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2024-08-09 | Industry Dynamics

Fed Unlikely to Cut Rates Before September Despite Market Turmoil

A sharp slowdown in the U.S. job market, which has triggered days of global stock market turmoil, has also led to speculation that the Federal Reserve might not wait until its next scheduled meeting in September to cut interest rates.

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2024-08-08 | Industry Dynamics

Tech Shares Drop, Nasdaq Falls Amid Treasury Auction Worries

U.S. stocks closed lower on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq falling 1% due to a decline in technology shares and weak demand in a 10-year Treasury auction, which unsettled investors in a volatile trading session. 

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2024-07-24 | Industry Dynamics

Stocks Waver as Earnings Reports Stir Market Volatility 

Tuesday’s stock market session appeared calm on the surface, but underlying movements revealed significant volatility as key earnings reports came to the surface.

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2024-07-16 | Industry Dynamics

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Hits Record High

Berkshire Hathaway’s stock reached a new peak on Monday, signaling robust investor confidence in Warren Buffett’s stewardship.  

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2024-07-15 | Industry Dynamics

TSMC Second Quarter Profits Soar on AI Chip Demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), a leader in producing advanced chips for artificial intelligence applications, is poised to announce a 30% increase in second-quarter profits this Thursday, driven by a robust demand for AI chips.  

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2024-07-11 | Industry Dynamics

U.K. Overhauls Stock Listing Rules to Boost Competitiveness

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has implemented significant new regulations to modernize how companies list on the London Stock Exchange, marking the most substantial overhaul in the past thirty years.  This move aims to enhance London’s appeal as a global financial hub, particularly in its competition with New York and the European Union post-Brexit.

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2024-07-09 | Industry Dynamics

Japan’s Pension Fund Portfolio Overhaul May Shake Global Markets

Japan is poised to redirect a significant portion of its substantial dollar reserves back into yen, a move that could significantly impact global financial markets due to the scale of the assets involved. 

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2024-07-02 | Industry Dynamics

Nasdaq Surge, Chewy Stock Dips Amid Record Start

The Nasdaq Composite reached a new high, signaling a strong start to the second half of 2024, buoyed by persistent enthusiasm for artificial intelligence technologies. It marked its 21st record close for the year with a 0.8% rise. 

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2024-06-28 | Industry Dynamics

Milan Stock Exchange Staff Stage Historic Strike Against Euronext

Workers at the Milan Stock Exchange staged a historic strike on June 27, protesting against the management practices of Euronext (ENX.PA), which acquired the exchange in April 2021.

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2024-06-20 | Education

How to Position Your Portfolio for the 2024 US Elections?

Discover how to position your portfolio for the 2024 US elections. Understand market patterns, pre-election volatility, and post-election rallies to optimize your investments.