Last week I initiated a short in Apple (AAPL) — and I added to my short on both Wednesday and Friday. Here is my investment rationale: 1. While the Apple eco system remains formidable (no surpr...
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The Most-Bought Guru Stocks Of The 3rd Quarter
Summary Gurus were snapping up these 5 stocks in the 3rd quarter. The third quarter of 2022 was another discouraging period for investors. Inflation kept going strong, the Federal Reserve continued ra...
Stock market could see ‘fireworks’ through the end of the year as headwinds have ‘flipped,’ Fundstrat’s Tom Lee says
Several headwinds that pummeled the stock market in 2022 have turned into tailwinds, setting the stage for a rally in U.S. equities heading into year-end, according to Tom Lee, head of research at Fun...
‘We see major stock markets plunging 25%,’ says Deutsche Bank
A U.S. recession induced by central-bank efforts to curb inflation is likely to arrive by mid-2023 and trigger a sharp and “temporarily painful” decline in equities, according to Deutsche Bank researc...
FTX Collapse: Bankman-Fried Will Receive Zero Dollars
On the morning of November 8, Sam Bankman-Fried, founder and CEO of FTX and Alameda Research, a hedge fund that also trades in cryptocurrencies, was a billionaire. He was one of the richest men in the...
U.S. stock futures fall as Chinese protests rattle markets, oil hits 2022 low
U.S. stock-index futures sank Sunday night, as Asian markets fell following widespread public demonstrations in China and as oil prices hit a 2022 low. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures YM00, -0.49...
is it still worth investing in the altcoin meme?
Sabrina Martins Vieira Despite Shiba Inu’s great accomplishments, meme altcoin may not be best choice for next bull cycle Contents Positive side of Shiba Inu What about cons? Without a doubt, one of t...
This Biopharma ‘Fits the Bill’ as a Growth Play
With the economy looking like it is heading towards recession in 2023, reliable growth names with reasonable valuations are in short supply in the current market. One name that fits that bill is a bio...
Investing in Bitcoin Still Makes Sense, Says Tom Lee
Fundstrat’s head of research – Tom Lee – remains a bitcoin bull and believes the asset could serve as a proper investment tool for certain investors. He added in a recent interview that the entire cry...
FTX Collapse: Bankman-Fried May End Up in Jail, Says Mark Cuban
Since the fall of his crypto empire on November 11, almost everything has been said about Sam Bankman-Fried. His crypto bros called him “criminal.” They accused him of lying to the clients...
FTX Collapse: Billionaire Mark Cuban Gives Crypto a Dream Boost
The abrupt and rapid collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange has caused a shock in the crypto space. The fall, in a few days, of a company valued at $32 billion in February, ended up casting suspi...
Bearish Bets: A Defense Giant and 2 Other Stocks You Should Consider Shorting
Each week we identify names that look bearish and may present interesting investing opportunities on the short side. Using technical analysis of the charts of those stocks, and, when appropriate, rece...
Global Trade Will Never Look The Same
Amer. & Chinese flags table decorations during US/China ceremony renewing 1989 MOA Memo of Agreement … [+] re Intl. Trade in Commercial Launch Services. (Photo by Forrest Anderson/Getty Imag...
Can Manchester United Investors Finally Make Their Goal?
Manchester United’s (MANU) stock has gone nowhere for the decade since its $14 initial public offering in 2012 — even as sports franchises have skyrocketed in value. The reason is simple:...
Binance launched a proof-of-reserves system for bitcoin holdings. What are proof of reserves?
Crypto exchange Binance launched a new website that explains its proof of reserves system. But why did the company do it and what does it mean? Here’s a breakdown of why the term has been making its r...
Why China’s COVID policies are rattling investors again
Investors in China-related assets who had expected a significant easing of COVID curbs were left disappointed this week as the country battles the worst wave of cases since Shanghai’s outbreak earlier...
Trading Microsoft and Activision as Buyout Remains in Limbo
Shares of Activision Blizzard (ATVI) – Get Free Report fell just over 4% on Friday, while Microsoft (MSFT) – Get Free Report stock ended slightly lower. That’s as there are questions beg...
These money and investing tips can help your portfolio sail through December
Don’t miss these top money and investing features: Sign up here to get MarketWatch’s best mutual funds and ETF stories emailed to you weekly! INVESTING NEWS & TRENDS The only thing investors have ...
Where to Get Yields of 10% and Up, if You Can Stomach a Little Risk
The $280 billion convertibles sector is replete with 10%-plus yields on many issues. There is a risk in these high-yielders, but they can offer nice appreciation potential and a good alternative to th...
FTX Collapse: Binance Stores $2 Billion to Save Struggling Firms
The abrupt collapse of FTX continues to reverberate through the cryptocurrency industry. While it is still very early to determine the full repercussions of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire fi...
What A Likely Ultra-Short Winter Means For You
Unwanted natural gas is burned off at an oil field on Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, off the … [+] coast of Iran, 13th March 2000. (Photo by Kaveh Kazemi/Getty Images) Getty Images It’s time ...
Investors Have Lost Faith in Crypto Exchanges. JPMorgan Sees an Opportunity.
A string of crypto business failures has stranded millions of dollars in customer funds this year, underscoring the level of trust needed for groups that are custodians of digital assets. JPMorgan Cha...
Year-end rally? Bullish stock-market pattern set to collide with stagflation fears
The period between now and year-end marks a historically bullish final stretch of the year for U.S. stocks, particularly just before and after Christmas. The question for investors is whether favorabl...
Find Safety, High Yield in These 3 Master Limited Partnerships
Very high dividend yields can signal that a dividend cut may be just around the corner. But Master Limited Partnerships can be a good exception to that rule. Here, we’ll discuss three high-yield...
Binance U.S. Arm to Bid for Bankrupt Voyager Digital’s Assets After FTX Collapse
The U.S. arm of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, will make a bid for bankrupt lender Voyager Digital following the collapse of FTX, which in September won an auction for the comp...
Black Friday Brings a Darker Outlook for Tesla
When Black Friday comes…. Steely Dan is dominating my mental soundtrack this morning. But, as I mentioned in my column earlier this week, I like to stay away from the herd. So, instead of focusi...
Cloud software is suffering a cold November rain. Can Snowflake and Salesforce turn it around?
The week after Thanksgiving could determine if cloud software is still too fat or if there are some tasty leftovers for Wall Street. Autodesk Inc. ADSK, +1.82% signaled a slowdown in business spending...