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How the U.S. dollar is shaping global markets

The US dollar has faced competing pressures, propelled in markets as a result of high-interest rates prompting inflows, yet also declining as belief grows that the Fed is done with its monetary tightening cycle. The dollar’s strength was spurred by aggressive Fed policy which impacted many emerging market currencies, but with the Fed potentially pausing hikes now, some experts see room for recovery in battered currencies like Argentina’s peso. Argentina faces immense economic hurdles with 143% inflation, negative foreign reserves, and the possibility of a recession. Yet hopes have pinned on newly elected President Javier Milei to lead a turnaround. A key part of his plan is shifting Argentina to […]

Nvidia unlikely to trail behind Microsoft, for now: Analyst

Nvidia (NVDA) is the next Big Tech stock on the docket to report earnings on Tuesday, November 21. The chipmaker is not stopping in its investments in AI infrastructure. Stifel Applied Technology Analyst Ruben Roy joins Yahoo Finance Live to take a closer look at global demand for AI semiconductor chips and who are the key frontrunners. Roy explains Nvidia should be able to navigate export restrictions on chip shipments to China while meeting strong global demand, emphasizing that “there is quite a bit of demand.” Competition is increasing as Microsoft (MSFT) is in the midst of developing its own AI chips, but Nvidia still has the best tech for […]

Why the S&P 500 could see biggest November rally since 2020

The broader market has seen a bit of a rally, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC) up about 9% since late October. This comes amidst cooling inflation, gains from Big Tech, and commentary from leadership of the Federal Reserve suggesting rate hikes may be over. But, will all of these lead to an extended recovery in the market? Deutsche Bank strategists (DB) have commented that the recent rally has “unwound the impact of the rates volatility and geopolitical shocks rather than pricing in upside to economic growth.” Yahoo Finance Reporter Madison Mills joins the Live show to break down the commentary from Deutsche Bank. For more expert insight and the latest […]

Nvidia stock up over 237% YTD ahead of Q3 report

Shares of Nvidia (NVDA) are up a staggering 237% year-to-date as of Monday morning. The chipmaker is set to release its third-quarter earnings Tuesday after the closing bell. The company has become an investor favorite: it’s one of the Magnificent Seven and has been a top stock for Big Tech. Yahoo Finance Anchors Seana Smith and Brad Smith break down Nvidia’s recent market performance and what the third-quarter report could mean for the broader semiconductor sector going forward. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. #youtube #Nvidia #yahoofinance Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At […]

Sam Altman joining Microsoft is a ‘huge coup’: Analyst

It was a whirlwind weekend at OpenAI after the board ousted CEO Sam Altman on Friday, which led to pleas from employees and investors to bring him back, only for him to join Microsoft (MSFT) early Monday morning after talks for him to return the company failed. RBC Capital Markets Software Equity Analyst Rishi Jaluria says the move is “a huge coup for Microsoft,” and that bringing Altman on board is “really the best-case scenario for Microsoft given everything that transpired since Friday.” As for what the move means for the Microsoft-OpenAI relationship, Jaluria expects the two companies to continue to work together, but it “remains to be seen” if […]

Black Friday starts early this year with bigger discounts at some stores

Holiday shoppers are already finding deals, with Black Friday starting early at some stores. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson has more on where to find discounts and how to make the most of your budget this season. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC […]

Nightly News Full Broadcast – Nov.19

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at age 96; New hope for release of hostages held in Gaza as U.S. official says deal ‘closer’ than it has been; An inside look at U.S. drone operations amid search for hostages held by Hamas; and more on tonight’s broadcast.

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter dies at age 96

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has died at the age of 96, the Carter Center announced. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell has more on her life, legacy and the tributes to her that have been shared. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News […]

Inside Amazon’s robot empire

In the Yahoo Finance series NEXT, Yahoo Finance anchor Allie Garfinkle travels to Matteson, Illinois, and Boston, Massachusetts, for an exclusive look at the future of Amazon’s warehouses, where the e-commerce giant is building and deploying its next generation robots. Amazon’s robotics have become the center of the company’s strategy to fulfill the pledge it makes to you, me, and anyone with a Prime membership — lightning fast delivery. These robots are mission-critical — the company is betting they will be the edge they need to corner online retail and improve margins. Amazon (AMZN) today operates at a scale that was unthinkable in the 1990s, when Jeff Bezos was mailing […]

An ode to cranberries: from the bog to your Thanksgiving table

It’s the Thanksgiving staple that often inspires debate: canned or fresh cranberry sauce? NBC News’ Harry Smith digs into the discussion, meeting a Massachusetts farmer whose family has been harvesting the crop since the 1800s. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News […]