A CEO from an alternative trading platform, Kelly Rodriques, is determined to shake up private equity investing and provide a solution for the stagnating initial public offering market. In collaboration with Accuidity, Forge Global launched the Forge Accuidity Private Market Index in the recent spring – a move that aims to offer a more accessible
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The U.S. economy generated about 272,000 jobs in May, significantly surpassing analysts’ expectations of 185,000. This unexpected surge in job creation led to concerns among investors that the Federal Reserve may delay interest rate cuts. As a result, the benchmark S&P 500 experienced fluctuations in the immediate aftermath of the report, with U.S. Treasury yields
Rivian Automotive has recently announced the redesign of its all-electric R1 pickup and SUV models, with a focus on improving range, performance, and computing power. Despite the 2025 model-year vehicles looking similar outwardly to the current models, Rivian has made significant changes to over half of the hardware components in the second-generation products. In addition,
The recent surge in major Asian chipmaking stocks and Nvidia suppliers can be attributed to renewed optimism over artificial intelligence. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) reached a valuation of over $3 trillion for the first time, surpassing Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) to become the second most valuable company on Wall Street. This surge was fueled by the market’s
Nvidia, a company at the forefront of generative artificial intelligence, saw its shares surge by 5% to $1,224.40 on Wednesday, reaching a remarkable milestone of a market cap above $3 trillion for the first time. This achievement comes as investors eagerly seek to invest in a company that has been driving the boom in AI
Nvidia made headlines on Wednesday when it briefly surpassed Apple in market cap during intraday trading. This milestone comes as the chipmaker solidifies its position as the primary beneficiary of the artificial intelligence boom. With a market cap of $3.007 trillion, Nvidia is now on track to become the second most valuable U.S. company, overtaking
The Asian stock market experienced a boost on Wednesday. This was mirrored by a stable performance of the dollar amidst concerns about a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September. Despite this positive trend, apprehensions about a slowdown in the U.S. economy limited risk appetite among investors. In Asia, the focus was
The recent report showing a fall in job openings to a three-year low has caused a shift in the U.S. stock market. As of late, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 203 points, reflecting a 0.5% increase, the S&P 500 gained 0.3%, and the NASDAQ Composite added 0.3%. This unexpected decline in job openings
Bath & Body Works recently experienced a significant drop in their stock price, with a 14% decline marking their worst day since 2021. This decline followed the release of first-quarter earnings and revenue that beat estimates, however, the company offered a disappointing outlook for the second quarter. With earnings expected to be lower than anticipated,
As global investors continue to monitor economic data around the world, Asian share markets have seen mild weakening. This shift comes as manufacturing activity in the United States, the world’s largest economy, has shown signs of further deterioration. While MSCI’s index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan experienced a slight decline of 0.1%, it is important
The pre-market trading session has revealed a significant surge in GameStop’s stock, with a remarkable over 77% increase. This surge comes amid speculation that Keith Gill, famously known as Roaring Kitty, holds a stake in GameStop worth $116 million. On the other hand, AMC Entertainment has also seen a notable rise of about 25% in
In a surprising move, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the company’s next generation of artificial intelligence chips, named “Rubin,” just months after the announcement of the “Blackwell” model. The announcement took place ahead of the COMPUTEX tech conference in Taipei, marking a significant advancement in AI chip technology by Nvidia. With the introduction of Rubin,
In May, Australian home prices experienced a significant increase, marking the largest monthly gain since October. Data from property consultant CoreLogic revealed that national home prices rose by 0.8%, extending the growth streak to sixteen consecutive months. Compared to April, when prices saw a 0.6% increase, the current figures show a steady upward trend. Year-on-year,
As tumultuous markets continue to create uncertainty for investors, seeking out dividend-paying stocks can provide stability and reliable income. One such stock that stands out among Wall Street analysts is tech giant IBM. Despite announcing mixed first-quarter results, IBM’s earnings surpassed expectations, while revenue fell short due to macroeconomic challenges. In addition, the company recently