US futures rise, as strong earnings and a China rate cut help investors shrug off inflation fears for now

Investors have to brace for more market volatility thanks to the new Omicron variant.Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images US futures rose on Thursday, as healthy corporate earnings helped offset some concern about the inflation outlook. Asian markets were up after China cut key lending rates, while European stocks were mixed. Netflix was due to report quarterly… Continue reading US futures rise, as strong earnings and a China rate cut help investors shrug off inflation fears for now

Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor says MicroStrategy will never sell its $5 billion crypto stash even if prices crash

Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy CEO.Joe Raedle/Getty Images Michael Saylor never wants MicroStrategy to let go of its $5 billion bitcoin pile, he told Bloomberg. “Never. No. We’re not sellers,” he said. “We’re only acquiring and holding bitcoin, right? That’s our strategy.” Saylor said bitcoin’s slump doesn’t worry him, and his stash brings “great comfort” as inflation… Continue reading Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor says MicroStrategy will never sell its $5 billion crypto stash even if prices crash

US stocks can still rally 10% this year as inflation cools and earnings grow, BlackRock’s Rick Rieder says

US stocks can still rally 10% in 2022 despite the recent volatility, BlackRock’s Rick Rieder told CNBC. The asset manager’s bond chief said strong company earnings and a cooling in inflation would help equities. Stocks, particularly techs, have been hit by expectations the Fed will hike interest rates aggressively this year. BlackRock’s Rick Rieder has… Continue reading US stocks can still rally 10% this year as inflation cools and earnings grow, BlackRock’s Rick Rieder says

The Countries That Have Contributed Most to Global Warming

Which countries have contributed the largest share of global CO2 emissions since 1750? Lewis Hine/ National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division Which countries have contributed the largest share of global CO2 emissions since 1750? Before 1750, carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion were negligible. The world’s first industrialized… Continue reading The Countries That Have Contributed Most to Global Warming

Is There a Right Way to Invest in Bitcoin in 2022? Yes. | Kiplinger

cryptocurrency Before you buy into Bitcoin, Ethereum of any other form of cryptocurrency, first, decide whether you want to be a dabbler (which is OK!) or a serious investor. You’ve read stories about celebrities, like Elon Musk and Mark Cuban, who supposedly are cashing in on Bitcoin. You’ve seen ads for companies that claim to… Continue reading Is There a Right Way to Invest in Bitcoin in 2022? Yes. | Kiplinger

Stock Market Today: Bond Yields, Goldman a One-Two Punch for the Bears | Kiplinger

Stock Market Today The 10-year Treasury yield hit a two-year high and Goldman whiffed on its Q4 earnings report, sending 10 of 11 sectors into the red Tuesday.Any bit of calm investors enjoyed over the long holiday weekend was sapped quickly Tuesday morning as the markets kicked off the short week with a faceplant. Vexing… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Bond Yields, Goldman a One-Two Punch for the Bears | Kiplinger

9 Great Growth ETFs for 2022 and Beyond | Kiplinger

There’s a bit of uncertainty on Wall Street to start 2022. The market continues to grapple with the lingering impacts of coronavirus and the risk of interest-rate increases disrupting the natural order of things. Thus, growth stocks – and by extension, growth exchange-traded funds (ETFs) – are facing a little more volatility and risk in… Continue reading 9 Great Growth ETFs for 2022 and Beyond | Kiplinger

Microsoft Buys Activision With One Eye on the Cloud | Kiplinger

tech stocks MSFT’s $68.7 billion deal for ATVI brings the tech giant a library of A+ titles … and another way to leverage its cloud heft.Long-suffering shareholders — not to mention canny value investors — were rewarded for their patience in Activision Blizzard (ATVI, $65.39) Tuesday when Microsoft (MSFT, $310.20) agreed to pay $68.7 billion,… Continue reading Microsoft Buys Activision With One Eye on the Cloud | Kiplinger