Stocks in Asia-Pacific rose on Thursday following the Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday to raise rates by half a percentage point. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point, in line with market expectations. The Federal Reserve also outlined a program whereby it will eventually cut its bond …
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Airbnb and many other companies suffered significant losses due to the pandemic. However, the company surpassed expectations in the first quarter and gave an upbeat forecast for the second quarter, as Airbnb sees a rebound in travel coming out of the pandemic. The company’s revenue in the first quarter of the year jumped 70% from …
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Market economies, as well as command economies, have their advantages and disadvantages. It is important to learn more about them. First of all, they occupy two polar extremes in the organization of economic activity. It is worth noting that primary differences lie in the division of labor, or factors of production, and the mechanisms that …
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Without a doubt, it was a day full of challenges for U.S stocks. However, they staged a late comeback on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hitting new lows for the year before closing up for the day. The Nasdaq Composite gained 1.63% to close at 12,536.02. The S&P 500 advanced 0.57% to …
Stocks in Asia-Pacific declined on Monday, with data released over the weekend showing Chinese factory activity contracted in April. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 dropped 0.11% as shares of robot maker Fanuc declined 2.26%. The Topix index dipped fractionally to end its trading day at 1,898.35. In South Korea, Kospi fell 0.28% to finish its …
Shares of the e-commerce giant dropped as much as 10% in extended trading on Thursday after Amazon issued a revenue forecast that trailed analysts’ estimates. It recorded a $7.6 billion loss on its Rivian investment. Amazon lost money after shares in Rivian lost more than half their value in the quarter. Importantly, that resulted in …
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The world’s one of the most famous fast-food chains reported better-than-expected earnings as well as revenue, fueled by price hikes in the U.S. and strong international sales growth. However, the was in Ukraine and inflation affected numerous companies and McDonald’s is not an exception. As a result, the war in Ukraine and inflation in the …
It was a day full of challenges for stocks in Asia-Pacific. Stocks were mixed on Wednesday as mainland Chinese stocks recovered after days of losses. The Shanghai composite added 2.49% to finish its trading day at 2,958.28. In the meantime, the Shenzhen component jumped 4.372% to close at 10,652.90. The CSI 300, which tracks mainland-listed …
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Even before the war in Ukraine, many people knew at least something about Russian oligarchs. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many governments imposed various sanctions on them. Let’s learn more about the situation. People should keep in mind that the term “oligarch” derives from “oligarchy”, which is a system of government in which a small …
European stocks suffered serious losses on the first day of the week. Stocks declined to a one-month low and commodity prices dropped on Monday on renewed concerns about rising interest rates and China’s sputtering economy, while Wall Street rose, reversing losses after Twitter agreed to be bought by the world’s wealthiest person. Fears regarding China’s …
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Stocks are susceptible to various risk factors. For example, stocks in Asia-Pacific were mixed on Thursday as investors continued to monitor the pandemic in China along with moves in the Japanese yen. Chinese stocks declined on Thursday. The Shanghai Composite dropped 2.26% to end its trading day at 3,079.81. The Shenzhen component declined 2.703% to …
Stocks in Asia-Pacific were mixed on Wednesday as China made the decision not to change its benchmark lending rate. Mainland Chinese stocks suffered serious losses on Wednesday. The Shanghai composite declined 1.35% to finish its trading day at 3,151.05. The Shenzhen component dropped 2.072% to close at 11,392.23. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index …
Last year, Facebook Inc. changed its name to Meta. Facebook’s parent company Meta Platforms Inc. primarily earns money by selling advertising space on its various social media platforms. Its platforms include websites and mobile applications that allow users the ability to connect and communicate with family and friends. Meta’s business empire includes a world-famous social …
U.S. stocks declined on the first day of the week as investors prepare for earnings reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped slightly to start a big week of earnings for the market, while traders monitored surging rates and commodities. It fell 39.54 points or 0.1% to 34,411.69. The S&P 500 fell 0.02% to 4,391.69. …
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According to all major economic reports, the world’s largest economy is in a stable position. That includes the early April reports for weekly jobless claims, retail sales, etc. However, many indicators of potential future weakness continue to be alarming. So, investors should pay more attention to value stocks. The list of potential issues is quite …
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