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Nvidia’s Q1 earnings: 3 things to watch

Nvidia (NVDA) is set to report its first quarter earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday. Yahoo Finance’s Ines Ferré breaks down three things investors should look out for in the upcoming report. First, she points to AI chip demand. Back in March, Nvidia announced its new Blackwell chip, which is expected to hit the market later this year. Some analysts expect to see a slowdown during the transition from the company’s H100 chips, while others believe there won’t be an issue. Among increasing competition in the field, many analysts also feel the company will be able to keep its market share due to its platform and software stack. Analysts […]

How to weather the pressures of inflation

In the face of lingering inflation, consumers are grappling with the pinch on their wallets. Edelman Financial Engines Director of Financial Planning Kelli Smith joins Wealth! to discuss strategies for combating inflation. Smith emphasizes the importance of being proactive, stating that individuals need “to get out in front of it.” She advises those preparing for “an inflationary environment” to prioritize saving and building an emergency fund, while focusing on minimizing debt as much as possible. Smith encourages individuals to ensure that their “expectations are flexible,” acknowledging that they cannot control external factors. She advises identifying areas where downsizing and cost control are possible, saying it’s important to “change behaviors where […]

Microsoft introduces AI-focused Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft (MSFT) held a conference Monday, unveiling a new PC update featuring its latest AI Copilot technology, which will incorporate OpenAI’s GPT-4o language model. Yahoo Finance’s tech reporter Dan Howley breaks down the details of Microsoft’s continued investment into artificial intelligence, shedding light on Microsoft’s direct shots at its rival Apple (AAPL), drawing comparisons between their new PC offering and Apple’s product lineup. #youtube #yahoofinance #microsoft About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. – Get the latest news and data at finance.yahoo.com – Download the Yahoo Finance […]

3 areas where inflation is hitting consumers the hardest

April’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) saw inflation come in lower than expected. However, prices continue to remain elevated in several areas. Yahoo Finance’s Alexandra Canal breaks down where consumers feel inflation hit the hardest. Shelter and gas were two of the biggest contributors to overall inflation. Gas prices rose 2.8% from March to April, and the index for shelter rose 5.5% year over year. Apparel also rose, with prices increasing 1.2% month over month, making it the largest rise in the category this year so far. Motor vehicle insurance, medical care, and personal care also saw notable upticks in inflation, impacting nearly every part of the consumer’s day-to-day. About Yahoo […]

Homebuilder confidence falls amid high mortgage rates

The persistent rise in mortgage rates has cast a shadow over the housing market. A recent report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) revealed that the index that tracks homebuilder confidence plunged 6 points in May — suggesting that homebuilders currently perceive the conditions for building as unfavorable in this higher-for-longer interest rate environment. About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. – Get the latest news and data at finance.yahoo.com – Download the Yahoo Finance app on Apple (https://apple.co/3Rten0R) or Android (https://bit.ly/3t8UnXO) – Follow Yahoo […]

AI companies need to transition to creating ‘tangible’ outcomes

Both Big Tech and US lawmakers are willing to spend tens of billions of dollars in the next few years to further develop and adopt AI models. But while more companies are unveiling new artificial intelligence products, are these offerings actually going to bring about the results and drivers they are looking for? BCG Global Chair Rich Lesser sits down with Catalysts to talk about the transition tech companies need to take to transition AI projects into “tangible” outcomes. “And the challenge is if you take a ‘thousand flowers bloom’ approach, you don’t translate anything into real outcomes at scale. And so we see companies more and more focused on […]

CPI data: Is the economy headed for disinflation or stagflation?

April’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data was released on Wednesday, falling in line with expectations with a 3.4% year-over-year rise. Core CPI also matched estimates year over year, signaling inflation’s potential easing. EY Chief Economist Gregory Daco and Academy Securities Head of Macro Strategy Peter Tchir join The Morning Brief to discuss the CPI data and the impact it may have on the overall market. Daco suggests that a disinflation trend is picking up: “I think this recent retail sales report, while not alarming, does show that consumers are exercising a little bit more scrutiny. That’s generally disinflationary. I think that disinflation momentum will continue or probably hit an inflation […]

Inflation will stay elevated unless employment improves: Strategist

While the company is seeing improvement from Chinese consumers, Zino is unsure whether that momentum will be sustainable through the end of the year. #youtube #news #stockmarket About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. – Get the latest news and data at finance.yahoo.com – Download the Yahoo Finance app on Apple (https://apple.co/3Rten0R) or Android (https://bit.ly/3t8UnXO) – Follow Yahoo Finance on social: X: http://twitter.com/YahooFinance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yahoofinance/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofinance?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yahoofinance/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yahoo-finance

What Biden’s tariffs on China mean for the auto sector

The Biden administration’s decision to raise tariffs on $18 billion worth of imports from China has sent ripples across various sectors, including semiconductors and aluminum and steel. The new trade policy particularly targets China’s electric vehicle sector, where tariffs have quadrupled from 25% to a staggering 100% to “protect the American autoworkers” according to President Biden. Yahoo Finance’s Pras Subramanian breaks down the details, discussing how this will impact the sector moving forward. About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. – Get the latest news and data […]

Inflation is going in the wrong direction, adviser says

Recent economic data, such as Tuesday’s hotter-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) reading, suggest inflation is not moving as swiftly as hoped toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. Verdence Capital Advisors Chief Investment Officer Megan Horneman joins The Morning Brief to give insight into how the markets are moving and why the Fed will need to adopt a more hawkish tone to rectify the current inflationary trend. Horneman explains that beyond the recent PPI report, there have been other economic warning signs: “This isn’t the only report that has warned us that inflation is not going in the right direction. You can look at the ISM Manufacturing Report. You can look […]