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Red Lobster seeks bankruptcy protection days after closing dozens of restaurants
Associated Press - 7 minutes ago
Associated Press
7 minutes ago
Red Lobster is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection shortly after closing some of its restaurants
Option Volatility And Earnings Report For May 20 - 24
Barchart - 24 minutes ago
Barchart
24 minutes ago
Earnings season is slowing down, but we do have the most important stock in the world – Nvdia (NVDA) reporting this week. There are also some other key tech name and major retailers.
Nickel-rich Indonesia pitches EV battery plant plan to Elon Musk
Associated Press - 46 minutes ago
Associated Press
46 minutes ago
Indonesia’s top investment official says the government has proposed building an electric vehicle battery plant to Tesla CEO Elon Musk
Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await FOMC Minutes and Nvidia Earnings, Fed Speak on Tap
Barchart - 1 hour ago
Barchart
1 hour ago
June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are up +0.12%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are up +0.11% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the release of the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting, comments from Fed officials, and an earnings report from semiconductor stalwart Nvidia.
Elliott Wave Webinar: Metals Breaking Out
Wavetraders - Mon May 20, 3:54AM CDT
Wavetraders
Mon May 20, 3:54AM CDT
We can be headed into potentially another volatile week, based on the significant movements we observed last week, particularly in the metals market. Both gold and silver surged, largely due to a drop in U.S. yields following the latest CPI figures, which showed inflation cooling to 3.4% in the US.
Things to know about an AI safety summit in Seoul
Associated Press - Mon May 20, 3:43AM CDT
Associated Press
Mon May 20, 3:43AM CDT
South Korea is set to host a mini-summit this week on risks and regulation of artificial intelligence
Stock market today: World stocks advance after Wall Street closes out another winning week
Associated Press - Mon May 20, 3:42AM CDT
Associated Press
Mon May 20, 3:42AM CDT
World stocks have advanced after U.S. stock indexes drifted near their records on Friday with the Dow Jones Industrial Average finishing above 40,000 for the first time
Bruce Nordstrom, who helped grow family-led department store chain, dies at 90
Associated Press - Sun May 19, 10:10PM CDT
Associated Press
Sun May 19, 10:10PM CDT
Bruce Nordstrom, a retail executive who helped expand his family’s Pacific Northwest department store chain into an upscale national brand, has died
China sanctions Boeing, two U.S. defense contractors for Taiwan arms sales
Associated Press - Sun May 19, 10:09PM CDT
Associated Press
Sun May 19, 10:09PM CDT
China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced sanctions against Boeing and two other defense companies for their arms sales to Taiwan
NVDA Earnings, Fed Speakers and Other Key Things to Watch This Week
Barchart - Sun May 19, 2:00PM CDT
Barchart
Sun May 19, 2:00PM CDT
There was some wild volatility last week as PPI came in hotter than expected and CPI came in just under expectations on the monthly basis. This small decrease in the inflation rate was enough for Fed heads to start talking about rate cuts again the next day.
Down 10% From Highs, Is This Tech Stock a Buy On the Dip?
Barchart - Sun May 19, 11:45AM CDT
Barchart
Sun May 19, 11:45AM CDT
With every small or big business going online these days, the need for cyber protection has risen, boosting demand for this cybersecurity stock.
Microsoft Still Looks Cheap, Worth 26% More Based on its FCF - Good for Short Put Income Plays
Barchart - Sun May 19, 11:03AM CDT
Barchart
Sun May 19, 11:03AM CDT
Microsoft stock still looks cheap based on its huge AI focus and FCF margins. It could be worth up to $529 per share, +26%. Existing shareholders can make extra income shorting out-of-the-money put options.
Long-Term Yields Poised to Fall – Lower Mortgage Rates Near
Barchart - Sun May 19, 10:51AM CDT
Barchart
Sun May 19, 10:51AM CDT
Are you looking to buy a new home or refinance at a lower rate? The media is talking about rates being higher for longer. And they are correct about short-term rates that don't impact mortgages as much as longer-term yields do. While the Fed plays political games to garner votes with short-term rates, the long-term yields that the Fed does not control have a seasonal pattern that typically results in lower yields. Understanding this seasonal pattern could save consumers thousands of dollars. When can we expect to see lower yields?
3 Monthly Dividend Stocks for Consistent Passive Income
Barchart - Sun May 19, 8:15AM CDT
Barchart
Sun May 19, 8:15AM CDT
These three top-rated REITs offer consistent, stable monthly dividends for investors seeking reliable passive income opportunities.
Consider Adding This Blue-Chip Copper Stock to Your Portfolio as Industrial Demand Surges
Barchart - Sun May 19, 7:30AM CDT
Barchart
Sun May 19, 7:30AM CDT
The excitement around copper demand has made this stock an attractive investment choice for investors now.
Wix (WIX) Reports Q1: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
StockStory - Sun May 19, 2:00AM CDT
StockStory
Sun May 19, 2:00AM CDT
Wix (WIX) Reports Q1: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Q1 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look For
StockStory - Sun May 19, 2:00AM CDT
StockStory
Sun May 19, 2:00AM CDT
Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Q1 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look For
Zoom (ZM) To Report Earnings Tomorrow: Here Is What To Expect
StockStory - Sun May 19, 2:00AM CDT
StockStory
Sun May 19, 2:00AM CDT
Zoom (ZM) To Report Earnings Tomorrow: Here Is What To Expect
Companies are trying to attract more smartphone users across Africa. But there are risks
Associated Press - Sun May 19, 1:17AM CDT
Associated Press
Sun May 19, 1:17AM CDT
Internet-enabled phones can play a unique role in sub-Saharan Africa, where infrastructure and public services are among the world’s least developed
Nasdaq Market Has Perfect Bullish Historical Pattern – Don't Sell in May!
Barchart - Sat May 18, 3:04PM CDT
Barchart
Sat May 18, 3:04PM CDT
"Sell in May and come back after Labor Day" is a well-known adage in the stock market that suggests investors should sell their stock holdings in May and return to the market after Labor Day in September. But, like so many market clichés, sayings that aren't supported by historical data are meaningless. An example is the upcoming Nasdaq seasonal buy with a perfect historical 15-year record. Will 2024 be the 16th year?
Analysts Raise the Bar for Nvidia Stock Ahead of Q1 Earnings
Barchart - Sat May 18, 11:45AM CDT
Barchart
Sat May 18, 11:45AM CDT
Nvidia stock has risen around 20,000% in the past decade, and might move even higher, according to analysts price targets. Let's see why.
Warren Buffett Loves This Value Stock, But You Should Probably Wait
Barchart - Sat May 18, 9:30AM CDT
Barchart
Sat May 18, 9:30AM CDT
Warren Buffett has been spending billions of dollars in buying Berkshire Hathaway shares, even while being a net seller of stocks. Is Berkshire a value stock worth buying now?
Japanese Stocks Post Record Dividends & Buybacks: How to Play It
Barchart - Sat May 18, 8:00AM CDT
Barchart
Sat May 18, 8:00AM CDT
More than half of Japan's largest companies have announced plans to raise their dividends in the current fiscal year. The announcement of share buybacks is also at an all-time high, as firms announced $7.7 billion worth of share buybacks in April - a record for the first month of a fiscal year. This is all part of the normalization of both Japan's economy and corporate behavior, and it's a moneymaking trend for investors.
Subway commuters in Buenos Aires see fares spike by 360% as part of austerity campaign in Argentina
Associated Press - Fri May 17, 7:30PM CDT
Associated Press
Fri May 17, 7:30PM CDT
Commuters in Buenos Aires are being hit by an abrupt 360% increase in subway fares
3 Cheapest Dividend Kings To Buy Today
Barchart - Fri May 17, 6:00PM CDT
Barchart
Fri May 17, 6:00PM CDT
This article covers three buy-rated companies that've increased their dividends for 50+ consecutive years.