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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after optimism surged over a potential trade truce between the U.S. and China. Reports of progress in trade negotiations ahead of a scheduled meeting between the two nations' presidents fueled investor confidence. An agreement would likely ease trade tensions and reduce or remove tariffs that have created economic uncertainty and higher costs for many multinational corporations. Also, optimism improved on expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later in the week, especially after recent data showed inflation wasn't heating up as much as expected.
Simply put, good news on trade, and the promise of lower borrowing costs created a powerful rally.
Duquesne Family Office's billionaire boss jettisoned two of Wall Street's hottest artificial intelligence (AI) stocks for a business whose three operating segments are all growing by double digits.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after President Trump threatened to impose "massive" new tariffs on Chinese imports, reigniting trade war fears.
SEA LTD-ADR shows strong earnings momentum and a bullish technical setup. With accelerating EPS growth and a chart consolidating near resistance, it presents a potential breakout opportunity.
The Global X Millennials Consumer ETF (NASDAQ: MILN) taps into $1.1–$1.9T in millennial spending power, offering diversified exposure to tech, retail, travel.
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