• Thu, January 16, 2025

by: Investing

Australia jobs jump well above forecasts in Dec, unemployment rises

The unemployment rate rose to 4% in December, in line with forecasts, and compares with a 3.9% rise in the previous month. Australia has seen its job market expanding past expectations for eight out of the last nine months, with a dip seen in October.

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Regular vs Direct Mutual Funds: What is the difference?

Within the mutual fund universe, investors are typically presented with two options: regular and direct plans. While both offer the same underlying assets and investment objectives, the key difference lies in the costs and how they are managed.

by: Sky

Money blog: Britons need to end 'obsession with work-life balance', says BrewDog millionaire

Britain is one of the "least work-oriented countries in the world", BrewDog co-founder James Watt has said. Meanwhile, renowned Northern Ireland restaurateur and cookbook author Niall McKenna MBE is this week's Cheap Eats interview - and we're reporting on the latest GDP figures.

by: Reuters

Wall Street could get a boost from $1 trillion in buybacks, Goldman says

Investors have been hoping Donald Trump's return to the White House next week will boost the U.S. stock market, while Goldman Sachs sees stocks benefiting from the biggest expected company buybacks in at least five years.

by: MarketWatch

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq edge higher after economic data; Bank of America and Morgan Stanley earnings see mixed reaction

Follow here to see if Wall Street can add to the big gains seen midweek after cooler inflation saw Treasury yields plunge, and as earnings season continues.

by: Yahoo

TSMC Stock Jumps. The Nvidia Supplier's Earnings Are Boosting Other Chip Stocks Too.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reports a 57% jump in profit on strong demand for hardware to power AI systems.

by: Investopedia

Top Stock Movers Now: Morgan Stanley, KLA, UnitedHealth Group, Target, and More

Major U.S. indexes were little changed at midday Thursday after Wednesday's big gains powered by strong bank earnings and a softer-than-expected inflation report.

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of XELA at $0.825, after crossing above the $0.73 Trigger Price

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Column: Tin falls back to earth but supply problems haven't gone away

Investors lost faith in tin's bull narrative towards the end of 2024, slashing bets on a further rally and helping crash the price.

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of HRMY at $37.97, after crossing above the $37.967 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of GLCNF at $4.785, after crossing above the $4.589 Trigger Price

by: MSN

Brookfield Corporation's SWOT analysis: stock poised for growth amid valuation gap

Brookfield Corporation (NYSE:BN), a prominent Canadian asset management firm specializing in alternative assets, finds itself at a pivotal juncture as it navigates a complex financial landscape. With ambitious growth targets and a significant valuation gap,

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of AFFL at $0.07, after crossing above the $0.057 Trigger Price

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JPMorgan Chase chief risk officer Ashley Bacon sells $1.81 million in stock

Ashley Bacon, Chief Risk Officer at JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), recently sold 7,122 shares of the company's common stock, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shares were sold at an average price of $253.

by: MSN

GitLab director Karen Blasing sells shares worth $410,764

Karen Blasing, a director at GitLab Inc. (NASDAQ:GTLB), has recently sold shares of the company's Class A common stock. According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Blasing executed the sale of 6,

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of HBB at $17.515, after crossing above the $17.504 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of ANGO at $12.725, after crossing above the $12.622 Trigger Price

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Why Lloyds Banking Group (LYG) Is One of the Cheapest Stocks with Biggest Upside Potential?

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Cheapest Stocks with Biggest Upside Potential. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Lloyds Banking Group plc (NYSE:LYG) stands against other cheapest stocks with biggest upside potential.

by: MSN

Despite Berkshire Selling 605,000,000 Apple Shares, Buffett Still Says It's a 'Wonderful Company'

Warren Buffett, the "Oracle of Omaha," fielded a question about the company's investment in Apple (AAPL). Despite selling nearly 605,000,000 shares to date, Buffett affirmed that Apple remains Berkshire's largest common stock holding.

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of TRVN at $1.91, after crossing above the $1.799 Trigger Price

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of PINE at $16.985, after crossing above the $16.932 Trigger Price

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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shares drop despite Ackman's bull case

Shares of government-backed home loan giants Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) experienced a slump on Thursday, even as Bill Ackman from Pershing Square put forward a positive argument for the stocks,

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What's Going On With Uber Stock?

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Jim Cramer on Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (ABUS): 'It Loses Money'

We recently compiled a list of the Jim Cramer's Lightning Round: 7 Stocks Under the Spotlight. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (NASDAQ:ABUS) stands against the other stocks featured in Jim Cramer's Lightning Round.

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Are Lloyds shares the best no-brainer buy for a 2025 Stocks and Shares ISA?

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Polar Capital sees AI sector ripe for active management

LONDON - Polar Capital Technology Trust PLC (LSE:LON:PCT) has expressed confidence in the current landscape for active management within the artificial intelligence (AI) driven technology sector. According to a recent statement,

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BlackRock stock target increased, outperform rating on positive outlook

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) adjusted its price target on BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:BLK) shares, increasing it to $1,180 from $1,160, while reiterating an Outperform rating. The revision follows BlackRock's release of its adjusted operating earnings per share (EPS) of $11.

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Trading platform Dub launches influencer program for retail investors

Select retail investors will be able to earn royalties when users of trading platform Dub duplicate their portfolios. It's part of a new creator program launched by the investing app. Dub, a platform that allows retail traders to mimic the investments of notable people in business and government,

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Senior plc to present annual results and strategy

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Short squeeze is starting in shares of SILA at $24.28, after crossing above the $24.237 Trigger Price

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Australia jobs jump well above forecasts in Dec, unemployment rises

The unemployment rate rose to 4% in December, in line with forecasts, and compares with a 3.9% rise in the previous month. Australia has seen its job market expanding past expectations for eight out of the last nine months, with a dip seen in October.
In December, Australia's employment figures significantly exceeded expectations, with the addition of 53,000 jobs, far surpassing the forecasted increase of 17,000. This surge was primarily driven by a rise in part-time employment, which increased by 36,200 jobs, while full-time positions grew by 16,800. Despite the robust job growth, the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose from 3.4% to 3.5%, influenced by a higher participation rate as more people entered the workforce. This increase in labor force participation to 66.8% indicates a strong labor market, although the rise in unemployment suggests that not all new entrants found employment immediately. Additionally, the underemployment rate slightly decreased to 5.8%, reflecting a slight improvement in the utilization of the workforce.

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