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Markets are settling into holiday mode, with stock futures slightly down on the last full trading day before Christmas. Here’s where things stand today: * Nasdaq-100: +0.37% * S&P 500: +0.04% (flat) * Dow Jones: -0.22% On Friday, the S&P 500 rose 1.1%, recovering
Quantum computing stocks are taking off in 2024. Is this the start of something big? Let’s take a closer look Google’s Chip Changes the Game Google’s new Willow chip, a 105-qubit processor, hit a big milestone: * Fixed Errors: It solved a 30-year problem by cutting down error
Government surveys that track the economy are failing. Budgets are shrinking, people are skipping surveys, and economic data we rely on is becoming less trustworthy. This is a big deal—because when the numbers are wrong, decisions that affect markets, businesses, and everyday life go wrong, too. Here’s what’
The S&P 500 Value Index just dropped 3.7%, marking its longest losing streak on record. Meanwhile, Bitcoin smashed past the $100,000 mark, and the Nasdaq climbed to 20,000. To me, it seems that value stocks have been left in the dust, and investors chasing bigger
Almost $10 billion has poured into Bitcoin ETFs since the US election, pushing Bitcoin past the $100,000 mark for the first time. The momentum is crazy, with Bitcoin posting its best winning streak since 2021. With investors pouring in, knowing the risks are more important than ever. Bitcoin’s
A few weeks back, the presidential debate was a disaster for Biden. Today, an assassination attempt was made on Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania.
This event is sending shockwaves through the world.
Here’s how Trump's policies will impact our economy if he wins; the good and the bad ⬇️
From 2016 to 2024, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has continued to reduce corporate tax rates from 35% to 21%. These cuts, set to expire in 2025, would be extended under Trump, confirmed by CNBC.
This policy will keep lower tax rates and boost corporate profits. On the other hand, Biden proposes letting these cuts expire for high earners and raising corporate tax rates.
For example, a company earning $10 billion with a 21% tax rate pays $2.1 billion in taxes. If tax cuts end and the rate rises to 35%, it would pay $3.5 billion, eating more out of its free cash flow and valuation.
Tariffs: Both Biden and Trump love tariffs, especially on Chinese goods, which protect domestic industries but raise costs for businesses to manufacture things in-house.
These tariffs can be a nightmare for sectors like manufacturing and retail due to higher import costs, but are a dream come true for companies that already make their product in the US.
To dodge the impacts from tariffs, invest in companies with less reliance on international goods and consider ETFs that focus on domestic markets and industries.
Market Reactions to Political Uncertainty: Historically, the stock market performs best under a divided government, lowering the chance of disruptive policy changes.
Political uncertainty usually leads to market volatility, so diversification is your best friend here.
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Important to know: No matter who’s in office, economic and inflation trends often impact market performance more than election outcomes (Vanguard).
So, election season could shake up tax policies, tariffs, and uncertainty in markets.
Think of the stock market as a reality show– full of drama and unexpected twists. By staying on top of these changes, you can handle whatever comes your way.