S&P 500 reaches 7,000 for the first time as traders look forward to Fed decision and tech earnings: Live updates
Market Highlights: S&P 500 Hits 7,000 On Wednesday, the S&P 500 made headlines by reaching a new milestone of 7,000 for the first time, just ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and significant earnings reports from major tech companies. The index ended up 0.1%, after peaking at an intraday high of 7,002.28 earlier […]
Nasdaq Futures Surge as ASML Stimulates Growth, Anticipating Fed Decision and Major Tech Earnings
March NASDAQ 100 E-Mini Futures are up by +0.88% this morning, buoyed by a surge in orders for ASML, which has injected new energy into AI trading. ASML Holding’s shares in the U.S. jumped over +6% in pre-market after the Dutch chip equipment manufacturer revealed fourth-quarter net bookings nearly double what analysts had anticipated, while […]
Stock market update: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq increase as Wall Street prepares for Fed decision and major tech earnings
Nasdaq futures jumped on Wednesday, giving a boost to Wall Street as investors turned their attention to the latest policies from the U.S. Federal Reserve and earnings reports from major tech companies. Futures for the Nasdaq 100 index rose by about 1%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures stayed relatively stable. The S&P 500 futures […]
US Dollar drops to 2022 lows as ‘Sell America’ trend grows ahead of Fed’s decision
Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, January 28th. The market sentiment continues to echo a “Let’s sell America” theme. On Tuesday, the U.S. dollar index (DXY) dipped to its lowest point since February 2022 as investors took a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions slated for Wednesday. Currently, the […]
Clark Hunt believes Travis Kelce is still capable of playing while the Chiefs wait for a decision.
Kansas City Chiefs Navigate Offseason Challenges The Kansas City Chiefs are no strangers to playing deep into January, but after finishing the 2025 season with a record of 6-11, their focus now shifts to playoff aspirations for the first time since 2014. This offseason started a bit earlier for the Chiefs, and right now, all […]
Pinterest stock drops 10% as decision to lay off hundreds surprises investors
Pinterest Plans Workforce Reduction Pinterest announced on Tuesday that it will reduce its workforce by under 15%, reallocating resources towards roles and strategies centered on artificial intelligence. In response to this news, the company’s stock plummeted nearly 10%, highlighting that its efforts to attract investor interest in AI weren’t successful. This situation illustrates the mounting […]
At 59 and a half, I transferred $800K from my old employer’s plan into a Roth. Was that the correct decision?
Question: I’m 59 and a half years old, with $800,000 rolled over into a Roth account from a former employer. I’ve also switched my 401(k) contributions to a Roth three years ago, which now totals about $70,000. Should I keep contributing to the Roth option with my current employer, or should I change back? Would […]
Republicans challenge New York decision regarding Rep. Nicole Malliotakis’s district
Republicans Challenge Court Ruling on New York Congressional Districts Republicans are contesting a New York judge’s recent ruling that invalidated the congressional district lines in areas controlled by the party in New York City. The judge determined that the mapping of Representative Nicole Malliotakis’ district, which covers Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn, undermines the […]
Trump’s decision to send border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota described as ‘brilliant move’
Trump Sends Tom Homan to Lead ICE Operations in Minnesota Former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf lauded President Donald Trump’s choice to dispatch “border czar” Tom Homan to address the unrest in Minneapolis during an appearance on Monday’s “The Story with Martha McCollum.” Wolf described the decision as a “stroke of genius,” asserting that […]
Mom’s opinion on Mamdani’s decision for a snow day in New York City public schools
Life During Remote Learning By 8:30 a.m., various sacred objects cluttered the clean playroom. There was a cheap Labbu toy, a karaoke microphone, a geode, some Baby-Sitters Club books, the last remaining Lego house from an elaborate set, and a few Polly Pockets scattered about. The second graders were engaged in remote learning, or “Zoom […]