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Trump’s crypto agenda: 10 things he says he will do as president

Trump’s crypto agenda: 10 things he says he will do as president

Key Takeaways Trump pledged a series of actions for the crypto industry, and many await to see if these 10 promises will materialize once he takes office. Trump plans to fire SEC’s Gensler, free Ross Ulbricht, and establish the US as a crypto hub. Share this article Throughout his campaign, Trump promised several initiatives aimed […]
Is Fastly Stock A ‘Buy’ After Q3 Earnings? 
                    
Diverging analyst views on Fastly

Is Fastly Stock A ‘Buy’ After Q3 Earnings? Diverging analyst views on Fastly

Image Source: Pexels Following Fastly Inc (NYSE: FSLY)’s mixed Q3 earnings yesterday, Piper Sandler raised its price target from $6 to $8, expressing cautious optimism despite keeping a Neutral rating.Analyst James Fish highlighted strong media traffic growth, particularly in live sports, gaming, and large events, as key factors in the company’s revenue beat.Piper Sandler noted that […]
Stocks Snag More Records; Fed Cuts Rates

Stocks Snag More Records; Fed Cuts Rates

All three major indexes hit record highs once again during today’s session, extending yesterday’s surge after the Presidential election. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 both nabbed record closes as well, the former with a triple-digit win, while the Dow finished flat.All eyes were on Washington this afternoon, after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a widely […]
“A New Day” Stock Market (And Sentiment Results) 
                    

Election Day Implications

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“A New Day” Stock Market (And Sentiment Results) Election Day Implications Alibaba Cooper Standard General Market:

Election Day ImplicationsOn Wednesday Morning (right after the election) I joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss the implications of the Election on markets.  Thanks to Stuart, Preston Mizell and Christian Dagger for having me on.Here were my notes ahead of the segment:During earnings season I try to cover 1-2 stocks that we have […]
The Fed Cuts By 25bp, And Hints At More Gradual Cuts In The Future

The Fed Cuts By 25bp, And Hints At More Gradual Cuts In The Future

Image Source: Pexels The US Fed has cut its policy rate by 25bp. They acknowledge that policy remains restrictive and that further cuts are likely but that the pace of those cuts may slow. They were reluctant to discuss the ‘Trump effect’, but here’s the risk: slightly firmer growth with more inflationary pressures. And that might […]
Three Things – Election Autopsy Edition

Three Things – Election Autopsy Edition

Image Source: Pexels Here are some things I think I am thinking about:Politics. What a mess of a topic. But thankfully, as a perfectly moderate pragmatic thinker who is invulnerable to biases (lol) I am here to perform the autopsy on this messy situation. 1) Why Did Trump Win?Trump’s win shocked the country. It didn’t shock […]
Who is SEC’s Mark Uyeda? Trump’s frontrunner for SEC chair

Who is SEC’s Mark Uyeda? Trump’s frontrunner for SEC chair

Key Takeaways Mark Uyeda is a leading candidate to become SEC Chair under Trump’s administration. Uyeda has criticized the SEC’s current crypto regulatory approach and advocates for clearer guidelines. Share this article With Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, speculation is mounting about potential changes at the SEC. Among the top contenders to […]
Kennedy Impacting Pharma Stocks

Kennedy Impacting Pharma Stocks

Image Source: Unsplash President Elect Trump’s pledge to appoint RFK to healthcare role spooking pharma stocks.Video Length: 00:10:25More By This Author:Market Election Reaction Politics Driving Consumer Sentiment Trump Trade Overrated
The Fed Cuts Key Interest Rate By A Quarter-Point, What’s Ahead For Bonds?

The Fed Cuts Key Interest Rate By A Quarter-Point, What’s Ahead For Bonds?

Fed Statement Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. Since earlier in the year, labor market conditions have generally eased, and the unemployment rate has moved up but remains low. Inflation has made progress toward the Committee’s 2 percent objective but remains somewhat elevated. The Committee seeks to […]
Verano Q3 Revenue Loss Increased 245%; Stock Sinks 27% On News

Verano Q3 Revenue Loss Increased 245%; Stock Sinks 27% On News

Image source This article provides Verano Holdings’ (VRNOF)  Q3 financial results for the period ending September 30th, 2024. Q3 Financial Highlights (All currency numbers are in USD and compared to the previous quarter.) Revenue: DOWN 2.6% to $216.7M  Gross Profit: DOWN 4.5% to $109.1M as a % of revenue: DOWN to 50.3% from 51.4% SG&A Expense: Increased 5.7% to […]