Key Takeaways The semiconductor sector had a huge rebound in the latter half of Q2 Renewed trade talks with China appeared to give the sector more hope Demand might still be an issue, and the Huawei controversy continues to hover  If you’re looking for a sector that arguably serves as the number-one barometer of U.S./China […]

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Key Takeaways Uber reports earnings Thursday after the close The company is expected to report sharp quarterly losses Analysts see revenue seen up sequentially, but micro issues remain Many parents of Millennials gave their kids a lesson about the stock market: “Buy the things you know.” Transportation company Uber (UBER) is one a lot of […]

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As Chinese online retailer Alibaba (BABA) forges into new markets in recent months, it’s been facing a few forces from a couple directions. On the one hand, its shares have lagged seemingly in tandem with negative news on the U.S.-China trade front, an issue that’s been dragging on for nearly a year now. On the […]

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Key Takeaways Yield on 10-year Treasury slips below that of the 2-year US 30-year Treasury falls to record low Macy’s shares drop after disappointing earnings report (Wednesday Market Close) It’s been one of those days. Stocks took it on the chin as the U.S. bond market flashed a signal for a potential recession, adding to […]

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Key Takeaways Stocks aim higher after turmoil on yield curve inversion Walmart, Alibaba earnings bode well for the retail scene China seems to change to more cooperative tone on trade issues  (Thursday Market Open) Ka-ching! Amid swirling investor anxiety over the state of the world economy, it seems that consumers are offering the market a […]

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Key Takeaways President Trump says September trade meeting still on Rise in Treasury yields indicates some easing of economic worries Nvidia shares climb on the heels of better-than-expected earnings (Friday Market Open) After two weeks of heightened volatility on international currency, trade, and bond market worries, investors and traders may be experiencing some fatigue heading […]

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Key Takeaways Yield climb continues, helping underpin global stocks Lots of retailers report this week, including Target and Kohl’s All eyes could be on the Fed later in week as Jackson Hole Symposium begins (Monday Market Open) Cool mountain breezes blow later this week as central bank officials from around the world gather for their […]

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Key Takeaways August stocks may react to Fed rate decision in late July Walmart and Target are among the major earnings to consider watching  China tariffs may take a backseat next month In many countries, August is a sleepy month where people leave town for vacation. Some U.S. investors might be traveling, too. But anyone […]

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