Good MorningEquity markets closed out a strong January on a sour note, falling more than 1.5% at the session low on the last trading day of the period. While the January Indicator is bullish, the plunge on the last day of the month could mark a top for the market that stays in place until the 2nd half. The plunge was caused by a double dose of bad news that included an expectation for earnings weakness and high interest rates in the first half before improvement in both for the 2nd.
On the earnings front, reports from Google, Microsoft and Advanced Micro Devices failed to spark rallies. All three reported as expected for Q4 2023, providing no catalyst for higher share prices now, while weakness in the first-half 2024 outlook helped to undermine sentiment. Regarding interest rates, the FOMC held rates steady as expected but told the market a cut was unlikely in March and there may be fewer cuts this year than hoped. Featured: INVESTOR ALERT: Tiny “$3 AI Wonder Stock” on the Verge of Blasting Off (Ad) 
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During unprecedented times in financial markets, the term "bear market" can strike fear into even the most seasoned investor's heart. As economic tides come and go, the need for strategic planning becomes paramount, and that's where bear market ETF comes into play.
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Even when the stock market is moving in an overall negative pattern, it's normal to see short periods when equities, options and other assets rise in price.
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American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) is pulling back after its January 25 post-earnings gap higher. However, Wall Street sees reasons to buy not only American Airlines but other stocks in its industry.
Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL), which reported earnings on January 12, and United Airli... Read the Full Story |
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Stocks | | | Asian shares mostly rose Friday, helped by optimism about technology shares following a Wall Street rally led by big tech stocks. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 added 0.8% to 36,283.49. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 jumped 1.3% to 7,688.10. South Korea's Kospi surged 2.2% to 2,596.79. Hong Kong's Hang S... Read the Full Story |
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Despite suffering an 80% drop that only bottomed out a year ago, shares of Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) have been undergoing something of a resurgence in the twelve months since. Like many other growth-focused tech companies, they were caught up in the tech implosi... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Just like the U.S. Federal Reserve, the Bank of England is edging toward cutting interest rates — though not quite yet.The United Kingdom’s central bank kept its main interest rate at a near 16-year high of 5.25% on Thursday and indicated that borrowing costs have probably peaked. However, with infl... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Julius Baer says its CEO is resigning and the Swiss bank is quitting the private debt business as well as setting aside more than a half-billion dollars reportedly over its exposure to bankrupt Austrian asset manager Signa Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Stocks are near record highs. Growth was surprisingly strong last year. And once-hot inflation has begun to cool. But so far, U.S. adults are feeling only slightly better about the economy.A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 35% of U.S. adults call... Read the Full Story |
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Markets | | | Deutsche Bank said Thursday that it would cut 3,500 jobs as part of efforts to slash costs by 2.5 billion euros ($2.7 billion) through next year and boost profits even as Germany’s largest lender benefits from higher global interest rates.The bank said it would seek to streamline its marketing netwo... Read the Full Story |
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Thursday's Early Bird Stock Of The Day Regis Corporation owns and franchises hair care salons primarily in North America. The company operates in two segments, Franchise Salons and Company-Owned Salons. Its salons provide haircutting; styling, including shampooing and conditioning; hair coloring; and other services, as well as sell various hair care and other beauty products. The company operates its salons primarily under the Supercuts, SmartStyle, Cost Cutters, First Choice Haircutters, Roosters, Hair Masters, Cool Cuts for Kids, Style America, Famous Hair, Magicuts, Holiday Hair, and TGF concepts names. Regis Corporation was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. | | View Today's Stock Pick |
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