US stocks fall as investors brace for war in Ukraine amid new warnings of imminent invasion

US stocks closed down Friday on fresh signs the Russia-Ukraine crisis may devolve into war. US officials said a Russian invasion of Ukraine could come within days, while more US troops are headed to Hungary. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said more Russian troops are deploying to the Ukraine border. Loading Something is loading.… Continue reading US stocks fall as investors brace for war in Ukraine amid new warnings of imminent invasion

Nu Holdings extends four-day gain to 36% after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reveals $1 billion stake in the Brazilian bank

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway revealed a $1 billion stake in Nu Holdings.The Brazilian bank has soared 36% since the stake was revealed in a 13F filing earlier this week.Nu Holdings went public late last year and was founded in 2013 as a digitally focused financial services company. Loading Something is loading. Nu Holdings extended its… Continue reading Nu Holdings extends four-day gain to 36% after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reveals $1 billion stake in the Brazilian bank

The S&P 500 will surge 20% by year-end and recession fears are overblown, BMO strategy chief says

BMO Capital Markets’ Brian Belski said recession fears are overblown and the S&P 500 should rally 20% by year-end. The flattening of the bond-yield curve is nothing to worry about, the veteran strategist said. In fact, US stocks normally post solid gains when the yield curve is evening out, he said. Loading Something is loading.… Continue reading The S&P 500 will surge 20% by year-end and recession fears are overblown, BMO strategy chief says

Roku plummets 25% after the TV streaming company reveals downbeat outlook in latest earnings report

Shares of Roku dropped 25% in Friday trading after the company gave a weak revenue forecast. In the first quarter, Roku expects a 25% increase to $720 million, below analysts’ forecasts of $748.5 million. “Overall TV unit sales are likely to remain below pre-COVID levels, which could affect our active account growth,” the company said.… Continue reading Roku plummets 25% after the TV streaming company reveals downbeat outlook in latest earnings report

Shopify stock-price target gutted by analysts on slower growth

Over 20 analysts cut their targets after the stock plunged 17 per cent in Toronto on Wednesday, its biggest drop ever Author of the article: Bloomberg News Stefanie Marotta A monitor displays Shopify Inc.. signage on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo by Michael Nagle/Bloomberg files Canadian e-commerce company Shopify Inc. had… Continue reading Shopify stock-price target gutted by analysts on slower growth

Lightspeed pushing ahead after short-seller report hits stock

This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Watch: New chief executive JP Chauvet on where he plans to take Lightspeed The New York Stock Exchange welcomes Lightspeed POS Inc. on Sept. 11, 2020. Photo by Lightspeed files Article content Lightspeed’s new chief executive JP Chauvet talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn… Continue reading Lightspeed pushing ahead after short-seller report hits stock

Stock Market Today: Markets Turn Tail as Ukraine Invasion Risk Rises | Kiplinger

Stock Market Today Warnings that Russia is heading toward an ‘imminent invasion’ of Ukraine sent investors back toward the exits Thursday.Ukraine-Russia tensions wrested control of investor sentiment from the Fed in a difficult session for the broader markets, which was exacerbated by a few pieces of disappointing economic news. On Thursday, both U.S. President Joe… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Markets Turn Tail as Ukraine Invasion Risk Rises | Kiplinger