• US500

Today’s quality is not 2008’s quality: BofA

BofA highlights changes in high-quality stocks since 2008, noting their premium valuation, cyclical sector qualities, and the potential for dividends to boost future returns.

• CL
• IXIC
• LCO
• US10YT=X
• US2YT=X
• US500

Stock market today: S&P500 in worst week since 2023 as soft jobs data stoke worry

The S&P 500 declines after disappointing job growth data, leading to discussions about potential Federal Reserve rate cuts and disappointing quarterly forecasts from companies like Broadcom.

• AAPL
• AVGO
• CL
• INTC
• QCOM
• US500
• VIX

Morning Bid: Payrolls, Williams and Waller - a big decider

Analysis of the upcoming U.S. job report, market responses, tech sector challenges, and political developments influencing economic outlook and Fed rate decisions.

• DXY
• JGB
• US10YT=X
• US2YT=X
• US500
• VIX
• XAGg=R
• XAU/USD

The outcome of today's NFP report is likely to be 'binary': Citi

Citi strategists highlight potential impacts of the upcoming NFP report on market positioning, noting the vulnerability of long equity positions amid mixed investor sentiment.

• FTMC
• STOXX
• UK100
• US500

FTSE 100 clocks weekly decline; personal goods shares biggest drag

UK's FTSE 100 index fell 0.7%, marking its sixth consecutive decline, as investors adjusted to U.S. jobs data and anticipated interest rate changes from central banks.

• JP225
• MIWD00000PUS
• US500
• USD/JPY

Morning Bid: Nervy end to volatile week, yen eyes breakthrough

Investors in Asia are cautious amid U.S. growth fears as they await key economic data and central bank decisions impacting markets and currencies.

• AAPL
• AMGN
• AMZN
• CL
• CPRT
• DJI
• DLTR
• DX
• EUR/USD
• GC
• IXIC
• KO
• LCO
• MCK
• MKTX
• MRK
• TSLA
• UNH
• US500
• USD/JPY
• VIX
• ZBH

U.S. stocks mixed at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.54%

U.S. stocks closed mixed; Dow and S&P 500 fell, while NASDAQ rose. Significant gains for Amazon and Tesla, with Draganfly surging significantly. Market breadth favored declines.

• US500

Be careful chasing stocks while the S&P 500 is above 5,500: BCA

• US500

What is the 2025 outlook for the global economy?

Capital Economics anticipates moderate global economic recovery in 2025, shaped by inflation normalization and monetary policy easing, despite risks like inflation persistence and political transitions.

• ELIS
• US500

Exclusive-France's Elis has bid for US uniform supplier Vestis, sources say

Elis SA is reportedly pursuing an acquisition of Vestis, which has faced performance issues, leading to volatile stock prices and potential acquisition interest from multiple parties.