Riskiest Stocks Jump as History Says Get In Before Parties Start

Nov 25, 2024 | Markets

Russell 2000 rises 1.5%, nearing first record in three years ‘You can’t fight the tape’: Stock Trader’s Almanac’s Hirsch Traders bought into the riskiest parts of the stock market Monday, with the small-capitalization Russell 2000 Index leaping 1.5% to come within a...

US Treasury Pick Bessent ‘Is a Fiscal Hawk’: Wall Street Reacts

Nov 22, 2024 | Markets

US Treasury market is closed until Monday morning in Asia Trump nominated hedge fund chief as Treasury Secretary Friday Hedge fund chief Scott Bessent’s Friday nomination to become the US Treasury Secretary is offering bond investors a glimpse into the incoming...

US Debt Load Tops Fed’s Survey of Financial Stability Risks

Nov 22, 2024 | Markets

Persistent inflation no longer top concern, Fed survey shows Fed releases its semi-annual financial stability report The US government’s debt load is now seen as the biggest risk to financial stability, outweighing persistent inflation in a Federal Reserve survey....

Corporate investors tap $30bn secondary market to exit startup holdings

Nov 22, 2024 | Markets, Private Markets, Recommended

The lack of exit options including M&A and initial public offerings is pushing corporate investors to sell VC assets in the growing secondary market. Interest among CVCs seeking to offload venture investments in the secondary market is at all time high amid a...

US Consumer Sentiment Rises Less Than Forecast After Election

Nov 22, 2024 | Markets

University of Michigan final November sentiment at 71.8 Views diverged sharply between Democrats and Republicans US consumer sentiment rose in November by less than previously reported, reflecting deep divisions among Republicans and Democrats about the path for the...

Nickel Price Crash Seen Extending Indonesia’s Grip on Supply

Nov 22, 2024 | Markets

BHP reviews Australia assets as First Quantum halts mine Metal used in stainless steel and batteries extends losses A prolonged slump in nickel prices is stress-testing producers worldwide, raising the prospect of sweeping mine closures that will deepen Indonesia’s...