2023 was a year of volatility and uncertainty with higher interest rates, causing many investors to park their money in cash. As we head into 2024, inflation seems to be cooling, and the market is beginning to recover. With the Federal Reserve signaling they will maintain higher interest rates for longer, it seems that strategy may be outdated. BlackRock Americas iShares Investment Strategy Head Gargi Chaudhuri joins Yahoo Finance to break down the state of the market and what investors need to consider for 2024. Chaudhuri explained her stance for the near term. “I think we’re going to hear from [Fed] Chair Powell that it’s too premature to start talking […]
A report from the Wall Street Journal revealed Macy’s (M) is considering a buyout offer from real estate investor Arkhouse Management and asset manager Brigade Capital Management worth $5.8 billion. While brick and mortar retail stores have faced an uphill battle in recent years, at the center of interest for most investors is Macy’s real estate portfolio, which contains the crown jewel, New York City’s iconic Herald Square location. Triangle Capital Co-Founder and Partner Richard Kestenbaum joins Yahoo Finance to discuss the potential buyout and Macy’s real estate portfolio. Kestenbaum explains that since department stores have struggled, investors have taken a different approach, looking at the whole portfolio of departments […]
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This segment originally aired on December 5, 2023. As Wall Street attempts to predict the Fed’s 2024 monetary policy moves, Harris Associates Co-Head of Fixed Income Adam Abbas joins Yahoo Finance Live anchors Julie Hyman and Jared Blikre to analyze the central bank’s outlook and the key macro forces causing uncertainty. Abbas believes the Fed is weighing risks not just to inflation, but also broader economic risks in charting its 2023 course. He notes Tuesday morning’s JOLTS data did flag some slowing, proving threats remain even after recent progress on inflation. Given lingering risks, Abbas believes market expectations for cuts seem “too aggressive.” “I think if you show up late […]
Stifel Managing Director Stephen Gengaro spoke with Yahoo Finance anchor Josh Lipton about the outlook for the electric vehicle market. Stifel analysts initiated coverage of electric vehicle maker Rivian (RIVN) with a “Buy” rating and a $23 price target this week. Gengaro highlighted Rivian’s increasing brand awareness and partnerships as key strengths compared to Tesla and Lucid. Specifically, Rivian’s R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck are driving awareness and demand. A partnership with Amazon (AMZN) to produce electric delivery vans leverages Rivian’s EV capabilities. Additionally, the planned 2026 launch of Rivian’s R2 vehicle — an affordable crossover — capitalizes on interest in a practical and desired electric option. While the […]
As world leaders debate fossil fuel reliance at the COP28 climate summit, waste management innovators invest in sustainable practices and the reuse of plastics. Republic Services (RSG) CEO Jon Vander Ark tells Yahoo Finance’s Rachelle Akuffo that of 5 million items collected daily, plastics and cardboard dominate all which rely on fossil fuel usage for creation. While recyclables get reprocessed into products like carpets, Vander Ark notes these ultimately reach landfills too. However, Republic’s new Las Vegas Polymer Center aims to achieve “true circularity” — bottles remade endlessly into new bottles. Vander Ark says the facility will help overturn current shortages in sustainable recycling infrastructure. Alongside corporate and regulatory pressures […]
Credit card debt and delinquencies are rising, with some experts warning of a credit card crisis with the advent of holiday spending. Younger consumers are having to face a tough time as a Bank of America survey showed nearly three in four Gen-Zers have curbed their spending in response to higher inflation. VantageScore CEO Silvio Tavares joins Yahoo Finance’s Jared Blikre to discuss the state of credit and purchasing amongst younger consumers and the turmoil they may face going forward. Tavares comments on the rise of ‘buy now, pay later,’ saying “what we’re seeing is consumers shifting that spending to buy now, pay later…In three or four months there could […]
The FDA approved gene-editing therapy Casgevy to treat sickle cell disease. Developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) and CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP), the one-time treatment harnesses gene editing advancements. Vertex CEO Dr. Reshma Kewalramani says the approach involves extracting a patient’s stem cells, correcting the defect in those cells using CRISPR gene editing tools, then re-infusing the edited cells into the patient – relieving painful symptoms. Patients who undergo this $2.2 million procedure may eliminate painful sickle cell crises called VOC’s. Kewalramani contrasts the cost against the $4-6 million lifetime price tag for conventional sickle cell management. #youtube #genetics #yahoofinance About Yahoo Finance: Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, […]
While November jobs data outpaced economist expectations, many sectors are still struggling to fill roles, including cybersecurity. CrowdStrike (CRWD) CEO George Kurtz joins Yahoo Finance Live to weigh in on the necessary growth of cybersecurity jobs as widespread breaches become more sophisticated. “It’s incumbent on companies like CrowdStrike to be able to arm the people in the field to be able to create that multiplier effect, to be able to actually plug some of these holes, and it’s been something that’s obviously we’ve been focusing on extensively,” Kurtz says on the cybersecurity sector’s labor demand, also commenting on the use of AI to fight cyber threats. #yahoofinance #youtube #stockmarket About […]
It’s been just over a year since ChatGPT started to dominate headlines. The OpenAI platform introduced the world to generative AI, a type of AI that can be used in everyday functions. But what will 2024 bring? More AI. Bob O’Donnell, TECHnalysis Research President & Chief Analyst joins Yahoo Finance Live to discuss what the next wave of AI means for users, companies, and investors. Despite the craze over generative AI in the past year, O’Donnell says that not many people in the workforce have been directly using the applications, but that’s all going to change in the coming year. While everyday people are going to be using AI, businesses […]
