Year: 2025

Year: 2025
Investing

Top catalysts for the Nikkei 225 and Topix Indices this week

Japan stocks are in a strong uptrend, with the Nikkei 225 and Topix trading at their all-time highs. The Nikkei 225 Index was trading at ¥44,780, up by over 45% from  its lowest level this year. Similarly, the Topix Index jumped to ¥3,160. Here are the top catalysts for the index. Bank of Japan interest

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Investing

Hang Seng Index analysis: bullish forecast amid China stimulus hopes

The Hang Seng Index continued its strong rally on Monday after a set of weak economic data from China raised the possibility of stimulus by the Chinese government. It was trading at H$26,460, a few points below the year-to-date high of H$26,580. China stimulus hopes after weak data The blue-chip Hang Seng Index has been

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Investing

The FTSE 100 Index has been in a strong uptrend in the past few months

The FTSE 100 Index has been in a strong uptrend in the past few months, mirroring the performance of other global indices. It jumped to a record high of £9.343, up by over 23% from its lowest level this week. This article highlights some of the top catalysts that may drive the Footsie Index this

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Investing

The bullish case for the cheap Adobe stock price

Adobe stock price has remained in a tight range in the past few days as investors reacted to the recent earnings. ADBE was trading at $350, inside a range it has been stuck at in the past few days. This price is about 40% below the highest point in 2024.  Adobe published strong financial results 

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Investing

Top news to drive the VOO and SCHD ETFs this week

American stocks held steady and hit their all-time high last week, with all equities adding over $14 billion in value this cycle. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) jumped to a record high of $604, while the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) jumped to $27.  This article highlights some of the top catalysts to

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Investing

Here’s why I’d avoid the JEPI ETF and buy the low-yielding VOO instead

The JPMorgan Equity Premium ETF (JEPI) has jumped to a record high this year, helped by the strong performance of American stocks. JEPI soared by 18% from its August lows. So, is this high-yield ETF a good alternative to the S&P 500 Index and its ETFs like VOO, IVV, and SPY? JEPI ETF has become

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Investing

Here’s why the Gemini stock may crash soon after the IPO

Gemini stock price had a highly volatile first day as a publicly traded company. It initially popped to $45 after the much-anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) and then ended the day at $32. Here’s why this crash could be the start of a prolonged bear market. Gemini Space Station faces major headwinds Gemini, the crypto

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Investing

Here’s why the Opendoor stock short-squeeze is gaining steam

Opendoor stock price has gone parabolic this year, adding over $5.8 billion to its market capitalization. OPEN jumped to a high of $10.70 last week, up by over 1,972% from its lowest level this year.  The ongoing short-squeeze has made it the poster child of the ongoing meme stock season. Opendoor stock price short-squeeze continues

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Economy

Convenience stores are eating fast-food chains’ breakfast

Fast-food restaurants are losing breakfast customers to convenience stores. Morning meal traffic to fast-food chains rose 1% in the three months ended in July, while visits to food-forward convenience stores climbed 9% in the same period, according to market research firm Circana. “Over the long run, convenience stores have taken share, really at foodservice overall,

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Latest News

Death penalty looms for Charlie Kirk’s accused killer but legal bar is high as Trump, Cox mount pressure

Law enforcement officials arrested the man accused of shooting and killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah on Friday after a frantic 33-hour manhunt. The suspect’s fate now hinges on whether the state pursues capital charges as political pressure mounts. Prosecutors have not yet filed charges against Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of killing Kirk

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