The financial markets are currently experiencing their perennial "September effect," a period historically marked by weakness for the S&P 500 index. However, beyond this seasonal dip, a more compelling narrative is unfolding: a significant segment of analysts projects the S&P 500 to reach an impressive 6,800 by
Shares of leading data storage manufacturer Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC)
jumped 3.5% in the afternoon session after Morgan Stanley named the stock its "Top Pick" with an overweight rating.
Shares of multinational media and entertainment corporation Paramount (NASDAQ:PARA)
jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after the company announced a major film deal with Microsoft-owned Activision to bring the popular “Call of Duty” video game franchise to the big screen.
Early September 2025 has ushered in a wave of market unease, as the historically notorious "September Effect" appears to be amplified by a potent cocktail of contemporary economic uncertainties. Investors are grappling with the immediate implications of escalating tariff challenges and a highly anticipated, yet contentious, Federal Reserve interest rate
Shares of quantum computing company IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) fell 1.9% in the afternoon session after the stock was caught in a broader market sell-off driven by rising Treasury yields that heavily impacted technology stocks.
Shares of semiconductor equipment maker Lam Research (NASDAQ:LRCX)
fell 4.5% in the afternoon session after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock to 'Underweight' from 'Equal-Weight', citing concerns over a future slowdown in growth.
Shares of apple device management company Jamf (NASDAQ:JAMF) fell 3.7% in the afternoon session after Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on the stock to $10.00 from $14.00.
Shares of beauty, cosmetics, and personal care retailer Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA)
jumped 6.6% in the afternoon session after Barclays maintained its "Overweight" rating on the stock and increased its price target.
The vibrant pulse of U.S. consumer spending, a long-standing engine of economic growth, is anticipated to weaken considerably through the remainder of 2025 and into 2026. This looming deceleration signals a challenging period for American households, businesses, and policymakers alike. At the heart of this expected slowdown are the
Financial markets are currently buzzing with intense anticipation, as a significant majority of investors and analysts are now forecasting a 25 basis-point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve at its upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on September 16-17, 2025. This widely expected move would mark a pivotal
Artificial intelligence has unequivocally cemented its position as the preeminent market driver of our era, fundamentally reshaping financial markets and fostering unprecedented corporate growth across a diverse spectrum of sectors. This transformative power extends far beyond the confines of traditional technology companies, signaling a paradigm shift that is creating vast
The financial world is abuzz with the strong likelihood of impending interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, a significant pivot in monetary policy that has sent ripples across global markets. Following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's recent address at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, Wall Street has largely
The financial markets are closely scrutinizing the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index data, a key inflation gauge, as it provides critical signals to the Federal Reserve regarding its highly anticipated interest rate decisions. While headline inflation shows continued moderation, persistent underlying price pressures above the Fed's 2% target
