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Asian shares are mixed after gains on Wall Street, while oil prices climb
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 leading advances after stocks rose on Wall Street, ending last week with gains. Oil prices rose and U.S. futures were little changed. In Tokyo, the benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 2% …
J.P. Morgan lifts 2026-end target for S&P 500 to 8,000 on AI, earnings strength
Aug 10 (Reuters) - J.P. Morgan raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 index to 8,000 from 7,800 on Monday, citing prospects of solid corporate earnings and rising confidence that AI investments by large hyperscalers would drive faster revenue growth. The new target …
Campaign Asia Agency of the Year Awards 2026 Unveils Its Most Extensive Regional Judging Panel as Final Entry Deadline Nears
More than 80 senior marketing leaders from leading brands across Asia-Pacific to evaluate the region's best agencies. HONG KONG, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Campaign Asia-Pacific, Haymarket Media Asia's leading media, marketing and advertising title, has unveiled its most extensive regional judging panel for …
Dow Jones Futures Fall After Market Ramps Up; Cisco, Lumentum Earnings Ahead
With bulls back in charge, here's what investors should do. Warren Buffett's Berkshire beat views Saturday. Lumentum, Cisco. Applied Materials earnings are on tap.. Continue Reading
Why Is Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Deploying Cash More Aggressively Under Greg Abel?
Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) under new CEO Greg Abel carried out its largest quarterly share repurchase since 2021, alongside major new equity investments. The company used …
Berkshire Earnings Were Good—Not Great. A Real Bright Spot Was This.
A highlight was the repurchase of $4.5 billion of shares in the second quarter. The figure was just $235 million in the first quarter Continue Reading
3 Mega-Cap Stocks to Research Further
3 Mega-Cap Stocks to Research Further Megacap stocks dominate their sectors and their actions influence economies worldwide. The flip side though is that their sheer size means they have less room for explosive growth as scale works against them. Sound complicated? With StockStory, it …
Berkshire's Operating Earnings Rose $1.8 Billion Last Quarter. A Currency Swing Was $1.2 Billion of It.
Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) second-quarter operating earnings, reported Saturday, rose 16% year over year -- to $12.98 billion from $11.16 billion, an increase of about $1.8 billion. And about $1.2 billion of that increase came from one unusual place: the changing dollar value …
Berkshire breaks 14-quarter selling streak with $23.5B of stock buys — $10B went to 1 company at a private price
On June 2, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) set the price on $18 billion of new stock it was selling to public investors, part of an $84.75 billion effort to raise money for its artificial intelligence buildout. Anyone who got shares in that sale paid $355.1982 apiece …
Senate moves closer to vote on sweeping U.S. crypto regulation
[Bitcoin mining farm. IT hardware.] NiseriN/iStock via Getty Images Senate Majority Leader John Thune moved to advance legislation that would establish the first comprehensive federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, setting up a key vote when lawmakers return from their August recess. Thune filed Saturday …
Morgan Stanley (MS) Expands Fixed Income Activity, Is The Valuation Now Fully Priced?
Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Why Morgan Stanley Stock Is In Focus After New Fixed Income Activity Morgan Stanley (MS) has come back into focus after a series of …
A $13.5 Billion Berkshire Hathaway Mystery: What Is Greg Abel Buying Beyond Alphabet?
Berkshire Hathaway's second-quarter filings confirmed $23.5 billion in stock purchases, the conglomerate's first net buying in 14 quarters. Yet the documents name only one new position, a $10 billion stake in Alphabet (GOOGL). That leaves roughly $13.5 billion in fresh buying without a name. …
Berkshire Hathaway Owns More Than 20% of American Express. Here's What That Means for Individual Investors.
Key Points The credit card giant’s economic moat is supported by strong brand and network effects. Buffett's philosophy of owning high-quality companies is a clear stamp of approval for Amex. However, investors will find that American Express shares aren’t trading at a bargain valuation.10 …
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +10.1%Warren Buffett Donated $6 Billion of Berkshire Stock to Family Foundations and Cut Off the Gates Foundation for the First Time in 20 Years. Does This Change the Investment Case for Berkshire?
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) ended the first quarter of 2026 with a massive cash balance of nearly $400 billion. Investors have historically been OK with the giant conglomerate holding cash because longtime CEO Warren Buffett's investment success has been impressive. However, Buffett handed …
Angi (ANGI) Stock Fair Value Moves Lower As Analysts Weigh Execution Risks
Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Angi's latest analyst update centers on a reset in price targets, with fair value …
Behind Bessent Moves, Wall Street Sees Sign of Bond-Market Angst
(Bloomberg) -- Wall Street traders and strategists say US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is sending fresh signals that he's eager to keep bond yields from spiking higher. Most Read from Bloomberg Trump Amps Up Pressure on Billionaire Sargeant to Exit Venezuela Iran Says Hormuz …
Top global stories this week: BP, SoftBank among notable names
US stock indexes ended the week higher supported by a rally in mega-cap technology stocks, a rebound in Treasury securities and robust corporate earnings. By the end of the week, geopolitical tensions involving Iran pushed crude oil prices toward $78 per barrel, raising fears …
You saved $1.5M in your 401(k) — now the IRS wants $56,603 a year, and that's just the start
Envato Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Reaching $1.5 million in your 401(k) plan could feel like touching the finish line of a decades-long marathon. It's obviously a time for celebration. But there's someone …
Dow Jones Futures Loom As Market Bulls Rule; Cisco, Lumentum Earnings Ahead
With bulls back in charge, here's what investors should do. Warren Buffett's Berkshire beat views Saturday. Lumentum, Cisco. Applied Materials earnings are on tap.. Continue Reading
Deckers Outdoor (DECK) Stock Fair Value Edges Lower As Analysts Weigh Mixed Outlook
Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Deckers Outdoor has seen its fair value estimate move from about US$126.86 to about US$122.81, pointing to a slightly lower implied price target in …
Barrick Chairman's Planned Overhaul Meets Investor Backlash
(Bloomberg) -- John Thornton appeared ready last year to step down as chairman of Barrick Mining Corp. after a turbulent 12-year tenure. Instead, he seized control from his long-time CEO and is now driving a reinvention of one of the world's largest gold producers. …
Sharemaestro market context Trend signal active 52 weeks +47.0% · Next-week setup positive 60.1%AI’s new millionaires want to disrupt philanthropy. They should fund what already exists
SpaceX's IPO this summer created an estimated 4,400 new millionaires overnight, and Anthropic and OpenAI are expected to soon follow. Goldman Sachsprojects a historic year for IPO proceeds, driven by the AI boom. The question is: How much of this enormous wealth will trickle …
Lloyds Banking Group (LSE:LLOY) Chief Risk Officer Exit Sets Up 2026 Leadership Shift
Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Lloyds Banking Group (LSE:LLOY) plans for Group Chief Risk Officer Stephen Shelley to retire in October 2026. Shelley is set to join Legal …
European stocks draw investors as earnings and growth strengthen
Investing.com -- European equities are attracting increased interest from global investors as stronger earnings, improving economic data and broader market participation support expectations that the rally could continue, Bloomberg reported. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index rose during every session last week, its longest winning …
Here's the 1 Crypto I'd Buy If I Could Pick Only One
Key Points Bitcoin has a unique risk-reward profile, making it a potential hedge against macroeconomic and geopolitical risk. Bitcoin has the potential for stratospheric returns, given its past history as one of the world's top-performing assets. Despite a down year in 2026, Bitcoin is …
There's a 58% Chance of a Fed Rate Hike in October. These Are Stocks to Buy Anyway.
Key Points UnitedHealth's comeback shouldn't be derailed by a potential rate hike. JPMorgan Chase's net investment income would increase with higher rates. Chevron's business would almost certainly be booming in an environment where rate hikes were needed.10 stocks we like better than UnitedHealth Group …
Bitcoin slips below $65,000 as ETF inflows offset fork concerns
Investing.com -- Bitcoin traded under $65,000 on Sunday, slipping slightly over the previous 24 hours, as strong U.S. exchange-traded fund inflows competed with concerns surrounding the stalled BIP-110 minority chain. U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs attracted a combined $1.1 billion last week, their …
Viatris (VTRS) Stock Sees Modest Fair Value Lift After Q1 Results And Pipeline Progress
Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. The latest research on Viatris centers on a revised price target of US$22 per share and what that figure implies for investors following …
Centrica (LSE:CNA) Stock Fair Value Edges Lower After Analyst Target Revisions
Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Centrica's updated fair value estimate has moved from £2.17 per share to £2.07 per share, reflecting a reset in price targets across recent analyst work. …
Paramount Skydance (PSKY) Stock Sees Fair Value Cut As Deal Risk Clouds Analyst Views
Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. The modeled fair value for Paramount Skydance has been cut from US$11.79 to US$10.12, which reflects a reduction of about 14% in the price …
Lloyds Banking Group (LSE:LLOY) Lifts Interim Dividend As Fair Value Stays In Focus
Make better investment decisions with Simply Wall St's easy, visual tools that give you a competitive edge. Lloyds Banking Group (LSE:LLOY) just wrapped up a busy half year, reporting £3,065 million in net income and confirming a higher 2026 interim dividend of £0.0158 per …
Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) Signs $3.2 Billion Long Term Care Reinsurance Deal
Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) announced a C$3.2b long term care reinsurance agreement with Munich Re alongside its latest results. The transaction relates to Manulife's …