OpenAI on Thursday 25th July 2024 announced a prototype of its search engine, called SearchGPT, which aims to give users “fast and timely answers with clear and relevant sources.” The company has announced plans to eventually incorporate the tool, presently in testing with a select user group, into its ChatGPT chatbot. TheRead More →
Kering, the owner of Gucci, experienced a drop in its share value on Thursday 25th July 2024 following the announcement of a significant revenue decrease in the first half of the year, coupled with a subdued outlook for the latter half. Kering’s shares fell by up to 9% as theRead More →
Stocks sold off Wednesday 24th July 2024, blighted by underwhelming reports from Tesla and Alphabet – leading the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 to post their worst sessions since 2022. The S&P 500 index dropped to closing at 5427, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq slid around 3.65% to end at 17342. The DowRead More →
Shares in LVMH fell on Wednesday after the luxury group on Tuesday 23rd July 2024 released its earnings for the first half of 2024 Shares in the world’s largest luxury group LVMH pulled-back on Wednesday 24th July 2024 after its second-quarter sales came in below analysts expectations Other luxury sector stocks,Read More →
Tesla’s shares dropped in U.S. pre-market trading following the electric car maker’s Q2 earnings report, which fell short of expectations. The company saw a 7% year-on-year decrease in automotive revenue for the June 2024 quarter, down to $19.9 billion, and a decline in its ‘adjusted’ earnings margin. Investors are dividedRead More →
Tesla boss Elon Musk says the electric car maker will start producing and using humanoid robots from next year. In a social media update, Elon Musk stated that Tesla will initially employ the robots, with plans to commence production for sale by 2026. He had earlier anticipated that the robot,Read More →
On Wednesday 17th July 2024, the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 pulled-back as investors continued to shift from tech stocks to more interest rate-sensitive sectors. The S&P 500 dropped 1.39%, closing at 5588. The tech-geared Nasdaq tumbled 2.77%, finishing at 17996, marking its worst session since December 2022 and endingRead More →
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high Tuesday 16th July 2024, rallying 743 points for its biggest one-day increase in more than a year, as the bull run appeared to broaden. The small cap-focused Russell 2000 also rose for the fifth straight day, rising 3.5% fast closing in onRead More →
Burberry shares slide on Monday 15th July 2024 after the UK luxury fashion group announced a profit warning and a dividend halt and said its chief executive officer (CEO) was being replaced. The maker of the iconic trench coat described a ‘disappointing’ fiscal first-quarter 2025 in a trading update. Burberry reportedlyRead More →
Let the rotation begin The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged on Friday 12th July 2024 as investors began to diversify beyond the technology sector. The Dow closed at 40,000.90, after hitting a new all-time high of 40,257. The S&P 500 added 0.55% to 5,615, and the Nasdaq Composite went upRead More →
On Wednesday, 10th July 2024, the S&P 500 reached a new record high, surpassing 5,600 for the first time, propelled by a significant surge in semiconductor stocks. The S&P 500 index rose by 1.02%, ending the day at 5,633 and marking its seventh consecutive day of gains. The Nasdaq CompositeRead More →
Japan’s Nikkei 225 surpassed the 42,000 threshold for the first time ever during a widespread increase in Asia-Pacific markets on Thursday 11th July 2024. This surge followed a rally in U.S. Big Tech stocks, fueled by optimism over a potential Federal Reserve rate cut moving ever closer. The Nikkei climbedRead More →
Asia-Pacific markets witnessed highs on Tuesday 8th July 2024, mirroring the gains on Wall Street where the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite ended at record highs. India’s Nifty 50 index also hit an all-time high of 24401.2 Investors are anticipating the forthcoming U.S. consumer price index release to discern the Federal Reserve’sRead More →
Following a dismal beginning to 2024, Tesla’s stock has experienced a sharp rally, erasing its losses for 2023. Tesla’s shares ended on Friday at $251.55, marking a 27% increase for the week. The automaker announced on Tuesday 2nd July 2024 that its second-quarter vehicle deliveries surpassed forecasts. Tesla 5-day chartRead More →
Markets respond positively to job data as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq break record highs, again! S&P 500 record high Nasdaq Composite record high Nasdaq 100 record high U.S. non-farm payrolls increase The U.S. economy added slightly more jobs than expected in June 2024 though the unemployment rate increased, the U.S.Read More →
On 5th July 2024, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index climbed above 41,000 before retreating from its record close of 40,913.65. The Nikkei 225 serves as a crucial barometer for the Japanese stock market, representing the performance of prominent companies on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It continues to stand at historicallyRead More →
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The S&P 500 reached new heights in a shortened trading session on Wednesday 3rd July 2024, with investors seemingly dismissing lacklustre economic data. The S&P 500 closed at a new high of 5537, while the Nasdaq Composite finished the session at 18188, buoyed by rallies in technology and AI stocksRead More →
Avoiding common investing and trading pitfalls is crucial. Here are some typical investing errors you should try to avoid. Warren Buffett wisely cautions against investing in businesses that are not well understood. It is crucial to have a deep understanding of the company, its market sector, the broader industry, andRead More →
On 2nd July 2024, the S&P 500 reached a significant milestone, closing above 5500 for the first time in its history. This impressive achievement has prolonged the blistering rally of 2024, during which the index has reached 32 record highs. Since July 2023, the S&P 500 index has surged byRead More →
Amazon is reportedly preparing to launch a new store section on its site dedicated to low-priced fashion and lifestyle items. The move is aimed at competing with e-commerce upstarts Temu and Shein, both of which have ties to China. The new storefront will offer unbranded products, with numerous items pricedRead More →
During intraday trading on Wednesday 26th June 2024, Amazon’s market capitalisation surpassed $2 trillion. The company now stands among other tech giants like Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, and Microsoft, which have also achieved a market cap of over $2 trillion ($3 trillion for in Nvidia Apple and Microsoft). Amazon’s shares haveRead More →
To put this figure into some perspective, the loss is comparable to the GDP output of a small country, such as Norway, Singapore, or the UAE, for example. Global semiconductor stocks experienced volatility on Tuesday following a decline in Nvidia’s shares from the previous trading sessions. Shares of chip firmsRead More →
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained as investors rotated out of ‘hot’ chip stocks, including Nvidia. Nvidia shares fell a little under 7% on Monday 24th June 2024, the chipmaker’s third down day in a row. The stock is down 13% from its peak last week. Other stocks that alsoRead More →
The little-known company, Nvidia, now stands alongside Apple and Microsoft in market cap valuation thanks to AI. In just a little over a year it has all but tripled its market valuation and become a go to investment on Wall Street and around the world. Nvidia’s market capitalization has recentlyRead More →
The S&P 500 retreated on Thursday 20th June 2024, having momentarily surpassed the 5500 for the first time ever, as Nvidia, a favourite stock with Wall Street investors, relinquished its earlier gains. The S&P 500 index fell 0.25% to end at 5473. Earlier in the session, the S&P 500 gainedRead More →