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Why IBM Saw Modest Gains In 2023 Despite Being An AI Powerhouse
Image courtesy of 123rf.com On Monday, IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced a $2.33 billion deal to acquire data integration platform StreamSets and API management/integration platform webMethods. Both platforms belonged to German multinational Software AG as iPaaS (integration platform-as-a-service).Following November’s launch of an AI venture fund worth $500 million, IBM’s latest acquisitions showcase the company’s dedication to hybrid […]
Most Active Equity Options For Midday – Monday, Dec. 18
Top Tickers: TSLA, AMZN, AAPL, NVDA, NIO, GOOGL, META, AMD, PLTR, SOFI, MSFT, MARA, NFLX, C, GOOG, CLF, PFE, BABA, RIVN, X.Data Courtesy Of Trade Alert More By This Author:Most Active Equity Options For Midday – Thursday, Dec. 14 Most Active Equity Options For Midday – Tuesday, Dec. 12 Most Active Equity Options For Midday – […]
U.S. Steel Stock Jumps Another 25%
Image source: United States Steel United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) is up 25% today after Nippon Steel Corp (TYO: 5401) said it will buy the integrated steel producer for $14.9 billion. Details of Nippon-U.S. Steel deal The all-cash agreement values each share of U.S. Steel at $55 – more than 150% premium on their year-to-date […]
WTI Climbs On Geopolitical Tension Amid Supply Disruptions Concerns
Image Source: Unsplash The US Crude Oil benchmark, also known as West Texas Intermediate (WTI), has risen more than 2% on geopolitical risks as a militant group linked to Iran continues to attack ships around the Red Sea. This has triggered a rally in WTI, exchanging hands at $73.82 due to Oil supply disruption. WTI surges […]
Navigating 2024: Stock Market Predictions And Strategies
Image Source: Unsplash Understanding Stock Market Predictions Based On Historical Context As we approach the end of 2023, the question on every investor’s mind is, “Will the stock market go up again in 2024?” While crystal balls don’t exist in the financial realm, historical data can provide valuable insights. The S&P 500, a key indicator of […]
Brushing Off The Merger: Adobe And Figma Part Ways In A Not-So-Picture-Perfect Split
In an unsurprising turn of events, Adobe and Figma have decided to call off their highly anticipated merger – a deal initially valued at $20 billion. This decision comes in the wake of increasing scrutiny from regulators in the UK and EU, highlighting the growing influence of regulatory bodies on tech mergers and acquisitions.Adobe, the […]
Dow, Nasdaq On Track For 8th-Straight Win
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) and Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) are comfortably higher midday, looking to extend their win streaks for an eighth-straight session. The S&P 500 Index (SPX) is also firmly above breakeven, and on track for its seventh gain over the last eight sessions. Energy stocks are leading today’s charge, as oil prices rise after BP (BP) […]
The Bank Of Canada Lives In A World Of Denial
Image Source: Pexels The most recent Fed decision unmistakably signaled that rate cuts are clearly planned for 2024, putting all central bankers on notice it is time to switch gears. Judging from the Fed’s dot plan forecasts, its members anticipate three rate cuts in 2024, four cuts in 2025, and three in 2026. The 3 cuts […]
A Logical Assessment Of Recession And Bear Market Odds
Image Source: Pexels FED POLICY: LONG AND VARIABLE LAGS In early June, we examined the performance of stocks relative to bonds to see what we could learn about the soft versus hard landing question. At that time, the stock/bond ratio was siding with the soft-landing scenario, which thus far has been the case. Since we know […]
China’s Securities Regulator Warns Companies To Increase Dividends And Buy Backs
$SSEC Shanghai Stock Market Index courtesy of Stockcharts.ComIncrease Dividends or Else 2/4 This is the equivalent of having these companies borrow and distribute the proceeds to investors in the form of dividends and buybacks. This might boost stock prices in the short term, but it’s longer-term impact is mixed. — Michael Pettis (@michaelxpettis) December 17, […]
