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Stocks closed a turbulent week on a friendly note, with the Dow up about 1% as bond markets calmed and US business activity hit a four-year high, though all major indexes still posted weekly losses. Bitcoin surged 6.6% to $77,000 for its best week in two years, while gold climbed to a three-month high. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow...

The Dow tumbled about 700 points on Thursday as bond yields rebounded, oil neared $100 and Walmart sank 9% after flagging a cautious US consumer despite beating earnings estimates. In stark contrast, South Korea's Kospi surged 5.9% on massive Samsung and SK Hynix shareholder-return plans. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Ins...

US stocks snapped a three-day losing streak on Wednesday after the Treasury said it would more than double its buybacks of longer-dated bonds, pulling yields off multi-decade highs. Moderna doubled on cancer vaccine data with Merck, while Asia saw a brutal chip selloff with the Kospi down 5.8%. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on I...

Global bond yields surged to multi-decade highs on Tuesday as the US-Iran standoff kept oil elevated, with the 30-year Treasury yield hitting a 19-year high. Semiconductors bore the brunt: the chip index plunged 5.5%, dragging the Nasdaq down 1.3% and the S&P 500 0.7% lower. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram: https:...

US stocks fell on Monday as fears of a renewed US-Iran escalation pushed oil up more than 2.5% and the 30-year Treasury yield to its highest level in decades. Japan's Nikkei bucked the trend with a record close near 70,000, powered by a 15% surge in chipmaker Kioxia. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram: https://www.in...

Wall Street paused after Thursday's records, with the S&P 500 slipping 0.2% but still sealing its third straight winning week as consumer sentiment soured. Reddit jumped over 10% on its upcoming S&P 500 inclusion, while the DAX rose 0.5% on SAP strength and Asia ended mixed. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram...

The S&P 500 crossed 7,800 for the first time ever after flat July producer prices cooled fears of a September rate hike. Meanwhile, Cisco and Cerebras slumped after earnings, oil dropped more than two percent, and Tokyo's Topix closed at a record high. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

US stocks moved mostly higher as July inflation cooled slightly and strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve could keep rates unchanged in September. Middle East tensions and Brent crude near $90 remain key risks for inflation and bond yields. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endrit...

Wall Street slipped as tensions between the US and Iran kept oil prices elevated and weighed on Big Tech. Attention now turns to today’s US inflation report and what it could mean for Federal Reserve policy. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/ Disclaimer for "Capital Ma...

US stocks edged lower as rising oil prices and weakness in Nvidia weighed on sentiment. Investors are now looking toward Wednesday’s CPI report as the next major test for markets and the Federal Reserve. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/ Disclaimer for "Capital Market...

U.S. inflation returns to center stage this week as higher energy prices threaten the improvement seen in June. Consumer prices, producer inflation, retail sales and sentiment will offer a fresh look at the resilience of the American economy. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_offici...

Wall Street paused after its recent rally as higher Treasury yields, artificial intelligence concerns, and mixed earnings weighed on investor sentiment. Meanwhile, oil prices climbed ahead of today's closely watched US employment report. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_officia...

Wall Street took a breather as investors reacted to disappointing post-earnings moves in SpaceX and AMD despite solid results. At the same time, renewed hopes for a Hormuz agreement between the US and Iran helped keep oil markets calm. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/ Dis...

Wall Street returned to record highs as strong earnings from Caterpillar and Palantir fueled another technology rally. After the bell, SpaceX delivered its first public earnings report, showing explosive revenue growth but leaving investors with mixed feelings. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Big Tech fueled a strong rally to begin August as easing geopolitical tensions and improving manufacturing data lifted investor confidence. Attention is now turning toward major earnings releases and Friday's closely watched US jobs report. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_offi...

SpaceX headlines one of the busiest weeks of earnings season as investors search for answers on artificial intelligence spending and corporate profitability. Consumer giants and technology suppliers will also help shape market sentiment in the days ahead. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endr...

Stocks ended the week on a high as strong Big Tech earnings outweighed rising bond yields and renewed inflation concerns. Meanwhile, one of the most talked-about AI hedge funds collapsed, highlighting the risks of excessive leverage even during powerful technology trends. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram: https://www.i...

Microsoft fueled a powerful technology rally after delivering exceptional earnings, while Amazon added more optimism with another strong quarter after the market closed. Investors also weighed softer inflation data against rising bond yields and ongoing geopolitical tensions. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram: https://w...

Stocks fell after the Federal Reserve delivered a surprisingly divided rate decision while rising oil prices and higher bond yields added pressure. After the closing bell, Microsoft impressed investors, but Meta showed that strong revenue growth alone is no longer enough for the market. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram...

U.S. stocks finished mostly higher as strong corporate earnings offset renewed concerns about artificial intelligence investments. Investors now turn their attention to the Federal Reserve's highly anticipated interest rate decision. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/ D...

Technology stocks came under pressure as semiconductor shares weakened, while falling oil prices lifted hopes that inflation pressures could continue to ease. Investors now turn their attention to the Federal Reserve decision and a crucial wave of Big Tech earnings. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagr...

This week is packed with major technology earnings, a Federal Reserve meeting, and key inflation and economic growth data. Investors will be watching whether the AI boom continues to justify its enormous investment costs. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/ Disclaimer for &q...

Markets closed a volatile week as investors weighed AI spending concerns, new U.S. tariffs, and resilient economic data. At the same time, oil prices pulled back after briefly reaching one hundred dollars per barrel. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endritcela_official/ Disclaimer for "C...

Wall Street sold off as investors questioned rising AI spending plans from Alphabet and Tesla while oil prices climbed above one hundred dollars amid escalating Middle East tensions. Strong labor market data added another twist by reinforcing concerns that interest rates could stay higher for longer. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow m...

Wall Street edged lower as investors waited for the first major technology earnings of the season, while new tariff developments and rising oil prices added to market uncertainty. Meanwhile, the conflict involving Iran continued to push geopolitical risks back into focus. >>> Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endrit-cela/ >>> Follow me on Instagram: https://www.i...