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As the U.S. shutdown comes to an end and investors await new economic data, Wall Street struggles for guidance.
For weeks, U.S. equities markets have been buffeted by mounting fears. In addition to putting hundreds of thousands of federal employees on furlough, a weeks-long government shutdown put vital economic information on hold, leaving investors in the dark. As key markets like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell, the sentiment moved from "just a hiccup" to "possible drag" on GDP.
By Raviha Imran5 months ago in Trader
Yann LeCun, Chief AI Scientist at Meta, is leaving the company to start a new venture centered around "World Models."
Yann LeCun, one of the foundational pioneers of contemporary artificial intelligence, is apparently set to quit Meta Platforms to begin his own business, causing waves throughout the computer world. The news comes amid a massive restructure at Meta's AI section, raising new doubts about the company's long-term strategy in artificial intelligence.
By Raviha Imran5 months ago in Trader
CoreWeave's Earnings Will Be Tested as the AI Cloud Boom Becomes Real
CoreWeave appeared to be one of the most intriguing investments in the AI cloud infrastructure space from the beginning. The startup describes itself as a "pure-play" foundation for training large-scale AI models, supplying GPU, CPU, storage, and networking capacity to hyperscalers and organizations. Its expansion has been impressive, with backlogs in the tens of billions of dollars, revenue ratcheting up, and large clients. However, the luster has faded in recent months, and the new earnings cycle calls into question if the hoopla can stand up to examination.
By Raviha Imran5 months ago in Trader
Trump's $2,000 "Tariff Dividend" Proposal Is a Political Gimmick or a Promise?
When President Trump promised over the weekend that "a dividend of at least $2,000 per person (not including high-income people!) will be paid to everyone," it drew attention—and sparked many concerns. The idea is simple: utilize the proceeds from progressively harsh tariffs to provide one-time payments (or refunds) to most Americans. However, when you get into the specifics, the road from concept to check is anything from definite.
By Raviha Imran5 months ago in Trader
No, New Stimulus Checks Are Not Being Sent by the IRS; Here's What Those "November Payments" Actually Are
Many Americans are asking as the Christmas season draws near: Will there be another government stimulus payout this year? With rumors circulating online and government officials implying additional refunds, it's important to sort reality from fiction.
By Raviha Imran5 months ago in Trader
Today's Stock Market: Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Fall on Job Data and Valuation Fears
Strong corporate profits, excitement about artificial intelligence (AI) disruption, and expectations of monetary easing by the Federal Reserve have all contributed to the U.S. stock market's weeks-long surge of confidence. But this week, the tone shifted. As new data and valuation concerns emerged, the indices reversed course. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all fell, indicating that markets may be entering a more unstable period.
By Raviha Imran5 months ago in Trader
10 Stocks that Transformed my Portfolio in 2025
Choosing the right stocks for long term investment can make or break your portfolio. Here are my top 10 long hold stock picks of 2025, carefully selected based on analysis, promising growth indicators, and my own personal experience. This handout provides an overview of each stock featuring its ticker symbol, sector, and annual profit, as well as highlighting key factors that make them attractive investment opportunities. When I bought some of these stocks, it really boosted my portfolio's performance. I wish I had started investing with a core portfolio of some of these stocks. You can start by choosing one or several to focus on. Many exchanges also have fractional trading which allows smaller monetary contributions (you can invest a fixed dollar amount instead of the price of the stock, like investing $5 or $50 into a $200 stock). I hope this is helpful, I am available for questions and QuickConsults. Thanks for reading!
By Jenna in the Stars5 months ago in Trader
AMD Q3 2025 Earnings: Revenue Exceeds Estimates; AI and Data Center Growth Highlighted
AMD's third-quarter 2025 statistics were solid on the surface. Revenue totaled $9.25 billion, with adjusted profits per share (EPS) of $1.20, above Wall Street's expectations of $8.76 billion in revenue and $1.17 EPS. The firm had widespread expansion in its key CPU and GPU sectors. Despite the beat, the price fell, indicating that excellent performance may no longer be enough to alleviate investor concerns about margins, valuation, and the future of its AI division.
By Raviha Imran5 months ago in Trader
