On Friday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer discussed the volatile market trends that unfolded during the week. The S&P 500 rebounded from a recent low, breaking its seven-day win streak as investors shifted their focus from Big Tech names to smaller-cap stocks. This rotation impacted many Club holdings, including Nvidia which experienced a
Deflation, the decrease in the general price level of goods and services, has been a prominent trend in the U.S. economy, especially in the past year. Unlike inflation, which measures the increase in prices, deflation can have both positive and negative impacts on the economy. Economists have observed a significant decline in prices for various
Citigroup’s second-quarter results have exceeded expectations, with earnings of $1.52 per share and revenue of $20.14 billion. The bank reported a 10% increase in net income, reaching $3.22 billion, driven by a 4% rise in revenue. Equities trading revenue saw a significant boost of 37%, totaling $1.5 billion, while fixed income revenue slightly decreased by
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket recently experienced an inflight failure during the “Starlink Group 9-3” mission, resulting in the destruction of the upper second stage. According to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, the failure occurred when the engine failed to reignite as planned, leading to a “rapid unscheduled disassembly” (RUD). The incident was attributed to a leak
The global economic landscape is on the brink of a significant transformation as an estimated $9 trillion is set to be transferred among spouses and partners in what is being referred to as “the horizontal wealth transfer.” Contrary to the traditional belief of wealthy individuals passing down their fortunes directly to their children, this new
Wells Fargo recently announced a 9% decline in net interest income, despite surpassing Wall Street’s expectations for second-quarter earnings and revenue. Analysts had predicted earnings per share of $1.29 cents, but the bank reported $1.33 per share. Similarly, revenue came in at $20.69 billion, higher than the expected $20.29 billion. However, the net interest income
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon recently reiterated his concerns about inflation, despite some recent signs of relief in price pressures. Dimon highlighted various factors contributing to inflation such as fiscal deficits, infrastructure needs, trade restructuring, and global remilitarization. He cautioned that these factors could keep inflation and interest rates elevated beyond market expectations. While recent
The Ambani wedding, often dubbed as the “wedding of the year,” is set to be a three-day extravagant celebration of love and opulence. The groom, Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, India’s wealthiest man, is all set to tie the knot with Radhika Merchant, the daughter of Encore Healthcare owner Viren Merchant. The
China’s real estate sector may be facing significant challenges, but experts believe that the upcoming Third Plenum will prioritize issues such as high local government debt levels and the promotion of advanced manufacturing. Scheduled to take place over four days, this plenum is a key gathering of the top members of the ruling Communist Party
In June, China faced a setback in its import numbers, with a decline of 2.3% in U.S. dollar terms compared to the previous year. This result fell short of expectations for even slight growth, as a Reuters poll had forecasted a 2.8% increase. The lackluster performance in imports has raised concerns about the state of