Nasdaq closes up on tech stocks strength, as hawkish Fed limits S&P
June 17 - Conviction in the strength of the economic recovery pushed investors into U.S. technology stocks on Thursday, driving the Nasdaq higher, although a post-Fed hangover left a subdued S&P nursing a very minor loss.The marginal decline was the S&P's third negative finish in a row, while the Dow - with a more pronounced drop - posted its fourth straight lower close.Many investors were still processing the Federal Reserve's unexpectedly hawkish message on monetary policy from the previous d
Wall Street closes lower as Fed officials project rate hikes for 2023
June 16 - The three main Wall Street indexes all closed down on Wednesday, as U.S. Federal Reserve officials unnerved investors with indications that the central bank could begin rising interest rates in 2023, a year earlier than expected.New projections saw a majority of 11 of 18 U.S. central bank officials pencil in at least two quarter-percentage-point rate increases for 2023. Officials also pledged to keep policy supportive for now to encourage an ongoing jobs recovery.The Fed cited an impr
Bitcoin is headed toward its worst month since 2011; 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' author says that's 'great news'
Rough month provides a buying opportunity, Robert Kiyosaki says. Bitcoin prices are headed for their worst month since 2011 -- and $one$ prominent investor says that's "great news.". "Bitcoin crashing. Great news," tweeted "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki on Sunday , saying it provides a good buying opportunity. "When price hits $27,000 I may start buying again. Lot will depend upon global-macro environment. Remember the problem is not gold, silver, or Bitcoin. Problem are the incompe