International

Philippines 2023 GDP Rises 5.6% YoY, Est. +5.5%

The news about the Philippines' 2023 healthy GDP growth despite numerous natural disasters and other challenges in the previous year, could potentially boost the country's stock market by creating a positive economic environment and attracting foreign investors.

U.S. Economy

Fed to Hold Interest Rates Steady But Start Considering Cuts

The U.S. Federal Reserve yesterday completed its two-day policy meeting and will likely hold interest rates steady for a fourth straight meeting but avoid signaling an imminent interest-rate cut.

U.S. Economy

Inflation Hotter Than Expected In December—But Core Inflation Falls To 2.5-Year Low

U.S. inflation moderated less than expected last month.

Investing Ideas

What to Know about Investing in Hydrogen

Hydrogen is an energy source that emits no greenhouse gases when burned.

U.S. Economy

Yellen Says U.S. Economy is in ‘Soft Landing’

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday the U.S. economy is achieving a “soft landing” as inflation continues to ease without showing signs of a significant economic downturn.

U.S. Economy

U.S. Corporate Bankruptcy Filings Hit the Highest since 2020. More Likely on the Horizon

Investors appear convinced that major Western central banks are close to a much awaited pivot, from raising interest rates to cutting them.

U.S. Economy

Fed’s Favorite Inflation Gauge Shows Prices Rose at 3.2 Percent Annual Rate in November, Less than Expected

The U.S. core personal consumption expenditures price index, PCE, rose just 0.1% in November and was up 3.2% from a year ago, both close to expectations.

Investing Ideas

Almost Half of Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway's $365 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in Only 1 Stock

Scouring Berkshire's equities portfolio for potential investments might be a smart idea for the average investor.

Investing Ideas

Memecoin Industry Has Exploded, Reaching Marketcap of $23.8 Billion

Memecoins have surged over the past month, adding $6.7 billion, or more than 39%, since November 8.

International

Brazil Set to Join the Influential OPEC+ Oil Producers' Alliance

According to Brazilian Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira, Brazil will join the influential OPEC+ oil coalition that unites some of the biggest crude-producing nations in the world.

Investing Ideas

An Imperfect World: Morgan Stanley’s 2024 Investment Outlook and Ideas

Morgan Stanley’s recommended portfolio construction has a lower risk profile than our cross-asset benchmark, largely due to strategists’ recommendations for lower-than-average allocations in commodities and emerging-market stocks.

Investing Ideas

Goldman Sachs' 2024 Equity Outlook: Winning Stocks to Watch

Goldman Sachs projected a bullish scenario for stocks in 2024, with the S&P 500 expected to hit 4,700, signifying a 12-month price gain of 5% and a total return of 6%, inclusive of dividends.

U.S. Economy

U.S. Debt in Danger of Downgrade by Moody’s as Shutdown Looms

Moody’s Investors Service on Friday put the U.S. government’s pristine credit rating on a negative outlook, raising the possibility of another downgrade of American debt.

Investing Ideas

Block’s Q3 Earnings Show $2.42 Billion Bitcoin Revenue, Marking 37 Percent Annual Growth

Block Inc. (SQ, formerly Square) reported an increase in Q3 earnings of 55 cents per share, beating the Zacks consensus estimate of 44 cents, with total net revenue climbing to $5.62 billion, marking a 24% YoY growth.