When it comes to analyzing stocks, investors often focus on metrics like market capitalization, earnings per share (EPS), or the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio. Yet, one of the most powerful, but often misunderstood, concepts in stock analysis is the stock float. Imagine you’re trying to estimate housing supply in a city. Counting every house won’t help […]
This evening, after the closing bell at Wall Street, it will finally be NVIDIA’s turn to report its quarterly results, effectively wrapping up this earnings season. Described by a well-known American strategist as “the top company within the top industry within the top sector,” the stock — which has gained 1,400% since September 2022 — […]
As of the time of writing, around 8.00 a.m. CET, the Nasdaq is down 1.02 percent, trading at 24 560, and sits 6.60 percent below the highs reached on October 30 at 26 250. Meanwhile, BTC USD is down 6.40 percent, trading once again below the 90k level. There is no clear news driven catalyst […]
Last week saw pockets of volatility, amplified by the continued absence of official U.S. economic data due to the federal government shutdown — a disruption that has finally been resolved after more than a month. With investors relying on central-bank commentary, private-sector surveys, and a heavy earnings calendar, markets experienced pronounced day-to-day swings. Regional performance […]
At least, this appears to be the market’s view. For now, Alphabet’s shares have been partially spared from the heavy selling pressure that has affected other players over the past two weeks. Despite yesterday’s 2.89 percent decline, the stock is only down 4.44 percent from its highs and has been more resilient than names such […]
Japan is emerging from decades of ultra-accommodative monetary policy, during which the policy rate remained negative from 2016 until 2024. The Bank of Japan (BOJ), the country’s central bank, has since begun a cautious normalization process, raising rates to the current 0.50%, the highest level since 2008. A minority of analysts expect a further hike […]
Last week was a challenging one for U.S. markets. Until Friday, they were weighed down by elevated valuations among AI-exposed companies and early signs of macroeconomic weakness, particularly in the labor market. At one point on Friday, the S&P 500 was down 3% from the previous week’s close, while the Nasdaq had dropped as much […]
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 […]
In the unpredictable world of investing, stock prices can rise and fall sharply without apparent reason. For many investors, this volatility feels chaotic, making it difficult to act with confidence. Yet behind every surge and selloff lies a deeper rhythm — what professionals call a market trend. Recognizing it allows investors to cut through the […]
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 […]
