Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate led by CEO Warren Buffett, is expected to announce a cash pile exceeding $200 billion in its second-quarter earnings report. Buffett’s recent sale of some of his favorite stocks, including Apple and Bank of America, has raised eyebrows among investors. Some speculate that Buffett is looking to de-risk the portfolio amidst
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The recent report from the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that U.S. job growth slowed more than anticipated in July. Nonfarm payrolls only increased by 114,000 jobs, a significant drop compared to the previous month’s gain of 179,000 jobs. This unexpected deceleration in job creation has raised concerns about the overall health of
The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil price has seen a slight increase, reaching close to $76.50 per barrel during the Asian trading session on Friday. This uptick can be attributed to the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. As markets keep a close eye on Iran’s response to the assassination of Hamas leader
Apple saw its shares rise slightly after beating analysts’ estimates on both the top and bottom lines. The company reported earnings of $1.40 per share for the fiscal third quarter, surpassing the $1.35 per share expectation. However, Intel faced a significant setback as its stock sank 17% in extended trading. The chipmaker announced the suspension
It seems that Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is on a selling streak when it comes to its big Bank of America stake. Over the past nine trading sessions, Berkshire has sold a total of 71.2 million shares of the bank, amounting to over $3 billion in sales. This indicates that the conglomerate is not just
The oil market has seen a decline in trading activity, with Brent crude futures hitting a seven-week low of $79.36 due to a softening demand outlook. Traders are now more concerned about Chinese demand rather than geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Venezuela. This has led to a sell-off in the oil market, contributing
The recent movement in the stock market has been quite volatile, with the S&P 500 index closing 1.11% higher on Friday. Although it closed below the daily high, indicating consolidation rather than a change in the short-term trend, there is hope for a reversal in the downtrend. This morning, the S&P 500 is likely to
Following a week of volatility in the market, stock futures saw a modest rise on Monday. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq experienced declines last week, while the Dow and Russell 2000 made gains. The upcoming focus this week is on tech earnings from companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon. These earnings reports are
The article starts by highlighting the rise in U.S. stock futures at the beginning of the week due to several major central bank meetings and key tech company earnings. It mentions that Apple is incorporating artificial intelligence features into its products and that the European corporate results season is ongoing. The focus is on the
China’s industrial profits saw a 3.6% year-on-year increase in June, following a 0.7% gain in May. This growth trend continued into the first half of the year, with earnings up 3.5% from January to June. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) attributed this positive performance to rapid industrial production growth and a decrease in factory-gate
In the world of investing, predicting the future trajectory of tech companies has become increasingly challenging. The recent bout of severe turbulence in the market has left investors rattled and uncertain. The disappointing earnings from tech giants like Tesla, Google-parent Alphabet, and Meta Platforms have set the stage for a potential market shakeup in the
As the week comes to an end, Wall Street appears to be heading for a positive close despite facing several challenges. The release of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge is expected to have a significant impact on market sentiment. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index for June is anticipated to reflect a 0.1%
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