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According to data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau, US retail sales increased by 7.5% in June compared to an 18.2% rise in May.
Tesla Delivers on Musk’s Vision in Q2, NIO Could Follow
Tesla and NIO stocks have risen sharply this year. Tesla reported a net profit in the second quarter, which makes it eligible for inclusion in the S&P 500.
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Warren Buffett missed out on the US stock market crash in the first quarter. Berkshire Hathaway shares are still down 15.1% in 2020.
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Tesla will likely release its second-quarter results today after the market close. The company’s results could offer insights into NIO’s outlook.
Tesla’s Q2 Earnings Release Is Its Most Important Ever
Tesla is set to report its second-quarter earnings tomorrow. The stock has almost quadrupled this year as electric vehicle stocks rally.
Ray Dalio: US-China Trade War Could Turn into a ‘Shooting War’
According to Ray Dalio, the trade war is slowly converting into an economic war, which hurts globalization. The economic sanctions lead to more uncertainty.
Can NIO Stock Recover after Falling into Bear Territory?
NIO stock has closed with losses for two days now and is down 21.2% from its high of $16.44 on Monday. Can NIO get out of bear market territory?
Market Crash Warning: Billionaires Are Selling Stocks
Fears of a market crash have kept investors on their toes. Several prominent fund managers have been warning about an impending crash.
Bond King Jeffrey Gundlach: Dollar Is a ‘Real Risk’ for Investors
Jeffrey Gundlach pointed out the movement of the dollar index. He thinks that the dollar rally could be another “real risk” for investors.
BofA Survey: Fund Managers Warn on US Tech Stocks
Yesterday, the BofA (Bank of America) released its July fund manager survey. The monthly survey is based on responses from over 200 global fund managers.
Jeffrey Gundlach: Tech Rally Could Be a Real Threat to Investors
Jeffrey Gundlach, an activist hedge fund manager, said in an interview with Yahoo Finance that the tech rally could be a real risk to investors.
Buffett Might Own Tesla as ‘Cross Section of America’
Warren Buffett called the S&P 500 index a “cross-section of America.” Tesla might join the index if it posts a net profit in the second quarter.
Is NIO the Next Short-Seller Killer after Tesla and Nikola?
EV maker stocks, including NIO (NYSE:NIO), Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), and Nikola (NASDAQ:NKLA), have seen a meteoric rise this year.
Gold and Stocks Rise: Where Economics Went Wrong
The COVID-19 pandemic hit global markets in March, and we’ve entered a deep recession since then. Both gold and the equity market are strengthening.
Worried about a US Stock Market Crash? So Is Everyone!
Investors are concerned that US stock markets might crash. Notably, markets have staged a remarkable comeback from their March lows.
If You Own Fastly Stock, Should You Sell It Now?
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.
Crude Oil Prices Were Strong in Q2: What’s Next?
Crude oil prices saw a best-ever quarter in the second quarter. Brent crude and WTI crude fell to multiyear lows in April 2020.
Warren Buffett: Growth Stocks Look Like Dot-Com Bubble
Berkshire Hathaway underperformed in 1999 amid the dot-com bubble. However, Warren Buffett stayed true to his investment principles and prevailed.
Analyzing Warren Buffett’s Underperformance in the Past
Berkshire Hathaway’s (NYSE:BRK.B) chairman, Warren Buffett, has been experiencing a rough patch based on his performance compared to the S&P 500.
Will the US Stock Market Crash in the Second Half of 2020?
US stock markets recovered from the first-quarter crash. Last month, the S&P 500 (NYSEARCA:SPY) briefly turned positive for the year.
NIO, TSLA, and WKHS: Are EV Stocks the Pot Stocks of 2020?
Amid the global pandemic and somber mood elsewhere, 2020 has been incredible for EV stocks. Their gains have beat the benchmark indices.
Warren Buffett Hasn’t Lost His Touch, Markets Have Changed
There has been plenty of advice for Warren Buffett over the last few months. Some of his actions defy conventional wisdom.
S&P 500: Why Jim Cramer Sees a ‘Make-or-Break Moment’
Jim Cramer sees a “make-or-break moment” for the S&P 500. The index rose 20% in the second quarter and narrowed its YTD losses to only 4%.
Bank of America: Gold Could Test New High, Uncertainty Rises
Recently, Bank of America said that gold might touch a new high in the second half of 2020. Gold could break some important resistance levels.
Will Tesla’s Q2 Results Push It into the S&P 500?
Tesla stock could see another leg up if it gets included in the S&P 500 Index. So far, Tesla stock has risen by 141% YTD.
BlackRock Is Neutral on US Equities: More Risk Ahead!
BlackRock, the leading investment institute, shared its latest view on the equity market across the globe in its second-half outlook.
Rest of 2020 Might Be Volatile for the S&P 500
In the first six months of 2020, the S&P 500 Index (NYSEARCA:SPY) has fallen approximately 6.6%. What can investors expect in the rest of 2020?
Stanley Druckenmiller Is Bearish on Growth Stocks: What’s He Buying?
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Warren Buffett, Bill Ackman, and the Fed: Linking the Dots
Warren Buffett and Bill Ackman’s performance has diverged this year. The Fed’s unprecedented easing changed the game for both fund managers.
Strategist Thinks S&P 500 Volatility Could Rise
Art Hogan, the chief marketing strategist at National Securities, hinted about higher S&P 500 volatility. Any burst in market volatility could impact investors.
Will US Stock Markets Crash? IMF and Rogers Weigh In
Several analysts have said that US stock markets are ripe for a crash. They called out the disconnect between financial markets and the economy.
Goldman Sachs Sees V-Shaped Recovery, Gives Some Red Flags
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon gave his views on the US economy. He expects a V-shaped recovery and added several red flags to his projection.
JPMorgan Chase Predicts Crude Oil Will Reach $190 in 2025
JPMorgan Chase predicts that oil will reach $190 per barrel in 2025. Just a few months ago, Brent crude touched a multiyear low.
Bill Ackman Rolled the Dice, Profited from US Stock Market Crash
Bill Ackman made the correct bets when US stock markets crashed in the first quarter. He has been outperforming SPY by a wide margin this year.
George Soros Places His New Buy in Utilities: Will You?
George Soros has made some changes to his firm’s portfolio in the first quarter. Soros Fund Management LLC bought some new securities.
Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, and the Lost Decade
Several observers have criticized Warren Buffett, arguably the best value investor of all time, for Berkshire Hathaway’s recent underperformance.
Jeremy Grantham Said US Stock Markets Are in a Bubble
Legendary investor Jeremy Grantham said that US stock markets are in a bubble. As a result, he expects the markets to crash.
Why Are Shorts in TSLA, NIO, and NKLA Getting Burned?
The EV stocks, including TSLA, NIO, and Nikola, have seen tremendous gains this year. Still, there’s record short interest in these stocks.
Suddenly, Everyone Has Advice for Warren Buffett
Berkshire Hathaway’s chairman, Warren Buffett, has underperformed the S&P 500 since 2009. Several analysts have criticized the legendary value investor.
BofA Survey: Fund Managers Call Markets ‘Overvalued’
BofA (Bank of America) released its June fund manager survey. According to the survey, 78% of fund managers think that stock markets are overvalued.
Why the Fed Fears the Second Wave of Coronavirus
Fed officials are concerned about a second wave of the coronavirus. Chinese authorities have been struggling to contain the second wave of COVID-19.
Goldman Sachs Gives Its Top Picks: Buy Tech, Sell Energy
David Kostin of Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is bullish on the tech sector. The sector has outperformed the broader markets this year.
US Stock Markets Might Crash amid Fears of Another COVID-19 Wave
US stock markets might crash today based on the price action in futures. Fears of a second wave of COVID-19 infections spooked investors.
Buffett Should Have Bought Apple Stock Instead of an iPhone
Warren Buffett might have been better off buying Apple shares. Based on Tuesday’s closing prices, Apple has risen 18% for the year.
US Stock Market Crash Patron Druckenmiller ‘Humbled’
Stanley Druckenmiller called US stock markets “overvalued” last month. He said that the rise in the markets has “humbled” him.
Are NIO and Tesla Stocks Still ‘Buys’ after the Sharp Rise?
Based on Monday’s closing prices, NIO (NYSE:NIO) stock has risen 115% in the second quarter, while Tesla stock (NASDAQ:TSLA) has risen 81%.
Warren Buffett’s Admitted and Unadmitted Mistakes
Last week, President Trump called out Warren Buffett due to his decision to sell airline stocks in April. Airline stocks have rallied sharply over the last few days.
China’s May Trade Data: Record Surplus, Imports Fall
Today, China released its May trade data. The country’s exports fell 3.3% YoY (year-over-year). In April, China’s exports rose 3.5%.
Gold’s Undervaluation Relative to Stocks: More Upside?
The WGC released a report on gold ETF flows on June 4. The gold-backed ETFs added 154 tons of across all of the regions in May.
Smartsheet Stock Fell 18% Due to Weak Q2 Outlook
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.
US Stock Markets: Will Nasdaq Hit All-Time Highs in June?
US stock markets have recouped most of their losses. The Nasdaq Composite Index is only 1.6% away from its all-time highs. The index looks strong in June.
Bill Ackman versus Warren Buffett: A Tale of 2 Legends
While Bill Ackman has managed to beat markets, Warren Buffett has underperformed. Pershing Square dumped all of its holdings in Berkshire Hathaway.
JPMorgan Chase Expects US Stock Markets to Rise More
JPMorgan Chase thinks that US stock markets will continue to rise. Most asset managers think that equity markets have run ahead of their fundamentals.
CFOs Expect a Dow Jones Crash: Is Double-Dip Next?
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.
Citi’s Warning: Stock Markets Are ‘Way Ahead of Reality’
Citigroup joined the bearish bandwagon. Citi’s co-head of investment banking, Manolo Falco, said that stock markets are “way ahead of reality.”
Why Warren Buffett and Berkshire Are Underperforming
Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway’s chairman, is trailing SPY this year. However, a few months of underperformance shouldn’t bother long-term investors.
S&P 500 Is Green for Second Month: Is It Sustainable?
In May, the S&P 500 Index (NYSEARCA:SPY) closed in the green for the second consecutive month. In March 2020, the index fell 12.5%.
Is US Unemployment Another Shock for SPY?
The lockdown amid the COVID-19 global pandemic dragged down the global economy and largely contributed to the surge in the unemployment rate.
Jamie Dimon on JPMorgan Chase: Stock Is ‘Very Valuable’
Jamie Dimon said that JPMorgan Chase’s stock price looks “very valuable” at the current market price. He’s optimistic about the stock’s valuation.
Are the Global Fund Flow and US-China Tension Related?
Increasing US-China tension could threaten the financial market. The COVID-19 pandemic caused the economic and healthcare crisis across the globe.
S&P 500 Valuation: Are Investors Paying Too Much for Too Little?
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.
Should US Stock Market Crash Proponents Admit Defeat?
Several leading fund managers have been forecasting a US stock market crash. However, the prophecy has turned out to be an illusion.
Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway Struggle in 2020
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.
US Moves to Delist Chinese Companies, Will China Blink First?
The US Senate has passed legislation that could eventually lead many Chinese companies to delist. There are a lot of steps for the bill to become a law.
US Stock Markets: S&P 500 Faces Resistance This Week
US stock markets closed with gains last week. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Index gained 3.2% and 3.3%, respectively.
COVID-19’s Impact on the Global and US Economy
The COVID-19 pandemic is a bigger economic challenge than a health challenge. There are ways to gauge the impact on the global and US economy.
Warren Buffett Has Missed 2 US Stock Market Crashes
Due to Warren Buffett’s reluctance to part with Berkshire Hathaway’s cash, the stock has been underperforming the S&P 500.
Every Fall in the S&P 500 Could Be a Buying Opportunity
In 2019, the S&P 500 witnessed the worst decline in the last decade. Many investors compare the current bearish sentiments to the subprime crisis in 2008.
What Warren Buffett’s Stock Market Pessimism Means to You
Warren Buffett’s stock market actions speak louder than words. Berkshire Hathaway’s (NYSE:BRK.B) chairman has been on a selling spree.
David Tepper’s Picks in ‘Overvalued Stock Market’
David Tepper isn’t completely against technology names at this stage. He took new stakes in Microsoft, Netflix, and Twitter.
Can the S&P 500 Cross 3,000 and Its 200-DMA Today?
The S&P 500 Index jumped 3.1% in Monday’s trade. The index is less than 50 points short of the psychologically crucial 3,000 level.
Seth Klarman Bets on Alphabet and Facebook, Should You?
Seth Klarman is often called “the next Warren Buffett.” During the first quarter, he placed new bets on Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Facebook (NASDAQ:FB).
Musk Might Consider Another Stock Offering for Tesla
Tesla raised over $2 billion through equity issuance in February. On February 13, Tesla stock closed with gains after it announced the capital raise.
US Stock Markets Are Overvalued, Chorus Gets Loud
Despite the crash in US stock markets from their all-time highs, many fund managers think that markets are currently overvalued.
Is the Fed Only Helping US Stock Markets Right Now?
The driving force behind the recovery in US stock markets, despite ongoing lockdowns amid COVID-19, has been the Federal Reserve’s stimulus package.
Allogene Therapeutics Rose 27% on ALLO-501 Trial Data
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.
Druckenmiller Isn’t Buying the Stock Market Rally: Should You?
Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller isn’t sold on the current stock market rally. He thinks that the stock market is overvalued.
Why the Dow Jones Might Be Painful for Investors in 2020
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 Warns about a US Stock Market Crash
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.
Gold Prices: Undervaluation, Smart Money Piles Up
Since March, gold prices are on a tear due to uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. The SPDR Gold Shares has seen gains of 16.2% since March 18.
What US Stock Market Crash? S&P 500 Tests 3,000
After the crash in February and March, US stock markets rebounded in April. US stock markets have been trading with gains in May as well.
US Stock Markets: What Are Bears Up Against?
US stock markets have rebounded sharply from their March lows. The Nasdaq Composite turned positive for the year in Thursday’s trade.
Is Cold War 2.0 Coming after the US-China Trade War?
In the past, global power shifts have seldom been without turbulence. A Cold War looks like a new reality in this decade.
Weekly Update: Will the Upside Stay Intact in Gold Prices?
In 2020, gold prices have been shining due to turmoil in the equity market. The S&P 500 Index (NYSEARCA:SPY) has fallen by 12.4% on a YTD basis.
Could US Stock Markets Crash in May after Rising in April?
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%.
Can the US Stock Market’s Economic Reality Disconnect Continue?
Right now, the US stock market is disconnected from economic reality. The unemployment rate is rising but the markets don’t seem to care.
Are Energy Stocks a ‘Buy?’ Goldman Sachs Says Yes!
Energy stocks have fallen this year amid the bloodbath in crude oil prices. Last week, WTI crude contract turned negative for the first time in history.
Did Warren Buffett Buy the COVID-19 Stock Market Crash?
A large number of market participants have been speculating whether Warren Buffett brought stocks amid the US stock market crash last month.
Jeffrey Gundlach Joins US Market Double Bottom Brigade
DoubleLine CEO Jeffrey Gundlach expects a double bottom in US stock markets. Mark Mobius and Paul Tudor Jones have also expressed similar views.
Should You Buy Natural Gas Futures amid COVID-19?
The volatility in Henry Hub gas prices might concern investors. You could look for natural gas-weighted stocks like EQT and Cabot Oil & Gas.
How Does the Oil Price Crash Impact Warren Buffett?
For the first time, WTI crude prices fell into the negative zone during trade on Monday. Warren Buffett invested in Occidental Petroleum last year.
Shanghai Index Is Subdued Today after China’s GDP Miss
Chinese stock markets were subdued today. Notably, the Shanghai Index gained 0.66% and underperformed other Asian markets.
US Retail Sales Fell in March, COVID-19 Hurt Demand
Stocks of major retailers fell on April 15 following news that US retail sales fell at a historical rate in March amid COVID-19.
TSLA Stock: Technicals Show Trouble for Short Sellers
Tesla stock has risen sharply from its March lows. On Monday, the stock moved above the 50-day moving average, which is a bullish sign.
COVID-19: Have US Stock Markets Bottomed Out?
Last month, COVID-19 fears pushed US stock markets to multiyear lows. The Dow Jones Index and the S&P 500 made some dubious records.
Dow Jones: After Sanders’ Boost, Watch Out for Payroll
The Dow Jones and the S&P 500 look like they will open on a weak note today. The initial jobless claims are scheduled for 8:30 AM ET.
US Stock Market Crash: Is the Worst behind Us?
US stock markets have rebounded from their March lows. After the crash last month, there has been some buying interest. Is the worst over?
Can US Stock Markets Rise in Q2 after Q1 Crash?
So far, 2020 has been a reversal of fortunes for US stock markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 23.2% and recorded its worst first quarter ever.
How Does Warren Buffett Perform when US Stocks Fall?
Warren Buffett lagged the stock market returns last year by a wide margin. Meanwhile, he tends to outperform the S&P 500 during falling markets.
Is the US Stock Market Crash Worse than China’s?
US stock markets have closed with gains for two consecutive days. However, the Dow Jones Index and the S&P 500 are still in the bear market territory.