Meena Sivarajan

On Tuesday, February 25, US equities were trading in the mix, with the S&P 500 up only 0.1 percent. While the Nasdaq Composite decreased by 0.3 percent, the Dow Jones Average also saw a rise of about 0.4 percent. Nvidia’s stock fell 0.6 percent on Tuesday, bringing its 2025 fall to 3.5 percent. The company […]

Ahead of consumer confidence data and after President Trump reiterated the prospect of tariffs on Canada and Mexico, US markets are sluggish amid a cautious atmosphere. Trump reaffirmed the possibility of imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Monday. Reports of more export curbs to China also put pressure on chip stocks. US Futures: Dow

Tuesday saw the S&P 500 drop for the fourth straight day as traders considered worries about global trade and economic growth. The broad market index closed at 5,955.25, down 0.47%. The Nasdaq Composite ended the day at 19,026.39, down 1.35%. This week, Nvidia led the tech-heavy index’s 2.8% decline, sending the Nasdaq into a losing

Today, economic nationalism is a worldwide phenomenon that affects big market players like Apple, Starbucks, Tesla, McDonald’s, and Domino’s Pizza, to mention a few. These companies have benefited from free trade and access to international markets and customers. Western firms now operate where geopolitics is increasingly involved in trade, investment, and corporate presence. According to

Tuesday saw a decline in US markets as mood was affected by worries about trade tensions and economic growth, with the S&P 500 on track for its fourth consecutive day of losses. The apprehensive tone was mirrored in the equity markets, as market leader Nvidia saw a 3 percent decline, and the Nasdaq Composite sank

On Monday, Zoom Communications reported lower-than-expected revenue for the first quarter and the entire year as the firm navigates a landscape where employers rapidly abandon hybrid work patterns. At US$79.40, the company’s shares were down 2% during extended trading. Although Zoom’s user base and subscriptions proliferated during the pandemic-induced lockdowns, there are questions about whether

Following hints that Apple would soon include Google’s Gemini AI into its Apple Intelligence capabilities, Alphabet shares increased by 2%. According to reports, this advancement might improve Siri’s functionality by sending queries to ChatGPT and providing more relevant answers. During WWDC24, Apple software chief Craig Federighi alluded to the potential expansion of Siri’s AI capabilities,

Following the real estate investment firm’s agreement to be acquired by Apollo Global Management (APO) for $1.5 billion, Bridge Investment Group Holdings’ (BRDG) stock shot up 35% on Monday. Apollo to Provide Real Estate Firm Bridge Investment Group for $1.5 Billion: Apollo Global Management has revealed intentions to purchase Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. for

Following a report last week that the Trump administration ordered the Pentagon to reduce the U.S. defense budget, Palantir Technologies’ stock fell sharply on Monday, continuing its losses. The article sparked concerns that Palantir, a U.S. military contractor, would suffer consequences. After reaching a record high the day before, Palantir’s stock has dropped almost 25%

While Wall Street futures firmed on optimism that the results of AI diva Nvidia this week would justify the tech sector’s sky-high valuations, European equities, and the euro rose Monday as Germany’s election yielded no unpleasant shocks. While the single currency increased 0.5% to $1.0516 and appeared poised to hit its January peak of $0.10535,