Despite upbeat consumer confidence data, Wells Fargo Head of Advice & Planning Michael Liersch cautions that uncertainty persists entering 2024 surrounding financial planning. He notes there to be “optimism for the future, [while] also preparing for the worst.” With the new year following a typically expensive holiday stretch, Liersch tells Yahoo Finance that consumers should consider what spending levels they feel like they can “sustainably afford to spend” rather than overextending. As people often overspend on gifts at the cost of financial goals, Liersch suggests tempering discretionary purchases in 2024 to promote stability. #youtube #stockmarket #stocks About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management […]
EV charging infrastructure remains a core focus in major pushes for electric vehicle adoption. California is leading the way, encouraging EV buyers through tax rebates and credits, while many East Coast states appear to be lagging behind. What will it take for the East Coast to catch up? Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) CEO and President Matt Petersen joins Yahoo Finance Live anchor Rachelle Akuffo to give his take on what is holding the East Coast back in EV adoption — and what could change that. Petersen says to expect an “acceleration of charging infrastructure installation” due to the implementation of public-private partnerships and federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure […]
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#recession #presidentialelection2024 #yahoofinance #economy As 2023 wraps up, investors are looking ahead to 2024 and how the presidential election will impact the market. As part of Yahoo Finance’s 2024 Investor Guide, LPL Financial Chief Equity Strategist Jeff Buchbinder joins Yahoo Finance to discuss how the 2024 presidential election may impact the market and how recessions have called previous elections. “We expect gains next year. That would be consistent with the historical pattern,” Buchbinder says. “The economy is really the biggest driver… of not just how elections turn out but how markets do… If we continue to have surprises on the U.S. economy, like we’ve had in 2023, then no doubt […]
#ceo #ai #investing #yahoofinance #mergersandacquisitions Despite higher capital costs and regulatory scrutiny, a Teneo survey found 68% of corporate executives and top investors anticipate an increase in merger and acquisition activity in 2024. Teneo CEO Paul Keary joined Yahoo Finance Live to discuss the optimistic M&A outlook. Keary notes easing inflation and more accessible capital should facilitate deal-making after “a sense of caution by CEOs” around macro conditions next year. While risks remain, he says companies do have access to capital and that there is “a need to make some strategic moves in the market.” For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full […]
#synopsys #ansys #wallstreetjournal #yahoofinance Synopsys (SNPS) is in talk with Ansys (ANSS) about acquiring the company, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The Journal reports that the design-software companies could reach a deal in early 2024, though the outlet’s source cautions there is potential for the talks to fall apart. Synopsys declined to comment on “the rumor and speculation.” Yahoo Finance Live reports on the breaking story. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, […]
#geopolitics #ai #banks #yahoofinance It’s been a difficult year to wade through what has amounted to much economic uncertainty, even as stocks have climbed. Luckily TD Cowen has shared its top 10 themes for investors to look out for in 2024. Robert Fagin, TD Cowen Co-Head of Research, joins Yahoo Finance to give insights into these themes and what stocks investors need to keep an eye on. Fagin comments on banks and real estate: “We certainly expect heavier liquidity and capital requirements for banks. That seems almost certain and an area that we’re watching carefully is commercial real estate, which is about 25% of bank loans and where a lot […]
#streaming #yahoofinance #warnerbrosdiscovery #paramount Talk about a merger between Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Paramount Global (PARA) was reported by Axios this week. What could this mean for future mergers in the streaming world? Brightcove CEO Marc DeBevoise joins Yahoo Finance to discuss. “From an M&A perspective what you’ll see, is not just consolidation… but potentially deconsolidation,” DeBevoise says. “A number of these assets probably should be reshaped to be more like to like,” such as cable assets being partnered with other cable assets. “I think you’re going to see a lot of activity, whether it’s bundling, whether it’s pieces of the companies coming in and out… you’re going to […]
#yahoofinance #stocks #election One of the key things investors will be watching is the 2024 US elections, specifically, the presidential race. As part of Yahoo Finance’s 2024 Investor Guide, markets reporter Jared Blikre joined Yahoo Finance Live to analyze how stocks tend to trade in election years based on historical trends. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. 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 […]
#coinbase #bitcoin #crypto #yahoofinance #france #europe Coinbase (COIN) received a virtual asset service provide license in France, meaning it can operate crypto services in the country. Needham and Company Senior Analyst John Todaro joined Yahoo Finance to discuss Coinbase’s overseas growth strategy and continued hopes for a Bitcoin ETF (BTC-USD) stateside. In Todaro’s view, the “lack of regulatory clarity in the US” has pushed Coinbase to target international opportunities. However, he attributes the rise in Coinbase’s stock to how well crypto has performed the last several weeks and the expectation that a spot bitcoin ETF will be approved. For more transformational growth, Todaro believes Coinbase needs to move beyond “just […]
