It is generally undesirable for markets to approach a holiday period with unresolved concerns. While the “Santa Claus rally” is well known, markets also tend to perform strongly ahead of other holidays, including this week’s Thanksgiving break. This is a shortened trading week in the United States, with equity markets closed today and reduced hours […]
On Friday, 21 November 2025, Eli Lilly became the first pharmaceutical company to reach a valuation typically reserved for major technology giants: USD 1 trillion. The milestone was achieved when its share price hit $1,057.78. Alongside Big Tech, the company now trades at valuations that—while elevated, as we will see shortly—many analysts consider justified by […]
The week of November 10–14 arrives in the shadow of the longest-running U.S. government shutdown, creating data visibility issues that keep markets on edge. With major U.S. inflation and employment data likely delayed or cancelled, investors will instead lean heavily on central-bank commentary, business sentiment surveys, and corporate earnings to gauge policy direction. Globally, key […]
European equities wrapped up a challenging week on a soft note as investors digested a stream of corporate earnings and awaited a key inflation release. At 08:05 GMT Friday, Germany’s DAX edged down 0.2 %, the U.K.’s FTSE 100 also dropped 0.2 %, and France’s CAC 40 held largely flat. The focus this week was […]
European stock markets traded mixed on Wednesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of a highly anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate decision and a busy day of corporate earnings. At 08:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 fell 0.2%, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 edged 0.4% higher. The muted tone reflected investors’ reluctance to […]
When you scroll through financial news, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by headlines declaring the “next big stock.” One day it’s a tech giant smashing earnings, the next it’s a healthcare startup disrupting its industry. But the real question is: how do you know if those stocks fit your portfolio and long-term goals? Investing isn’t […]
Key Points to Watch Out For Nvidia (NVDA): Holding Near Breakout Zone Nvidia is modestly lower in Tuesday’s premarket session but remains close to a flat base buy point at 184.48 after climbing 2.1% in Monday’s trade. Sentiment around the stock stays positive after KeyBanc raised its price target to $250 from $230, citing persistent […]
Asian shares traded with caution on Thursday , mirroring Wall Street’s overnight softness. Markets across the region hovered in narrow bands as investors awaited a deluge of U.S. economic data that may clarify the Federal Reserve’s next moves. Japan’s Nikkei rose modestly, while China’s major indices edged up. Hong Kong, Australia, and other markets showed […]
Asian equities advanced on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street’s record-setting performance. South Korea’s KOSPI climbed 1.5%, fueled by strong gains in heavyweight chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, which rose 1.5% and 5% respectively. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index added up to 1.2%, touching a four-year peak, while the Hang Seng TECH sub-index jumped nearly 2%, […]
U.S. stock index futures slipped on Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s abrupt dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, fueling concerns over the central bank’s independence. At 05:55 ET (09:55 GMT), Dow Jones Futures declined 70 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 Futures lost 6 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures eased 19 points, or […]
