Japanese Stocks: Japanese Stocks, Bonds Fall Ahead of BOJ Decision: Markets wrap

Japanese Stocks: Japanese Stocks, Bonds Fall Ahead of BOJ Decision: Markets wrap

Japanese stocks dropped and government bond yields rose ahead of a potentially market-moving decision from the nation’s central bank, the highlight of an event-packed day in Asia. Equity benchmarks dropped more than 1% in Japan. Those in South Korea climbed, buoyed by gains in Samsung Electronics Co. after the chipmaker reported its fastest pace of … Read more

tech stocks: Big tech is driving the S&P rally. The rest have to step up soon

tech stocks: Big tech is driving the S&P rally. The rest have to step up soon

The unceasing growth of Big Tech has been an article of faith for investors since the latest stock market rally began in October 2022. But with an uninspiring earnings outlook for the rest of 2024, other corners of the market will likely be needed if share prices are to keep soaring. “To have a similar … Read more

AI darling Nvidia’s market value surges closer to Apple

AI darling Nvidia’s market value surges closer to Apple

Nvidia’s shares rallied around 6% to hit a record high on Tuesday, leaving the AI chipmaker’s stock market value about $100 billion away from overtaking Apple in a major reshuffle of Wall street’s biggest players. Last trading at $1,128, Nvidia’s market capitalization reached $2.8 trillion, compared to a market value of $2.9 trillion for Apple, … Read more