Economy

“99% of Americans will be financially worse-off than they were pre-pandemic by mid-2024, JPMorgan says”

“…”It is likely that only the top 1% of consumers by income will be better off than before the pandemic,” Kolanovic wrote, pointing to the growing signs of credit card and auto loan delinquencies, as well as Chapter 11 filings.… Continue Reading…

Business

“Johnson & Johnson forecasts as much as 6% sales growth in 2024”

“Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday forecast revenue growth of 5% to 6% for the next year, as it banks on strong demand for cancer treatments Darzalex and Carvykti and resilient sales of blockbuster drug Stelara… The company expects full-year adjusted operational… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Mortgage refinance demand jumps 14% as rates fall to… [7%]”

“After surging over 8% in October, mortgage rates are falling back toward 7% again, and that is jump-starting the refinance market… As a result, applications to refinance a home loan increased 14% from the previous week and were 10% higher… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Carvana Stock Jumps on an Upgrade. Wall Street Still Isn’t Sure About Its 700% Rally.”

“CarvanaCVNA11.58% stock has skyrocketed from roughly $4 to $40 this year—and it’s up another 11% on Monday thanks to an upgrade…” https://www.barrons.com/articles/carvana-stock-price-sell-upgrade-429516f3?siteid=yhoof2 It’s to late to jump on board now. At least I wouldn’t do it. Most of the time when… Continue Reading…

Stocks

[Prediction?] ” Companies Will Propel Profit More Than 100% Next Year: Analysts”

“Seven companies, including health care play Merck (MRK), industrial Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) and Estee Lauder (EL), are poised to post 2024 adjusted earnings per share that’s 100% or more higher than this year’s, says an Investor’s Business Daily analysis of data from S&P Global… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Walmart-Backed AI Warehouse Tech Company Symbotic Reports Record Revenue; Shares Soar 40%”

“…Symbotic, which creates robotic tech platforms powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to provide end-to-end supply chain solutions, reported fiscal fourth quarter revenue of $392 million, up from $244 million a year ago, and a net loss of $45 million compared to a loss of… Continue Reading…

Economy

“40% of Americans are afraid to walk alone at night — most in decades, poll says”

“…A recent Gallup poll found that 28% of Americans worry frequently or occasionally that they will be murdered, according to a Nov. 16 news release. That’s a near-record high… Meanwhile, half of U.S. adults said they worry their car will be… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Shares of American Eagle plummet 17% on unimpressive holiday forecast”

“…The forecast was dampened by an expected 20% uptick in selling and general administrative expenses, the company said…   The company’s reported net income for the three-month period that ended October 28 was $96.7 million, or 49 cents per share,… Continue Reading…

Business

“British fintech Wise reports 280% jump in profit as higher interest rates boost income”

“…Wise reported revenue of £498.2 million, up 25% year-on-year, in the half-year ended on Sept. 30, 2023. Including interest income, the company’s total income stood at £656 million for the period, up 58% year-on-year. Before tax, company profit came in… Continue Reading…

Business

“China’s largest chipmaker SMIC posts a 80% drop in third-quarter profit”

“China’s largest chipmaker SMIC on Thursday posted a 80% drop in third-quarter profit as global demand weakness hit foundries hard. Net income for the quarter ended September plunged 80% compared to a year ago — larger than the 64% drop posted in second quarter… Continue Reading…