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EquityZen Recognized by World Economic Forum as Tech Pioneer, Alongside Other Fintechs EquityZen, a secondary marketplace for private securities, has received a nice recognition from the World Economic Forum (WEF), according to a note from the firm. The WEF has selected EquityZen as a company in the list of the 100 of the most promising […]

Stocks Close Higher After Falling on Virus Fears Dow recovers after the Federal Reserve followed through on moves to support corporate bonds U.S. stocks climbed Monday, staging a dramatic reversal, after the Federal Reserve signaled its latest efforts to support financial markets through the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/global-stock-markets-dow-update-06-15-2020-11592203627

Mega-cap stocks lose steam again, but traders see bright spots The mega-cap rally took another hit Monday. The five largest S&P 500 stocks — Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet — were all lower and Facebook was up slightly to begin the week. This comes after the group lost a combined $269 billion in […]

As Tesla falls on downgrades, investors should consider buying the dip: Traders Don’t discount Tesla. That was the message Friday from two traders as shares of the electric auto maker fell following analyst downgrades from Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. Morgan Stanley, the more bearish of the two, downgraded Tesla to underweight from equal weight, […]

As the economy makes a recovery, here are 4 tips for investing A tip of the hat to my fellow Americans. You are a resilient bunch. These past months have been grueling, and our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones, businesses and livelihoods. We will rebuild, of course, with time and […]

Hertz seeks bankruptcy court approval to offer $1 billion in stock —but experts expect equity to be wiped out ‘This is not investing. It is gambling,’ says one CIO, while CreditSights says it’s a ‘headscratcher’ The market dislocation wrought by the coronavirus pandemic has a poster child in Hertz Global Holdings Inc. Hertz HTZ, has […]

Katie Marsden Talks Pros & Cons Of Hiring A Registered Investment Advisor – Market Overtime with Nicole Petallides covers the day’s market action through both the short-term and long-term investment lens. Nicole is joined by experts who provide actionable ideas that will help educate and inform with topics like: Growth vs. Value, Retirement, and Portfolio Protection. Market Overtime highlights buying and selling opportunities, bullish and bearish outlooks on a multitude of stocks and sectors, and goes in depth on strategy risks and rewards.

How yield curve control differs from QE and why the Fed may be waiting In his post-Federal Open Market Committee meeting press conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell noted the panel discusses yield curve control in addition to forward guidance and asset purchases. Read more here: https://www.bondbuyer.com/news/how-yield-curve-control-differs-from-qe-and-why-the-fed-may-be-waiting

Tesla shares tumble after two analyst downgrades. How to trade the dip – Craig Johnson of Piper Sandler and Nancy Tengler of Laffer Tengler Investments talk Tesla with CNBC’s Seema Mody.

Trading Nation: Big Tech stocks took a $269B hit during sell-off, are they at risk? – Craig Johnson of Piper Sandler and Nancy Tengler of Laffer Tenger Investments on tech bounce and whether mega-cap stocks are at risk after yesterday’s market sell-off with Seema Mody.

Mad dash for cash drives biggest month for follow-on offerings since the financial crisis IPO market already seeing its best month for deal activity in more than a year following Vroom, Warner Music, Azek offerings Companies in need of cash are rushing to take advantage of an opportunity to raise money through equity markets while […]

European shares edge higher after torrid week of losses (Reuters) – European shares closed slightly up on Friday after heavy losses in the previous session, but marked their worst week since the peak of the coronavirus sell-off due to persistent concerns over the pace of an economic recovery. Read more here: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-stocks/european-shares-edge-higher-after-torrid-week-of-losses-idUSKBN23J2KM

Fed Pledges Seen Supportive for Equities, Credit: Traders React Analysts and investors see the Federal Reserve’s pledge to maintain monetary support and plan to leave interest rates unchanged through 2022 as supportive for markets, but whether it will be sufficient to help the economy recover from the blow dealt by the coronavirus isn’t so clear. […]

U.S. Stocks Halt Comeback Rally While Bonds Jump: Markets Wrap Apple jumps on plans to announce move to its own Mac chips Stretched valuations, economic concern weigh on broad market U.S. stocks pared losses as a rally in technology shares offset concern over stretched valuations and economic prospects. Treasuries jumped. Read more here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-08/asia-stocks-set-for-modest-gains-dollar-slides-markets-wrap

‘Bloomberg Technology’ Full Show (06/03/20) – The only daily news program focused exclusively on technology, innovation and the future of business from San Francisco. (Source: Bloomberg)

Why now is the best time for IPOs in 2020: EquityZen Founder – Warner Music Group saw shares hit $27 as the company initiated its IPO. EquityZen Founder Phil Haslett joins Yahoo Finance’s On The Move panel to assess the outlook for IPO market in 2020.

Oil’s Rally Hinges on What Happens at Next OPEC+ Meeting Futures in New York close at highest since early March Saudis, Russia pressing Iraq, Nigeria over output compliance Oil closed at the highest level since early March, buoyed by optimism that OPEC+ will rebalance the market. But the rally could turn on what happens at […]

Tim Maurer On The Pros & Cons Of Mutual Funds – Market Overtime with Nicole Petallides covers the day’s market action through both the short-term and long-term investment lens. Nicole is joined by experts who provide actionable ideas that will help educate and inform with topics like: Growth vs. Value, Retirement, and Portfolio Protection. Market Overtime highlights buying and selling opportunities, bullish and bearish outlooks on a multitude of stocks and sectors, and goes in depth on strategy risks and rewards.

U.S. Stocks End Rally With China Tensions Rising: Markets Wrap Gains come on signs economies on the mend as lockdowns ease Trump plans Friday news conference on China; agenda unclear U.S. stocks erased gains and ended lower after President Donald Trump said he’d hold a press conference Friday to discuss China, potentially stoking tensions between […]

U.S. Stocks Are Outpacing the Rest of the World The percentage of fund managers deeming U.S. stocks attractive is at the highest level in nearly five years, a recent survey found .S. stocks have staged a furious rebound since late March, leaving global markets behind. Optimism about state and business reopenings and the potential development […]