S&P 500 Hits 6100! Can Big Tech Earnings Boost January Rally?

The S&P 500 hit a new high yesterday, reaching 6118 points. Next week, major tech companies will report their earnings. Tesla, Microsoft, and Meta will release their earnings after Wednesday’s market close, while Apple will report after Thursday’s market close. Can Big Tech drive further market gains? Which major tech company are you optimistic about?

avatarHMH
01-21

CPI Sparks a Surge, but Can January’s Gains Hold Amid Gloomy Investor Sentiment?

The new year often brings renewed optimism to financial markets, spurred by what’s known as the January Effect—a historical tendency for stocks, especially small caps, to rally during the month of January. However, this year’s market movements have been a rollercoaster, with the S&P 500 erasing earlier losses following a better-than-expected CPI report on Wednesday, closed lower on Thursday and eventually ending the week 2.9% higher. Yet, despite this encouraging rebound, investor surveys indicate a sharp turn toward pessimism regarding the next six months. So, the question looms: Is the January Effect still alive, and how should we navigate these conflicting signals? 1. What Is the January Effect? The January Effect refers to a market anomaly where stocks, particularly those that unde
CPI Sparks a Surge, but Can January’s Gains Hold Amid Gloomy Investor Sentiment?
avatarSpiders
01-21

Ready Capital Launches $150M Share Buyback Program

Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC) recently announced a $150 million share buyback program, marking a strategic move to enhance shareholder value. This development is a strong signal of the company’s confidence in its financial health and long-term growth potential. For shareholders like me, this is excellent news, as share buybacks can create a variety of benefits, including potential stock price appreciation, improved earnings per share (EPS), and added stability to the stock’s valuation. Why This Matters for Shareholders? Potential Stock Price Appreciation: Share buybacks reduce the total number of outstanding shares, potentially driving up the stock price by increasing demand and reducing supply. This creates upward pressure on the stock price, benefitting existing shareholders by en
Ready Capital Launches $150M Share Buyback Program
avatarSpiders
01-21

TSMC and the Impact of the 6.4-Magnitude Earthquake on Stock Performance

A recent 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Southern Taiwan has raised concerns for many, especially for companies with significant operations in the region, such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). Given TSMC's importance in the global semiconductor market, its stock performance is an essential area of focus for investors in the wake of such a natural disaster. While TSMC has a strong reputation for financial resilience and effective crisis management, the impact of the earthquake on its operations could influence stock prices in the short term. Immediate Stock Impact: The immediate effect of the earthquake on TSMC’s stock could be a decrease in share price, as investors react to the uncertainty surrounding potential production disruptions and operational downtime. TSMC's manuf
TSMC and the Impact of the 6.4-Magnitude Earthquake on Stock Performance

Long US Bonds, Short US Dollar!

U.S. bonds rallied at the limit last week, but are still at relatively high levels in anticipation of Trump's inauguration. $US10Y(US10Y.BOND)$ yield fell back after hitting 4.8%.The current position may be a better opportunity for right side investors to enter the market.Term premium is the main force behind the current round of U.S. bond upward movementBefore the September rate cut, the 10-year Treasury rate was at its lowest at 3.62%.Since then, the 10-year bond rate has risen all the way to a high of 4.8% on January 14th.That's a total increase of 118 basis points (bps).During this period, the 3-month Treasury rate fell about 55 basis points because the Fed cut rates.During the same time period, the term premium between the 10-year and t
Long US Bonds, Short US Dollar!

The stockmarket is rebounding off oversold conditions

Learnings and conclusions from this week’s charts: $.SPX(.SPX)$ $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ $NASDAQ 100(NDX)$ $Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$ $.DJI(.DJI)$ $GLOBAL X DOW 30® COVERED CALL ETF(DJIA)$ The stockmarket is rebounding off oversold conditions.Surveyed sentiment has reset from bullish to bearish.Yet retail flows have transitioned from doubt to hype.There are 3 very different historical stat steers for this year.Defensives’ earnings share has reached a decade+ low.Overall, I would say mixed signals is a good summary of the themes from this
The stockmarket is rebounding off oversold conditions

Markets Rally Amid Inflation Easing and Optimistic Earnings

1. Stocks Post Best Week Since November Election U.S. stocks capped off a strong week, driven by easing inflation concerns and robust corporate earnings. $.SPX(.SPX)$ : Rose 1% Friday, up 2.9% for the week, marking its best performance since November's U.S. election week. Dow Jones Industrial Average: Gained 335 points (1.0%) Friday, with a weekly rise of 3.7%. $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ : +1.51% to 19,630.20 $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ $Apple(AAPL)$ Market Sentiment: Positive CPI data, falling bond yields, and strong banking results helped lift
Markets Rally Amid Inflation Easing and Optimistic Earnings
avatarAqa
01-20
Upswing in stocks prices is still possible in January with Donald Trump’s Inauguration on 20 January. Besides $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ Analysts see banks as some of the biggest beneficiaries from his administration because a potentially stronger economy will boost profits for lending. Donald Trump is also more liberal with financial institutions which means less regulations on banks. Thanks @Tiger_comments @icycrystal
avatarAqa
01-21
Buy the dips! Follow Warren Buffett’s advice, live long and prosper… Market is volatile. Please invest carefully. Do due diligence before each trade. 🍀🍀🍀
avatarjayc
01-19
On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index surged by 0.4%, the largest increase since March and higher than the anticipated 0.3%. The energy index alone rose by 2.6%, contributing to over 40% of the monthly rise, primarily due to a 4.4% increase in gasoline prices. Food prices also saw a modest increase of 0.3%, and shelter costs edged up by the same margin. Investors still expect a low probability of a rate cut in January. However, interest rate futures traders increased their bets on the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut in June, and the probability of a second Fed rate cut in 2025 rose to about 50%.
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be it good or bad... consistency is a key when it comes to investing... when market is bearish,this is the opportunity to invest more into good stable companies... @LMSunshine @SPACE ROCKET @TigerGPT @Shyon @Aqa @koolgal @rL @GoodLife99 @Universe宇宙
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avatarELI_59
01-18
I would allocate more cash if I could, to buy the stocks I was eyeing. Good to buy those dividend paying stock.
50  50 this year may down on Feb and whole year still positive
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01-12

Non-Farm Jobs Crashed Market But Not Gold.

On Fri, 10 Jan 2025, US stocks took a big tumble after a much hotter-than-expected jobs report sent treasury yields spiking. It also signaled that the Fed will very likely, halt its rate-cutting campaign in the near term. The US economy added many more jobs than anticipated in December 2024, raising concerns over whether the Fed will lower rates as much as investors hope. US non farm payroll for December 2024 Non-Farm Payroll. US payroll grew by 256,000 jobs vs economists’ expectations of 155,000 jobs (polled by Dow Jones) vs November’s downwards revised 212,000 jobs. (see above) The non-farm payroll number is amongst the most scrutinized economic data in markets, because they help shape expectations for monetary policy. Unemployment Rate. US unemployment rate has been hovering between the
Non-Farm Jobs Crashed Market But Not Gold.
avatarSpiders
01-12

Strong Jobs Report! Will Treasury Yield Drag Market Lower?

The U.S. labor market continues to demonstrate impressive resilience, as December's seasonally adjusted non-farm payroll employment rose by 256,000, exceeding expectations. This strong labor market performance reflects the underlying strength of the economy but also introduces complexities for financial markets. The intersection of robust employment data and rising Treasury yields has created a challenging yet navigable environment for investors, where opportunities and risks coexist. On Friday, the U.S. stock market opened lower, as the 10-year Treasury yield climbed to approximately 4.8%. This development, though concerning for some, presents potential opportunities for those willing to look beyond the short-term volatility. Below, we explore the dynamics of this scenario, its implicatio
Strong Jobs Report! Will Treasury Yield Drag Market Lower?
avatarSpiders
01-12

Impact of Los Angeles Blazes on Insurance and Electric Utility Stocks

The devastating Los Angeles blazes may have had a significant impact on both insurance and electric utility stocks on Friday, reflecting investor concerns about the long-term ramifications of these wildfires. For example, PG&E Corp (PCG) closed at $17.17 on Friday, marking a 10.81% decline from the previous trading day. This dramatic drop raised eyebrows, especially given its 52-week range of $15.94 to $21.72. PG&E Corp (PCG) Similarly, Allstate (ALL), one of the leading U.S. insurance companies, saw its stock price fall by 5.64%, closing at $180.99 on Friday. Allstate (ALL) Several factors could explain these declines, particularly concerning the fallout from the fires: Concerns Over Insurance Payouts and Profitability: For insurance companies like Allstate, there is considerable
Impact of Los Angeles Blazes on Insurance and Electric Utility Stocks