The Dow Jones reached a record high of 50,579.70 while the S&P 500 logged its eighth consecutive weekly gain despite consumer sentiment hitting a record low. Brent crude oil remains above $103 per barrel due to supply risks around the Strait of Hormuz, affecting about 14 million barrels per day. Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller called rate-cut speculation "crazy," signaling a less dovish stance as new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh takes over. Meanwhile, AI-related stocks like Dell and HP surged, and SpaceX filed for an IPO, highlighting key market movers ahead of a busy earnings week.
Dell Technologies is considered a buy due to its underestimated operational strengths and expected earnings growth, even with its stock trading at an all-time high. The company has a $43 billion AI backlog and a business model that supports strong ca...
Micron Technology's stock surged 20% following UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri's price target increase from $535 to $1,625, driven by strong earnings and long-term supply deals with hyperscalers. The rally also coincided with President Trump's praise and ...
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) rose 5% following UBS's massive price target increase for Micron Technology, which lifted the entire semiconductor sector. UBS raised Micron's target from $535 to $1,625, citing strong AI-driven memory demand an...
The S&P 500 marked its eighth consecutive weekly gain, driven by broad sector participation including healthcare, consumer cyclicals, and technology. This rally is notable given rising oil prices near $97 and stable 10-year Treasury yields around 5%,...
This week, investors focus on key inflation data with Thursday's core PCE price index report, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, expected at 3.3%, influencing rate decisions under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. A series of Federal Reserve speeches will...
