February’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report landed Wednesday morning, and it looked rather tame. Prices rose 2.4% year over year, exactly matching Wall Street’s expectations. Core inflation — which strips out food and energy — came in at 2.5%. Rent posted its smallest monthly increase since January 2021. While the number is still above the

On March 10, the Hang Seng Index opened 1.31% higher, and the Hang Seng Tech Index rose by 2%. In the market, the AI application sector performed strongly, with Zhipu gaining over 12%; the oil and gas sector retreated, with Shandong Molong and Zhonggang Petroleum falling over 14%; CATL surged nearly 6% after its earnings

Tencent’s version of the app WorkBuddy, nicknamed ‘Little Lobster,’ has officially launched. Citi stated that there has been a significant shift in the domestic AI paradigm. According to Zhitong Finance, the Hang Seng Index rose by 1.56%, or 396 points, to close at 25,804 points, while the Hang Seng Tech Index increased by 1.4%. The

The S&P 500 index is off just 0.5% year to date. Still, it’s understandable that some investors are feeling jittery. Among the sources of concern are a weak labor market and the conflict in Iran, which is stoking unusual volatility in the oil market. Should crude prices remain elevated for an extended period, that could

Broadcom (AVGO 1.12%) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD 2.79%) have been trailing Nvidia in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market in recent years. Still, both companies are now experiencing a nice uptick in their growth thanks to their growing influence in this market. As it turns out, both chip designers have outperformed Nvidia stock in

Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) has faced several headwinds over the past two years. The company suffered clinical setbacks while losing market share to its biggest competitor, Eli Lilly, in the weight-loss drug space. Another issue it had to contend with was that some online health platforms were selling compounded versions of its famous weight loss

Last week, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) reported its last quarterly earnings. These results were the last with Warren Buffett as CEO and offered plenty to dig into for insights. Operating earnings fell nearly 30% versus the year prior. That drop was accompanied by a 54% drop in insurance underwriting profits, as well as a

①Goldman Sachs’ trading department stated that short positions held by U.S. equity hedge funds have reached a new high in nearly three and a half years. If the war in Iran ends, it may trigger significant short covering, driving a sharp rise in the U.S. stock market; ②Data shows that speculative investors are maintaining bullish

UBS upgrades Rentokil to Buy with 540p target as North America turnaround takes hold Proactive uses images sourced from Shutterstock Rentokil Initial PLC (LSE:RTO), the FTSE 100 pest control and hygiene services group, received a significant vote of confidence on Thursday as UBS upgraded the stock from neutral to buy. The Swiss bank also lifted its

New York  —  Stocks have climbed, bond yields have fallen and the US dollar has weakened across President Donald Trump’s second term so far — market movements the president has welcomed. But the war with Iran is threatening to disrupt that, sending stocks lower and pushing yields and the dollar higher. That complicates the narrative

The best stocks to hold forever are those businesses that benefit from consistent demand, have a long runway of growth, and possess a durable competitive advantage. Once these qualities are present, you can let time and compounding do the rest of the work. Amazon (AMZN 0.78%) and The TJX Companies (TJX 1.12%) fit that profile.

According to Zhitong Finance, the Hang Seng Index rose by 0.08%, up 21 points, to close at 25,981 points; the Hang Seng Tech Index increased by 0.26%. The morning trading volume of Hong Kong stocks reached HKD 147.5 billion. CATL (3750.HK) surged over 8% again, with annual net profit increasing by more than 40%. Jefferies

Oil stocks continued their upward trend as the impact of strategic petroleum reserve releases weakened, and the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to further push up oil prices. According to Zhitong Finance APP, the Hang Seng Index fell by 1.23%, or 319 points, to 25,579 points; the Hang Seng Tech Index

As the record-breaking rally in South Korea’s stock market continues to unfold, existing shareholders are launching a wave of share sales. JPMorgan stated that this trend is expected to further accelerate against the backdrop of South Korea’s ongoing corporate governance reforms, gradual dismantling of cross-shareholding by companies, and simplification of equity structures. As the record-breaking

It’s always hard to predict whether a recession is coming. Even in the current environment marked by serious geopolitical tensions and lingering tariff-related volatility, some experts believe we will go through 2026 without experiencing a full-blown recession. However, it’s also always a good idea for individual investors to hold shares of companies that can perform

📌 Top story — scroll down for more updates Closing Bell 4:05 pm — ORCL +9.2% today The Dow closed down nearly 300 points Wednesday as intensifying naval conflict in the Strait of Hormuz pushed West Texas Intermediate crude up 4% to $87. Markets largely shrugged off a historic 400-million-barrel reserve release from the International Energy Agency,

CNBC’s Jim Cramer is warning against trying to ignore the Iran war because rising oil prices could eventually overwhelm even the best stock ideas. “The war cannot be ring-fenced, no matter what we do. I don’t want to sugarcoat it. We can’t avoid this issue,” Cramer said on “Mad Money” on Wednesday evening. “People are

Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) makes an electric vertical lift aircraft called Midnight. The company is in the process of getting Midnight approved as an effective air taxi. It is an exciting concept and could create an entirely new market within the aerospace industry. But investors need to go into this stock with their eyes wide