January 4, 2024
“The U.S. national debt topped $34 trillion for the first time ever, crossing a critical milestone at a time when government spending is already under scrutiny… Even more worrisome is that the spike in interest rates over the past year… Continue Reading…
January 4, 2024
“Billions of dollars in loans on office buildings that are about to come due could play havoc with the US economy after interest rates soared. About $117 billion worth is expected to be due this year and needs to be repaid or… Continue Reading…
January 4, 2024
https://www.wsj.com/business/media/americans-are-canceling-more-of-their-streaming-services-fb9284c8 This article is behind a paywall so I will just say a few things. Times are tough so of course folks are going to cut spending. Entertainment is one of the first things to be on the chopping block.… Continue Reading…
January 3, 2024
“Bitcoin had a huge rally in 2023, with the digital currency up some 152% for the year… With fervor returning to the crypto markets, industry executives are calling the start of a new bull run, mainly predicated on two things — the… Continue Reading…
January 3, 2024
“Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has gained 285% this year, its best annual performance since going public in 1996. The rally has made the company the best performer in the S&P 1500 Index, even managing to beat out artificial intelligence darling… Continue Reading…
January 3, 2024
“Drugmakers including Pfizer, Sanofi and Takeda Pharmaceutical plan to raise prices in the United States on more than 500 unique drugs in early January, according to data analyzed by healthcare research firm 3 Axis Advisors. The expected price hikes come as the pharmaceutical industry gears… Continue Reading…
January 3, 2024
“…On Tuesday, fresh retail sales data from Mastercard showed that consumers spent big on gifts, meals and apparel in November and December despite inflation’s lingering bite. Add on strong consumer confidence, and the S&P 500’s approaching an all-time high, and… Continue Reading…
January 2, 2024
“Last week, the Federal Reserve indicated that it will keep pushing the pause button on interest rate hikes, and that it expects to cut interest rates next year. That’s been cause for celebration on Wall Street, where high interest rates… Continue Reading…
January 2, 2024
“…in 2023, the stock has soared 337%, making it one of the biggest gainers in the U.S. among companies valued at $5 billion or more, topping Nvidia’s 234% rally and Meta’s 194% surge. Unlike its tech peers, which rely on revenue growth and market… Continue Reading…
January 2, 2024
“Shares in SoftBank Group jumped 5% on Wednesday after the Japanese tech conglomerate said it would receive shares in telco T-Mobile U.S. worth some $7.59 billion at no additional cost… The transaction bolsters the listed assets in SoftBank’s portfolio, doubling its T-Mobile U.S. stake to 7.64% from 3.75% currently, following the blockbuster listing… Continue Reading…
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