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Stock market today: Asian markets sink, with Japan’s Nikkei down 3.5%, as Mideast tensions flare
Associated Press - Thu Apr 18, 10:32PM CDT
Associated Press
Thu Apr 18, 10:32PM CDT
Asian stocks have tumbled, with Japan’s Nikkei slumping 3.5% on heavy selling of semiconductor-related shares and other market heavyweights
Electricity - electricity power lines
3 Energy Dividend Stocks Leading the S&P 500 Higher
Barchart - Thu Apr 18, 6:30PM CDT
Barchart
Thu Apr 18, 6:30PM CDT
These three energy dividend stocks have outperformed the S&P 500 on a year-to-date basis, and rank among the index's top 20 performers of 2024 so far.
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Google fires 28 workers in aftermath of protests over big tech deal with Israeli government
Associated Press - Thu Apr 18, 6:18PM CDT
Associated Press
Thu Apr 18, 6:18PM CDT
Google has fired 28 employees in the aftermath of protests over technology that the internet company is supplying the Israeli government amid the Gaza war, further escalating tensions surrounding a hot-button deal
Netflix’s financial report highlights the success of the streaming service
Due Inc. - Thu Apr 18, 6:02PM CDT
Due Inc.
Thu Apr 18, 6:02PM CDT
Netflix’s financial report highlights that 9.33 million subscribers have joined the streaming service. Today, Netflix reported its first-quarter earnings report, and there is a lot for the content giant to be happy about. The company would open the report by saying “revenue was up 15%, our operating income grew by...
Tiktok What If
Legislation that could force a TikTok ban revived as part of House foreign aid package
Associated Press - Thu Apr 18, 5:57PM CDT
Associated Press
Thu Apr 18, 5:57PM CDT
Legislation that could ban TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake has won a major boost as House Republicans included it in a package of bills that would send U.S. aid to Ukraine and Israel
Global Economy IMF Georgieva
IMF's Georgieva says there's 'plenty to worry about' despite recovery for many economies
Associated Press - Thu Apr 18, 4:40PM CDT
Associated Press
Thu Apr 18, 4:40PM CDT
The head of the International Monetary Fund said Thursday that the world economy has proven surprisingly resilient in the face of higher interest rates and the shock of war in Ukraine and Gaza, but “there is plenty to worry about,″ including stubborn inflation and rising levels of government debt
Earns
Netflix now has nearly 270 million subscribers after another strong showing to begin 2024
Associated Press - Thu Apr 18, 4:27PM CDT
Associated Press
Thu Apr 18, 4:27PM CDT
Netflix gained another 9.3 million subscribers to start the year while its profit soared with the help of a still-emerging expansion into advertising, but caught investors off guard with a change that will make it more difficult to track the video streaming service’s future growth
Italy G7 Foreign Ministers
NATO and the EU urge G7 nations to step up air defense for Ukraine and expand Iran sanctions
Associated Press - Thu Apr 18, 4:22PM CDT
Associated Press
Thu Apr 18, 4:22PM CDT
Top NATO and European Union officials are urging industrialized nations to take quick and concrete steps to provide more air defense systems to Ukraine
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2 Top Defense Stocks That Just Won New Army Contracts
Barchart - Thu Apr 18, 3:58PM CDT
Barchart
Thu Apr 18, 3:58PM CDT
Flaring tensions in the Middle East have put the spotlight on defense stocks, and even the cautious analysts at Morgan Stanley name these two picks as their top choices.
Wall Street - NYSE Stock Market American Flag
Stocks Finish Lower on Hawkish Fed and Rising Bond Yields
Barchart - Thu Apr 18, 3:41PM CDT
Barchart
Thu Apr 18, 3:41PM CDT
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.06%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.57%. US stock indexes gave up early gains on Thursday and settled mixed, with the...
NFLX
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Surprises With Q1 Sales, Increases Its users
StockStory - Thu Apr 18, 3:12PM CDT
StockStory
Thu Apr 18, 3:12PM CDT
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) Surprises With Q1 Sales, Increases Its users
Home Sales
Sluggish start for spring homebuying season as home sales fall in March with mortgage rates rising
Associated Press - Thu Apr 18, 2:38PM CDT
Associated Press
Thu Apr 18, 2:38PM CDT
The spring homebuying season is off to a sluggish start as home shoppers contend with elevated mortgage rates and rising prices
Mortgage Rates
Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs above 7% to highest level since late November
Associated Press - Thu Apr 18, 2:36PM CDT
Associated Press
Thu Apr 18, 2:36PM CDT
Prospective homebuyers are facing higher costs to finance a home with the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate moving above 7% this week to its highest level in nearly five months
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1 Semiconductor Stock Set to Benefit from Meta's New AI Chip
Barchart - Thu Apr 18, 2:20PM CDT
Barchart
Thu Apr 18, 2:20PM CDT
TSM's collaboration with Meta in fabricating new AI chips positions its shares for continued upside. Let’s take a closer look.
Gold - gold bullion rounded
Why You Should Be a HODLer of Gold
Barchart - Thu Apr 18, 1:41PM CDT
Barchart
Thu Apr 18, 1:41PM CDT
U.S. retail investors have largely ignored gold and sold gold ETFs, even as demand from central banks is setting records. Gold looks set to move up to all-time highs above $3,000, so there's still time to buy this NYSE-listed gold stock that has risen 388% over the past five years.
Credit Cards - Credit Card Processor
Block vs. Affirm: Which Buy Now, Pay Later Stock Does Wall Street Prefer?
Barchart - Thu Apr 18, 1:17PM CDT
Barchart
Thu Apr 18, 1:17PM CDT
With consumers stretched by inflation, demand for BNPL is expected to remain high, benefiting BNPL stocks like SQ and AFRM. Here's a look at what Wall Street expects for these two fintech names.
Tesla Layoffs
Tesla shares tumble below $150 per share, giving up all gains made over the past year
Associated Press - Thu Apr 18, 1:08PM CDT
Associated Press
Thu Apr 18, 1:08PM CDT
Tesla’s stock tumbled below $150 per share, giving up all of the gains made over the past year as the electric vehicle maker reels from falling sales and steep discounts intended to lure more buyers
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Strong Manufacturing Data Sends Yields Higher! Can Stocks Rally?
Blue Line Futures - Thu Apr 18, 12:39PM CDT
Blue Line Futures
Thu Apr 18, 12:39PM CDT
Philly Fed Manufacturing expands to the highest level seen in two years. Initial and continuing jobless claims continue to show strength, putting pressure on bond prices. Earnings season will kick off with Netflix after the bell.
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United Airlines Unusually Active Options Are a Thing of Beauty If Income Is Your Game
Barchart - Thu Apr 18, 12:00PM CDT
Barchart
Thu Apr 18, 12:00PM CDT
United Airlines had two unusually active options in Wednesday’s top 10 and five in the top 100. Strong earnings contributed to the activity. If you’re an income investor, there’s plenty to choose from.
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Disney Stock: Could This Dow Jones Top Gainer Keep Going Up?
Barchart - Thu Apr 18, 11:51AM CDT
Barchart
Thu Apr 18, 11:51AM CDT
Disney stock is the top gainer among Dow Jones constituents this year. Can the entertainment giant continue its good run and keep going up?
Shares Up as Firm Launches First Short Spot Bitcoin ETP in the Nordics
Shares Up as Firm Launches First Short Spot Bitcoin ETP in the Nordics
AllPennyStocks.com - Thu Apr 18, 11:08AM CDT
AllPennyStocks.com
Thu Apr 18, 11:08AM CDT
Bitcoin is volatile—and now investors in the Nordics have an investment vehicle to capitalize on that volatility as shares of the first short spot Bitcoin ETP in the Nordics was launched. The ETP provides a novel way for investors to profit from or hedge against Bitcoin's price movements. DeFi Technologies...
GPC
Genuine Parts (GPC) Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know
StockStory - Thu Apr 18, 10:52AM CDT
StockStory
Thu Apr 18, 10:52AM CDT
Genuine Parts (GPC) Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know
DUOL
Why Is Duolingo (DUOL) Stock Soaring Today
StockStory - Thu Apr 18, 10:52AM CDT
StockStory
Thu Apr 18, 10:52AM CDT
Why Is Duolingo (DUOL) Stock Soaring Today
Soybeans - Large soybean field on a sunny day
Grain Markets: Will Soybean, Corn, and Wheat Prices Rebound Anytime Soon?
Barchart - Thu Apr 18, 10:51AM CDT
Barchart
Thu Apr 18, 10:51AM CDT
I joined Michelle Rook on Agweb's Markets Now earlier today to discuss the soybean, corn, and wheat markets. We also chatted about the U.S. dollar, oil, the stock market, and cattle prices.
Shares of Dual-Listed Miner Up on News of Options on Uranium Properties
Shares of Dual-Listed Miner Up on News of Options on Uranium Properties
AllPennyStocks.com - Thu Apr 18, 10:36AM CDT
AllPennyStocks.com
Thu Apr 18, 10:36AM CDT
Growing concerns about climate change and energy security are driving a potential increase in nuclear power generation, which could lead to higher uranium prices. Globex Mining Enterprises Inc. (TSX:GMX) (OTCQX: GLBXF) announced in a press release today that it entered into an option agreement wherein Victory Battery Metals Corp. (CSE:VR)...