Articles by April Fowell

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Goldman Sachs Lifts 2024 S&P 500 Target to 5,200 on Upbeat Profit Outlook

Citing a better earnings forecast for the index businesses, Goldman Sachs boosted its year-end goal for the benchmark S&P 500 to 5,200, representing a roughly 4% upside from current levels.

Feb 19, 2024 11:10 AM EST


Virginia Eyes $39,000 Funding Boost for Crypto & AI Commissions

A senate committee in Virginia has suggested allocating a total of $39,240 per year for two recently established panels on bitcoin and artificial intelligence (AI).

Feb 19, 2024 10:20 AM EST


Jobs at Risk? Cost Cuts May Lead to Employee Worries and Hiring Freezes

Industry leaders have stated intentions to reduce spending through layoffs and other measures, including at some profitable firms.

Feb 19, 2024 9:48 AM EST


Trump Organization Loses NY Power After $354M Fine

Donald Trump has suffered a serious setback as a result of a judge's decision in his civil fraud trial on Friday.

Feb 19, 2024 2:11 AM EST


Wholesale Inflation Accelerates, Raising Questions About Fed Rate Hike Timing

The latest indication that some inflationary forces in the economy are still present is the increase in wholesale prices in the United States in January.

Feb 18, 2024 11:53 PM EST


Food Prices Surge Despite Broader Slowdown

Even while inflation is quickly declining, Americans' finances are still being severely impacted by one area: persistently high food prices.

Feb 14, 2024 8:11 AM EST


Bitcoin Crashes After Bullish Run, Fears of Sell-Off Emerge

After rising 15% in February, Bitcoin crossed $50,000 on February 12 for the first time since December 2021.

Feb 14, 2024 7:55 AM EST


Good News at the Grocery Store? US Inflation Shows Signs of Easing

The United States' consumer inflation rate decreased last month but stayed high, which is the most recent indication that the price spike caused by the epidemic is only sporadically and slowly abating.

Feb 14, 2024 2:10 AM EST


Inflation Steals the Spark from Valentine's Day

In light of inflation, lovers have been more frugal in their planning of romantic getaways in recent years in the Philippines.

Feb 14, 2024 1:07 AM EST


Soaring Cocoa Costs Squeeze Hershey's Chocolate Profits

Due to growing expenses associated with cocoa, which are driving up chocolate prices, Hershey is issuing a warning on its projected profit growth for 2024.

Feb 13, 2024 10:49 PM EST


Shoppers Face Fewer Choices as Brands Consolidate

Many businesses are reducing the variety of their offerings as studies indicate that having fewer options rather than a wide range actually encourages customers to make larger purchases, which is why many believe they are also benefiting consumers.

Feb 13, 2024 11:10 AM EST


Tesla Takes Action to Tackle Demand Slump, Stock Continues Slide

Monday saw a little decline in Tesla (TSLA) stock as the automaker announced another round of price reductions in the US, adding to concerns about the state of EV demand as we go into the first few months of the year.

Feb 13, 2024 10:29 AM EST


Bitcoin Soars Past $50,000, Leaving Doubters Behind

On Monday, Bitcoin surged above $50,000, hitting its highest value in over two years at one point. Bitcoin surged above $50,000 on Monday, reaching its highest value in over two years, peaking at $50,334.

Feb 13, 2024 3:53 AM EST


US Deficit Shows Improvement, But Long Road Ahead

The Treasury Department announced on Monday that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) cleared a backlog of tax returns delayed by the epidemic, which led to a decrease in tax refunds.

Feb 13, 2024 1:52 AM EST


Diamondback Targets Endeavor in Cash-and-Stock Deal Valued at $26 Billion

To build an energy juggernaut in the Southwest valued at over $50 billion, Diamondback Energy plans to acquire competitor Endeavor Energy Resources.

Feb 12, 2024 11:42 PM EST


Job Market Booms, Inflation Falls, But Political Tensions Cast a Shadow

Only 25% of business economists and professionals believe that this year will see a recession in the US. Furthermore, an external shock, like a dispute involving China, would probably cause any slowdown rather than local economic issues, such rising interest rates.

Feb 12, 2024 9:47 AM EST


Looming Debt Crisis Threatens American Way of Life

The public debt of the United States is over $34 trillion, and the country's debt-to-GDP ratio is about 100%. Not quite the boon that the Founding Fathers had originally intended.

Feb 12, 2024 7:29 AM EST


FTX Phoenix Rising? Customers Could See Full Repayment Despite Bankman-Fried's Fall

Former FTX clients have cause to hope they may be able to get their money back as Sam Bankman-Fried, who was found guilty of criminal fraud in connection with the catastrophic collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange in 2022, is ready to be sentenced next month.

Feb 12, 2024 6:46 AM EST


Super Bowl Sunday Snack Attack? Biden Tells Companies to End "Shrinkflation" Trickery

U.S. President Joe Biden urged snack companies to halt shrinkflation, the practice of reducing product sizes while maintaining prices, labeling it as "a rip-off."

Feb 12, 2024 4:48 AM EST


Jeff Bezos Dumps $2 Billion in Amazon Stock, Triggers Market Buzz

In a document he submitted to federal regulators, Jeff Bezos disclosed that he had sold around 12 million shares of Amazon stock, valued at over $2 billion.

Feb 12, 2024 12:05 AM EST


Unveiling the Secret Savings Strategies of High-Rollers

Rich people frequently have different retirement demands than average people. Find out how much money is saved by those with high incomes and how to get your savings in order.

Feb 10, 2024 5:08 PM EST


NY Targets Digital Currency Group in Expanded $3 Billion Lawsuit

Letitia James, the attorney general of New York, tripled the amount of the alleged fraud scheme of Digital Currency Group and other cryptocurrency defendants in her complaint on Friday, bringing it to over $3 billion.

Feb 10, 2024 11:02 AM EST


Federal Reserve Resists Rate Cuts Despite Near 2% Inflation: What's Holding Them Back?

Americans are ready for the Federal Reserve to start lowering interest rates and lessening the burden on borrowers, from Wall Street speculators to auto sellers to house purchasers.

Feb 10, 2024 10:26 AM EST


Feds Unveil Huge Reward for Hive Ransomware Info

The U.S. Department of State announced on Thursday that it would provide a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of leaders associated with the Hive ransomware gang.

Feb 09, 2024 2:10 AM EST


S&P 500 Hits 5,000, But Valuations Raise Eyebrows

The S&P 500's valuation is rising to all-time highs as it breaks beyond the 5,000 mark for the first time ever and continues to surpass new benchmarks.

Feb 09, 2024 12:27 AM EST


Did Pfizer Forget How to Make Money Without a Pandemic?

In a few years, a lot can happen in the stock market, and Pfizer is a prime example. By the end of 2021, the COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer was doing well, with its shares trading at about $60. In 2022, it would break the record with an annual revenue of above $100 billion.

Feb 08, 2024 10:50 AM EST


Is Another Banking Crisis Brewing? NYCB Struggles Raise Unnerving Questions

In an attempt to calm nervous investors, struggling lender New York Community Bank has revealed a plethora of financial data during the last 24 hours.

Feb 08, 2024 10:21 AM EST


Millennials & Gen Z Strike Gold: Wealth Up 80% for Under-40s During Pandemic

Many Americans have seen an increase in wealth in the years after the epidemic, owing to a thriving stock market and rising home values. But during the previous five years, workers under 40 did significantly better than other demographic groups.

Feb 08, 2024 10:00 AM EST


Mexico Becomes Top Source of U.S. Imports, Surpassing China

Last year, Mexico overtook China as the country from which the United States imports the most commodities for the first time in over 20 years. T

Feb 08, 2024 6:25 AM EST


10-Year Yield Up 0.15% as Fed, Jobs Report Jolt Treasury Market

The fixed income market is being affected by a reevaluation of the Federal Reserve's timeline for interest rate cuts, which is increasing risk for investors who anticipate that the tremendous rally that sent bonds higher at the end of 2023 will continue this year.

Feb 07, 2024 11:59 PM EST


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