Stocks

“2 Soaring Growth Stocks That Could Climb Another 47% to 73%, According to Wall Street”

“Shares of Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) are up about 275% in 2023, but analysts on Wall Street think it isn’t finished climbing yet. The consensus price target on the clinical-stage biotech stock suggests a 47% gain could be up ahead…. Shares of Iovance Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ: IOVA) have more… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Viking Therapeutics stock jumps more than 15% on promising weight loss pill data”

“Viking Therapeutics shares closed more than 15% higher on Tuesday after the company said its experimental weight loss pill showed positive results in a small study and will enter the next stage of development later this year… Viking is one of several small… Continue Reading…

Economy

“68% of Americans feel stressed about cost when planning a date—here’s who they think should pay”

“…Nearly everyone, regardless of gender, who’s dating is stressed about the associated costs. Roughly 69% of U.S. adults admitted to feeling uncomfortable on a date because of how much it will cost, and 68% say they stress about money when… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“2 Stocks Down 73% and 83% to Buy Right Now” [Article Claims]

“…SoFi stock: Down 26% this year and 73% from its high… SoFi’s revenue increased 35% year over year to $615 million in the fourth quarter, and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) increased 159% to $181 million.… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Shares of Micron pop 14% on earnings beat driven by AI boom”

“… Here’s how the company did: Micron said revenue rose to $5.82 billion from $3.69 billion in the year ago quarter. The company reported a net income of $793 million, up from a net loss of $2.3 billion in the… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Amazon gets boost from 72% [increase] in AI company Astera Labs’ IPO”

“…Shares of Astera Labs, which sells data center connectivity chips to cloud and AI infrastructure companies, soared 72% in their Nasdaq debut, closing at $62.03. That gives Astera a market cap of close to $9.5 billion…” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/20/amazon-gets-boost-from-72percent-pop-in-ai-company-astera-labs-ipo.html The AI sector is… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Turkey’s central bank raises interest rate to 50% despite previous hints of end to hike cycle”

“Turkey’s central bank on Thursday raised its key interest rate, the one-week repurchase rate, from 45% to 50%, citing the continuing need to counter climbing inflation in the country… Turkish annual consumer price inflation soared to 67% in February, fueling concerns that… Continue Reading…

Business

“Gucci owner Kering tanks 14% after Asia profit warning, dragging down Europe luxury brands”

“Shares of French luxury group Kering plunged 14% on Tuesday after the company warned that Gucci sales look set to fall 20% year-on-year in the first quarter, amid declining Asia transactions. The rare profit warning forecasts overall group revenues to drop 10%… Continue Reading…

Business

“56% of Americans can’t afford a $1,000 emergency expense: We are ‘living in a paycheck-to-paycheck nation,’ money expert says”

“Only 44% of Americans surveyed said they could use their savings to pay for an unexpected expense, instead opting to put it on a credit card or borrow cash from family or friends…” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/19/why-now-is-a-smart-time-to-build-emergency-savings.html

Stocks

“Nordstrom shares jump 9% on report retailer is trying to go private”

“…The retailer’s founding family is working with Morgan Stanley and investment bank Centerview Partners to determine if private equity firms have interest in a deal, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Morgan Stanley declined to comment. A deal might not happen,… Continue Reading…