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“Alphabet’s $118 Billion Cash Pile Poses a New Problem”

“…The Google owner generated nearly $29 billion in cash in the second quarter after cutting thousands of jobs and efforts to stanch losses in its various moonshot projects. That left Alphabet with cash and short-term marketable securities of about $118… Continue Reading…

Business

“Warren Buffett is trying to tell us something about the economy with Berkshire Hathaway’s earnings and the $147 billion of cash on hand”

“Warren Buffett can’t find bargains the way he used to. On Saturday, his Berkshire Hathaway reported its cash pile reached $147 billion while operating profits jumped 7% year-on-year to $10 billion in the second quarter. That’s a solid performance, but the growing hoard… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“BP Earnings Fall 65% With Oil Major’s Surplus Cash Turning Negative”

“…But BP stock rose Tuesday following results, helped by a 10% dividend hike and buyback. Shares flirted with a possible early entry with crude oil prices on the rebound. CVX and XOM reported on Friday that second-quarter sales fell around 30%… 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…

Banking, Business

“Cut Stocks, Buy Gold, Hold Your Cash, JPMorgan’s Kolanovic Says”

“A debt-ceiling negotiation that remains in limbo, elevated recession risks and a hawkish Federal Reserve stance are just a few of the reasons JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Marko Kolanovic is advising clients to further dump equities and hold onto cash.… Continue Reading…

Economy

“There’s a record $5.3 trillion is cash on the sidelines as investors get more bearish on stocks. Here’s why that could mean big gains ahead.”

“… Investors are hoarding cash at record levels and there’s no sign of the trend reversing amid high interest rates and depressed investor sentiment towards the stock market. Money market fund assets have ballooned to a record $5.3 trillion, with… Continue Reading…

Energy

“A green transition will require trillions of dollars. It’ll be a ‘tall order’ to find the cash…”

n”…According to the International Energy Agency, clean energy investment will need to hit over $4 trillion a year by 2030 in its Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario. Reaching this kind of figure will require a huge effort from both… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Manhattan real estate sales plunge 38%, but cash deals hit all-time record”

“Manhattan real estate sales fell 38% in the first quarter, as buyers and sellers battled over prices and mortgage rates remained volatile, according to new reports. Total sales volume fell to $4.4 billion in the quarter, with 2,242 apartments and… Continue Reading…

Banking

“Banks in Distress: Is My Money Safe”

“In less than a week, the U.S. banking system has suffered two of the largest collapses in American history. Regulators shut down Silicon Valley Bank on Friday after customers rushed to withdraw their money as fears rose about the bank’s… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“Short on Cash, More Americans Tap 401(k) Savings for Emergencies”

“Squeezed by higher prices and short on cash, more Americans are tapping their 401(k)s for financial emergencies. A record 2.8% of the five million people in 401(k) plans run by Vanguard Group tapped their retirement savings in 2022 to cope… Continue Reading…