Wall Street
Coverage of Wall Street in the Nexus archive.
- Temu owner’s shares rise as results beat estimates despite tumbling profits
Temu owner’s shares rose despite PDD Holdings reporting a 12% decline in net profits for the three months ended June 30. These reported results surpassed Wall Street consensus.
- Carry Trades Are Riding High on Wall Street
The carry trade strategy is riding high on Wall Street, getting a boost from investor confidence. This popular but often risky investment strategy is accelerating because investors are betting that the dollar will weaken.
- Apple lays off staffers ahead of CEO change
A report by CBRE indicates that New York City has reportedly overtaken Silicon Valley as North America’s top market for tech jobs, citing 394,000 tech workers at year-end. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Bay area dipped to roughly 375,000, a change attributed partly to layoffs and Wall Street's demand for AI talent. Despite this shift, CBRE notes that the Bay Area still ranks No.1 for its overall “Tech Talent.”
- OTC Markets CEO: 250 years of market history just collided with a new SEC rule
The SEC confirmed that tokenized securities remain securities and proposed a major overhaul of the registered-offering framework, developments described as defining the next chapter of American public markets. The article traces the history of American public markets to the need for standardized disclosure, citing the evolution from private clubs to electronic trading systems like Nasdaq and OTC Markets Group's digital platform.
- Wall Street week ahead: Reports on consumer confidence and inflation on tap
Wall Street anticipates receiving critical economic data next week. These key updates will focus on closely watched measures related to consumer confidence and inflation.
- Wall Street Turns Sour on Once-Buzzy Space Stock After 73% Rout
Wall Street analysts are aggressively slashing price targets for spacecraft and satellites manufacturer York Space Systems Inc. The company's uncertain path is reportedly due to supply chain troubles and a slowing pace of government contracts.
- Asian shares are mixed following Wall Street losses as US Treasury’s moves fail to calm markets
Asian shares experienced mixed performance following losses reported on Wall Street. This instability was exacerbated because the U.S. Treasury Department's plan to expand government debt buybacks showed only limited capacity to stabilize markets.
- KKR Data Center Chief Vaults to Prominence With Nvidia Pact
Several prominent CEOs from Wall Street recently appeared on TV with Nvidia Corp.'s Jensen Huang. They were discussing a $500 billion pact intended to finance AI chips. Among these participants, the KKR Data Center Chief was highlighted as standing out.
- On Wall Street, barely sleeping was a badge of honor. It inspired me to quit and launch a health startup.
Josh Hou left his investment banking job at Evercore after a year of work, inspired by the realization that people often fail to measure outcomes related to healthcare choices or supplements. He cofounded Ren, a health app that allows users to run experiments on their bodies to track how specific interventions affect their well-being. The concept was fueled partly by observing the pervasive 'all-nighter' culture of Wall Street.
- Will Barclays’ latest Wall Street reset finally work?
The article questions if Barclays’ latest Wall Street reset will be successful. It reports that the investment bank's seventh co-CEO in four years is expected to encounter restrictions similar to those faced by predecessors.
- Target's sales surged and full-year outlook rose — but the stock slid anyway
Target saw comparable sales grow 3.8% in the second quarter, which exceeded Wall Street estimates and led to a rise in its full-year outlook. However, one factor inflating the earnings figure was a tariff refund, despite the company's strong performance.
- Target: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Target Corp. reported a fiscal second-quarter profit of $1.88 billion, with net income of $4.11 per share and adjusted earnings of $2.46 per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations, including revenue which was $26.54 billion, surpassing the expected $26.13 billion.
- Lowe’s Cuts Outlook as Soft Housing Market Curbs Demand
Lowe’s Cos. cut its outlook for the full year after posting results that missed Wall Street estimates. The company stated that a stubbornly weak housing market is eroding the home-improvement retailer's performance.
- Shares fall in Asia, with Kospi down 5.2%, while oil prices jump
Shares fell sharply in Asia, with the Kospi specifically down 5.2%. The market decline followed a retreat from its all-time high by Wall Street and saw artificial-intelligence stocks continue their downward trend, while oil prices increased.
- Home Depot revenue rises even as customers turn away from bigger projects
Home Depot beat Wall Street estimates in its second quarter, with its revenue rising despite customers shifting away from larger projects. The home improvement retailer's strong performance was attributed to customers taking on smaller construction projects instead.
- AI Election Backlash Is Shaping Wall Street’s Stock Market Views
The backlash against artificial intelligence and its required data centers has become a sensitive election issue. As a result, Wall Street is being forced to incorporate these developing factors into its stock market recommendations.
- Home Depot topped earnings expectations but held its full-year outlook steady
Home Depot posted an adjusted EPS of $4.92 and revenue of $47.86 billion, figures that topped expectations and were ahead of Wall Street estimates. Despite this strong performance, the home improvement retailer held its full-year outlook steady.
- Home Depot reaffirms guidance amid 'frozen housing market conditions'
Home Depot reaffirmed its guidance amidst 'frozen housing market conditions.' The company also reported second fiscal quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations on both the top and bottom lines.
- Stock futures slip as Wall Street cools off record-setting week
U.S. stock futures edged lower on Monday morning. This dip occurred after the S&P 500 had closed at a record last week. The previous strong performance was attributed to second-quarter earnings.
- Top Wall Street analysts like these 3 dividend stocks for steady income
Top Wall Street analysts recommend three dividend stocks for generating steady income. Investors seeking consistent revenue streams can add dividend-paying energy stocks to their portfolios.
- The sports billionaire threatening to upend Wall Street
Mark Walter, a sports billionaire, built his empire using a strategy that involved leveraging insurers. This much-copied business strategy has recently drawn regulatory scrutiny, especially amid suggestions of upending Wall Street.
- Wall Street's private blockchain obsession is a 'race to the bottom,' Ethereum advocate Raman warns
Raman, an Ethereum advocate, warned that Wall Street's pursuit of private blockchain technology is characterized as a 'race to the bottom.'
- The ‘Hindenburg Omen’ keeps flashing. Should investors worry about a stock-market crash?
The 'Hindenburg Omen' is a popular but controversial indicator monitored by technical strategists on Wall Street. The title questions whether investors should be concerned about the possibility of a stock-market crash.
- Wall Street week ahead: Home Depot and Walmart report earnings, minutes of Fed meeting are released
Wall Street is set to receive several financial updates this week. These updates include earnings reports from major retailers such as Home Depot and Walmart, alongside additional details from the Federal Reserve's most recent meeting.
- Wall Street set for third straight winning week after record high
Wall Street is set for its third straight winning week after reaching record highs. The S&P 500 closed at an all-time high for the 27th time this year on Thursday. Retail sales data was noted as being due before the market opened.
- Boeing Analysts Turn Most Bullish Since 2022 on ‘Momentum Shift’
Wall Street analysts have turned highly bullish on Boeing Co., expressing enthusiasm for the company's ongoing efforts to revitalize its business. This level of optimism marks the most positive analyst sentiment seen on the company in nearly four years, driven by a perceived 'Momentum Shift'.
- Cisco posted record quarterly results and strong guidance — but the stock sank
Networking company Cisco reported record quarterly results, posting $17.25 billion in revenue and issuing strong guidance that surpassed Wall Street expectations for the year ahead. Despite these positive financial indicators, the stock subsequently sank.
- Cisco stock falls on margin concerns. Here’s what Wall Street analysts are saying.
Cisco stock falls due to margin concerns. Analysts suggest that a focus on the artificial-intelligence 'supercycle' could potentially pressure gross margins.
- SpaceX Passes First Lockup Expiry Test With $500 Billion Rally
SpaceX passed its first lockup expiry test, which coincided with a $500 Billion Rally. Wall Street had been anticipating this event after the lockup preventing early investors from selling stock expired on Aug. 6. This expiration was expected to cause millions of shares to flood the market since SpaceX went public in June.
- Treasury yields dip as Wall Street awaits wholesale inflation data
Treasury yields dipped as Wall Street awaited wholesale inflation data. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note, which is a key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing, fell by over one basis point, finishing at 4.674%.
- Wall Street’s basketball billionaire mess
Two NBA owners are reportedly facing trouble regarding their Wall Street businesses. The article discusses a situation involving the intersection of basketball ownership and financial distress.
- Asian shares mostly rise after AI leads rally on Wall Street
Asian shares mostly rose amid global market optimism driven by the AI and semiconductor sectors. Major indices saw gains, including the S&P 500 rising and the Nasdaq composite climbing 0.5%. Furthermore, inflation was reported as slightly less severe than expected, leading to reduced speculation that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates.
- Asian shares mostly rise after AI leads rally on Wall Street
Asian shares are mostly higher due to continued global market optimism regarding technology prospects. This rally was fueled by positive outlooks in AI stocks and the semiconductor sector, following a related surge seen on Wall Street.
- Asian shares mostly rise after AI leads rally on Wall Street
Asian shares mostly rose due to global optimism spurred by the AI stocks and semiconductor sector, with Japan's Nikkei 225 jumping 1.6% and South Korea’s Kospi surging 3.9%. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 rose 0.3%, while US inflation data suggested consumer prices were 3.4% higher than a year earlier, potentially giving the Federal Reserve more leeway on interest rates.
- Asian shares mostly rise after AI leads rally on Wall Street
Asian shares mostly rose on Thursday following global market optimism fueled by the semiconductor sector and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Regional indices like South Korea's Kospi surged 3.9%, while Wall Street closed with gains, including the S&P 500 rising 0.3%. These positive trends were supported by better-than-expected inflation reports that suggest less immediate pressure for interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
- Super Micro stock is rallying after results. Here’s what Wall Street is saying.
Super Micro stock has been rallying following the release of its results. Wall Street analysts are providing commentary on the company’s performance.
- Cardinal: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. reported second-quarter net income of $4.7 million, with adjusted earnings reaching 32 cents per share, which missed Wall Street expectations. Although the company's revenue posted at $226.9 million, exceeding forecasts from Zacks Investment Research's estimates, the total net income fell short.
- Wall Street just endorsed Jensen Huang's 'big concept' for AI. What now?
Wall Street endorsed Jensen Huang's 'big concept' for AI. The buildout of AI over the last three-plus years received funding through record amounts of equity and debt issued by leading tech companies. Additionally, Nvidia has presented a new idea.
- Hedgeye's Wang on Nvidia's $5 billion Funding Plan
Felix Wang of Hedgeye Risk Management analyzed Nvidia's $5 billion funding plan, noting that tapping Wall Street funds helps extend its growth runway. However, he cautioned that this strategy could also make future demand vulnerable to credit market swings.
- Nvidia Taps Wall Street for $500B; Iran Deal Hopes Dim | The Asia Trade 8/11/2026
The article reports that Nvidia tapped Wall Street for $500B and notes that hopes regarding an Iran deal are diminishing. "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" provides global market analysis, featuring coverage live from Tokyo and Sydney with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud-Watts.