Key Takeaways With crude oil near three-year highs, it’s possible we’ll see $100 per barrel once again Weak U.S. and OPEC output, supply bottlenecks, and strong demand may be driving prices up Bearish factors include possible Fed tightening, production revival, and China’s crackdown on market speculation What’s going to rescue the U.S. economy and markets […]

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Key Takeaways Bitcoin has been more volatile than gold or equities, but an increasing number of companies have exposure to it Aside from directly investing in bitcoin, some companies accept it as payment, mine it, or support miners Tesla famously said it would accept bitcoin before reversing the decision on environmental grounds Volatility: Depending on […]

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Key Takeaways 787 problems become the latest snag for aircraft maker Boeing has had six straight quarters of losses Earnings could provide chance for update on 737 MAX progress in China It may sound a bit harsh, but it feels like Boeing (BA) just can’t get out of its own way. After resuming 737-MAX flights […]

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Key Takeaways Microsoft hit the $2 trillion mark in market capitalization this quarter Intelligent Cloud segment may be poised to become MSFT’s largest business Aggressive R&D and acquisitions may be keeping MSFT ahead of the curve Microsoft (MSFT) shook the heavens of commerce and capital when it shattered the $2 trillion market cap barrier last […]

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Key Takeaways Analyst consensus is for another strong quarter for sales on AMZN Concerns of post-pandemic sales growth weigh on stock price Antitrust concerns and proposed legislation hover over AMZN When Amazon (AMZN) reveals its Q2 results after the market closes this Thursday, there seems to be little doubt among analysts that the online shopping […]

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Key Takeaways Driver shortages, customer hesitancy seem to be impeding the path to profitability Regulation on driver benefits could be another roadblock Investors eyeing ride-hailers’ moves into autonomous driving, food delivery As people have become more comfortable leaving their homes again, major global economies and their industries are riding gains on the path to a […]

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Key Takeaways Earnings crowd August’s calendar, including expected results from major retailers Fed’s annual Jackson Hole symposium could get attention later in the month Watching for possible progress on infrastructure bill in Washington Sometimes it seems like the Fed’s the centerpiece for investors every month, like a big turkey on Thanksgiving. Everything else tends to […]

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Key Takeaways Broader markets lower ahead of the open Strong earnings from Exxon Mobil and Chevron help energy sector Booster vaccine shots may be in the cards for protection from Delta variant  Editor’s note: JJ Kinahan is out today. Shawn Cruz, Senior Market Strategist, will be filling in. (Friday Market Open) Whether you’re running for […]

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Key Takeaways Another busy earnings week ahead with Uber, Lyft, Square Jobs report this coming Friday dominates the data picture Square planning to acquire fintech company Afterpay (Monday Market Open) And so begins the month of August. The dog days of summer. Beaches, mountains, and lazy afternoons.If you follow the financial markets, that thinking might be […]

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Key Takeaways Markets look to bounce back as equity futures higher Crude oil looking for a bounce after falling below $70 Lyft and Akamai to report after closing bell (Tuesday Market Open) With quarterly earnings still coming in at a steady clip, along with a resurgence of Covid-related concerns (and an eye on what could be […]

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