Why major tech company IPOs, beginning with SpaceX next week, might disadvantage smaller retail investors.

Small investors involved in index funds might find themselves in a precarious position if the anticipated AI investment surge, starting next week with SpaceX’s massive IPO, eventually falters. This caution comes from experienced investors like Lawrence McDonald, a former Wall Street trader and founder of the Bear Trap Report. He points to the typical behavior […]
Toyota of Hollywood location to change into a residential and retail center

Hollywood Car Dealership to Transform into Mixed-Use Development In an exciting turn of events for one of Hollywood’s iconic car dealership locations, Los Angeles officials have given the green light to a significant mixed-use project at 6000 Hollywood Boulevard. This site, which has been home to Toyota of Hollywood and owned by the Sullivan family […]
MSTR Stock Drops Significantly as Bitcoin Declines: Retail Sentiment is the Most Negative This Year

Canaccord has reduced MSTR’s price target significantly, by over 27%, while keeping a “buy” rating intact. This week, Strategy announced it had sold 32 Bitcoins, marking its first sale since 2022. Peter Schiff, who’s the CEO and chief global strategist at Euro Pacific Capital, has cautioned that cryptocurrencies might experience further downturns. After a more […]
Things From Another World to close all retail stores

Manga Fans Bid Farewell to a Beloved Spot Fans of manga and anime are facing the loss of a cherished venue. Things From Another World, the iconic comics and collectibles retailer owned by Dark Horse Comics, is set to shut down all its locations after 46 years in operation. This includes its flagship store at […]
South African retail leader Pepkor intends to launch a bank to compete with traditional banks and fintech companies.

Pepkor’s Shift into Banking Services Pepkor’s recent move marks a significant change in South Africa’s retail and banking landscape. Retailers are now stepping into the financial services arena to explore more profitable revenue streams, all while aiming to connect better with consumers who are, well, a bit tight on cash. With a vast network of […]
Pound beats Euro even with poor UK retail sales figures.

EUR/GBP Weekly Overview EUR/GBP experienced a decline on Friday, wrapping up the week in the negative. Strong economic indicators from Germany didn’t quite bolster the euro, while the pound performed better than some major competitors despite lackluster UK retail sales. At the moment, the cross is trading close to a one-week low of 0.8635. The […]
New Zealand Dollar remains steady against USD as buyers overlook positive Retail Sales.

The NZD/USD currency pair has been fairly stable during the Asian trading session on Friday, showing little response to New Zealand’s release of encouraging retail sales figures. Currently, it’s hovering around 0.5870, which represents a slight weekly gain but hasn’t changed much throughout the day. According to Statistics New Zealand, retail sales—a key indicator of […]
Jim Cramer believes this struggling retail stock is ready to recover.

Jim Cramer’s Investment Club Recap Jim Cramer’s CNBC Investment Club holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a summary of the key points from Monday’s session. First, stock performance was mixed. Notably, many AI hardware and data center companies saw a decline while software stocks gained traction. Jim remarked, “Software […]
Australian Dollar declines as US Retail Sales align with expectations

The AUD/USD pair dropped to approximately 0.7220 on Thursday as the US dollar gained strength after robust retail sales data for April was released. Support for the dollar emerged as U.S. retail sales saw a 0.5% increase in April, aligning with market predictions and demonstrating that consumer spending remains strong, even with rising borrowing costs. […]
US inflation data boosts US Dollar as markets prepare for Retail Sales and UK GDP

Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, May 14th. The US Dollar Index (DXY) climbed toward the 98.50 mark, hitting its highest point since late April. This surge followed better-than-anticipated data from the US Producer Price Index (PPI). In April, the headline PPI increased by 1.4% month-over-month, surpassing the expected 0.5%. The core PPI […]