Analysis

Morgan Stanley on Thursday raised price target on home furnishing retailer Williams-Sonoma Inc (NYSE:WSM) stock to $170 from $145, citing margins gains and steady top line growth.

EUR/USD trimmed further into the low end on Thursday, continuing to shed weight in the near-term and falling to the lowest bids since November of 2023.

Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett has claimed that the SEC is quietly engaging with several issuers about approving a Solana ETF.

Gold prices advance for the fourth day, surpassing the 50-day SMA of $2,660 amid global unrest.

Data shows the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap has plunged into the negative territory following BTC’s latest high above $98,000.

NEW DELHI, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been indicted by U.S. prosecutors for his alleged role in a $265 million scheme to bribe Indian officials, plunging his conglomerate deep into crisis for the second time in two years.

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LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Oil prices climbed more than 2% on Thursday as Russia and Ukraine launched missiles at each other, overshadowing the impact of a bigger-than-expected increase in U.S. crude inventories.

Nike (NYSE: NKE) is the largest U.S. footwear and apparel company by far. The brand has transcended its athletic gear origins and become a label of choice for loyal fans globally. However, that hasn't saved the company from experiencing some serious sales pressures over the past few years.

The Euro (EUR) is trading softly on the session, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.

LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Bitcoin's march toward $100,000 gathered pace on Thursday as investors bet a friendlier U.S. regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies under President-elect Donald Trump will unleash a boom era for the asset class.

Major financial players Grayscale are exploring altcoin ETFs, signaling a massive shift beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. It hints that institutional investors are eyeing diverse exposure to the crypto market and this has led the altcoins to set up the pace ahead.

Gold (XAU/USD) extends its recovery into a fourth day on Thursday, rising up into the $2,670s during the European session. An overall risk-off tone to markets due to disappointment at Nvidia’s results is weaning investors off stocks and catalyzing safe-haven flows into Gold. 

Bitcoin‘s recent upside strength has sparked speculations within the crypto community about its move to the $100,000 level and beyond in the current market cycle as many crypto experts predict that the digital asset could witness a rally to the price range shortly.

The S&P 500 started this year off on the right foot -- confirming the presence of a bull market -- and the good times have continued to roll from there for all three major benchmarks.

The USD/JPY pair slides to near 154.00 in Thursday’s European session. The asset weakens even though the US Dollar (USD) edges higher, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) rising to near 106.70.

Analysts are dubbing this rally the “Trump trade,” as the recent political developments surrounding Donald Trump’s victory have instilled renewed confidence among investors in BTC and the broader crypto market.

Last week yielded one of the most important data releases of the third quarter. Thursday, Nov. 14, marked the deadline for institutional investors with at least $100 million in assets under management to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Nov 21 (Reuters) - Global stocks eased on Thursday after AI bellwether Nvidia's revenue growth forecast failed to excite investors, while the dollar firmed and bitcoin hit a record high, buoyed by hopes about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's policies.

Bitwise has submitted an S-1 filing with the U.S. SEC in the state of Delaware under the name “Bitwise Solana ETF.” The investment firm is applying for spot Solana ETFs.