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“Tech stocks got whacked in 2022 — but one server maker soared almost 90%, beating all its peers”

“It’s been a brutal year for tech stocks. The Nasdaq is headed for its worst slump since 2008 and is poised to underperform the S&P 500 for a second straight year. Among mega-cap tech stocks, Amazon, Meta and Tesla have each lost at least half their value.… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“With new mortgages down 47%, US lenders are starting to go bankrupt — could this one factor trigger the worst surge of failures since 2008?”

“…A report from ATTOM reveals that new mortgage originations were down 47% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the year before. That’s a 19% decrease from the previous quarter and represents the biggest annual drop in 21 years.… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Average Social Security retirement benefit fell short by 46% in 2022. Here are the costs that went up the most”

“…Even as a 5.9% cost-of-living adjustment went into effect in January, the record high annual benefit increase still fell short, according to new research from The Senior Citizens League. The average retiree benefit increased to $1,656.30 in 2022 from $1,564 in 2021… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Microsoft buys near 4% stake in London Stock Exchange as part of 10-year cloud deal”

“…U.S. tech giant Microsoft on Monday announced a 10-year partnership with the London Stock Exchange Group and took a near 4% stake in the U.K. bourse operator. The partnership involves next-generation data and analytics, as well as cloud computing products, according to a statement… Continue Reading…

Business

“TSMC bucks broader chip slump with 50% revenue surge, helped by Apple iPhone orders”

“TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, on Friday reported a surge in revenue in November thanks in part to orders of semiconductors for high-end smartphones such as Apple’s iPhone. The Taiwanese firm, which makes chips for other companies, said November revenue totaled… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Dow climbs 20% from low as stocks rally and inflation fears ebb”

“US stocks surged on Wednesday, putting the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average more than 20% above its September low after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish comments and signs of cooling US inflation raised hopes that the central bank will… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Crypto exchange Coinbase shed 85% of its value in a year”

“The market capitalization of Coinbase just dropped below $10 billion. This time last year, it was more than $70 billion. Why it matters: The amount of value lost in Coinbase stock is probably greater than the loss of value of FTX equity plus the loss… Continue Reading…

Investing, Personal Finance

“Average 401(k) balances plunged 23% year-over-year due to market volatility, Fidelity says”

“The average 401(k) balance sank for the third consecutive quarter and is now down 23% from a year ago to $97,200, according to a new report by Fidelity Investments, the nation’s largest provider of 401(k) plans. The financial services firm handles more… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Carvana shares jump more than 30% from record lows”

“Shares of Carvana jumped by as much as 32% Thursday morning – representing a small, yet notable, increase after a week of significant declines for the used car retailer. The stock hit $10 a share during early trading but has given back… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Bitcoin tumbles to its lowest in nearly 2 years; Solana drops another 30%”

“Cryptocurrencies were under pressure for a second day Wednesday as the market digested the fallout of Binance’s planned bailout of FTX. Bitcoin hit a new bear market low of $16,924.68, according to Coin Metrics. It was last down by 5%, while… Continue Reading…