The recent announcement from the White House regarding the upcoming phone call between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping has sparked anticipation globally. The communication is expected to take place in the “coming weeks,” as stated by officials from the White House. This announcement coincided with U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan’s
As investors navigate the ups and downs of the stock market, it is crucial to keep a close eye on the performance of various companies. Nvidia, for example, saw a significant decline of about 7% after hours following its quarterly report. While the company beat expectations from a year ago, the stock still sold off
Salesforce recently reported its fiscal second-quarter results, which exceeded expectations and led to a 4% increase in its share price in extended trading. The company’s earnings per share came in at $2.56 adjusted, surpassing the estimated $2.36, while revenue reached $9.33 billion, outperforming the expected $9.23 billion. This positive performance was attributed to various factors
The U.S. Department of Education recently provided more information on the upcoming rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the year 2025-26. This announcement comes in response to the challenges encountered during the previous year’s college aid application cycle. The new FAFSA will undergo beta testing with limited groups of
The recent decrease in mortgage rates for the fourth consecutive week has not had a significant impact on either current homeowners or potential homebuyers. Despite the decrease in rates, the total mortgage application volume only rose by 0.5% compared to the previous week. This lackluster response indicates that the decrease in rates may not be
Shares of Chinese online retailer JD.com experienced a notable rise after the firm revealed its plans for a $5 billion buyback. The Hong Kong-listed shares of JD.com saw an increase of 1.2% on Wednesday, surpassing the decline on the Hang Seng index. Similarly, the U.S. listed shares of the company also rose by 2.24% following
The toy industry has faced a challenging time in the first half of 2024, with a decrease in sales attributed to inflationary pressures. However, amidst this downturn, one company has managed to thrive and gain market share – Lego. The Danish toymaker has reported a significant increase in revenue, showcasing its resilience and ability to
Xpeng, the Chinese electric car company, made headlines recently with the launch of its new mass-market Mona brand. The Mona M03 electric coupe, priced starting as low as $16,812, received an overwhelming response with orders exceeding 10,000 in just 52 minutes after its formal launch in Beijing. This competitive pricing strategy positions Xpeng as a
One of the key highlights in the recent stock market trends is Nvidia’s remarkable performance. With a staggering increase of 179% in the last year and a surge of 159% in 2024, Nvidia is undoubtedly a stock to watch. However, despite these impressive numbers, the stock is currently 8.8% from its June 20 high. According
Tax-gain harvesting is a lesser-known strategy that can provide significant benefits when it comes to rebalancing your portfolio and saving on future taxes. This tactic involves strategically selling profitable assets in your brokerage account during lower-income years, such as early retirement or periods of unemployment. This strategy can be particularly advantageous during a strong year