This partnership aims to bolster Rivian’s foothold in the competitive electric vehicle (EV) market, highlighting its commitment to […]
U.S. Stock Markets Decline, Cautious Sentiment Ahead of CPI Report
U.S. stock index futures and equity markets fell on Wednesday, as the strong post-election rally took a breather ahead of crucial inflation data expected to guide the Federal Reserve’s next monetary policy moves. Wall Street’s major indexes retreated from record highs on Tuesday as investors held on to some of the recent gains made. The […]