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Stocks Slip As Netflix Fails To Impress, Bitcoin Eyes Negative Week: What's Moving Markets Friday?
Friday, July 18, 2025 - 1:18pm | 1032It’s a cautious end to the week on Wall Street, as earnings from Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) failed to impress investors. Meanwhile, continued trade tensions kept investors on the sidelines, preventing further gains in tech-heavy indexes already sitting near record levels. The S&P 500...
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Big Bank Stocks Soared In 2025—But This Earnings Season Could Shake Things Up
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 3:41pm | 794Wall Street's biggest banks have rallied hard in 2025, outpacing the S&P 500 with an average 18% year-to-date gain, but as second-quarter earnings roll in starting July 15, analysts warn the easy gain may already be priced in. In a note shared Wednesday, Bank of America analyst Ebrahim H....
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Tom Lee Loves Ethereum, But Is Solana Quietly Taking Over? This Expert Says SOL Will 'Outperform' ETH — Here's More
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 8:05am | 905As the CIO of Fundstrat Capital, Tom Lee doubles down on Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH); however, Fred Krueger challenges this Ethereum-centric narrative, noting Solana's (CRYPTO: SOL) “rising dominance.” What Happened: A crypto enthusiast and investor at 2718.fund, a venture capital firm...
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Dan Ives Says Iran-Israel Ceasefire Could Be 'Most Bullish Outcome' Yet For Wall Street Even As Both Sides Break Truce
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 8:03am | 724Daniel Ives, the managing director at Wedbush Securities and a Wall Street veteran, labeled the reported ceasefire between Iran and Israel as “the most bullish outcome” for U.S. markets. What Happened: In an X post, Dan Ives predicted a rally in U.S. stocks once trading resumes Tuesday...
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Trump's Tariffs Stir Global Markets, Wall Street Loses $2 Trillion, And More: This Week In Economics
Sunday, April 6, 2025 - 6:00am | 534The past week was a rollercoaster ride for global markets, largely due to President Donald Trump’s new trade tariffs. The tariffs, aimed at reducing America’s $1.2 trillion annual trade deficit, have sparked a flurry of reactions from economists, investors, and market observers. Here...
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Bear Market in Diversification Eases as Investors Seek Alternative Assets
Saturday, March 22, 2025 - 12:30pm | 474In the face of ongoing market disruption in 2025, Wall Street’s diversification-focused professionals are witnessing a change in investment trends. What Happened: With the tariff war in full swing, investors are shifting their focus from American equities to alternative assets such as gold,...
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Mike Alfred Says Wall Street Giants Are Targeting Michael Saylor-Led MSTR By Driving Bitcoin Lower: Critic Dismisses It As 'Conspiratorial Thinking'
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - 5:43am | 836Renowned investor and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) backer Mike Alfred accused Wall Street giants of manipulating the apex cryptocurrency’s price to pressure proxy companies like Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR). What Happened: In an X post on Monday, Alfred, a former tech CEO, stated that...
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Bank Brass Expect Trump Deregulatory Agenda To 'Strengthen Customer Activity': Analyst
Thursday, February 13, 2025 - 12:24pm | 560Wall Street banks are unfazed by the administration’s tariff policy and are hopeful that the White House’s legislative agenda will benefit them, according to Bank of America analyst Ebrahim H. Poonawala. The Banking Analyst: In a note published Thursday, Poonawala noted how optimistic...
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As Trump Imposes Tariffs On America's 3 Largest Trading Partners, This Macro Strategist Calls The Policy A 'Tool To Transition' US To A More Sustainable Future Amid 'Grotesque' Money Printing
Monday, February 3, 2025 - 3:40am | 825President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on the U.S.’s three largest trading partners — Canada, China, and Mexico — over the weekend. Economists have warned about potential negative impacts on American businesses and consumers. However, this economist argues that these tariffs could serve as a...
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Is The Market Open On Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Here's What Investors Need To Know
Monday, January 20, 2025 - 9:33am | 693Markets in the U.S. will pause on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, even as political and financial tensions mount ahead of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration. US Stock And Bond Markets Are Closed The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq will not operate...
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Unexpectedly Strong Jobs Report Sends Shockwaves Through Wall Street, Triggering Market Sell-Off
Saturday, January 11, 2025 - 5:00pm | 619Wall Street’s positive outlook for 2025 has been disrupted by a robust jobs report. The unexpected data has triggered a market sell-off and sparked concerns of a challenging year ahead. What Happened: Traders have interpreted the rising strength of the U.S. labor market negatively. The fear...
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Wall Street's Bonus Frenzy: Top Investment Bankers Eye Double-Digit Pay Boosts As Markets Flourish
Thursday, January 9, 2025 - 6:16pm | 507Wall Street is gearing up for its most generous bonus season since the COVID-19 pandemic, with top traders and investment bankers poised to see double-digit increases as banks reap robust trading revenues. According to a Bloomberg report shared Thursday, major investment banks like Bank of America...
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Market Breadth Rebounds As Risk Appetite Makes A Comeback: This Analyst Predicts Gains Ahead After S&P 500's Record Negative Streak
Monday, December 23, 2024 - 7:01am | 942The number of stocks advancing surpassed those declining among the S&P 500 index constituents on Friday after a 14-session streak of negative market breadth. Now, Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Global, has predicted gains ahead, citing historical market data. What Happened:...
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Stock Market Predictions for 2025: A Mixed Bag Of Expectations
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 3:15pm | 609The predictions for Wall Street’s 2025 stock market outlooks have been released, offering a range of expectations from modest gains to potential recessions. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 have shown remarkable growth since 2022, but the future remains uncertain. What Happened: According to a...
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EXCLUSIVE: Wall Street Meets Main Street — Fintech Experts Weigh In On Retail's Rise
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 8:36pm | 804"The days of retail being a fringe player are over," said Eric Krueger, CEO of GTN Americas at Benzinga Fintech Deal Day, during a panel called "Bridging Divides: Connecting Wall Street with Main Street.” The panel, moderated by Brandis DeSimone, head of data sales at Nasdaq, brought together...