Amazon, Apple and AAA to AA+
It was all about the “A”s this week, Apple, Amazon and the downgrade to the US AAA credit rating
The Weekend edition delves into the global financial landscape, stocks, and markets
Pre-Market Pulse 4th August – Rising yields keep lid on equities as Apple and Amazon beat
Equities remained heavy overnight despite Apple and Amazon beating analysts expectations as long-term yields test levels not seen in 16 years, ahead of tonight’s US employment numbers
AU Earnings Calendar 7th August – 11th August
Confession season is upon us!
A steady flow of ASX listed company earnings is due this week
Who will shine and who will disappoint?
Pre-Market Pulse 3rd August – Scepticism emerges over the reality of AI targets
Equities dropped overnight, as an AMD-fueled slump in tech and the Fitch Ratings downgrade of U.S debt weighed on investor sentiment.
Pre-Market Pulse 2nd August – Equities Edge Lower as US Credit Rating Downgraded
The S&P500 and Nasdaq closed weaker on Tuesday, the first day of seasonally slow August, ahead of U.S. jobs data and major companies’ earnings reports later this week.
Pre-Market Pulse 1st August – S&P500 Notches up 5th Consecutive Month of Gains
Equities closed higher Monday to wrap up a fifth-straight positive month for July after shrugging off a dip in health care as energy stocks racked up gains.
Pre-Market Pulse 31st July – Equities Rally on “Goldilocks” Hopes
US equities rallied as US Core PCE, the Feds preferred inflation measure fell, sparking further optimism from investors of a “Goldilocks” soft landing
Analyzing Stocks, Rate Hikes, and World’s Most Expensive Housing
The Weekender” delves into the global financial landscape, analyzing selected stocks, housing markets, Green Energy reforms, and the complex battle between economic “Goldilocks” and “Bears.
Pre-Market Pulse 28th July – Dow snaps longest win streak since 1987
The Dow snapped a 13-day win streak Thursday as rally in Meta was offset by weakness in financials and airline stocks amid underwhelming quarterly results and resilient US GDP in the face of an aggressive bout of Federal Reserve policy tightening.
Pre-Market Pulse 27th July – Investors bury their heads in the sand as Fed raises… and doesn’t rule out more
The DOW extended its win streak to a 13th straight day, as investors buried their head in the sand as the Federal Reserve raising interest rates to the highest level in 22 years
Dow Jones’ Remarkable 10-Day Rise – A Sector Rotation Story
Dow notches 10-day winning streak as sector rotation indicates overbought tech; S&P 500 and Nasdaq end mixed amidst varied investor sentiment on monetary policy.
The AI Mirage: Lessons from the Dotcom Crash
This week’s wrap-up highlights the cautious AI rally, top US earnings picks, investor strategies, Wall Street CEO economic perspectives, Australian job market trends, and an overview of market happenings. Discover more inside.