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Stocks: Why the Russell 2000 has been soaring

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Small cap stocks, as measured by the Russell 2000 index (^RUT), saw their biggest single-day gain of 2023 on Tuesday. The index surged 5.2% as the risk-on rally extended to small caps. The broad market advance was sparked by October’s cooler-than-expected CPI report, which boosted hopes of less aggressive Fed rate hikes going forward. Yahoo Finance’s Madison Mills breaks down all the details. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb #youtube #stockmarket #yahoofinance About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, […]

Cathie Wood discusses conversations with SEC over crypto ETFs

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As the January 10 deadline for the SEC to decide on a spot Bitcoin (BTC-USD) ETF approaches, investors are watching closely for any new details on how it will affect the market. Yahoo Finance’s Julie Hyman sat down with ARK Invest Founder, CEO, and CIO Cathie Wood to discuss her stance on bitcoin, the crypto market, and digital assets in general. During the interview, Woods enthusiastically elaborated on her interactions with the SEC: “We were thrilled to get questions back [from the SEC] because it means they’re engaged now. We have met a number of the research people at the SEC… they know what they’re talking about and the level […]

Stocks extend gains, retail sector trends higher

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Stocks are extending their rally from Tuesday, with gains led by small cap stocks as bond yields rebound and defensive sectors and retail outperform. Target (TGT) shares surged on its third-quarter earnings beat, exhibiting resilience in consumer spending, while Tesla (TSLA) stock continues to see gains. Yahoo Finance’s Jared Blikre breaks down the market and sector action. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb #youtube #stockmarket #yahoofinance About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that […]

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway exits GM, Johnson & Johnson positions

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A, BRK-B) has exited positions and sold its stakes in several companies like General Motors (GM) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) that recently underwent or announced new business ventures. Meanwhile, Apple (APPL), Bank of America (BAC), and American Express (AXP) continue to stand as Berkshire’s top holdings. Yahoo Finance’s Seana Smith and Brad Smith analyze Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio adjustments. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb #youtube #WarrenBuffett #yahoofinance About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, […]

Retail sales in Oct fell by 0.1%, here’s what it means for stocks, the Fed, and the economy

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U.S. retail sales fell by 0.1% in the month of October, lower than previously expected estimates of 0.3%, while shooting up 2.5% year-over-year. Furthermore, retailers Target (TGT) and TJX Companies (TJX) — the parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls — both beat third-quarter earnings estimates. Yahoo Finance Reporter Madison Mills joins the Live show to break down what resilient consumer spending means for the end-of-year market rally. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international […]

Tesla and Cathie Wood: Oppenheimer analyst weighs in on ARK Invest CEO’s latest comments on EVs

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Tesla (TSLA) is starting to see its business cool off at the same time inflation seems to be moderating for another consecutive month. ARK Invest Founder and CEO Cathie Wood believes the EV maker’s recent price cuts have “offset the interest rate hit” from the Fed’s monetary policy while still grabbing market share from American auto companies. Oppenheimer Senior Research Analyst Colin Rusch disagrees with some points of Wood’s recent comments to Yahoo Finance. “The landscape is changing — I don’t see GM and Ford as the primary competition,” Rusch explains. “We’re looking at VW and Hyundai as the established OEM [original equipment manager] leaders in this space. And then […]

Penn Entertainment launches ESPN bet in 17 states

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Shares of Penn Entertainment (PENN) closed higher Tuesday after the company launched ESPN Bet, a rebranding of an existing sports-betting app owned by Penn Entertainment, in 17 states after dropping Barstool Sportsbook. According to the AP, Penn will pay $1.5 billion over the next 10 years for exclusive rights to the ESPN name. According to Disney (DIS): “ESPN BET will become ESPN’s exclusive sportsbook, and PENN Entertainment will receive odds attribution, promotional services inclusive of digital product integrations, traditional media and content integrations, and ESPN talent access, among other services.” For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. […]

Fed rate outlook: Next Fed move is going to be a discussion on when to cut: Marketreader

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With 2023 winding down in its final months, investors and the market alike are keeping a watchful eye on the Fed and what regulators may decide for interest rates in 2024. Exante Data Founder and CEO Jens Nordvig joins Yahoo Finance Live to weigh in on the factors surrounding the extent to which the Fed could cut rates. Nordvig says the magnitude of cuts would be determined by inflation or the likelihood of a recession. Nordvig notes that just stabilizing inflation could allow modest cuts but a recession would prompt far more aggressive easing. Nordvig states there is a “long way to go” before being able to determine the Fed’s […]

Interest rate hikes and the Fed: What the latest inflation data means for investors

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October’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) print came in cooler than expected, raising hopes that inflation is beginning to moderate in late 2023. Does this change anything for the Federal Reserve and its 2% inflation target? BNP Paribas US Economist Yelena Shulyatyeva explains expectations she has for Fed interest rate cutes in 2024 and how the Fed’s rhetoric has changed. The Fed has become “so much more cautious even as inflation continues to run high, they have become much more cautious talking about risk approach, risk management when they conduct monetary policy,” Shulyatyeva tells Yahoo Finance. “Today’s number just helps to alleviate some of the concerns that the process is not […]

Cathie Wood: Odds of spot bitcoin ETF approval have gone up

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ARK Invest is teaming up with 21shares to launch new crypto-focused ETFs. ARK Invest Founder and CEO Cathie Wood says the partnership made sense given how complementary the firms’ areas of expertise are. Wood says that bitcoin (BTC-USD) is “the first global, digital, private rules based monetary system in history” adding that global monetary policy is “unhinged, it’s not hinged to anything except human decision-making” and that “the monetary system is bitcoin.” Ark is one of the several firm trying to launch a spot bitcoin ETF. Wood says “something has changed,” noting that the Securities and Exchange Commission has responded to their application with questions instead of just rejecting it. […]