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Pfizer Boosts 2025 Profit Forecast on Strong Quarterly Performance, Cost Efficiencies

Pfizer Boosts 2025 Profit Forecast on Strong Quarterly Performance, Cost Efficiencies

Pfizer Boosts 2025 Profit Forecast on Strong Quarterly Performance, Cost Efficiencies Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has significantly raised its profit outlook for 2025, citing robust quarterly results and successful cost-cutting measures. The updated forecast reflects the company’s strong financial performance and its strategic initiatives to enhance profitability. This positive revision comes as Pfizer continues to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape, with its recent earnings indicating a solid operational performance and effective expense management. The announcement is expected to be a key…

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Palantir Surges Post-Q2 Earnings; Market Futures Hold Steady Ahead of Tuesday Open

Palantir Surges Post-Q2 Earnings; Market Futures Hold Steady Ahead of Tuesday Open

Palantir Surges Post-Q2 Earnings; Market Futures Hold Steady Ahead of Tuesday Open Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures showed little change early Tuesday, following a robust market rebound on Monday. The broader stock market closed sharply higher yesterday, recovering from Friday’s notable sell-off. In a significant development, Palantir Technologies (PLTR) saw its shares climb 4% in after-hours trading. This surge came after the data analytics firm reported better-than-expected Q2 results, which were released after Monday’s market close. Adding…

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Wall Street Futures Rise as US-EU Trade Deal Ignites Busy Market Week

Wall Street Futures Rise as US-EU Trade Deal Ignites Busy Market Week

Wall Street Futures Rise as US-EU Trade Deal Ignites Busy Market Week U.S. equity futures climbed on Monday morning, signaling a positive start to an exceptionally busy week for financial markets. The uplift follows President Donald Trump’s Sunday announcement of a new agreement with the European Union to lower tariffs to 15%, easing previous threats of higher duties. This week is poised to be pivotal, with investors bracing for a flurry of critical economic events. The Federal Reserve’s two-day policy…

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S&P 500 Closes Record Week, Markets Eye Upcoming Earnings & Crucial Trade Talks

S&P 500 Closes Record Week, Markets Eye Upcoming Earnings & Crucial Trade Talks

S&P 500 Closes Record Week, Markets Eye Upcoming Earnings & Crucial Trade Talks The S&P 500 wrapped up a winning week on Friday, hitting another all-time high as strong earnings reports and optimism surrounding international trade agreements fueled investor confidence. The broad market index climbed 0.4%, with the Nasdaq Composite also rising 0.2%, both setting new intraday records. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 208 points, or 0.47%, nearing its December 4 record close. All three major U.S. indexes posted…

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Markets Soar to New Records on Alphabet Earnings, Trump Visits Fed Amid Tensions

Markets Soar to New Records on Alphabet Earnings, Trump Visits Fed Amid Tensions

Markets Soar to New Records on Alphabet Earnings, Trump Visits Fed Amid Tensions US stock markets reached fresh all-time highs on Thursday, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite recording significant gains. The surge was primarily driven by better-than-expected second-quarter earnings from tech giant Alphabet, which saw its shares climb 1% after the Google parent surpassed revenue and earnings forecasts. The S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite both rose by 0.3%, signaling investor confidence in the return on…

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Market Focus Shifts to Megacap Tech Earnings Amidst S&P 500’s Record Run

Market Focus Shifts to Megacap Tech Earnings Amidst S&P 500’s Record Run

Market Focus Shifts to Megacap Tech Earnings Amidst S&P 500’s Record Run As the S&P 500 continues its remarkable ascent, notching its 11th closing record of 2025 this week, investor attention is now squarely fixed on the impending earnings reports from tech giants Alphabet and Tesla. These highly anticipated releases, expected after the bell today, July 23, mark the unofficial start of earnings season for the megacap technology sector, a group whose performance has significantly influenced market direction in recent…

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Trump’s Tariff Pause Sparks Market Rally, Triggers Insider Trading Probe Demands

Trump’s Tariff Pause Sparks Market Rally, Triggers Insider Trading Probe Demands

Trump’s Tariff Pause Sparks Market Rally, Triggers Insider Trading Probe Demands The U.S. stock market experienced a significant surge today following President Trump’s announcement of a crucial pause in certain tariff plans, a move that has swiftly led to accusations of potential insider trading from Democratic lawmakers. The White House has strongly defended the President’s actions and his public comments regarding the market, dismissing the rising inquiries as ‘partisan games.’ Market indices recorded sharp gains on Wednesday, reversing a four-day…

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Universal Music Group Confirms US Stock Market Listing Filing

Universal Music Group Confirms US Stock Market Listing Filing

Universal Music Group Confirms US Stock Market Listing Filing Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s largest music conglomerate and home to global superstars like Taylor Swift, Drake, and Billie Eilish, has officially filed a confidential statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list its shares on a US stock market. This strategic move aims to broaden its investor base and enhance liquidity, building on its existing listing in the Netherlands. The company, which boasts a current valuation…

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Market Futures Stable as Earnings Floodgates Open, Powell Speech Looms

Market Futures Stable as Earnings Floodgates Open, Powell Speech Looms

Market Futures Stable as Earnings Floodgates Open, Powell Speech Looms Stock futures exhibited minimal movement early Tuesday as investors braced for a pivotal week of second-quarter earnings reports and a highly anticipated address from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. This comes on the heels of Monday’s session, which saw both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite achieve fresh all-time record closes. Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 registered fractional gains overnight, reflecting a…

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Stock Futures Rise as Big Tech Earnings Kick Off and Tariff Deadline Nears

Stock Futures Rise as Big Tech Earnings Kick Off and Tariff Deadline Nears

Stock Futures Rise as Big Tech Earnings Kick Off and Tariff Deadline Nears U.S. stock futures are showing upward momentum early Monday, July 21, as investors keenly anticipate the start of major tech earnings and track critical developments in trade policy. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained 0.26%, S&P 500 futures rose 0.24%, and Nasdaq 100 futures increased by 0.29%, signaling a positive open for Wall Street. The market’s focus is sharply divided between the upcoming corporate reports and the…

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Markets Edge Lower Ahead of Key Inflation Data and Major Bank Earnings

Markets Edge Lower Ahead of Key Inflation Data and Major Bank Earnings

Markets Edge Lower Ahead of Key Inflation Data and Major Bank Earnings U.S. stock futures showed a slight decline on Wednesday morning as investors prepared for crucial economic reports and a fresh wave of corporate earnings. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 all ticked lower, signaling caution after Tuesday’s mixed regular trading session. The market’s focus today is squarely on the release of June’s producer price index (PPI) report, which will offer another…

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Dow Drops Amid Inflation Fears, Mixed Bank Earnings; Nvidia Lifts Nasdaq

Dow Drops Amid Inflation Fears, Mixed Bank Earnings; Nvidia Lifts Nasdaq

Dow Drops Amid Inflation Fears, Mixed Bank Earnings; Nvidia Lifts Nasdaq U.S. markets saw mixed performance on Tuesday, July 15, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 300 points, driven by inflation concerns and a mixed bag of corporate earnings. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite gained ground, significantly boosted by a surge in Nvidia shares. The 30-stock Dow lost 0.5%, while the Nasdaq jumped 0.5% after chipmaker Nvidia announced plans to ‘soon’ resume H20 GPU sales to China, sending its…

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US Stock Futures Edge Down After Trump Announces New Tariffs; S&P 500, Nasdaq Hold Record Highs

US Stock Futures Edge Down After Trump Announces New Tariffs; S&P 500, Nasdaq Hold Record Highs

US Stock Futures Edge Down After Trump Announces New Tariffs; S&P 500, Nasdaq Hold Record Highs U.S. equity futures experienced a slight decline this morning following President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs, including a 35% levy on Canadian imports set to begin August 1. This comes despite major indices, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, closing at new record highs on Thursday. Futures tied to the S&P 500 slipped 0.48%, while Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.57%, and Dow Jones…

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Global Trade Tensions Rise: Trump Announces 50% Tariffs on Copper, Brazil Imports

Global Trade Tensions Rise: Trump Announces 50% Tariffs on Copper, Brazil Imports

Global Trade Tensions Rise: Trump Announces 50% Tariffs on Copper, Brazil Imports Stock futures dipped on Thursday, July 10, 2025, as investors reacted to President Donald Trump’s late-Wednesday announcement of significant new tariffs. Trump declared a 50% U.S. tariff on imported copper, set to take effect on August 1. The President also imposed a 50% tariff on imports from Brazil, citing an “unfair trade relationship” and partly as retaliation for the ongoing trial against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. In…

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Markets Steady as Investors Absorb Trump’s Latest Tariff Escalation

Markets Steady as Investors Absorb Trump’s Latest Tariff Escalation

Markets Steady as Investors Absorb Trump’s Latest Tariff Escalation Stock futures showed little movement early Wednesday as investors closely monitored the latest developments in President Donald Trump’s tariff policy. This comes after a Tuesday session where traders were on high alert following new updates to the administration’s trade stance. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 were all marginally lower, reflecting a cautious wait-and-see approach. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 slipped slightly, while the…

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Tesla Board Faces Urgent Calls to Rein in Elon Musk After Political Party Vow Tanks Stock

Tesla Board Faces Urgent Calls to Rein in Elon Musk After Political Party Vow Tanks Stock

Tesla Board Faces Urgent Calls to Rein in Elon Musk After Political Party Vow Tanks Stock Tesla’s board of directors is under intense pressure to establish clear boundaries for CEO Elon Musk’s political activities, following a significant drop in the electric car maker’s stock. The decline comes after Musk’s recent announcement to form a new political party. Wedbush Securities analyst Daniel Ives issued a stern warning to the board this week, urging them to “act now” and implement measures to…

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Retail Investors Score Big with ‘Buy the Dip’ Strategy in US Stocks

Retail Investors Score Big with ‘Buy the Dip’ Strategy in US Stocks

Retail Investors Score Big with ‘Buy the Dip’ Strategy in US Stocks A recent analysis reveals that retail investors have successfully capitalized on market downturns, achieving significant returns by ‘buying the dip’ in US equities. This strategy, which involves purchasing shares after a price drop in anticipation of a rebound, has proven highly profitable for many individual traders in the current market environment. The trend highlights a growing sophistication among retail participants who are increasingly influencing market dynamics and outperforming…

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June Jobs Report Surges, Dashing July Rate Cut Hopes and Boosting Stocks

June Jobs Report Surges, Dashing July Rate Cut Hopes and Boosting Stocks

June Jobs Report Surges, Dashing July Rate Cut Hopes and Boosting Stocks The U.S. labor market demonstrated surprising strength in June, with job growth significantly exceeding forecasts. This robust performance is poised to reduce the likelihood of the Federal Reserve implementing an interest rate cut at its upcoming July meeting, while simultaneously energizing Wall Street. According to the Labor Department’s latest report, the U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, comfortably surpassing economists’ projection of 110,000. Concurrently, the unemployment rate…

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S&P 500 Hits New Record as Centene Plummets Amid Trade Deal and Economic Signals

S&P 500 Hits New Record as Centene Plummets Amid Trade Deal and Economic Signals

S&P 500 Hits New Record as Centene Plummets Amid Trade Deal and Economic Signals The S&P 500 closed at a new record high on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, marking its second all-time close this week, following the announcement of a new U.S. trade deal with Vietnam. The benchmark index advanced 0.5%, with the Nasdaq also reaching a record, while the Dow experienced a marginal loss. Despite the broader market’s upward momentum, health insurer Centene (CNC) saw its shares plummet by…

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Nvidia Shares Rebound as Tech Sector Navigates Fed’s Steady Rate Stance Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Nvidia Shares Rebound as Tech Sector Navigates Fed’s Steady Rate Stance Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Nvidia Shares Rebound as Tech Sector Navigates Fed’s Steady Rate Stance Amid Geopolitical Tensions Stock futures saw minor fluctuations today as the tech sector continues to grapple with market dynamics following a recent slide. Nvidia shares, a bellwether for the artificial intelligence industry, experienced a significant rebound, gaining momentum after earlier reports of potential U.S. restrictions on chip sales to China weighed heavily on investor sentiment. This comes as the market digests the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to maintain interest…

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Stocks Edge Higher Amid Continued Tech Sell-Off, Trump Tax Bill Clears Senate

Stocks Edge Higher Amid Continued Tech Sell-Off, Trump Tax Bill Clears Senate

Stocks Edge Higher Amid Continued Tech Sell-Off, Trump Tax Bill Clears Senate U.S. stock futures posted modest gains early Wednesday, as investors continued to reduce their exposure to technology stocks at the onset of the second half of 2025. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also ticking up, though the Nasdaq’s rise remained subdued following Tuesday’s tech-led downturn. In Tuesday’s regular trading, the blue-chip Dow surged 400 points, propelled by…

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Markets Kick Off Q3 with Tech Rotation; Dow Rallies Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Stance

Markets Kick Off Q3 with Tech Rotation; Dow Rallies Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Stance

Markets Kick Off Q3 with Tech Rotation; Dow Rallies Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Stance U.S. equity markets have begun the third quarter with a notable shift in investor sentiment, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a rally while the S&P 500 remained largely flat. This divergence signals a significant rotation out of technology stocks, with investors reallocating capital to other sectors as the new quarter commences. The market’s opening days of Q3 are also being shaped by escalating…

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Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed Amid Tariff Uncertainty as Deadline Looms

Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed Amid Tariff Uncertainty as Deadline Looms

Asia-Pacific Markets Mixed Amid Tariff Uncertainty as Deadline Looms Asia-Pacific markets are trading mixed on Tuesday, July 1st, as investors weigh recent record gains on Wall Street against the looming expiration of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 90-day tariff reprieve, set for next week. The uncertainty follows comments from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday, who warned that tariffs could “spring back” to previous levels if good-faith negotiations do not yield results. Mainland China’s CSI 300 remained largely flat, despite…

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S&P 500 Closes Record Quarter; Wall Street Eyes Trade Talks & Key Economic Data

S&P 500 Closes Record Quarter; Wall Street Eyes Trade Talks & Key Economic Data

S&P 500 Closes Record Quarter; Wall Street Eyes Trade Talks & Key Economic Data U.S. equity futures showed little change early Tuesday after the S&P 500 notched another record close, capping off a stellar second quarter. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 all saw marginal dips. Monday’s trading session saw the S&P 500 advance 0.52%, securing another all-time high, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite also reached fresh records with a 0.47% gain. The…

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Wall Street Records: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit New Highs as Q2 Ends Amid Trade Talks

Wall Street Records: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit New Highs as Q2 Ends Amid Trade Talks

Wall Street Records: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit New Highs as Q2 Ends Amid Trade Talks U.S. stock markets concluded the second quarter on a high note Monday, June 30th, 2025, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all reaching new record highs. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq each advanced 0.6%, while the Dow gained 308 points, or 0.7%. This market surge was fueled by positive developments in U.S.-Canada trade relations. Canada rescinded its digital service tax,…

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Wall Street’s Upbeat Monday: China Talks, Tech Updates, and a Bitcoin Boost

Wall Street’s Upbeat Monday: China Talks, Tech Updates, and a Bitcoin Boost

Wall Street’s Upbeat Monday: China Talks, Tech Updates, and a Bitcoin Boost Hey friend, so the stock market had a pretty good Monday, and I wanted to give you the lowdown. Things are looking relatively positive, fueled by a couple of key developments. First up, US-China trade talks in London seem to be going better than expected. President Trump even gave a thumbs-up, saying things are “going well,” though he also acknowledged that negotiations with China are never easy. This…

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