Investors in Mainland China have been closely monitoring the performance of U.S. stocks, while expressing disappointment over the lackluster performance of domestic stocks. However, despite the macroeconomic differences, there have been some notable performers in the Chinese stock market in the first half of the year. One such stock is Foxconn Industrial Internet, a key
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The cryptocurrency market took a hit as bitcoin prices dropped by 5%, reaching their lowest level since February. Companies tied to bitcoin, such as Coinbase and MicroStrategy, saw a 5% decrease in premarket trading. Miners like Iris Energy and CleanSpark also experienced significant drops in their stock prices, with Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms falling
The stock of Samsung Electronics reached its highest level since January 2021 following the announcement of better-than-expected profits for the second quarter. The South Korean tech giant saw an increase in its stock price by as much as 2.24% on Friday morning, trading at 86,500 Korean won ($62.73) according to LSEG data. This surge came
The performance of hedge funds in the first half of the year has been a mixed bag. While some multi-strategy and systematic funds have seen significant gains, macro funds like Caxton Associates and Brevan Howard have faced challenges. Andrew Law’s Caxton Associates, which focuses on macro economics, finished last month flat after a 4% gain
In midday trading, media and entertainment stock Paramount Global saw a significant increase of over 9% after news broke that Skydance Media has reached a preliminary merger deal with controlling shareholder National Amusements. CNBC reported that Paramount Global’s special committee is currently reviewing and voting on the agreement. This positive development has undoubtedly captured the
The U.S. stock market is facing a downward trend with futures pointing lower on Tuesday. This comes after a previous session where the main indices on Wall Street experienced a slight rise in light pre-holiday trading. The Dow futures contract has dropped by 0.3%, S&P 500 futures by 0.3%, and Nasdaq 100 futures by 0.4%.
European stock markets experienced a slight decline on Tuesday as investors waited for the latest inflation data from the region. The DAX index in Germany was down by 0.6%, the CAC 40 in France fell by 0.6%, and the FTSE 100 in the U.K. dropped by 0.4%. The upcoming June inflation data release is expected
Salesforce, a widely recognized and successful software company, faced criticism from investors due to its compensation plan for top executives. The company’s CEO, Marc Benioff, received a significant increase in total pay for the 2024 fiscal year, which raised concerns among shareholder advisory groups. This article delves into the details of the controversy surrounding Benioff’s
Keith Gill, also known as “Roaring Kitty,” made headlines once again as he took a significant stake in the pet food e-commerce retailer Chewy. In a recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing, it was revealed that Gill purchased over 9 million shares of Chewy, amounting to a 6.6% stake in the company. This move catapulted
Boeing recently announced its decision to buy back Spirit AeroSystems in an all-stock deal, with the intention of enhancing safety and quality control within the company. The deal involves Boeing paying $37.25 a share in its own stock for Spirit, resulting in an equity value of $4.7 billion. This move comes after a series of
European corporate earnings are facing uncertainty due to the political situation in France. President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call parliamentary elections has raised doubts about the country’s fiscal discipline under new governments. Concerns about tax and minimum wage rises have shaken confidence in French blue-chip firms, leading to a decrease in earnings expectations and European
The Asian market is currently experiencing a flat-to-low range movement as investors process mixed signals regarding Chinese business activity. This lackluster performance can be attributed to the uncertainty surrounding U.S. interest rates, which continues to influence investor sentiment. The recent negative close on Wall Street has also contributed to the subdued performance of Asian stocks.
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Geely, a Chinese automaker listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange, has recently caught the attention of Morgan Stanley analysts who resumed coverage of the company with an overweight rating. Despite facing challenges in a competitive market environment, Geely has shown resilience and is expected to weather macro and industry uncertainties. One of the key