Morning Bid: Tiptoeing nervously along US rate path – Aug 27
World markets are entering a period of nervous uncertainty as investors try to determine whether upcoming U.S. interest rate cuts will be benign and in tandem with a ‘soft landing’, or mitigation against a more damaging economic downturn. Asian markets leaned towards the former on Monday and traded positively. But risk appetite steadily whittled away as the day […]
US stock quick picks -Aug 26
Stock Market News Fed Chair Powell indicates interest rate cuts ahead – ‘The time has come for policy to adjust’ – CNBC Meta cancels plans for high-end mixed-reality headset, the Information reports – Reuters Apple targets Sept. 10 debut for new iPhones, AirPods and watches, Bloomberg News reports – Reuters China’s robot makers chase Tesla to deliver humanoid […]
Stocks rise, bond yields drop on soft US PPI data – 14 Aug – [#2439]
Asia investors will digest the near certainty of a September loosening of U.S. monetary policy on Monday after a speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday confirmed that the United States is ready to begin cutting interest rates. At his keynote speech to the Kansas City Fed’s annual economic conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Powell said […]
Top 5 Malaysia Stocks I may buy in 2024 – for capital gains and dividend yield?
Malaysian stocks have had a very strong performance in 2024. The Bursa Malaysia (the Malaysia stock index) is up 12% in 2024 alone. Meanwhile the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) has strengthened about 4% against SGD this year Throw in the dividend of about 3%+. And actually the Bursa Malaysia has had a total return of 17% […]
US euqities, ex-dividend stocks – coming week
Ex-Dividends Stocks Tractor Supply Co. (TSCO) is about to trade ex-dividend Monday, meaning that investors who buy the stock after Monday will not be eligible for the next dividend payment. The company’s next dividend payment will be $1.1 per share. It has fixed August 26 as the record date for the same and will pay […]
Crypto market highlights – Aug 24
Crypto Market Highlights Tether has decided not to launch its blockchain due to market saturation and strategic concerns. Fetch.ai is opening a hub in San Francisco to advance artificial intelligence technology. According to Arkham Intelligence, El Salvador has continued accumulating Bitcoin, purchasing one daily since March 16. Upbit has temporarily suspended Near Protocol deposit and withdrawal […]
Weekend Women Story : How this founder thrived after surviving anorexia
Every weekend we feature inspiring stories from women everywhere. Enjoy the read and remain motivated! After Surviving Anorexia, This Founder Raised $110 Million To Treat The Deadly Disease Online Exclusive Forbes Profile: After Surviving Anorexia, This Founder Raised $110 Million To Treat The Deadly Disease Online Anorexia is one of the deadliest mental health disorders, […]
US stock quick picks – Aug 23
Stock Market News Peloton beats fourth-quarter revenue estimates, shares jump – Reuters Walmart adds a Burger King benefit to its membership program – CNBC GM-owned Cruise will partner with Uber to offer driverless rides – CNBC Philadelphia Fed President Harker advocates for interest rate cut in September – CNBC Treasury yields rally as Federal Reserve signals readiness for September […]
Dollar strikes back, Japan in spotlight – Aug 23
Today’s Market News BOJ mulls adding wage-related items to Tankan survey, Jiji reports Late Chinese reformist leader’s birthday stirs calls for bolder reform Indian shares log sixth straight session of gains as Fed mins fuel US rate cut hopes Stocks decline and dollar rebounds as Fed readies rate cuts Rupee dips; forward premiums rise amid […]
US stock quick picks – Aug 22
Stock Market News Target CEO Brian Cornell weighs in on price gouging accusations in retail – CNBC U.S. job growth revised down by the most since 2009. Why this time is different – CNBC Macy’s lowers annual revenue forecast on weak demand – Reuters Ford delays new EV plant, cancels electric three-row SUV – CNBC Fed minutes point to […]
