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Could the S&P 500 hit 5,500 in 2024?

Market strategists have collectively gone bullish on the S&P 500 (^GSPC) in 2024, forecasting upwards of 5,000 points by next year’s end. But is it still too early to be this bullish? Infrastructure Capital Advisors CEO Jay Hatfield anticipates the S&P to reach as high as 5,500 points by the end of 2024, joining Yahoo Finance Live to discuss Europe’s economic situation and what factors are going into these US market calls. “”It is really based on an optimistic work on interest rates, but that has been unfolding,”” Hatfield says on rate cuts expected by the Federal Reserve. “”Like I said, now it’s actually consensus that we’ll have cuts.”” About […]

Japan’s Nippon Steel to acquire US Steel in $14.9B deal

Shares of United States Steel (X) jumped after is was announced Japan’s Nippon Steel was acquiring the company for $14.9 billion including debt, in an all-cash transaction. The stock rose over 25% in pre-market trading Monday morning. Yahoo Finance Anchors Brad Smith and Seana Smith break down the latest development and what it could mean for both companies moving forward. 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. […]

Online sales fall when a physical store closes: Study

November’s better-than-expected retail sales underscored resilient consumer demand, though department stores struggled, seeing a 2.5% drop in activity. ICSC CEO Tom McGee joined Yahoo Finance’s Rachelle Akuffo to discuss the “”halo effect”” brick-and-mortar stores can have on e-commerce. McGee highlights data showing that opening a physical store can lift a retailer’s digital sales by nearly 7%. However, shuttering physical locations can cause online sales in the trade area surrounding that location to fall 11.5% on average. While younger consumers have technology “”integrated into their life,”” McGee notes their preference trends align very closely with baby boomers when it comes to enjoying the in-store experience. About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides […]

Ozempic and Wegovy lead Novo Nordisk to Yahoo Finance’s Company of the Year

Novo Nordisk (NVO) and more specifically its weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wagovy have been the topic of many conversations across Wall Street. The company’s financial performance, impact and buzz has lead to Yahoo Finance naming Novo Nordisk its 2023 Company of the Year. Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen spoke with Yahoo Finance Senior Health Reporter Anjalee Khemlani and Yahoo Finance reporters take a closer look at the success and impacts on December 11, 2023. 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 […]

How GenZ and Millennials invest amid inflation and high interest rates

A recent Bank of America survey revealed that 85% of young adults with extra income have adapted their investment strategies due to the economic challenges in the past year. How do millennials’ and Gen Z’s investment strategies differ? Bank of America President of Preferred Banking Aron Levine notes a “get rich quick” approach by Gen Z opposed to long-term, retirement focused decisions made by millennials. The survey was carried out on young professionals who have between $50 thousand to $1 million in investable assets, who according to Levine have “good earning power.” #stockmarket #investing #youtube About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, […]

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says being a good listener is key to leadership

Steve Ballmer started at Microsoft (MSFT) as Bill Gates’ assistant in 1980, when he was employee number 30. He later went on to become its CEO at the height of the dot-com bubble. His unmatched energy and passion for all things ​​Microsoft was on full display at his infamous product launches. Unfortunately for Ballmer, Microsoft’s stock price did not match that energy. He announced his retirement in 2013, after losing billions of dollars on acquisitions and on the Surface tablet. Microsoft’s stock price rebounded on the news, in part contributing to the billions he ultimately made in Microsoft employee stock options – enough to buy the Los Angeles Clippers. You […]

U.S. economy: ‘The consumer is really what’s going to make the difference,’ expert explains

The banking industry has been through a rough patch in 2023 with the collapse of several regional banks, increased regulations, and higher interest rates encouraged by the Federal Reserve. Citizens Vice Chair Brendan Coughlin joins Yahoo Finance to discuss what lies ahead as the financial sector deals with a looming credit crisis and an economic hard-landing scenario leading into 2024. “”There’s a lot of dynamics to face. I would say the resiliency and the strength of the consumer [is] still really strong despite all that, and I think there’s a chance that the strength of the consumer is really what’s going to make the difference in this economy in 2024 […]

Fed Chair on monetary policy: ‘Inflation is too high… and the path forward is uncertain’

The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it has decided to maintain interest rates in a range of 5.25%-5.50%. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced the decision this afternoon. Here are the top three takeaways investors need to know regarding the decision. 1. The Fed remains committed to return inflation to 2% (00:00:03) “Inflation is still too high. Ongoing progress in bringing it down is not assured, and the path forward is uncertain,” Powell said. “As we look ahead to next year, I want to assure the American people that we’re fully committed to returning inflation to our 2% goal.” 2. The Fed decided to maintain target range at 5.25-5.5% (00:00:39) […]

Can the Magnificent Seven continue to dominate in 2024?

The Magnificent Seven tech stocks — Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Nvidia (NVDA), Meta (META), Microsoft (MSFT), and Tesla (TSLA) — have dominated 2023’s headlines, as well as the S&P 500 (^GSPC). Continuously outperforming expectations in spite of higher interest rates, can these stocks keep their shine with the Federal Reserve signaling an end to rate hikes? Envestnet Co-Chief Investment Officer Dana D’Auria joins Yahoo Finance to discuss stock market forecasts for 2024 and provides alternatives to the Magnificent Seven for investors to put in their portfolios. D’Auria explains that since many companies have yet to figure out AI, it becomes “”a lot to expect, you’re pricing in […]

Stock market news: Stocks little changed as rate cut doubts set in December 15 | Yahoo Finance

Stocks moved into positive territory Friday, with the Dow pulling just over the flat line as the prospect of deeper and earlier interest-rate cuts continued to buoy Wall Street’s spirits. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) ticked up 0.1%, or about 30 points, after the blue-chip index closed at a fresh all-time high Thursday. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) was virtually unchanged, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) gained 0.5%. Markets rejoiced after the Federal Reserve’s surprise shift in tone to dovish this week, as it signaled more rate cuts in 2024 and acknowledged its anti-inflation campaign is gaining traction. That has helped drive a record-setting rally in US stocks, and […]