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US Stock Market Live: US stock futures have seen a slide in early trading on Sunday evening US time, as a credit rating downgrade of the world's largest economy by Moody's has hit sentiment. The Dow futures are down 280 points, while those on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are down 50 points and 165 points respectively. Late on Friday, Moody's downgraded US' credit rating by one notch to Aa1 from Aaa, bringing the agency in-line with its peers. Watch this space for all the Live updates.US Stock Market Live:...

Alphabet's (GOOG 1.16%) (GOOGL 1.32%) shares are down by 12% this year, partly due to being swept up in broader market volatility. However, the company has faced issues of its own. The stock could remain volatile in the short run, and developments could disrupt the company's dominance in the search engine niche. Despite these challenges, Alphabet remains an excellent stock to buy while its shares are down -- and to hold on to for a while, even with a market capitalization of about $2 trillion. Let me explain. Image source:...

Shares of SoFi Technologies (SOFI 2.62%) are on fire right now. As of May 14, they have surged 47% higher just in the past five or so weeks. This mimics the bullish fever that has taken over the investment community since early April, supported by easing trade tensions and solid financial updates from important businesses. The momentum can definitely create an exciting environment for shareholders. But is this fintech stock a millionaire maker? Here's what investors need to know about SoFi. Image source: SoFi. SoFi continues to register impressive growth...

Institutional asset managers recently published their Forms 13F for the first quarter, and the filings revealed a somewhat surprising trend: Two billionaire hedge fund managers with exceptional track records purchased Palantir Technologies (PLTR 1.00%) and sold Nvidia (NVDA 0.28%), as detailed below: Israel Englander's Millennium Management added 986,457 shares of Palantir, quadrupling its position. The hedge fund also sold 740,500 shares of Nvidia, trimming its stake by 7%. Ken Griffin's Citadel Advisors added 902,486 shares of Palantir, tripling its position. The hedge fund also sold 1.5 million shares of Nvidia,...

Fundstrat’s head of research Tom Lee believes that US equities are in a much better position now compared to the period before Trump ignited a trade war. In a new interview on CNBC Television, Lee says heightened optimism for 2026 and US companies thriving during hard times are signs suggesting the stock market looks more favorable than it did before Donald Trump sparked a trade war with numerous nations. “When we go back to February when the market was at all-time highs, we have to keep in mind, we had...

Analysts predict stock market trends this week will be influenced by Q4 earnings, FII activity, global trends, and potential trade deals. Key companies releasing earnings include ONGC, ITC, Hindalco, JSW Steel, and Power Grid. New Delhi, May 18 (PTI) Stock markets will be mainly driven by quarterly earnings by corporates, foreign fund flows and global trends this week, analysts said.Updates on global trade deals and their impact on world markets will also be closely tracked, experts noted."As the India-Pakistan conflict now stabilized and all major geopolitical events behind, investors' focus...

Image source: Getty Images Amid the headlines of crashing share prices and unexpected turnarounds in recent weeks, some investors are nursing big losses – but others have made a lot of money in short order. While the US S&P 500 index met the formal definition of a stock market crash last month (a 20% fall in a short period of time), things were not as bad on this side of the pond, although many individual shares did crash. Although a stock market crash can be frightening – especially if you...

The market is a forward-looking machine, so knowing where a stock is heading is key to investing success. While price targets are always estimates, it's good to know your acceptable rate of return for an investment. That way, you'll know if your stock-picking process is working. One stock that I'm extremely confident in is Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM -0.13%). I'm confident that this stock will not only beat the market over the next five years, it will crush it. But where did I get my estimate of a 129% gain in...

Buffett isn't concerned about the recent stock market volatility but predicts a "hair curler" market is coming. The legendary investor's prediction is probably right, based on stock market history. Investors can take several steps to be prepared, including adjusting their mindsets to embrace volatility. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › Warren Buffett is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway but will remain chairman of the conglomerate's board of directors and its largest shareholder. He'll also still be the one and only "Oracle of Omaha." This nickname...

Stocks closed up for the week, as optimism over trade deals overshadowed plummeting consumer sentiment data released on Friday. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) extended gains for a fifth straight session, up more than 5% for the week. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) also rose more than 7% over the past five days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) also rose on Friday, gaining more than 3% for the week. Investors expect more negotiations to come after the US announced a trade pact with China on Monday. Meanwhile, consumer sentiment tumbled...