Author: Gavin Cashman
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RBC Raises S&P 500 Forecast to 5300 Amid Economic Optimism
In a recent update to their market outlook, RBC Capital Markets has revised its year-end target for the S&P 500, setting the benchmark index’s goal at 5300, up from a previous forecast of 5150. This adjustment signals an anticipated 11% gain from the December 2023 close, underscoring a more optimistic view of the U.S. equity…
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Raising the Bar: Oppenheimer’s Stoltzfus Upgrades S&P 500 Outlook to $5,500
John Stoltzfus, in his latest market strategy analysis for Oppenheimer, offers a comprehensive outlook on the economic landscape and its impact on the stock market, with a particular focus on the S&P 500. Here are the critical insights derived from Stoltzfus’s perspective: Stoltzfus’s analysis paints a picture of a robust market environment, where economic stability,…
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF Declares $1.59494 Dividend, Ex-Date March 15
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) has declared a cash dividend of USD 1.59494 per share. The ex-dividend date is set for March 15, 2024, with the dividend payable by April 30, 2024. This announcement is part of the ETF’s regular dividend distribution strategy, aiming to provide returns to its shareholders. SPY, currently valued…
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Stock Market Weekly Summary
The stock market ended the week mixed on Friday, with the S&P 500 closing up 0.27%, the Nasdaq-100 closing up 3.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing down 0.68%, and the Russell 2000 Index closing down 0.50%. The mixed performance of the major indices suggests that investors are still uncertain about the direction of the…
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Banking Sector Turmoil Weighs on Wall Street Ahead of Apple Earnings Release
Wall Street experienced declines on Thursday as turmoil in the banking sector dampened investor sentiment ahead of Apple’s highly anticipated quarterly results. The S&P 500 slipped 0.8%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq fell 1% and 0.5%, respectively. Regional banks Western Alliance Bancorporation, First Horizon National Corporation, and PacWest suffered heavy losses…
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NerdWallet Shares Plummet 22.4% Despite Strong Q1 Earnings Report
Despite reporting strong Q1 2023 earnings, NerdWallet, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: NRDS) stock dropped $9.70, or 22.4%, to $2.80 today, as investors reacted to the company’s financial outlook for Q2 2023. NerdWallet, a leading platform providing financial guidance to consumers and small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2023, which…
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Why WIX stock price is down?
As of now, Wix.com’s stock price is trading at $75.50, experiencing a 10.66% drop, which translates to a decrease of $9.01 for today. Benzinga recently reported that a whale, or a large investor with significant funds, has taken a notably bearish stance on Wix.com. This observation is based on the company’s options trading history. Out…
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SoFi Technologies’ Stock Decline Continues Despite Strong Q1 Earnings
San Francisco-based fintech firm SoFi Technologies, Inc. has experienced another drop in share price, with the stock falling another 11.96% to $4.82. This follows a 12.2% drop in share price yesterday, which came in the wake of the company’s strong Q1 earnings report. Despite reporting record net revenue and adjusted EBITDA, SoFi’s stock has been…
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SoFi Technologies Faces Investor Skepticism Despite Strong Q1 Results
San Francisco-based fintech firm SoFi Technologies, Inc. has reported record financial results for the first quarter of 2023, according to its earnings release. The company saw GAAP net revenue of $472 million, representing a 43% increase year-over-year, and adjusted net revenue of $460 million, also up 43% year-over-year. SoFi reported adjusted EBITDA of $76 million,…
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RBA Defies Expectations: Surprise Interest Rate Hike Aims to Tame Stubborn Inflation
In a statement released on 2 May 2023, Philip Lowe, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), announced that the Board has decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85%. The rate paid on Exchange Settlement balances has also been increased by 25 basis points to 3.75%. This decision…