U.S. futures declined after Nvidia's earnings report; Asian markets were cautious ahead of Nvidia's financial results 🇺🇸 S&P 500 Index: -0.60% 📉 🇺🇸 Nasdaq Index: -1.12% 📉 🇪🇺 Stoxx 600 Index: 0.33% 📈 🇯🇵 Nikkei 225 Index: 0.22% 📈 🇭🇰 Hang Seng Index: -1.01% 📉 🇨🇳 CSI 300 Index: -0.51% 📉 Wall Street was dragged down by the technology sector, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indexes falling by -0.6% and -1.1% respectively. After Nvidia released strong quarterly earnings, U.S. stock futures declined in after-hours trading as market sentiment slightly eased due to high expectations. Asian markets were mixed, with the Hang Seng Index falling by -1.0% as the market reduced risk appetite ahead of Nvidia's earnings report, while the Nikkei 225 Index rose by 0.2% due to a weaker yen
Nvidia’s Financial Performance: A Giant Surpassing Expectations Second Quarter Results: Impressive Growth $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ , the undisputed leader in artificial intelligence, recently released its financial results for the second quarter, which not only exceeded analysts’ forecasts but also set new standards of success. With an adjusted earnings per share of $0.68 and impressive revenues of $30 billion, Nvidia achieved remarkable performance, surpassing expectations with a significant 122% increase in revenues and a 168% increase in profits compared to the previous year. Nvidia Third Quarter Forecast: High Targets For the next quarter, Nvidia remains optimistic, forecasting revenues of $32.5 billion, thus exceeding experts’ expectations of $31.
Should you short or be bearish on SMCI at current levels? On preliminary analysis, I will say no. My previous newsletter on SMCI sounded a warning signal to bulls that we would see a move lower should we break down from the (smaller) bull pennant pattern and the rising support trendline. Sure enough, both broke and SMCI headed below 600 and eventually even 500. Now, if I look further out at longer term support trendlines, I note several things: Firstly, SMCI has retraced 78.6% of the move it has made since 2023. This is a level of last resort for SMCI as breaking and holding below 400 could spell death for the stock. Secondly, SMCI has come back to retest this longer timeframe timeline as shown on my weekly chart. Moreover, the daily chart shows SMCI attempting to form a bullish
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While investing in stocks for lifelong income is a major challenge, Dividend Kings are among the rare stocks that can meet this demanding criterion. Dividend Kings are companies that have paid and increased dividends for at least 50 consecutive years. Achieving this requires exceptionally stable operations and performance, able to weather economic cycles, geopolitical risks, and other disruptions.For long-term, even lifetime investments, especially those focused on passive income, Dividend Kings are the ideal stock pool. Here are three Dividend Kings to consider: 1. $Emerson(EMR)$ After its Q3 report in early August, Emerson Electric’s stock has fallen 11.5% this month, presenting a rare buying opportunity at a lower price. The earnings report wasn
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Rate Cuts - Are They Bullish For The Stock Market?
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There is a major trading opportunity for U.S. soybeans every four years. This rule has not changed in the past 20-30 years. This four-year rule is caused by the alternating cycle of weather.The last important bottom of U.S. soybeans appeared in August 2020, which happened to be four years later in August 2024. Therefore, there is no reason for us not to pay attention to the important bottom strategic opportunities that may appear in U.S. soybeans.Technical characteristics of the current bottoming out of US soybeansThe market of U.S. soybeans is usually based on the monthly line. Whether it rises or falls, it generally fluctuates unilaterally for 3-4 consecutive months. However, since June this year, it has fallen for 6-7-8 months. That is to say, September has entered the technical time fo
Market Overview: Nvidia's $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ latest quarterly forecast has caused a stir in the tech sector, leading to a 6% drop in its stock during after-hours trading. This dip has also impacted other chipmakers like AMD $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ and Broadcom$Broadcom(AVGO)$ . Despite Nvidia's strong growth and profitability, the results were seen as mixed, falling short of the lofty expectations set by investors who have heavily bet on the future of generative AI. This has led to concerns about whether the tech giant can continue to deliver the explosive growth that has fueled its stock's 150% su
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Nvidia’s Q2 earnings report might not have delivered the exact blowout expectations some investors had hoped for, but there's still a strong case for bullishness. Nvidia beat second-quarter revenue and EPS estimates, yet its stock slid 7% following a Q3 revenue guidance that was lower than the most optimistic forecasts. So, should investors consider buying Nvidia at $110, or is there a possibility of a further dip? Why Did Nvidia's Stock Decline? The primary reason for the decline in Nvidia's stock is the tempered third-quarter revenue guidance. Nvidia forecasted Q3 revenues of $32.5 billion, plus or minus 2%. While this figure is impressive, it didn't meet the sky-high expectations that the market had priced in, as evidenced by the stock's reaction. The options market was primed for a 10%
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Berkshire Hathaway Breaks $1 Trillion: What’s Next for Investors?
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