Category: Markets

Many investors brush off unusual options activity, but others like to “follow the flow.” When large investors — like hedge funds for example — make big moves in the options … Read More

Bill Nygren is the partner, portfolio manager and chief investment officer for the U.S. at Harris Associates (one of the largest hedge funds as of the start of the fourth … Read More

The futures were lower on Friday, after a dreadful risk-off Thursday when all the major indexes were hammered. The Nasdaq led the losers, closing down 3.23% to the lowest finish … Read More

In June, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules that would revamp Wall Street’s handling of retail stock trading. On Wednesday, the SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s outlined future … Read More

Many investors will be more than happy to see 2022 come to an end, as it has been one of the worst years for stocks since the turn of the … Read More

The futures traded lower on Wednesday, after a furious rally Tuesday that faded fast but still saw all the major indexes close higher. The Nasdaq was the big winner, up … Read More

It is almost hard to believe that at this time last year interest rates were still near zero. But with spiraling inflation threatening to totally derail the economy, the Federal … Read More

Westpac has ended its takeover talks with Tyro Payments, saying it would not be in the interests of the bank’s shareholders to table an offer for the fintech. Meanwhile, Tyro … Read More

This report was sent to Briefing.com subscribers earlier today. Research calls posted earlier this morning are available here. Upgrades: > Credit Suisse (CS) upgraded to Buy from Neutral at BofA … Read More

If you’re one of the tens of thousands of tech workers whose jobs have disappeared in the current rounds of layoffs by companies such as Twitter, Amazon $AMZN , or Facebook parent … Read More