Tech-Branche: Optimisten und ZweiflerDie ganz große KI-Begeisterung scheint verflogen. „Die Nachfrage nach Technologie- und Halbleiter-ETFs ist zurückgegangen“, bemerkt Puschmann. „Tech-ETFs machen bei uns zwar noch ein Drittel des Umsatzes in Branchen-ETFs aus, es sind aber nicht mehr nur Käufe“, erklärt auch Mohr. Die lange extrem beliebten iShares S&P 500 Information Technology (IE00B3WJKG14) und Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence & Big Data (IE00BGV5VN51) würden jetzt in beide Richtungen gehandelt. Heinrich beobachtet aber noch Kaufinteresse an Cloud Computing-ETFs (IE00BMH5YF48).Thema Nummer zwei ist die Gesundheitsbranche, etwa mit Zuflüssen in den Xtrackers MSCI World Health Care (IE00BM67HK77), aber Abflüssen aus dem Invesco Nasdaq Biotech (IE00BQ70R696), wie…
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NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average set a record after a quiet Monday of trading, as Wall Street geared up for the most anticipated meeting of the Federal Reserve in years.The Dow rose 228 points, or 0.6%, to surpass its prior all-time high set a few weeks ago. The S&P 500 index, which is much more comprehensive and widely followed on Wall Street, ticked up by 0.1% to climb within 0.6% of its own record set in July.The Nasdaq composite slipped 0.5% as big technology stocks and other market superstars gave back a bit of their big gains…
In today’s video, I discuss recent updates impacting Intel (NASDAQ: INTC). Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of Sept. 16, 2024. The video was published on Sept. 16, 2024.Should you invest $1,000 in Amazon right now?Before you buy stock in Amazon, consider this:The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Amazon wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the…
Still considering adding a certificate of deposit to your saving strategy? With the Federal Reserve expected to announce a half-point cut to its benchmark rate tomorrow afternoon, there isn’t much time left to lock in peak rates.CDs are a safe, passive way to grow savings you don’t need to access right away and among the best ways to prepare for lower interest rates, offering fixed yields and predictable earnings that can balance out riskier investments or diversify your portfolio as you plan for retirement.The highest rates right now are on shorter terms of up to 12 months — up to…
Check back for updates throughout the trading dayU.S. equity futures moved higher again Tuesday, while Treasury yields and the dollar were largely steady, as investors looked the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting with an eye on retail sales data prior to the start of trading.Stocks ended higher on Monday following a tepid session that saw benchmark 2-year Treasury note yields, which are the most-sensitive to interest rate changes, fall to a two-year low amid a rush in bets on half point rate cut from the Fed tomorrow in Washington.The tech-focused Nasdaq, however, was held down by the…
After a summer hiatus, the AI and the Municipal Bond Market series resumes. Prior articles covered the rise of AI Technology, Data, Economic Drivers, and Pricing. This piece presents some difficult questions as to the relevancy of credit analysis in an increasingly AI and data driven market. Upcoming articles will cover Trading Platforms and Algorithmic Trading. Credit Analysisgetty With the rapid evolution and influence of AI technology in the municipal bond market, is municipal credit relevant? No. But with modifications…a firm maybe. The municipal bond market has traditionally been viewed as a credit market. Municipalities and governmental authorities or agencies…
David T. Nudelman is partner & CEO at Scandinavian Capital Markets, a Swedish STP Brokerage for foreign exchange and CFDs. getty Currency intervention is not a new thing. When China does it, the West calls foul. When Japan does it, it’s just another Tuesday. But what is currency intervention? This process involves a country’s monetary authorities buying or selling their own currency in the foreign exchange market to influence its value. This is usually done to stabilize the currency, mitigate inflation or address other economic challenges. Japan’s recent interventions provide a fascinating case study. The country has been fighting its…
Online sports betting and iGaming company Flutter Entertainment plc (NYSE:FLUT) shares are trading marginally higher premarket Tuesday. The company disclosed its agreement to acquire Snaitech S.p.A. from a Playtech plc subsidiary at an enterprise price of €2.3 billion in cash.Snaitech is one of Italy’s top online operators, holding a 9.9% share in 2023 and averaging 291,000 monthly players.The acquisition aligns with Flutter’s strategy to strengthen its holding in international markets.The transaction is expected to close by the second quarter of 2025 and should be immediately accretive to earnings per share.Upon completion, Flutter anticipates claiming the strong spot in Italy with…
Investing.com — Alpine Macro said in a note Tuesday that they believe Kamala Harris won the September 10 debate. However, the firm maintains that Donald Trump remains the favorite in the race for the presidency. According to their analysis, while Harris was better prepared and delivered a better performance, her victory is unlikely to sway many voters. The debate, watched by 67 million people, did not significantly alter the dynamics of the race. “The debate is unlikely to sway most voters, particularly centrists and independents,” said the firm. Alpine Macro notes that Harris struggled to articulate a clear governing agenda,…
News of the day for September 17, 2024Stefani Reynolds / Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThe Federal Reserve kicks off a two-day meeting that is expected to end tomorrow with its first interest-rate cut in four years; Intel (INTC) shares are jumping in premarket trading after CEO Pat Gelsinger laid out more restructuring plans; Microsoft (MSFT) shares are gaining on a $60 billion stock buyback plan and a 10% dividend hike; Meta Platforms (META) reportedly is banning Russia’s RT from Instagram and Facebook; and Amazon (AMZN) is ordering its staff back to the office five days a week. U.S. stock futures are…