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Investors are concerned that US stock markets might crash. Notably, markets have staged a remarkable comeback from their March lows.

Fastly stock fell 3.6% in pre-market trading at 8:30 AM ET today. The stock fell after Bank of America analyst Tal Liani double-downgraded the stock.

Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:WBA) missed Wall Street’s earnings forecast for the third quarter of fiscal 2020, which ended on May 31.

Several analysts have said that US stock markets are ripe for a crash. They called out the disconnect between financial markets and the economy.

US stock markets might crash today based on the price action in futures. Fears of a second wave of COVID-19 infections spooked investors.

Stanley Druckenmiller called US stock markets “overvalued” last month. He said that the rise in the markets has “humbled” him.

Today at 6:08 AM ET, Smartsheet stock fell 18% to $48.50 in the pre-market session. The stock fell after the company’s results for the first quarter of fiscal 2021.

According to a CNBC survey of global CFOs, most of them expect the Dow Jones Index to crash below 19,000 or its March lows.

Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway’s chairman, is trailing SPY this year. However, a few months of underperformance shouldn’t bother long-term investors.

US stock markets have been resilient in 2020 despite weak economic indicators. As a result, there have been questions about the S&P 500’s valuation.

Last year, Warren Buffett had his worst underperformance compared to the S&P 500 in a decade. So far, 2020 doesn’t look any different.

Tesla raised over $2 billion through equity issuance in February. On February 13, Tesla stock closed with gains after it announced the capital raise.

The driving force behind the recovery in US stock markets, despite ongoing lockdowns amid COVID-19, has been the Federal Reserve’s stimulus package.

US stock markets have shown a lot of resilience despite the COVID-19 pandemic. However, most experts have warned about a looming crash.

Allogene Therapeutics stock fell 4.8% on Wednesday and ended the day at $30.98. At this closing price, the company’s market cap is $3.9 billion.

In March, the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (NYSEARCA:DIA) fell by as much as 33.5% on a YTD basis. On May 12, the figure recovered to 17.7%.

Goldman Sachs expects the S&P 500 to crash to 2,400. However, the firm expects the S&P 500 to end the year at 3,000 level.

US stock markets had a splendid April. The Dow Jones Index (NYSEARCA:DIA) gained 11.1% in April, while the S&P 500 (NYSEARCA:SPY) gained 12.7%.

Right now, the US stock market is disconnected from economic reality. The unemployment rate is rising but the markets don’t seem to care.

A large number of market participants have been speculating whether Warren Buffett brought stocks amid the US stock market crash last month.

According to Ray Dalio, the pandemic has exposed the vulnerability of the US and highlighted China’s centrality in global supply chains.

Chinese stock markets were subdued today. Notably, the Shanghai Index gained 0.66% and underperformed other Asian markets.

Stocks of major retailers fell on April 15 following news that US retail sales fell at a historical rate in March amid COVID-19.

COVID-19 has taken a toll on the US and global economy. US stock markets finally ended their longest bull market in history amid coronavirus fears.

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) stock fell 6.9% on a YTD basis as of Monday. The company will likely report its Q4 earnings after the financial markets close on Thursday.

Target (NYSE:TGT) stock declined 2.9% on Tuesday. The company reported mixed results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019.

TJX Companies stock touched a new 52-week high of $64.95 on Wednesday. The company declared strong fourth-quarter results and a dividend hike.

The US and China are expected to sign the phase of the US-China trade deal next week. The two sides agreed to the agreement in December.

Rumors of Warren Buffett buying into Boeing (NYSE:BA) have filled the air this week. The legendary investor’s interest in airline stocks is well known.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index and the S&P 500 futures are in the red today amid an escalation in US and Iran tensions.

Gold continued to rally amid rising geopolitical tensions recently. The spot gold prices crossed the $1,600 per ounce level on Wednesday.

Global equity markets are weak today after Iran hit US military bases in Iraq. The Shanghai Composite and the Hang Seng fell 1.2% and 0.83%, respectively.

The US trade deficit fell to a three-year low in November. President Trump has vowed to address the country’s massive trade deficit, especially with China.

Active gold futures have risen to their highest level since 2013 after the renewal of US-Iran tensions. Last week, active gold futures rose by 1.1%.

The US and Iran tensions have risen since the China trade war. Defensive investments might come into focus again due to increasing geopolitical tensions.

On January 2, Qassem Soleimani, a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps general, was killed by a US drone strike in Baghdad.

Recently, gold continued to rise. US gold futures rose for the eighth time in the last nine trading sessions and reached $1,582 levels per ounce today.

The S&P 500 finished last year with an increase of 28.9%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq-100 Index (QQQ) rose 22.3% and 38%, respectively.

Utility stocks rose more than 22% in 2019. Can they continue their climb in 2020? And how do Wall Street analysts look at them right now?

Last year, the Shanghai Composite Index underperformed the S&P 500. Could Chinese stocks outperform US stocks in 2020?

Yesterday, President Trump tweeted that he would sign phase one of the US-China trade deal on January 15. The trade deal lifted markets at the end of 2019.

Energy stocks have risen marginally in 2019. Though these stocks have underperformed the market, their dividend yields have outperformed it.

Today, China released its official December manufacturing PMI. The PMI was 50.2 for December. The analysts polled by Reuters expected the PMI to be 50.1.

Overall, 2019 has been eventful. The Dow Jones Index (DIA) and the S&P 500 (SPY) had one of their best years with gains of 24% and 29%, respectively.

Global stock markets added $17 trillion in value this year. A year back, most economists saw dismal stock market returns in 2019.

We’ve seen a spike of several bullish options transactions for Tesla stock over recent trading sessions—and these bets suggest the stock could surge.

Apple (AAPL) kept the throne with a gain of almost 85% this year. The company is the third biggest component of the Dow Jones Index.

Donald Trump has become the third US president to be impeached. However, Trump’s impeachment hasn’t impacted stock markets.

Higher realized gold prices had a positive impact on these companies in 2019. The positive outlook on gold could increase their earnings next year.

Technical indicators suggest more upside in the Dow Jones this year. Today at 7:25 AM ET, Dow futures gained 0.1%, indicating a slightly higher opening.

Snap stock closed at $15.55 on December 20, marking a 0.58% rise from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500’s daily gain of 0.49%.

The Dow Jones (DIA) set another record last week. As tweeted by Donald Trump, stock markets hit their 135th high since his 2016 election win.

Yesterday, the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 gained approximately 0.5% each and hit a new all-time high. We’re about to enter the last trading week of the year.

Apple (AAPL) closed at $279.74 yesterday, falling 0.24% from the previous trading session. This change lagged the S&P 500’s (SPX) 0.04% decrease on the day.

Druckenmiller and Buffett got “trumped” by the President’s economic policies this year. Incidentally, the US economy posted better-than-expected growth.

In the December 18 trading session, Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) stock traded at $155.42 as of this writing, up 0.43% from the previous session.

Beginners in the stock market tend to think about investing as buying stocks and making money when those stocks go up. But it’s not the only way.

General Electric stock has returned 0.2% over the past month, outperforming the US industrials industry. The industry returned -1.1% at the same time.

In this overview article, we’ll see how analysts are rating the leading steel stocks, and we’ll also compare performance from the top five steel companies.

On Wednesday, JPMorgan Chase’s strategists discussed the market’s 2020 outlook. These strategists expect stocks to rise next year, while gold could decline.

Although phase one of the China trade deal won’t end the US-China trade war, it will help restore market sentiments. The trade war is almost two years old.

Today at 7:06 AM ET, Dow Jones futures were almost unchanged. On Wednesday, the Dow and S&P 500 rose just 0.1% and 0.3%, respectively.

The US-China trade war has impacted both of the countries. A trade deal with China still looks uncertain. The new tariffs are scheduled to start this Sunday.

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Goldman Sachs (GS) Chief Operating Officer John Waldron believes that the US GDP growth rate could improve next year compared to what we’ve seen in 2019.

The USMCA was originally signed last year. The agreement was signed again on Tuesday to incorporate some of the changes that Democrats wanted.

Micron stock closed at $47.93 on Friday, rising 2.81% from the previous trading session. This change lagged the S&P 500’s (SPX) 0.91% increase on the day.

Nike (NKE) stock rose 2.2% on December 5 as Goldman Sachs analyst Alexandra Walvis upgraded its rating to “buy” from “neutral.”

The Dow Jones Index (DIA) fell 0.6% last week but is still trading near its all-time highs. This week, we have several potentially market-moving events.

President Trump often touts a strong US economy. He sees it as a result of his administration’s policies. However, observers are forecasting a recession.

Phase one trade deal continues to look uncertain. With better-than-expected jobs report, Dow Jones recovered later in the week.

Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a rise of 266,000 in non-farm employment data for November, which lifted the equity market.

AT&T stock (T) closed trading at $38.10 on December 4, rising 1.44% from the previous trading session, and I’m seeing more upside ahead.

AAPL and other tech stocks are trending! Let’s take a look at what drove revised price targets, downgrades, and upgrades for today’s top tech stocks.

Elon Musk is serious about Tesla’s (TSLA) solar segment. Electrek reports Musk has emailed employees about Tesla’s two top priorities.

Berkshire Hathaway’s huge cash pile might stay in place for a while. Warren Buffett was outbid by Apollo Global Management in his efforts to buy Tech Data.

After Piper Jaffray’s increase yesterday, Tesla stock earned another target price increase today. Citigroup raised its price target from $191 to $222.

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In this morning’s edition of our daily market newsletter, Get Real, we looked at Trump’s new tariff targets, a 5G network launch, and turnaround hopes.

Tesla registered a wholly-owned subsidiary in Israel last month. Along with expanding its EV business, its foray will be important for its Solar segment.

Tesla’s (TSLA) electric pickup truck, also known as the Cybertruck, has been one of the most polarizing vehicles recently unveiled.

Yesterday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DIA) fell by almost 1%. It was the largest single-day decline since October 8.

Tesla stock has risen about 30% since it released its third-quarter results on October 23. The company reported surprise profits, encouraging investors.

The Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU), which represents the top utility stocks, has been trading in a very narrow range for the last two weeks.

While it seemed that the US-China Phase 1 trade deal was coming along, the two sides may just have moved a step back with the signing of the Hong Kong bill.

Investors keep turning to defensives this year amid uncertainties in the broader markets. Some of the top utility stocks have outperformed their peers at large.

The Dow Jones Index and the S&P 500 have risen more than 20% and 25%, respectively, this year. The Dow Jones Futures indicate a flattish opening today.

While PG&E Corporation (PCG) continues to tackle deadly wildfires and preemptive blackouts, it’s also readying for a major winter storm this week.

The S&P 500, the Dow Jones Index, and the Nasdaq Composite Index are trading near their all-time highs. They’re near their record highs.

Last week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DIA) fell 0.5% after four consecutive weeks of rises. It closed 0.8% below the all-time high.

There are rumors that Tesla’s (TSLA) famous short-seller Jim Chanos, the founder of Kynikos Associates, has covered his short position on the stock.

A US-China trade deal, which appeared to on the table up until last week, might not happen this year. Yesterday, the Dow Jones fell for a third day.

Investors have waited for a peek at Tesla’s electric pickup truck. Elon Musk hinted that it has the Porsche 911’s performance and the F-150’s functionality.

Yesterday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) fell 0.4%. The index has now fallen for two consecutive trading sessions.

The partial trade deal between the US and China may just have hit a new snag. Yesterday, the US Senate passed a Hong Kong Human Rights bill.

Although there have been concerns about the US-China trade deal’s first phase in the last few days, the Dow Jones and S&P 500 have held their ground.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) (DIA) seems to be touching new highs despite pessimism related to progress in trade talks.

Yesterday, Deutsche Bank (DB) bumped up its target price for Tesla (TSLA) by 12% after the company revealed the Tesla pickup truck on November 21.

The Dow Jones Index (DIA) and S&P 500 (SPY) are trading at record highs and on Friday the Dow Jones crossed the 28,000 level for the first time.