Before 2008, banks showed limited interest in these low-return securities. However, post the crisis, Basel Accords reduced financial risks, giving Treasury and agency securities a 0% risk weighting. This essentially classifyed them as “riskless” and excluded from ratio calculations. In turn, it led banks to aggressively increase their Treasury positions, nearly quadrupling since then. Governments
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Recently released macro economic data is indicating that the United States economy is heading for a “soft landing.” Specifically, according to the Department of Labor’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for July, “2.3% of nonfarm payroll workers quit their jobs” last month, versus the high of 35 during the “Great Resignation.” The “soft-landing”
In this article FIVE ANET UBSG-CH UBS CHWY VSCO AMC UGI Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Dry cannabis flowers inside the packaging room at the Aphria Inc. Diamond facility in Leamington, Ontario, Canada, on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Anne Sakkab | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.
The video game industry has experienced massive growth in recent years. Its development traces its modest roots as a casual family entertainment system to its current widespread appeal and pop-culture impact. The eSports segment is also experiencing massive gains, valued at $1.38 billion in 2022. With eSports and video game streaming becoming mainstream, industry experts
Quantum computing stocks are having a moment. The industry’s leading pure play company, IonQ (NYSE:IONQ), up nearly 400% year to date (YTD), has plenty of positive chatter about their proprietary technology. However, traders should avoid these three other quantum stocks that don’t have the same apparent potential. It’s important to realize that there are various
Following its recent earnings report, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock initially surged, but has since retreated. Despite the pullback, the overall story on this formerly speculative stock remains positive. After its earnings, SOFI stock fell 18%, falling from around $10 per share to $8.17 at the time of writing. While such a move may certainly be
A sign is posted in front of a Broadcom office on June 03, 2021 in San Jose, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. VMware — The cloud services company slid 2.6%, a day after giving a mixed second-quarter report. While VMware surpassed expectations for earnings per
Short squeezes can rapidly produce huge gains for investors. As heavily shorted stocks climb, short sellers have to buy back the shares they bet against, causing the stock to climb higher and forcing other short sellers to buy the shares. So a tremendous, vicious — but potentially very positive — cycle is created. On the
Is this a good time to invest in video game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock? You’ve probably heard about the massive short squeezes with GME stock and stories of meme stock traders becoming fabulously wealthy. Yet, it’s time for a sensible assessment of GameStop as the company’s recent developments don’t bode well for the shareholders. GameStop may
C3.ai (NYSE:AI) stock is a complex play for long-term investors to consider. As one might guess given the company’s ticker, C3.ai is a key player many investors look at in the artificial intelligence space. The company uses an AI-based software platform which allows users to develop and design enterprise AI solutions. Sounds like a massive
In this article VALE-BR LULU MDB DELL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Dell Technologies flag outside the company headquarters in Round Rock, Texas, US, on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Jordan Vonderhaar | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Dell Technologies — Dell Technologies surged 10.5% after
The quest for stability and growth always leads investors to seek refuge in the unshakable foundations of fundamentally solid stocks. Here, the article lists three tech giants that aren’t just weathering the economic uncertainties but also thriving amidst them. What is the key to their strength? An unwavering focus on innovation, operational excellence, and artificial
Earlier this summer, it seemed as if the market was starting to appreciate possible artificial intelligence catalysts with Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) stock. From late May through early August, QCOM stock experienced a rebound, likely because of this factor. More recently, though, shares have given back most of these gains. Sure, you can point to the fact
It’s tough to argue that American Superconductor’s (NASDAQ:AMSC) recent supercharged rally was anything but the product of a meme-like wave of speculative frenzy. AMSC stock didn’t rally on game-changing news. Rather, as InvestorPlace’s David Moadel pointed out recently, chances are that it was statements from Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk regarding the U.S.’s future electric
(Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) “It’s very difficult to buy a sports team and lose money,” Carlyle Co-Founder David Rubenstein recently said in an interview for a CNBC podcast. Historically, that purported upside has only been enjoyed by the wealthiest of the wealthy. But most major U.S. sport leagues have – just within the last
In this article DELL MDB AVGO VMW LULU Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Ralph Orlowski | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after hours. MongoDB — Shares of the database software maker gained 5% in extended trading. MongoDB reported earnings of 93 cents per share, excluding items, on revenue totaling $423.8 million
As always, the market has recently been abuzz with electric vehicle (EV) talk. Despite economic concerns, the EV market displays remarkable momentum, surpassing 10 million sales in 2022 and another 35% jump projected by the end of 2023. EVs on the road are projected to cut global daily oil consumption by five million barrels daily
With just a month left before the final calendar quarter of 2023 begins, now may be a time to consider stocks to sell in Autumn. I know – it’s not the most pleasant of topics. As well, you’re going to want to apply caution with this fall stock clean-up list. It can be an astute
The fintech sector, which provides investors with exposure to a blend of finance and technology, encompasses a wide range of companies. Firms operating in this realm focus upon innovation within the financial services realm. These creations can include creating digital payment solutions and peer-to-peer payment apps. The recent market decline has impacted fintech stocks, and
In this article FIVE CRM PLTR UBSG-CH CPB DG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The exterior of a Dollar General convenience store is seen in Austin, Texas, March 16, 2023. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves before the bell: Dollar General — The discount retailer tumbled 15.3%
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