Bitcoin drops 6%, giving back all of its new year gains as traders stay on ETF watch

Bitcoin drops 6%, giving back all of its new year gains as traders stay on ETF watch

Bitcoin tumbled on Wednesday, giving back all of its gains from the rally earlier this week. The price of bitcoin was last lower by 6% at $42,159.37, according to Coin Metrics. On Tuesday it climbed as high as $45,913.30, its highest level since April 2022. The drop followed Nasdaq’s worst day since October, as traders … Read more

New FAFSA ‘soft launch’ has some issues, Education Department says

New FAFSA ‘soft launch’ has some issues, Education Department says

A new Free Application for Federal Student Aid soft launched over the holiday weekend with much anticipation after a long delay. However, for now, the 2024–25 FAFSA form is only available for short periods of time as the U.S. Department of Education works to “resolve minor issues,” according to a department spokesperson. This soft launch period … Read more

Jim Cramer makes market predictions for 2024

Jim Cramer makes market predictions for 2024

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday shared his market predictions for 2024, but also warned that the first days of the new year often don’t say much about the future. He suggested that Wall Street may now be seeing a “sector rotation“ as some investors doubt that the Magnificent Seven tech stocks will continue their runs, … Read more

Big Short’s Steve Eisman worries investors are too bullish in 2024

Big Short’s Steve Eisman worries investors are too bullish in 2024

Investor Steve Eisman of “The Big Short” fame is questioning the level of bullishness on Wall Street — even with the market’s tepid start to the year. From enthusiasm surrounding the “Magnificent Seven” technology stocks to expectations for multiple interest rate cuts this year, Eisman believes there’s little tolerance for things going wrong. “Long term, … Read more

Jim Cramer examines the Dow’s best and worst performers of 2023

Jim Cramer examines the Dow’s best and worst performers of 2023

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday broke down the five best and worst performers on the Dow Jones Industrial Average during 2023. Cramer compared each Dow company’s closing price in 2022 to the end of 2023, noting the most significant winners and losers. Many tech-related stocks saw significant full-year gains, while some stocks with the greatest … Read more

These are the 11 stocks in our portfolio that Wall Street likes best

These are the 11 stocks in our portfolio that Wall Street likes best

The list of most-loved Club stocks on Wall Street entering the new year resembles the list of 2023 winners, except for two stocks: Constellation Brands and Disney . The Mexican beer importer and media-and-entertainment giant are among the 11 Club holdings with buy-equivalent ratings from at least 75% of the analysts who cover them, according … Read more

Jim Cramer’s top 10 things to watch in the stock market Tuesday

Jim Cramer’s top 10 things to watch in the stock market Tuesday

My top 10 things to watch Tuesday, Jan. 2 1. The S & P 500 finished 2023 with nine straight up weeks, its best winning streak since 2004. Up 24% for the year. We’re kicking off the new year by trimming 8 stocks that had huge runs last year. Bulls make money, bears make money, … Read more

Markets will see a ‘year for non-consensus’ in 2024, strategist says

Markets will see a ‘year for non-consensus’ in 2024, strategist says

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE Stocks could be in for a rough year while the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield is set to jump back above 5% in what may become a “year for non-consensus,” according to one technical strategist. The S&P 500 finished 2023 up 24.23% after a … Read more

Investors are bullish on Asia in 2024. Here’s what to look out for

Investors are bullish on Asia in 2024. Here’s what to look out for

A screen displays the Nikkei 225 Stock Average figure at the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), operated by Japan Exchange Group Inc. (JPX), in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. The expansion of Israel’s ground operations in Gaza added more pressure to global markets as investors prepare for a busy week packed with major central … Read more

New FAFSA launches after a long delay, but with issues

New FAFSA launches after a long delay, but with issues

A simplified Free Application for Federal Student Aid is finally online after a significant delay. However, as part of a “soft launch,” the new FAFSA form has only been periodically available. It’s likely few, if any, of the millions of students applying to college for the 2024-25 academic year have been able to successfully submit an application, … Read more