Defense Stocks Jump on EU’s Surprise Zelensky Response

JPMorgan Raises Price Targets for European Defense Companies by 25% Amid Rising Defense Budgets Recent geopolitical tensions have significantly boosted investor confidence in European defense companies, with JPMorgan lifting price targets across the sector by an average of 25%. The catalyst for this surge was the high-profile confrontation between President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. […]
Bitcoin, XRP Rally: Is a Crypto Comeback Next?

Bitcoin, XRP, and other cryptocurrencies attempted another rebound early Thursday following a steep selloff in digital assets. The downturn worsened on Wednesday as Bitcoin (BTC) extended its losing streak to a fourth consecutive day, briefly dropping to a low of $82,200. A tentative recovery earlier in the day failed to hold, leaving investors uncertain about […]
Wall Street Mood Is Changing—6 Charts Show Why

Investor Sentiment Shifts from Euphoria to Uncertainty on Wall Street The mood on Wall Street is shifting. Once characterized by optimism following President Donald Trump’s election victory, investor sentiment has taken a turn toward uncertainty. Key market indicators reflect this change, highlighting growing concerns about the U.S. economic outlook. Market Sentiment Declines Since the beginning […]
Nvidia Earnings: A Pivotal Moment for Investors?

Nvidia Corp. is set to report earnings on Wednesday, and the market is watching closely. With the stock trading sideways since June despite some volatility, the big question is: Will earnings be the catalyst for a breakout, or should investors temper their expectations? A Bullish Case: Sideline Money Ready to Jump In Mizuho desk-based analyst […]
Markets Relaxed Too Soon—A New Threat Looms

Interest-Rate Volatility Shows Signs of Normalization, Says J.P. Morgan’s Phil Camporeale Investors appear to be less anxious about rising interest rates, though significant market risks remain on the horizon. “The biggest risk is that inflation makes an unwelcome return in the second half of this year,” said Phil Camporeale, portfolio manager for J.P. Morgan Asset […]
Stock Market Slowdown: What’s Next?

A team of strategists at Ned Davis Research has analyzed the latest market trends, and the data suggests that after two stellar years, U.S. stock are taking a breather in early 2025—much to investors’ frustration. For the past two and a half months, the S&P 500 (SPX) has been stuck in a narrow trading range, […]