Bank of America’s equity research desk has singled out a handful of stocks it expects to outperform as markets move into September. The picks skip any single macro narrative, spanning live entertainment, semiconductor equipment, household products, and luxury apparel. And each of the three stocks the BofA has named are built on something specific to
Crude oil prices held in a tight range this week as investors focused on the stalemate between the US and Iran. Brent, the global benchmark, ended the week at $88.28 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) settled at $83.45. Both benchmarks remain more than 30% below their highs for the year, and key developments
Workday shares WDAY rose about 5% on Friday after the enterprise software company delivered stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, although mixed guidance and uncertainty over the pace of AI-driven growth prompted sharply different views among analysts. The company reported revenue of $2.649 billion for the quarter ended July 31, up 12.8% from $2.348 billion a year earlier.
The US stock market ended lower on Friday as investors assessed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s warning that recent inflation data had not shown enough improvement to alter the underlying trend. The remarks increased expectations for a potential interest rate hike in September. The S&P 500 fell 0.26% to 7,711.05, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped
Strategy Inc. MSTR (formerly known as Microstrategy) shares rose more than 12% on Thursday as Bitcoin broke above the $80,000 level, lifting investor sentiment toward the company, which is often viewed as a leveraged equity proxy for the cryptocurrency because of its large Bitcoin holdings. The Nasdaq Composite was up 1.5%, while the S&P 500
Bitcoin (BTC) price is trading in negative territory on Wednesday, holding around $78,000 and struggling to extend its recovery beyond the $80,000 level. The cryptocurrency’s recent strength has been supported by renewed institutional demand and increased activity among large Bitcoin holders, commonly known as whales. However, Bitcoin still faces significant resistance before a sustained recovery
Intel and AMD shares moved higher on Tuesday as semiconductor stocks rebounded alongside a broader recovery in US equities, with falling Treasury yields helping ease pressure on growth and technology stocks. Investors were also looking ahead to Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report, which could provide fresh signals on demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and the broader
Strategy (formerly known as Microstrategy) MSTR did not buy any Bitcoin last week, but the company used a roughly $2 billion stock sale to strengthen its liquidity position as the cryptocurrency rallied sharply. Bitcoin rose nearly 25% over the past week and traded around $78,700 after coming near $80,000 on Monday. Strategy shares gained about
Crypto tokens associated with President Donald Trump are plunging this weekend as his approval rating sinks to a new low. Official Trump (TRUMP) meme coin dropped to $2.488, down by 32% from its highest level on Saturday. WLFI and TRUMP tokens have slumped Similarly, the WLFI token dropped to $0.057, down sharply from the weekend
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose nearly 1% on Friday as US stocks recovered from a sharp sell-off in the previous session, while investors continued to monitor elevated Treasury yields, oil prices and tensions in the Middle East. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also gained, although all three major indexes ended the week lower