Stocks charged higher to close the week. The May Jobs report beat expectations. While that means a delay in interest rate cuts, the number is reassuring to investors that the economy is still rolling along, even if that’s at a slower pace. Investors’ attention will now shift back to inflation. The latest reading on inflation […]
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Connecting ideas to economic data and price action is often one of the best ways for investors to identify a winning trade for their portfolios, and today’s data points to a single area of the stock market. Looking into the energy sector, there is one widely followed indicator rooted in the deepest supply-demand market dynamics that […]
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Markets hate uncertainty, which has been the norm in 2025. Tariffs, interest rates, and inflation are driving analysts’ expectations. However, that can become an opportunity for nimble investors with some cash on the sidelines. With earnings season wrapping up, some analysts have discovered they were too bearish on a company. That causes them to upgrade […]
When it comes to the financial sector, understanding the underlying impact of bank balance sheets and key performance indicators (KPIs) can be a daunting task. However, one common indicator is always subject to directly affecting the way a bank makes money on the bottom line, and that is the capital requirement set by government regulators. Wells […]
“Valuation: Measuring and Managing the Value of Companies” has long been a definitive guide for corporate finance professionals. Eight editions in, the book’s lead author, Tim Koller—a partner at consulting giant McKinsey & Company—says the biggest surprise is what hasn’t changed. Koller speaks to Global Finance about one of the dealmaking world’s most enduring topics. […]
Affirm Today $58.25 +2.54 (+4.56%) As of 12:36 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. 52-Week Range $22.25 ▼ $82.53 Price Target $64.15 The “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) wave continues to reshape how consumers approach purchases, and Affirm Holdings NASDAQ: AFRM is a significant force within this transformation. […]
High volatility has plagued markets throughout much of 2025. While many consider this a bad thing, particularly when trends point downward, it can also create opportunities for momentum investors to capture gains when target stocks are up. Of course, timing a momentum play can be easier said than done. Regarding momentum investing, traders may have […]