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Cathie Wood talks Tesla, Elon Musk, and pending spot bitcoin ETF

After paring back on Tesla (TSLA) shares in the Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK), the firm has recently started to add to its position again. Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood tells Yahoo Finance’s Julie Hyman that the decisions by General Motors (GM) and Ford (F) to delay some of their EV investments was a “telltale” sign that Tesla is in position to gain market share, calling the automakers’ decisions “puzzling.” The move comes as Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s X platform (formerly Twitter) is suffering from a decline in ad revenue, raising concerns he may have to sell Tesla shares. Wood, however, doesn’t seemed to be concerned, claiming that the platform’s traffic […]

Xiaomi plans to enter EV market with new SU7 model to compete with Tesla and Porsche

China’s Xiaomi (1810.HK, XIACY) is entering the electric vehicle market after investing over $1.5 billion into developing its first EV model, the Xiaomi SU7. The consumer tech manufacturer, known for smartphones and electronics, aims to become a top automaker within 15 to 20 years per CEO Lei Jun’s recent statements. Yahoo Finance Autos Reporter Pras Subramanian analyzes Xiaomi’s goal, discussing the SU7’s positioning and its similarities to luxury EVs currently on the market. 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 […]

Stock market headwinds to watch in 2024: Election, possible government shutdown, geopolitical risks

2023 was full of economic headwinds to new and ongoing geopolitical conflicts, chaos in Congress, a banking crisis, and more. 2024 will bring new headwinds the for the markets, with looming deadlines to avoid a government shutdown, escalating geopolitical conflicts and more. HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth Chief Investment Officer, Americas Jose Rasco joins Yahoo Finance to give insight into the outlook for 2024 and what investors should expect when it comes to economic headwinds and potential volatility in the market. Rasco points out there are two potential headwinds coming out of Washington at the beginning of the year: the 2024 election process begins and another scramble to avert […]

Bitcoin miners expand operations to boost production on pending spot bitcoin ETF approval

Shares of crypto mining operators Riot Blockchain (RIOT) and Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) are popping off on the prospects of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulators approving a spot bitcoin ETF (BTC-USD). Yahoo Finance Reporter Madison Mills joins the Live show to discuss bitcoin miners’ plans to expand operations on this pending news and how their stocks have exponentially outperformed bitcoin and other digital asset companies in 2023. #stockmarket #youtube #BITCOIN 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 […]

How tech will let the S&P 500 continue its streak into 2024

#tech #sp500 #stockmarket #yahoofinance The S&P 500 (^GSPC) has been on the run recently, with the Magnificent Seven leading the charge and holding almost 30% of the index’s value. Wall Street is arguing over whether the S&P can maintain this momentum into 2024. Spouting Rock Asset Management Chief Strategist Rhys Williams joins Yahoo Finance to discuss the state of the stock market and whether or not it can continue its recent hot streak into the new year. Williams puts the current market in a historical context, pointing out a productivity boom in the mid-90s due to “the power of Cisco Technology with the client-server technology and the internet” and makes […]

Microsoft vs. NYT: AI copyright suit will be ‘complex’

#microsoft #nytimes #ai #copyright #yahoofinance The New York Times (NYT) is suing OpenAI and Microsoft (MSFT) for allegedly using millions of articles without permission to train its AI chatbots. MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy Director Sinan Aral and Newsroom Robots Podcast host Nikita Roy discuss the details of the copyright lawsuit and potential implications for the publishing industry with Yahoo Finance Live. Roy says she was “completely expecting” this scenario, suggesting the Times is “helping” smaller publishers lacking resources to take legal action. However, she notes accusing chatbots of infringement is “complex,” hinging on whether courts deem AI a tool or if liability falls on the user. Still, Roy […]

Investing in REITs: One stock to buy and one to avoid

#investing #reits #yahoofinance #realestate Real Estate Investment Trusts or REITs have been hit by issues such as high interest rates, lackluster return to office, and overall concerns about an economic slowdown. Infrastructure Capital Advisors CEO Jay Hatfield gives his take on the space in the latest Good Buy or Goodbye. Hatfield is buying Boston Properties (BXP) because he believes the stock will rally as interest rates fall and that it has an attractive valuation. He also likes the stock because, even though they do have office properties, Hatfield says they tend to cater to sectors that favor work from the office. A stock Hatfield is avoiding is Prologis (PLD), which […]

New sectors to consider as deflation ramps up: Strategist

#deflation #fed #investors #yahoofinance As more inflation data is released, many on Wall Street speculate as to when the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates within the first half of 2024. Investors maneuver through the confusion of how to best manage their portfolios as economic conditions fluctuate. Adam Phillips, Managing Director at EP Wealth Advisors, joins Yahoo Finance to give insight into market conditions and what he advises his clients to keep an eye on, including gold futures (GC=F) “Maybe investors have taken the Fed’s comments a little bit too far, but we certainly don’t want to fight the Fed and try to argue against what they’re obviously seeing and […]

Toyota breaks annual production record

#toyota #production #yahoofinance Toyota (TM) says it has broken an annual production record, with global output reaching 9.23 million vehicles from January to November. Sales for November showed a 13.6% increase, with strong demand noted in the U.S. and Europe. Yahoo Finance’s Senior Reporter Pras Subramanian reports on this story and the ongoing controversy with the automaker’s subsidiary, Daihatsu. 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. – […]

JPMorgan now valued more than BofA, Citi combined: BBG

#jpmorgan #bofa #citi #yahoofinance JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) is now worth more than competitors Bank of America (BAC) and Citibank (C) combined after 2023 consolidations and shakeups in the regional banking sector, according to a Bloomberg report. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter David Hollerith joins the Live show to summarize the state of the financial sector (XLF) and the outlook and challenges for these major banks. 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 […]