Investors can't get enough of tech stocks even as they dominate the S&P 500
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Investors are putting more cash into tech funds even as tech stocks come to dominate the S&P 500.
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S&P 500 Surges to Start the Year
The New York Times: Banking
MARCH 29, 2024
The S&P 500, rising 10 percent, set the pace as investors looked forward to interest rate cuts.
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Client Alert: Declaration of Non-Independents: A Survey of Non-Independent Directors at S&P 500 Companies
JD Supra: Mergers
JUNE 13, 2024
Board composition remains a critical issue for public companies as investors and other stakeholders evaluate the skills, qualifications, and background of directors. It is well-known that stock exchange rules generally only require that a company’s board contains a majority of independent directors, with the exception of controlled companies.
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Stocks Climb to Record, Lifted by Big Tech and Rate Cut Hopes
The New York Times: Banking
JANUARY 19, 2024
The S&P 500 crossed above its January 2022 peak after weeks of wavering. Investors have been buying stocks after homing in on signals that the Fed’s campaign of raising interest rates is over.
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Stocks Rally a Day After Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut
The New York Times: Banking
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The S&P 500 had already been climbing as investors grew more confident that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates by half a percentage point. Thursday’s gain put the index in range of a closing record.
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These 4 stocks can help investors play defense as inflation rattles the market
CNBC: Investing
APRIL 12, 2024
CNBC Pro screened for S&P 500 stocks that fit the bill as defensive options.
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Stanley Druckenmiller piled into regional banks and made this healthcare stock his biggest bet
CNBC: Investing
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The billionaire investor bought $115 million worth of shares in SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) in the third quarter, making it his seventh biggest holding.
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Wall Street kicks off December with jobs data on tap and the S&P 500 looking to enter the history books
CNBC: Investing
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Stocks are at or near all-time highs as investors turn the page to December, and as far as investors are concerned, there appears to be no reason why they can't go higher still.
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Instead of chasing Nvidia, investor buys these misunderstood, cheap growth stocks for big returns
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
in 2024, beating the S&P 500's 6.4% The Torray Fund is up 7.4% It ranks in the 2nd percentile year to date and 14th percentile over the past three years.
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Stock market hits new high after 2 years, overcoming a nasty inflation period and surging rates
CNBC: Investing
JANUARY 22, 2024
When the S&P was at roughly today's level two years ago, little did investors know it was walking into the nastiest inflation episode in 50 years.
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These are analysts' favorite S&P 500 stocks as the second quarter approaches
CNBC: Investing
MARCH 28, 2025
With the current quarter winding down, there are some stocks that investors should keep an eye on heading into the next period.
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Defensive stocks for worried investors to buy if upcoming threats rattle the market
CNBC: Investing
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
CNBC Pro looked for names in the S&P 500 that are steadier than the market.
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Wednesday’s big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
The S&P 500 tumbled for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday as investors' worries about the economy ramped up. Here's what CNBC is watching Wednesday.
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This year has been a ‘nightmare’ for investors with most stocks, assets underperforming, according to Ned Davis Research
CNBC: Investing
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
A peek inside the S&P 500 shows the stock market rally has been narrow, the firm's strategist says.
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Small cap Russell 2000 posts 10% gain in July, trouncing other indexes
CNBC: Investing
AUGUST 1, 2024
The S&P 500 rallied 1.6% That performance was in contrast to an emerging trend seen in July: Investors were rotating out of large-cap tech stocks and into beaten-down smaller names. on Wednesday.
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These are the stocks about to report earnings that often beat expectations and gain
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Most of the S&P 500 has reported fourth-quarter earnings, but there are still some highly anticipated names investors are eyeing, including Nvidia.
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10-23-2023 Newsletter: Why Take-Private Dealmaking Remains Attractive for PE Investors
OfficeHours
OCTOBER 23, 2023
However, for private equity investors, this uncertainty represents a unique opportunity to take advantage of investment opportunities in public markets. The shares of the company are bought out and delisted from the public stock exchange that the company trades on.
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Earnings season is winding down, and these S&P 500 companies have hiked their dividends
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Stocks are in a rocky patch, but a few companies are announcing dividend increases and that's great news for income investors.
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Why Take-Private Dealmaking Remains Attractive for PE Investors
OfficeHours
OCTOBER 16, 2023
However, for private equity investors, this uncertainty represents a unique opportunity to take advantage of investment opportunities in public markets. The shares of the company are bought out and delisted from the public stock exchange that the company trades on. In today’s world, there is much uncertainty around public markets.
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Stock rebound wanes as investors await US job data, Fed
Global Banking & Finance
AUGUST 21, 2024
By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Asian shares slipped on Wednesday as a stellar rebound in world stocks paused for breath, while bond yields and the dollar fell ahead of U.S. The S&P 500 snapped eight sessions of […]
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Buoyant chipmakers to lift Wall St as S&P nears record high
Global Banking & Finance
JANUARY 19, 2024
Buoyant chipmakers to lift Wall St as S&P nears record high By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -A global rally in chipmakers was set to spill over into Wall Street on Friday, raising investor spirits as markets rein back bets that interest rates will start to fall in just a matter of weeks. stock index […]
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Wednesday’s big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
CNBC: Investing
JANUARY 28, 2025
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose on Tuesday as investors snapped up tech shares. Here's what's on CNBC's radar going into Wednesday.
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Wednesday’s big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
CNBC: Investing
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
The S&P 500 ended Tuesday near flat as investors contended with tariffs and Fed Chair Powell's stance on rates. What's on CNBC's radar going into Wednesday.
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Dollar strong ahead of Fed meeting, Japan auto shares surge on Honda-Nissan news
Global Banking & Finance
DECEMBER 17, 2024
By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Stocks stalled while the dollar drifted higher on Wednesday as investors made last-minute adjustments to portfolios in the countdown to the year’s final salvo of central bank meetings, while news of a potential Nissan-Honda tie-up lifted car stocks.
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Kepler Cheuvreux and Argus Research partner on US equity research distribution in Continental Europe
The TRADE
JULY 17, 2024
The partnership will enable Kepler Cheuvreux to offer broader coverage of the S&P 500, which aims to meet increasing client demand. With coverage of over 500 stocks, Argus Research claims to provides research on 90% of the S&P 500 market capitalisation.
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Wall Street mixed, dollar climbs ahead of inflation report
Global Banking & Finance
DECEMBER 10, 2024
stocks opened mixed Tuesday and the dollar rose, as investors awaited fresh inflation data and further economic news later in the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.35% in early trading, while the S&P 500 rose 0.10% and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.66%. […]
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Fear and Greed Index: A Vital Pulse Check for Investors
Peak Frameworks
AUGUST 15, 2023
The Fear and Greed Index is a valuable gauge that attempts to quantify what many think cannot be measured – the emotional state of investors in the stock market. The Fear and Greed Index gauges the primary emotions driving investors: fear and greed. stock market plunge saw this indicator drop significantly, signaling fear.
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The Activism Vulnerability Report – Q4 2022
The Harvard Law School Forum
MAY 2, 2023
stock market in 2022 experienced increased volatility relative to 2021. Persistently high inflation, coupled with the fastest Fed tightening cycle seen since 1988, contributed to making 2022 the worst performing year for the S&P 500 Index since 2008, thrashing growth and technology stocks in particular. [1]
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Stocks climb while dollar falls as markets cheer US Treasury pick
Global Banking & Finance
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
By Sinéad Carew and Nell Mackenzie NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -MSCI’s global equities gauge rose and the dollar fell with U.S. government bond yields on Monday as investors welcomed the incoming U.S. President’s selection of fund manager Scott Bessent as the next U.S. Treasury Secretary.
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The Activism Vulnerability Report | Q2 2022
The Harvard Law School Forum
OCTOBER 6, 2022
stock markets experienced considerable volatility as inflation remained a concern for investors. 1] These factors, when combined with an inverted yield curve, early signs of a softening labor market and a second consecutive quarterly decline in GDP, have exacerbated investors’ concerns of a looming recession. [2]
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Methods and Examples on How to Value a Company
Lake Country Advisors
AUGUST 8, 2024
It’s integral to ensuring that the sale benefits all stakeholders and should be one of your priorities before advertising it to potential buyers. It’s a delicate balancing act, as inaccurate valuations have polarizing consequences. However, company valuation isn’t as simple as slapping a price on your business.
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Event-Driven Hedge Funds: The Best Home for Bankers Turned Investors?
Mergers and Inquisitions
MAY 24, 2023
But even if the specific catalysts never materialize, the stock price might still increase by 20% or 30%. Here it is in the investor presentation: We don’t know the planned valuation for CMS in this spin-off, but let’s assume that Jacobs plans to spin it off at an IPO offering price that implies an 11.5x
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What is an Investment Portfolio?
Peak Frameworks
AUGUST 15, 2023
An investment portfolio is a basket of various types of financial assets owned by an investor. These assets can be in the form of equities (stocks), fixed income (bonds), mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), real estate, commodities , and more. Risk Tolerance : This determines the level of risk an investor is willing to take.
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Multi-Manager Hedge Funds: A Meritocratic Paradise or a Revolving Door of Burnout?
Mergers and Inquisitions
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Multi-manager hedge funds promise investors solid risk-adjusted returns with low volatility; no matter what the broader market does, you’ll make money if you invest in them. Beta-Neutral Portfolios: For example, if the S&P 500 goes up or down by 5%, your team’s portfolio should move by ~0%.
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Fireside Friday with… Syz Group’s Valérie Noël
The TRADE
JUNE 23, 2023
Hedge funds and institutional investors were positioned too defensively and as the market’s momentum gather speed they had to adjust their positions accordingly, moving from short to long positions. Investors who were ready to enter the market may already have done so for the most part at this stage. Why is this happening now?
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M&A Blog #12 – sell-side acquisition (preparation)
Francine Way
JULY 8, 2017
Many of these causes have their equivalences to the reasons behind the sale of a company (also known as a divestiture): Liquidity: As the equity holding period matured, investors (private equity funds behind companies) will look to sell.
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Chande Kroll Stop
Wall Street Mojo
JANUARY 15, 2024
The Chande Kroll Stop is a technical indicator identifying potential stop-loss levels for investors to mitigate risk in their investments. A stop loss allows investors to stop their loss at a certain point. When an investor employs optimal stop loss using this indicator, it helps them protect their capital.
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Single-Manager Hedge Funds: The Best Way to Get a Recurring Guest Spot on CNBC?
Mergers and Inquisitions
JANUARY 31, 2024
If you think about the most “public” investors – the likes of Bill Ackman and David Einhorn – many of them have something in common: they operate single-manager hedge funds. They might have separate teams for specific strategies or markets, but everything is run under a single Profit & Loss statement (P&L).
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Debt or Equity? Making the right choice at the right time
Wizenius
APRIL 1, 2023
Apple's credit rating was AA+ from S&P and Aa1 from Moody's, which allowed it to borrow at a low interest rate. Ford's credit rating was BBB- from S&P and Baa3 from Moody's, which was just above the threshold for investment-grade status. Apple's weighted average cost of capital (WACC) at the time was around 7.5%.
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