Tesla (TSLA) dropped the bomb on the auto market with huge price cuts last week, and now Wall Street is catching up with post-game analysis, if you will. In a note called “Analyzing the impact of reduced Tesla vehicle prices,” Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney takes a glass-half-empty, half-full approach. Delaney says the price cuts imply concern over reduced demand in the U.S. “While the reduced prices for Models 3 and Y helps the company to better address the roughly 20%-30% of… Source link
Read More »Tesla owners in China protest price cuts as delivery times extend on higher demand
Tesla (TSLA) shares are climbing higher today despite a mixed slew of news out of one of its most important markets, China. Reports over the weekend detail a number of protests at Tesla showrooms, as recent Tesla buyers complained about the automaker’s decision to cut prices on Friday. The price cut was the second decrease in the past three months, as Tesla tries to boost demand in the competitive Chinese market. Reuters reports Tesla also cut prices in Australia, Japan, and South… Source link
Read More »US STOCKS-Nasdaq leads Wall St higher as interest rate worries ease
(For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click or type LIVE/ in a news window) * Amazon up as Jefferies sees easing costs * Alibaba climbs as Ant Group’s Jack Ma to cede control * Macy’s, Lululemon drop on holiday-quarter warnings * Indexes up: Dow 0.39%, S&P 0.85%, Nasdaq 1.52% (Adds details, updates prices throughout) By Ankika Biswas and Amruta Khandekar Jan 9 (Reuters) – The tech-heavy Nasdaq led gains among the main Wall Street indexes on Monday, boosted by shares of Amazon… Source link
Read More »Stocks close higher after volatile session
U.S. stocks rose Wednesday after back-and-forth trading as investors weighed a batch of economic data and minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December policy meeting. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) gained 0.8% in a volatile session, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) added 130 points, or 0.4%. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) advanced 0.7%. A readout of discussions from the U.S. central bank’s December gathering indicated Fed officials were reticent an “unwarranted” easing of… Source link
Read More »Higher risk of low performance ratings in 2023
CEO of Alphabet and Google Sundar Pichai during press conference at the Chancellery in Warsaw, Poland on March 29, 2022. Mateusz Wlodarczyk | Nurphoto | Getty Images More Google employees will be at risk for low performance ratings and fewer are expected to reach high marks under a new performance review system that starts next year, according to internal communications obtained by CNBC. In a recent Google all-hands meeting and in a separate presentation last week, executives presented more… Source link
Read More »Stocks close sharply higher as Nike, consumer sentiment spur Wall Street rebound
U.S. stocks rallied Wednesday as strong earnings from Nike and FedEx, along with upbeat consumer confidence data, lifted sentiment after a recent bout of selling. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) surged 1.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) jumped more than 500 points, or 1.6%. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) also advanced 1.5%. An upbeat gauge of consumer confidence helped raise the mood on Wednesday. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index rose to 108.3 this month… Source link
Read More »Global IPO activity falls 45% as higher rates crushes deal activity
It’s been a no good, very bad year for private companies eager to make their debuts on U.S. and global exchanges. Through December 14, there have been just 1,333 initial public offerings worldwide in 2022 which collectively raised $179.5 billion, marking a 45% drop in listings raising 61% fewer dollars compared to 2021. “Amid an environment defined by higher inflation and rising interest rates, investors have spurned new public companies and turned to less risky asset classes,” said Paul Go,… Source link
Read More »Stocks edge higher ahead of inflation data, Fed meeting
U.S. stocks rallied Monday ahead of a busy week for investors, with key inflation data and the Fed’s last policy meeting of the year on tap over the next two days. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) gained 1.4%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) increased by 1.5%, or more than 500 points. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) advanced by 1.2%. The rally served as a rebound from stocks’ worst week since September. The S&P 500 dropped 3.4% last week, while the Dow fell 2.8% and the Nasdaq… Source link
Read More »Stocks edge higher ahead of inflation data, Fed meeting
U.S. stocks rallied Monday ahead of a busy week for investors, with key inflation data and the Fed’s last policy meeting of the year on tap over the next two days. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) gained 1.4%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) increased by 1.5%, or more than 500 points. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) advanced by 1.2%. The rally served as a rebound from stocks’ worst week since September. The S&P 500 dropped 3.4% last week, while the Dow fell 2.8% and the Nasdaq… Source link
Read More »Stocks edge higher ahead of inflation data, Fed meeting
U.S. stocks rose Monday ahead of a busy week for investors, with key inflation data and the Fed’s last policy meeting of the year serving as highlights. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose by 0.5% during midday trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) increased by 0.8%. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) advanced by 0.3%. All three major indexes ended with losses during Friday’s trading session, capping the worst week for stocks since September. The S&P 500 dropped 3.4%, while… Source link
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