ASML (ASML) reported second-quarter earnings that surpassed Wall Street’s expectations on both the top and bottom lines and yet, the market responded by sending shares 10% lower. The Dutch semiconductor manufacturer saw a surge in demand for the quarter, beating its original forecast and culminating in the following results: Sales: $6.79 billion vs $6.53 [...]
At the time of writing, the crude oil market - like many other markets around it - is highly volatile thanks to the uncertain economic backdrop within which we currently live. At the moment, the world is characterized by a number of short term influences that are impacting the prices of many asset classes [...]
Shares of the Tinder parent company, Match Group Inc. (MTCH) are up after hedge fund Starboard Value took a massive stake in the company, over 6.5% to be exact. The stock climbed 9% in extended trading yesterday and picked up where it left off this morning, resulting in a 14% gain on the week [...]
Goldman Sachs (GS) reported its second-quarter earnings Monday morning, sending shares higher on the heels of earnings and revenue beats. The company benefited from an increase to fixed income trading along with lower loan loss provisions than originally anticipated. Here are the Q2 results along with the analyst estimates: Earnings: $8.62/share vs $8.34/share expected. [...]
Monday: The trading week began on a cautious note with mixed market performance as investors braced for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming testimony to Congress. The Dow slightly declined by 0.1%, while the S&P 500 edged up by 0.1%, and the Nasdaq saw a modest increase of 0.3%. Tuesday: Markets continued to display [...]
Written by: Angela Akers As it relates to investors, community is defined as “a body of persons of common and especially professional interests scattered through a larger society,” ie. the investment community. In the late 90s, Dr. DiLiddo started and ran the first VectorVest User Group here in the Northeast Ohio area. The purpose, [...]
Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) fell as much as 5.6% Thursday after a strong rally sent it on its way to setting a new record high. The stock had climbed more than 6% before all those gains washed away yesterday. The fall-off could be attributed to the latest inflation figures weighing the stock down - [...]
PepsiCo (PEP) reported second-quarter earnings that came in above analyst expectations on the bottom line this morning. Yet, the stock is down slightly as the continued downward trajectory for demand paints a concerning picture. Income of $3 billion was a 12% improvement year over year, and this worked out to an adjusted $2.28 per [...]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the buzzword of the decade, promising to revolutionize industries and drive unprecedented productivity gains. However, as the excitement around AI continues to build, so does the concern about a potential AI bubble. For retail investors looking to capitalize on this technological revolution, understanding the current landscape, potential risks, and [...]
Shares of SMART Global Holdings, Inc. (SGH) have gained another 18% today, adding to an impressive rally through 2024 thus far. The stock is now closing in on a 50% gain year-to-date. Today’s lift is all thanks to a third-quarter earnings report in which the company beat analyst expectations on both the top and [...]
