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Wall Street strategist forecasts for 2022 differ by second-most in a decade
The newly hawkish Federal Reserve and the ever-evolving virus have made life difficult for Wall Street’s stock prognosticators.
December 09, 2021
Global Markets
China, Wall Street meeting focused on transparency, stability
They agreed to continue a two-way dialogue and more inter-connectivity. The importance of consistent rulemaking was discussed
September 17, 2021
Global stocks
GameStop, anger and a Wall Street Rebellion
GameStop’s stock became one of the heavily shorted stocks on Wall Street in 2020.
February 05, 2021
Tech
Tech stocks still have room to run, says US$507 billion fund
The past year is proving to be a lesson in valuing technology companies the right way.
November 25, 2020
US Presidential Race
Biden widens lead over Trump
Asia is poised to a solid open as US election uncertainty could be wrapped before the end of the week, says Oanda's Moya
November 05, 2020
STI watch
STI rises on further reopening of borders; tracks Wall Street gains on stimulus hopes
The Straits Times Index (STI) gained 1.2% to 2,547.77 as at noon on Oct 12 from 2,517.23 previously.
October 12, 2020
Broker's Calls
Investors better off sleeping through US presidential debates, says UBS economist
Markets have remained calm following the debates in the absence of any policy surprises.
September 30, 2020
Tech
Wall Street ends lower as tech struggles resume
US stocks closed lower after a choppy trading session on Thursday as heavyweight tech-related stocks resumed their decline.
September 11, 2020
US Presidential Race
'Moderate' Kamala Harris pick puts Wall Street at ease
Some of the adjectives that Wall Street insiders use for her include "Normal" and "Grounded".
August 13, 2020
Gold
Precious metals sector attracting more investors on Wall Street due to Covid-19 crisis
A year ago, you couldn’t get Wall Street to touch most gold miners’ stocks. Today, it’s throwing billions at the industry.
July 21, 2020