Stocks showed promise as tech giants Microsoft Corp. and Alphabet Inc. prepared to release earnings. The bond market also found its footing after recent volatility, suggesting a possible overreaction. Ten-year Treasury yields fell briefly before stabilizing. Across the pond, Europe’s Stoxx 600 index inched higher, while U.S. futures suggested a positive turn for stocks after…
There were some interesting moves in the world of stocks today. Google’s parent company, Alphabet, did not do as well as expected and its shares fell more than 8%. On the other hand, Microsoft had a great day. Its shares rose 4% after it performed very well in its earnings report. The Dow Jones, which…
Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset management companies, recently made waves by calling Bitcoin a serious alternative to gold. During a recent earnings call, he answered questions about how a new, more crypto-friendly president could reshape trading opportunities. “We see Bitcoin as its own asset class. It sits alongside other…
Investors are really interested in India! Money flowing into funds that track Indian stocks hit an all-time high in 2023. It’s something of a record year for these funds, called exchange-traded funds (ETFs). People feel positive about India even as important elections approach. Last year, these India-focused ETFs raised $8.6 billion in new money, surpassing…
