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Investor Days To Watch: What Utilities, Energy, Industrials, And Banks Could Tell Markets
The bull market has broadened out, and several non-tech Investor Days, Analyst Days, and Business Updates could offer color on the Main Street economy. Improved manufacturing sentiment sets the stage for fresh corporate commentary.
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Nasdaq 100 and S&P500: Tech Stocks Slide as AI Spending Hits US Stocks Today
Tech stocks drag the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 lower as AI spending fears, weak forecasts, and alarming layoff data weigh on US stock market sentiment.
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US stocks open lower as Nasdaq falls 0.6% and tech selloff deepens
US stocks head into Thursday's session on the back foot after another bruising tech selloff knocked Wall Street's most popular trades off their pedestal. The S&P 500 dropped around 0.46%, while the Nasdaq Composite slid about 0.6%, extending a sharp two‑day retreat in high‑growth names.
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US Companies Announce Most January Job Cuts Since 2009
US companies announced 108,435 job cuts in January, a 118% increase from a year earlier, marking the largest number of job cuts for any January since the depths of the Great Recession in 2009, according to data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?
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US Jobless Claims Jump in Week Impacted by Severe Weather
Applications for US unemployment benefits increased by 22,000 to 231,000 in the final week of January, rising by more than forecast. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television.
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US jobless claims climb amid storms, but labour market holds steady
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, highlighting short-term disruptions from severe winter weather even as the broader labour market continues to show signs of resilience.
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It's BDC Shopping Time
BDC sector valuations have reset to 20%+ discounts to NAV despite no new negative earnings data. The recent BDC selloff is driven by market fears of rising credit risk linked to AI disruption in SaaS and private credit.
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Is Value's Outperformance The Precursor To A Bear Market?
Value stocks are outperforming growth, with the Russell 1000 Value Index beating Growth by 14% since November. Current macroeconomic fundamentals are stronger than in past downturns; value outperformance may signal accelerating economic growth, not a bear market.
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U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Last Week
U.S. jobless claims rose more than expected last week, but still showed no major red flags in the labor market.
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The Week Ahead: Inflation Data Hits Amid Earnings Season
Investors will be focused on the consumer price index (CPI) reading next week, with plenty of other economic indicators on tap as well.
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Here's the smart way to play the stock market's Super Bowl Indicator
Bulls want the Seahawks; bears cheer the Patriots. Why you shouldn't worry if your team loses.
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Real Estate Stocks With Over 5% Dividend Yields
During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.
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January layoffs jump to the highest level since 2009, says Challenger
US job cuts in January hit a 17-year peak. US employers announced 108,435 job cuts in the first month of the year.
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HEDGE FLOW Hedge funds hit by AI sell-off, Goldman Sachs says
Big hedge funds that trade in stocks had their worst day in almost a year on Wednesday as crowded trades lost value in the tech-driven selloff, Goldman Sachs said in a note to clients released after the market closed.
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These 6 great stocks are bargain-priced right now — and a much better bet than Big Tech
Here's what value-stock pro Bill Nygren is holding in the ETF he manages.
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Layoffs hit their worst January levels since 2009, Challenger says
U.S. employers announced 108,435 layoffs for the month, up 118% from the same period a year ago and 205% from December 2025. The total marked the highest for any January since 2009.
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I Haven't Been This Bullish In Years - The Great Rotation Is Finally Here
I see a regime change underway, with capital rotating from Big Tech into cyclical value sectors like industrials, energy, housing, and transportation. Key leading indicators, including the ISM Manufacturing Index and new orders, signal the early innings of a broad cyclical rebound.
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US software stocks stabilize after bruising selloff on AI disruption fears
Software and data services stocks stabilized on Thursday after a bruising selloff, as investors looked for clues on whether fast-advancing artificial intelligence tools are starting to dent demand for traditional software and subscription businesses.
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What this famed short seller is waiting for before betting against AI stocks
Muddy Waters' CEO Carson Block says investors need to bide their time before trying to short the AI revolution.
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Top 3 Tech Stocks Which Could Rescue Your Portfolio This Quarter
The most oversold stocks in the information technology sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
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