Stocks

“Verizon Earnings Fall From Year Earlier But Top Estimates; Revenue Misses”

“…For the period ended June 30, March, Verizon earnings came in at $1.21 on an adjusted share. Profit for VZ stock fell 7% from a year earlier. Revenue for Verizon stock dipped 3.5% to $32.6 billion. A year earlier, Verizon… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“GE Stock Jumps As Earnings Top, Free Cash Flow Estimate Raised” [89% Earnings Jump]

“…Estimates: Analysts, on average, expected GE earnings per share of 46 cents on revenue of $14.762 billion. Year-over-year comparisons were muddied by the GEHC spinoff. Results: GE earnings came in at 68 cents a share, up 89% from 36 cents… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“S&P 500 opens higher Monday to kick off a busy week of earnings…”

“The S&P 500 edged higher Monday as investors awaited a batch of key earnings reports and a major policy decision from the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.16%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose 0.29% and… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Netflix stock sinks as Wall Street looks for clarity on revenue growth”

“Netflix stock sank more than 8% Thursday after a quarterly earnings report that was largely positive but left Wall Street underwhelmed and uncertain about key revenue drivers. The sell-off in Netflix shares follows a 60% year-to-date rally, spurred by the rollout its cheaper,… Continue Reading…

Stocks

[Breaking Point?] “A $10 Trillion Stock Market Rally Faces Crucial Test in Earnings”

“A near-$10 trillion rally for global stocks this year will face a make-or-break moment as hundreds of companies report earnings over the next few weeks. S&P 500 firms are expected to post a 9% drop in profits in the second… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“The spending slowdown is coming. The stock market should brace for impact.”

“ … Dwindling savings, weak wage gains, and the return of student loan payments mean people have plenty of reason to tighten their belts for the second half of the year — and experts say that could ultimately curb gains in the stock market.… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“Stocks could crash 25% with Fed rate hikes set to trigger a recession before the end of 2023, strategist says”

“…US stocks could crash 25% from their current levels with the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest-rate hikes set to plunge the economy into a recession before year-end, according to FS Investments’ chief market strategist… “From our perspective, there’s probably only 3%… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“Indian shares close higher, shrugging off weakness in Asia, Europe”

“Indian shares closed higher on Thursday, in contrast to weakness in Asian and European equities, bucking concerns around an escalating Sino-U.S. trade conflict and rising odds of further policy tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve. The Nifty 50 index settled… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“Zimbabwe’s stock market is up 800% this year as investors seek shelter from blistering 176% inflation rate”

“ … But in a country that’s seen its share of economic crises, there’s little reason to cheer. Local investors have piled into stocks in the hope of protecting the value of their cash as inflation hit 176% in June.… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Wise shares spike 18% as higher interest rates help fintech triple profits”

“Online money transfer firm Wise’s shares soared nearly 18% Tuesday as the company reported a spike in profits thanks to rising interest income. The company said in a statement to the stock market that its profit before tax tripled to £146.5 million… Continue Reading…