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☆ The big winners of the AI boom are the most boring companies imaginable
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Some of the main winners of the AI boom will be stocks currently sliding under the radar. Across the road, ground has been broken on another data center. This specifically means data centers, which will be increasingly key for storing information as AI becomes more mainstream. On a single-stock basis, Digital Realty Trust — the only data center real estate investment trust listed on the New York Stock Exchange — has jumped 38% over the last year, while the Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF has climbed 12%. Mortonson says it's difficult for software companies to build around AI.

Persons: —, Ted Mortonson, Baird, we're, Goldman Sachs, hasn't, That's, Travis Miller, Miller, Mortonson, There's Organizations: Nvidia, Service, Goldman, Digital Realty Trust, New York Stock Exchange, X Data, Digital Infrastructure ETF, Bank of America, JPMorgan, Morningstar, Business, Software, Utilities Locations: US, Korea, India, Europe

☆ Stock market today: Indexes rise to kick off the 2nd half as traders look ahead to fresh jobs data
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

US stocks ticked higher as traders looked to kick off the second half of the year,The market is adding to a strong performance in the first half, with the S&P 500 up 14% year-to-date. Investors are waiting for the June jobs report to roll out on Friday, which could shape the outlook for rate cuts. AdvertisementUS stocks surged on Monday as traders looked ahead to fresh jobs data at the end of the holiday-shortened week. Major indexes rose to add to gains from the already strong first half of 2024, while bond yields also ticked higher. Economists expect the economy to have added 190,000 jobs in the last month, down from 272,000 jobs added in May.

Persons: —, Stocks, Hogan, Riley Wealth, Keith Gill Organizations: Service, Nasdaq, Nvidia, Treasury, GameStop, Here's

☆ These retail traders lost big in the first meme stock episode. Here's why they won't stop betting on GameStop.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

GameStop stock is still the fascination of day traders, even after many saw big losses in 2021. The allure of striking it rich on the meme stock is too great to ignore, traders told BI. Business Insider spoke with retail traders, who asked to use only their first name for privacy, about how past losses are impacting their decision to go long GameStop again. Still, he couldn't help himself from scooping up more GameStop shares when the stock rocketed higher this year. Advertisement"I dabbled a little bit with this current uptrend, certainly nowhere near the levels I was putting in before.

Persons: they're, —, Keith Gill —, Dan, couldn't, Brian, I've Organizations: GameStop, Service, Business, lotto Locations: Reddit, Gill's, California

☆ The US economy is in a 'selective recession' as lower-income consumers struggle and high-income households see huge wealth creation, JPMorgan strategist says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The economy is already in a "selective recession," according to JPMorgan's Matthew Boss. The top 10% of American earners have gained more than $30 trillion in wealth since 2020, Fed data shows. AdvertisementThe US economy is being split by a "selective recession," as some consumers see "huge" wealth creation while others struggle to get by, according to JPMorgan analyst Matthew Boss. The equity analyst pointed to the divide between low-income and high-income consumers. High-income consumers are thriving, evidenced by the $40 trillion worth of spending they're driving into the economy, which is around half of all consumer spending in the US, Boss estimated.

Persons: JPMorgan's Matthew Boss, —, Matthew Boss Organizations: Service

☆ Stock market today: Indexes rise as traders cheer cooler PCE inflation
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

US stocks rose Friday as traders took in new inflation data from the Fed's preferred price gauge. PCE inflation cooled to 2.6% last month, the lowest pace of price growth in three years. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementUS stocks jumped on Friday as traders took in fresh inflation data, which showed price pressures continuing to cool off in May. Here's where US indexes stood shortly after the 9:30 a.m. opening bell on Friday:AdvertisementIn commodities, bonds, and crypto:

Persons: —, Seema Shah Organizations: Service, Treasury, Federal, Asset Management, Nasdaq, Nvidia Locations: PCE, Here's

☆ Bed Bath & Beyond board members were concerned Ryan Cohen got insider info before his $60 million windfall, new deposition details show
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Bed Bath & Beyond board members were concerned Ryan Cohen was getting insider information. Sue Gove, the company's CEO, said in a deposition that she was concerned about Cohen's relationship with board members. AdvertisementBed Bath & Beyond board members were concerned Ryan Cohen received insider information before making $60 billion selling the company's stock, according to a deposition by CEO Sue Gove. Ben Rosenzweig, one of the directors on Bed Bath & Beyond's board, was known to have private contact with Cohen, the deposition said. Their conversations revolved around the personalities of other board members and whether Cohen's nominees for Bed Bath & Beyond's board were let in on calls, according to the testimony.

Persons: Ryan Cohen, Sue Gove, Gove, Cohen, —, Ben Rosenzweig, Rosenzweig, Ryan, they've Organizations: Service, Bed, GameStop, Business

☆ Stocks are set for a 10% correction amid stagflation and no rate cuts in the 2nd half of 2024, Stifel strategist says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The economic outlook also looks precarious, given stubborn inflation and slowing growth. AdvertisementThe stock market looks poised for a correction, and a dicey economic and monetary policy environment could cause equities to dive 10%, according to Stifel's chief stock strategist Barry Bannister. Economic growth has been slowing, with GDP expanding by 1.4% in the first quarter, according to the latest revision. Sticky inflation also weighs on the outlook for Fed rate cuts, which poses more bad news for stocks. AdvertisementOther investing veterans have warned stocks are due for a comedown amid lofty valuations.

Persons: Stifel's Barry Bannister, —, Barry Bannister, Bannister —, Bannister, that's, John Hussman Organizations: Service, Yahoo Finance, Fed

☆ Roaring Kitty post of a dog sparks brief rally in shares of Chewy and Petco
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Chewy and Petco shares spiked briefly on Thursday after Keith Gill posted a dog on his X account. Chewy shares were up as much as 28%, while Petco shares surged as much as 13%. The petcare stocks spiked around 1:00 p.m. as Gill posted the image. Shares soared again when the famous retail trader posted screenshots on his Reddit account, which revealed he owned 5 million shares of GameStop stock. He's since nearly doubled his stake to 9 million shares and is among the top holders of the video game retailer's stock.

Persons: Keith Gill, —, Gill, Chewy, Petco Organizations: Service, Petco, Wellness Company, GameStop

☆ Russia's oil and gas revenue is reportedly set to boom 50% this month
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Russia's energy trade likely boomed last month despite sanctions. That's a 50% increase from the prior year, a sign Moscow's energy trade is getting on despite restrictions. According to Reuters, Russia's oil and gas revenue is set to surge to $9.4 billion in June, up roughly 50% from the $6 billion it took in from oil and gas sales in June of last year. The increase in revenue has largely been spurred by declining subsidies to Russia's oil refineries, which fell $60 billion from last month. That may encourage refineries to export oil and gas overseas for a higher price, as opposed to keeping oil and gas for domestic sales.

Persons: —, That's Organizations: Reuters, Service, Kremlin, The Bank of Russia Locations: That's, Moscow, China, India, Ukraine, Russia

☆ Stock market news: US stocks slide and bond yields rise as traders eye new economic data
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

US stocks ticked lower on Wednesday. Major averages ticked lower, while bond yields rose. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementUS stocks slumped on Wednesday, with major averages down as bond yields rose as Nvidia shares wavered and investors eyed fresh economic data. Nvidia shares slid as much as 1.2% in early-morning trading before paring losses, trading about 0.25% higher shortly after the opening bell.

Persons: —, Morrison, Dow Jones, Michelle Bowman Organizations: Nvidia, Service, Fed, Treasury, Here's

☆ Stock market today: Indexes rise as traders await new data
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Mega-cap tech rose, though Nvidia wavered through the session. Meanwhile, traders are awaiting upcoming inflation data for further guidance on rate cuts. Nvidia shares wavered, selling off earlier in the day before edging slightly higher to close the session. Tech stocks moved slightly higher broadly on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite climbing throughout the day. Meanwhile, traders are bracing for Personal Consumption Expenditures inflation, the Fed's preferred inflation measure, to roll out on Friday.

Persons: —, Dow Jones Organizations: Nvidia, Service, Treasury, Tech, Nasdaq, Amazon, Here's

☆ The US real estate market is headed for a correction, strategist says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The real estate market could soon see a major "leg down," according to strategist Chris Vermeulen. "People don't realize real estate is primed and ready for another major leg down," he said. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAmerica's real estate market could be in for a big correction, according to veteran strategist Chris Vermeulen. The chief market strategist of The Technical Traders pointed to worrying signals flashing in the real estate sector as borrowing costs look poised to stay higher for longer.

Persons: Chris Vermeulen, — Organizations: Service, Business

☆ The US real-estate market is headed for a correction, strategist says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The real-estate market could soon see a major "leg down," the strategist Chris Vermeulen said. "People don't realize real estate is primed and ready for another major leg down," he said. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAmerica's real-estate market could be in for a big correction, the veteran strategist Chris Vermeulen said. The chief market strategist of The Technical Traders pointed to worrying signals flashing in the real-estate sector, as borrowing costs look poised to stay higher for longer.

Persons: Chris Vermeulen, — Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Trump Media is being 'absurdly' valued by investors, LinkedIn cofounder says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The billionaire entrepreneur noted that Turth Social is tiny compared to other social media. AdvertisementTrump Media's stock price is "absurdly out of the realm of normal business," according to LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman. Trump Media is worth just a fraction of LinkedIn, which was bought out for $26 billion in 2016. For reference, TMTG made just $4.1 million last year and lost $58 million, according to its financial statements. "Trump Media is probably more appropriately valued close to $40 million rather than several billion."

Persons: Reid Hoffman, TMTG, —, Hoffman, Donald Trump's Organizations: Trump, Service, LinkedIn, CNN, Trump Media Locations: SPAC

☆ Less than 40% of renters earn enough money to afford the median US apartment
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The median US apartment is unaffordable for 61% of renters, according to a new Redfin analysis. That's due to the climb in rent prices during the pandemic, with the median rent surging 23%. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementRents in the US are so expensive that less than half of renters can afford the typical US apartment, according to a new analysis from Redfin. That means just 39% of renters can afford to pay the median monthly rent of $1,653, assuming that renters spend 30% or less of their income on housing a month.

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☆ The oil market is at risk of a supply shortage as peak demand is still 10 years away, Goldman Sachs says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Oil demand will rise for another 10 years, though producers are pulling back on new investment. The bank estimated oil demand would peak around 110 million barrels a day in 2034. AdvertisementThe global oil market could run into a supply shortage as peak demand is still a decade away, according to Goldman Sachs analysts. That's due to rising oil demand in Asia and increasing demand for petroleum products, the analysts said. "While peak oil demand is still a decade away, capital is slowing for the production of crude oil and oil products, contributing to constrained supply in the medium term," they later added.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, —, Nikhil Bhandari, Amber Cai, Brent Organizations: Service, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Oil & Gas Journal, Goldman, US Energy Information Agency Locations: Asia, OPEC, Saudi Arabia

☆ The S&P 500 will hit 8,000 by the end of the decade as the bull market continues through the 'roaring 20s,' market vet says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The "Roaring 20s" are back and set take the S&P 500 to new heights, market vet Ed Yardeni says. The Yardeni Research president predicted the benchmark index could hit 8,000 by the end of this decade. AdvertisementThe bull market in stocks is bound to run on until the end of this decade, according to market veteran Ed Yardeni. Then there is the ever-growing investor excitement about the potential of artificial intelligence, which has carried mega-cap tech stocks steadily higher over the last 18 months. "The news just continues to be very exciting about the technology revolution, that's driving, what I think, is the Roaring 2020s," he added.

Persons: Ed Yardeni, —, David Lin, Yardeni, There's Organizations: Yardeni, Service, Atlanta Fed, Nvidia, Oracle

☆ Americans' spending patterns are flashing a warning of a possible consumer-led recession
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-22 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewAmerica's stimulus-fueled shopping spree looks just about over — and lower spending could be a signal that a consumer-led downturn is on the horizon, economic experts say. Retail spending ticked 0.1% higher in May, but sales volume has dropped 1.3% year-over-year over the last three months, US Census data shows. That adds to a 4% decline in retail sales in the first quarter — and it's a strong sign the long-awaited consumer recession is on the horizon, economist David Rosenberg said recently. "Early signs of a consumer recession finally coming to the fore." AdvertisementThe US has 52% chance of slipping into recession by May of next year, according to projections from the New York Fed.

Persons: —, David Rosenberg, Stephanie Pomboy, Ian Shepherdson Organizations: Service, Business, McKinsey, Deutsche Bank, Consumer, Federal Reserve, New York Fed, Pantheon Macroeconomics

☆ Home prices around the US are being cut at a faster pace as inventory piles up
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

US Home prices are falling faster as sellers try to entice buyers fatigued by high mortgage rates. The share of homes on the market that saw a price cut rose to over 16% last month, according to Realtor.com. AdvertisementHome buyers may start feeling some relief soon, as house prices in the US are being slashed at faster clip. Related storiesPrice cuts are also taking place in more markets across the US, with 46 of the 50 largest metropolitan housing markets seeing a price cut last month. Price cuts are good news for homebuyers who have been waiting for the housing market to loosen up.

Persons: —, Price, Realtor.com, decelerate, Sabrina Speianu, homebuyers, Freddie Mac Organizations: Service

☆ AI and robotics are the keys that will drive Tesla to a $1 trillion valuation, Wedbush says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tesla investors reapproving Musk's pay package puts the company on back on track, Wedbush said. The firm reiterated its $275 price target and suggested Tesla was set to hit a $1 trillion valuation. The stock could see a rebound as soon as the second half of this year, the analysts predicted. AdvertisementTesla looks poised to unveil some of its key AI and robotics projects soon, such as its full self-driving software and its Model 2.5. Tesla stock is down 27% this year.

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☆ China's yuan is tumbling amid US sanctions and as central banks boost dollar holdings
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

China's yuan is falling as holders eye the risk of western sanctions. AdvertisementChina's yuan is in the midst of a steep decline as holders of the currency eye the risk of US sanctions. Central banks, meanwhile, are looking to dump the yuan while raising their holdings of the US dollar. Nearly 20% of central bank reserve managers said they planned on raising dollar holdings over the next one to two years, while 12% said they planned on reducing yuan holdings, according to a survey from the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum. Lawmakers are reportedly already drafting sanctions to impose against Chinese banks, sources told The Wall Street Journal in April.

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☆ The US debt will surge to $56 trillion in the next 10 years as government spending outpaces revenues
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The national debt will keep soaring over the next 10 years, according to the CBO. The agency estimates the national debt will rise to $56 trillion by 2034. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe US's $34 trillion debt mountain isn't shrinking anytime soon. The latest estimates reflect a steeper pace of government borrowing than predicted in the previous quarter.

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☆ A stock market correction is coming as rates, inflation, and valuations darken the outlook for investors, strategist says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementThe stock market is in for a correction, as a trio of unfavorable factors will weigh on equity prices, according to Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist of CFRA Research. Tech stocks, which have dominated the market in recent years, are trading at a 68% premium. Stocks could see their first "crack in the ice" in the tech sector, he added, pointing to lofty valuations among mega-cap tech stocks. AdvertisementOther forecasters have warned of limited upside to the market as stocks — particularly tech stocks — continue to climb higher. According to one valuation metric, the stock market looks to be the most overvalued since 1929, which could pave the way to a steep correction, elite investor John Hussman warned.

Persons: Sam Stovall, —, Stovall, Stocks, John Hussman Organizations: Service, CFRA Research, Wall, Treasury, Tech, CNBC

☆ Russia's biggest private lender is expanding to China after being hit by US sanctions
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Russia's largest private bank is expanding in China, Bloomberg reported. The move comes amid Russia's and China's increasingly intertwined "no limits" trade partnership. AdvertisementRussia's largest private lender, Alfa Bank PJSC, is planning to expand its business in China. China, though, has made some moves to distance itself from Russia, as it also risks being sanctioned by the West. China's state-run banks said they would restrict lending to Russian clients in late 2023, around the time the US said it would impose secondary restrictions on lenders that help Russia's trade in sanctioned goods.

Persons: —, Mikhail Fridman, Russia's Organizations: Bloomberg, Alfa Bank, Service, Treasury, West Locations: China, Beijing, Shanghai, Russian, Russia, Ukraine, Moscow, China's

☆ The US economy is headed into a corporate bankruptcy cycle that will spike unemployment, veteran forecaster says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Booth predicted that the number of large bankruptcies would climb to 25 by the end of June, surpassing the peak of large corporate bankruptcy filings during the pandemic. "When you have these large bankruptcies, liquidations, and what have you, you do have a loss of income. Meanwhile, the economy has lost around a million full time workers over the last 12 months, Booth noted. 10% of small business owners said labor costs were their "single most important problem," according to the latest Small Business Optimism Index. Booth has previously argued that the economy is already in a recession due to weakness in the labor market.

Persons: —, Danielle DiMartino Booth, bankrupcies, Booth, David Lin, Gray Organizations: Service, QI, P, Business, Companies, Challenger Locations: America

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