Cryptocurrencies

“Bitcoin nears all-time high, but this rally is much different than 2021 record run”

“…Bitcoin BTCUSD, 3.89% is seeing an impressive rally, as the crypto topped $64,000 briefly on Wednesday, touching levels not seen since its record peak in November 2021…” https://www.marketwatch.com/story/bitcoin-nears-all-time-high-but-this-rally-is-much-different-than-2021-record-run-8a88c18d I don’t know why people wait until an assist is exploding to get in. It’s… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“TSMC shares hit record high after Morgan Stanley lifts client Nvidia’s price target on AI chip demand” [Feb 15]

“Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reached an all-time high on Thursday after Morgan Stanley lifted the price target on chip designer Nvidia, citing a continued surge in AI demand… Morgan Stanley increased the price target on the U.S. chip giant to $750… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Average credit card balances jump 10% to a record $6,360, and more consumers fall behind on payments”

“…Americans now owe $1.13 trillion on their credit cards, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported Tuesday. Balances jumped 10% from a year ago, according to a separate quarterly credit industry insights report from TransUnion, with the average balance per consumer hitting… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“Gold Demand to Hit Record With Central-Bank Buying, WGC Says”

“Overall consumption climbed by about 3% to 4,899 tons last year, supported by strong demand in the opaque over-the-counter market, as well as from sustained central-bank buying, according to the WGC’s full-year report. That’s the highest total figure in data… Continue Reading…

Business

“World’s largest sovereign wealth fund posts record $213 billion profit, boosted by tech stocks”

“Norway’s giant sovereign wealth fund on Tuesday reported record profit of 2.22 trillion kroner ($213 billion) in 2023, supported by robust returns on its investments in technology stocks. The so-called Government Pension Fund Global, one of the world’s largest investors, said the… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Super Micro shares soar 36% to record on uplifting preliminary results”

“Super Micro Computer, one of the best-performing tech stocks of the past few years, soared 36% on Friday to a record, after the maker of data center hardware issued preliminary financial results that exceeded estimates… The uplifting numbers follow a… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“The rich now own a record share of stocks”

“About 93% of U.S. households’ stock market wealth is held by the top 10%… Details: While it’s true that a record high 58% of American households do own stocks via mutual funds or as individual shares, in the aggregate the amount of stock… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Nintendo Shares Hit Record, Helping Lift Japanese Stocks to Another Multidecade High”

“…Nintendo shares hit a record closing high of 7,823 yen Wednesday, or about $54.14. The videogame company’s shares have gained ground since late last year, reflecting solid earnings and expectations over the potential launch of a new console to succeed the current… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Online holiday spending jumps nearly 5% to record, Adobe Analytics says”

“Online spending rose 4.9% year over year, setting a record for e-commerce during the holiday season, as shoppers pounced on discounts and leaned on buy now, pay later to cover more of their purchases, according to Adobe Analytics. Sales totaled $222.1… Continue Reading…

Energy

“$3 per gallon gasoline is in sight amid record U.S. oil production”

“Gas prices look poised to fall below $3 per gallon for the first time since May 2021. Why it matters: Prices at the pump can dictate drivers’ budgets, and have been shown to impact consumer sentiment. Zoom in: The national average price of gas… Continue Reading…