For years, the financial markets have danced to the tune of a select few U.S. mega-cap technology giants, often dubbed the "Magnificent Seven." These behemoths – Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) – have
Paris, France – August 26, 2025 – Fresh political uncertainty in France is sending tremors through European stock markets, with shares in French banks bearing the brunt of investor anxiety. The nation's financial stability hangs in the balance as Prime Minister François Bayrou prepares to face a highly contentious confidence vote on
An unprecedented sum of approximately $7.19 trillion currently sits in money market funds, a colossal reservoir of capital that has captivated the attention of financial strategists worldwide. This monumental accumulation, largely driven by elevated interest rates and a flight to safety, is now seen as a potential catalyst for
The financial markets are currently abuzz with intense speculation surrounding an anticipated interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September 2025. This potential shift in monetary policy, largely fueled by recent dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and evolving economic data, has sent ripples across the global
With Cook resisting the move, the immediate onus is on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, as he has the obligation and right to ask the Trump administration, “Show me the legal basis for this action,” Krugman said.
Investors should tread carefully – not because valuations are at historically high levels (though that is true), but because inflation is likely to burn hot if the Fed lowers rates.
Powell’s Jackson Hole speech signals a bold policy shift as the Fed prioritizes labor market stability over inflation, paving the way for a September rate cut.
The current financial market is witnessing a stark divergence in sector performance, painting a complex picture for investors and the broader economy. While the technology sector, particularly its AI-driven segments, continues its meteoric rise, alongside robust showings from Utilities and Financials, other traditionally stable sectors like Healthcare, Energy, and Industrials
The current stock market rally, marked by its impressive ascent and record-breaking valuations, is undeniably being steered by the powerful confluence of artificial intelligence (AI) and a select group of mega-cap technology companies. This narrow leadership, predominantly comprised of the "Magnificent Seven"—including giants like Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ:
The American economy delivered a perplexing report in the second quarter of 2025, revealing a robust annualized Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 3.0%. This seemingly strong expansion, a significant rebound from the previous quarter's contraction, initially painted a picture of economic resilience. However, a deeper dive into the
With the last CPI and PPI prints percolating and soon reported CPI to be affected by post-August 1st higher tariffs, there's risk for inflation reports to start moving up.
Lucid currently trades at $2.13 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a small loss of 4.5%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 10.3% gain during that period.
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Capital One (NYSE:COF) and the best and worst performers in the credit card industry.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how property & casualty insurance stocks fared in Q2, starting with The Hanover Insurance Group (NYSE:THG).
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q2. Today, we are looking at property & casualty insurance stocks, starting with NMI Holdings (NASDAQ:NMIH).
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will be filing a lawsuit to prevent her firing by President Donald Trump, according to a lawyer hired by the central bank official.
Leading cryptocurrencies rebounded Tuesday amid increased expectations of a rate cut following Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook’s removal and President Donald Trump getting a potential majority on the central bank’s board.
One of the leading independent publishers on precious metals has published a guide on setting up a self-directed gold IRA for those concerned about the risks of equity-based retirement plans.
