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Economy, Stocks

“Stock Market Surges to Start the Year: 22 Record Highs in 3 Months”

“The S&P 500, one of the most widely watched stock indexes in the world, has risen more than 10 percent over the first three months of 2024, buoyed by 22 record highs. Roughly 40 percent of the stocks in the index… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Almost half of voters say student loan forgiveness is a key issue in 2024 election, survey finds”

“Almost half of all voters, or 48%, say canceling student loan debt is an important issue to them in the 2024 presidential and congressional elections, a new survey finds. Among younger people, 70% of Gen Z respondents said the action… Continue Reading…

Energy

“U.S. crude prices crack $81 as oil supply deficit forecast for 2024”

“U.S. crude oil futures cracked $81 a barrel on Thursday, ending the day at the highest level since early November as the International Energy Agency now forecasts a supply deficit for 2024. The West Texas Intermediate contract for April rose $1.54 ,… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“It’s No Nvidia, But This Tech Company Is Targeting 325% Earnings Growth In 2024”

“While artificial intelligence giant Nvidia (NVDA) has electrified the stock market, shares of another tech player — software company Confluent (CFLT) — shot up by double digits this year. Now, as the company sees 325% profit growth in 2024, Confluent stock is rising as… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Potential Stock Splits in 2024: 2 Monster Growth Stocks Up More Than 400% and 1,000% in 4 Years to Buy Now”

“Share prices of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) soared more than 1,000% and 400%, respectively, over the last four years. Those monster gains make the companies stock-split candidates in 2024, but both are worthwhile investments whether or not those splits happen… Grand View Research… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Shake Shack stock surges 26% on fourth-quarter profit, strong 2024 outlook” [Feb 15]

“Shares of Shake Shack surged 26% on Thursday after the burger chain delivered strong fourth-quarter earnings results. The stock reached a new 52-week high of $98.90 and is up more than 67% in the last 12 months…” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/15/shake-shack-shak-earnings-q4-2023.html

Banking, Economy

“IMF expects a soft landing for the world economy in 2024”

“…The IMF estimates in its new World Economic Outlook report that the global economy will grow 3.1% this year, the same as in 2023, before rising modestly by 3.2% in 2025. The latest forecast is two-tenths of a percent higher… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“History Says This Cryptocurrency Could Soar More Than 120% in 2024”

“…There are a few reasons for this, but the most evident and potent is related to evolving supply and demand dynamics and historical patterns. History doesn’t always repeat itself, but it often rhymes. And if something similar to years past… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Critical chip firm ASML posts 30% surge in full-year revenue but signals slowdown in 2024”

“…ASML reported 27.6 billion euros in revenue for 2023, higher than the 21.2 billion euros of the year before. That was a 30% year-on-year rise. Shares of ASML provisionally ended up 9.7%… The Dutch government, following U.S. pressure, introduced curbs in… Continue Reading…

Economy

“$6 Trillion in Taxes Are at Stake in This Year’s Elections”

https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/6-trillion-in-taxes-are-at-stake-in-this-years-elections-ee4353ed This article is behind a pay wall but let me guess. Republicans want tax cuts and Democrats don’t. As for the “powers that be” They see Donald Trump winning the election. “U.S. executives in Davos see a Trump victory… Continue Reading…