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Why Rocket Lab Stock Blasted 360.6% Higher in 2024
Had Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) stock provided a similar performance to the 47% climb it logged in 2023, investors probably would've been pretty happy. Turns out, however, that shares of the launch services provider fared considerably better and soared into the stratosphere, leaving shareholders downr...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 13
HEDGE FLOW-Hedge funds increased bearish bets ahead of Friday's blowout US jobs report, banks say
By Carolina Mandl NEW YORK, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Global hedge funds added more bets against U.S. stocks over the last week through Jan 9, ahead of a blowout U.S. jobs report that sparked a sell-off on Wall Street, Morgan Stanley MS.N and Goldman Sachs GS.N said in notes on Friday.The U.S. Labor Dep...Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
Why Broadcom Stock More Than Doubled in 2024
Most investors scouring the technology sector for its top growth prospects probably don't have Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) on their radar. But perhaps they should. Shares of this unassuming telecom soared 108% last year, shocking plenty of people. That's not a bounceback move from a lousy 2023, either, ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 13
Tesla Stock vs. Amazon Stock: Billionaires Are Buying One and Selling the Other
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) have been very rewarding long-term investments, but the hedge fund billionaires listed below bought Tesla and sold Amazon in the third quarter:Louis Bacon of Moore Capital Management bought 25,000 shares of Tesla, increasing his position by 19%. He also...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 13
President-Elect Donald Trump's Social Security Plans Could Mean Bigger Benefit Cuts Are Coming. Here's What Retirees Need to Know Before January 20
Markets reacted strongly to the reelection of Donald Trump. In the week that followed Nov. 5, the S&P 500 was up about 3.7%. While the likely economic impact of all of Trump's campaign promises is mixed, the stock market appears to believe that Trump will follow through with those that boost busines...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 13
All 10 of These Stocks More Than Doubled in 2024. Here Are the 5 I Want to Buy Now Heading Into 2025.
Another great year for the stock market is in the books. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) finished the year up 23%, 29%, and 13%, respectively.Yet some stocks put those figures to shame. So, let's examine 10 of t...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 13
RPT-GRAPHIC-Take Five: The week before next
Repeats story from Friday with no changes to story Jan 10 (Reuters) - Global markets face a choppy ride ahead of U.S. inauguration day on Jan. 20, with Britain and the U.S. releasing key inflation data, China publishing growth numbers while earnings on Wall Street and IPOs in Europe get underway....Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall, dollar strong as markets wonder if Fed is done
S&P 500 futures edge down before U.S. CPI, earnings China exports jump almost 11%, surplus with US widensDollar holds firm, sterling hits fresh low Treasury yields near 14-mth top, Fed easing scaled backOil jumps to 4-mth high as Russia supply crimpedUpdates to European morningBy Wayne Cole SYDNE...Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
BUZZ-COMMENT-Key market moving events favour these FX options
Jan 13 (Reuters) - Key FX market-moving events from the United States this week make short-dated expiry USD options an attractive tool to hedge risks and capitalise on potential market over-reactions. Tuesday brings December's U.S. PPI, Wednesday the U.S. CPI data and Thursday U.S. retail sales ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
LIVE MARKETS-Europe before the bell: futures down as traders eye strong US economy
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comEUROPE BEFORE THE BELL: FUTURES DOWN AS TRADERS EYE STRONG US ECONOMYEuropean futures are heading for a drop at the open, as traders sc...Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
Russian rouble slips as higher oil offsets U.S. energy sanctions
MOSCOW, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble weakened slightly against the U.S. dollar and China's yuan on Monday, as rising oil prices offset the impact of a new U.S. sanctions package targeting Russia's oil and gas revenue. The rouble RUB= was down 0.9% at 102.50 against the dollar by 0715 GMT, ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
Italy - Factors to watch on Jan. 13
The following factors could affect Italian markets on Monday.Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*).For a complete list of diary events in Italy please click on IT/DIA.POLITICSItalian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
RPT-COLUMN-Sinking U.S. equity risk premium rings alarms: McGeever
Repeats column published on FridayBy Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Theory suggests that the divergence in value between U.S. stocks and bonds will eventually get so extreme that investors will need to reduce their exposure to ultra-pricey equities and start loading up on beaten-...Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
LIVE MARKETS-Forget the soft landing, just keep flying
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comFORGET THE SOFT LANDING, JUST KEEP FLYINGWhy bother engineering a soft landing, when you can just keep flying?That's the message from t...Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
BUZZ-HK-listed MicroPort NeuroScientific jumps on robust earnings outlook
** HK-listed Chinese medical devices maker MicroPort NeuroScientific 2172.HK jumps 8.2% to HK$8.55; set for biggest one-day pct gain since Dec. 11, 2024** Stock hits highest since Jan. 2** Co expects to post net profit of 236 mln-270 mln yuan ($32 mln-$36.8 mln) for 2024, a 75%-100% rise y/y** Says ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
London financial job vacancies hit 4.5-year low in Q4, says recruiter
LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The number of job vacancies in London's financial sector dropped by almost a fifth in the last three months of 2024 compared with the previous quarter, to its lowest level since June 2020, Morgan McKinley's London Employment Monitor on Monday showed.Job postings of 3,664 f...Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
RPT-Jobs report fuels Treasury yield surge as markets brace for 5% threshold
Repeats Friday story with no changes to textStrong economic data raises prospect of yields surging furtherSome fear inflation rebound, see risk of Fed hikeHigher yields could further wobble stocksSome see 5% yield as threshold for allocation shifts By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK, Jan 10 (Reuters) -...Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
Goldman Sachs stays positive on chinese stocks despite market slump
Chinese stocks are still Goldman Sachs strategists’ top pick as markets slide. They predict key benchmarks could rise by around 20% by the end of the year. A recent Bloomberg report said that the team led by Kinger Lau is still bullish on mainland and offshore Chinese shares, including a positive riCryptopolitan
Mon, Jan 13
BUZZ-HK shares of Italy's Prada climb on possible bid for Versace
** Hong Kong-listed shares of Italy's Prada 1913.HK climb 3.2% to HK$62.20, on course to snap three consecutive sessions of decline, if gains hold ** Stock marks biggest intraday pct rise since Jan 2** Prada 1913.F is among the potential suitors looking at fashion group Versace, which has been put u...Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
