Jane Zhang
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Jane Zhang is a financial editor at TradingKey, with a journalism background. She previously worked for well-known traditional media and has extensive reporting experience. Jane specializes in writing financial news, investigative reports, and feature articles. In 2024, she joined TradingKey, covering news related to stocks and commodities.
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Oracle Stock Soars to New High Following $30 Billion Contract
TradingKey - Oracle Corporation (ORCL), the database giant, saw its stock hit consecutive record highs after announcing a $30 billion cloud computing contract. This order's value is three times the company's data center revenue forecast for fiscal year 2025.
Wed, Jul 2
Interest Rate Cut Outlook: Bessent Bets Pre-September, Goldman Eyes September, Nonfarm Data Crucial
TradingKey - On Tuesday, July 1, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent projected that the Federal Reserve would initiate a rate cut before September, emphasizing that President Trump’s tariff policies are unlikely to spur inflation as the Fed had anticipated. In line with this, Goldman Sachs forecas
Wed, Jul 2
U.S. Senate Narrowly Passes Tax Bill in 51:50 Vote, Drops Proposed New Energy Tax, Clean Energy Stocks Surge with Shoals Up 23.88%
TradingKey - In a narrow 51 to 50 vote, the U.S. Senate passed the tax bill on Tuesday, July 1st, Eastern Time, notably omitting the previously contentious provision imposing new consumption taxes on wind and solar projects. This development sent U.S. clean energy stocks soaring.
Wed, Jul 2
Solar and Wind Face Renewed Pressure as Tax Bill Targets Clean Energy Incentives
TradingKey - The Senate’s new version of the tax bill, known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” could deliver a significant hit to the clean energy sector. It accelerates the phase-out of clean energy subsidies and introduces new consumption taxes targeting wind and solar sectors.
Tue, Jul 1
“Buffett Premium” Fades as Berkshire’s Q2 Lags Behind S&P 500, Is the Oracle of Omaha’s Legacy in Jeopardy?
TradingKey - Since the second quarter, Berkshire Hathaway’s performance has been disappointing, consistently trailing the S&P 500.
Tue, Jul 1
Jensen Leads Nvidia Executives in Share Sales: Cashing In $500M Amid Record Highs
TradingKey - According to the Financial Times, Nvidia's top executives have cashed out more than $1bn in company stock over the past year, with over half of those transactions taking place this month.
Mon, Jun 30
Federal Reserve Members Align: No Rate Cut in July as “Wait-and-See” Approach Gains Traction
TradingKey - On Thursday Eastern Time, several Federal Reserve officials delivered remarks clarifying their stance against supporting a rate cut at the next meeting, opting instead for a cautious approach to ensure that tariff policies do not continue to elevate inflation.
Fri, Jun 27
Powell Reaffirms No Rush to Cut Rates as Trump Criticizes “Very Average Mentally” and Search for a “Shadow Chair”
TradingKey - On Wednesday, June 25, Eastern Time, Fed Chair Jerome Powell reiterated the Federal Reserve’s stance of not rushing to cut interest rates during his second day of defending monetary policy on Capitol Hill, drawing President Trump’s ire.
Thu, Jun 26
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Intel Cuts Jobs in Survival Move: Auto Division Shut Down, 10,000 Chip Manufacturing Jobs at Risk
TradingKey - According to a report by The Oregonian, Intel has announced the closure of its automotive business and plans to lay off the majority of employees in that division.
Thu, Jun 26
Divide Within BOJ as “Most Hawkish Member” Calls for Immediate Rate Hike
TradingKey - According to Bloomberg, Naoki Tamura, the Bank of Japan's “most hawkish board member,” advocated for a decisive interest rate hike on Wednesday. He cited a faster-than-expected rise in inflation, despite ongoing uncertainties surrounding U.S. tariffs.
Wed, Jun 25
Iran Strikes US Military Base, Yet Oil Prices Drop Sharply! Experts Suspect It Was Staged
TradingKey - On Monday, local time, Iran launched an attack on a US Air Force base in Qatar in retaliation for US strikes on its nuclear facilities. Notably, Iran has yet to take any actions to disrupt the transit of oil and gas tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
Tue, Jun 24
Federal Reserve Divisions Exposed as Powell Called to Keep Federal Funds Rate Unchanged, While Waller and Bowman Back July Rate Cut
TradingKey - On Monday, Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman delivered a dovish message, citing potential risks in the labor market and expressing support for a rate cut as early as July if inflation remains under control. Last Friday, Fed Governor Christopher Waller also indic
Tue, Jun 24
Supertankers' U-Turn Signals Escalating Middle East Tensions, More Oil Upside After Recent Highs?
TradingKey - In light of a US airstrike on Iranian nuclear facilities, two super tankers each capable of carrying about 2 million barrels of oil made an unexpected U-turn upon entering the Strait of Hormuz, steering away from the entrance to the Persian Gulf, Bloomberg reports on June 22, Eastern Ti
Mon, Jun 23
Tesla's Tepid Robotaxi Launch: Only 10 Cars Day One! Dawn of A Golden Era or Losing Out to Waymo?
TradingKey - On Sunday, June 22, Tesla officially launched its autonomous taxi service, Robotaxi, in Austin, Texas. Compared to Elon Musk’s ambitious plans for autonomous taxis over the years, the commercial rollout of Robotaxi seems underwhelming.
Mon, Jun 23
US Weighs Military Intervention in Israel-Iran Conflict? Trump Delays Decision for 2 Weeks, Potential Oil Price Surge Anticipated
TradingKey - On Thursday, 19th, the White House announced that President Trump would decide within two weeks whether to launch an attack on Iran. This follows Trump's indication of potential participation in Israel's airstrike operations, which has heightened investor concerns over the US becoming e
Fri, Jun 20
U.S. Treasury Selloff Deepens Amid Australian Fund Withdrawal and Record Low Chinese Holdings
TradingKey - Amid growing apprehensions about the risks posed by Trump's tariff and tax strategies, major Australian institutional investors are dialing back their U.S. Treasury holdings.
Fri, Jun 20
Breaking: GPT-5 Set to Launch This Summer; Potential Revenue Model Enhancements Could Include Advertising
TradingKey - On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made a significant announcement in the company's inaugural podcast: GPT-5 is expected to debut this summer, potentially marking the most important AI version to date.
Thu, Jun 19
Fed's Internal Divisions Deepen? Powell Exercises Caution Amid Uncertainty
TradingKey - On Wednesday, June 18th, the Federal Reserve opted to hold rates steady, marking the fourth consecutive pause in its rate-cutting cycle. The benchmark federal funds rate remains in the range of 4.25% to 4.5%. However, the release of the latest dot plot indicates growing divisions within
Thu, Jun 19
Microsoft Weighs Ending Negotiations Amid OpenAI's Allegations: Are the Stakes High for OpenAI?
TradingKey - In a potential shakeup of their multi-billion dollar partnership, Microsoft has expressed intentions to walk away from ongoing negotiations with OpenAI.
Thu, Jun 19
Trump Urges Iran to Surrender, Khamenei Declares "The Battle Begins," Boosting U.S. Defense Stocks
TradingKey - On Tuesday, Eastern Time (17th), the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel escalated further, boosting defense stocks.
Wed, Jun 18
