Citigroup beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit after reporting its highest quarterly revenue in a decade, as strong trading activity and higher investment banking fees boosted results. The bank reported net income of $5.8 billion, or $3.15 per share, representing a 45% increase from the same period last year. Analysts had expected earnings of
UnitedHealth Group stock has been in a strong rally this year as investors cheered its turnaround efforts and the Trump administration’s decision to boost Medicare Advantage payments by a larger-than-expected rate. UNH jumped and peaked at $434 last week, up by 66% from its lowest point this year. This surge mirrored that of other health
The S&P 500 Index continued rising and neared its all-time high on Friday as some big tech companies like Nvidia and AMD rebounded. It ended the week at 7,575, with its perpetual futures on Hyperliquid ticking downwards today. This article explains some of the top catalysts for the SPX Index and key ETFs like VOO
Retail investors, long considered one of the strongest pillars supporting the US stock market since the pandemic, are becoming increasingly selective as market leadership shifts rapidly and alternative investment opportunities gain traction. Recent data suggest individual investors are rotating between themes rather than making broad-based bets on the stock market. At the same time, a
NY-headquartered Citigroup has been the perennial laggard of Wall Street for years, burdened by the legacy of the global financial crisis and an unmanageable corporate structure. However, the narrative has flipped, with a renowned wealth manager, Josh Brown, recently calling Citi “one of the top bank stocks” to own – driven by a profound operational
The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has moved sideways in the past few days. It has remained inside the key support and resistance levels of $31.60 and $32.90 since May. Despite the consolidation, SCHD is having a strong year, with inflows rising by over $13 billion and its assets nearing the $100 billion mark.
Plug Power stock extended its sharp sell-off this week, falling to its lowest level since April 2. The shares have plunged 45% from their highest level this year and have slipped below the 200-day moving average, while short interest remains elevated despite the company’s ongoing turnaround efforts. Rising short interest despite turnaround measures Plug Power,
Shares of SanDisk Inc. (SNDK) fell sharply in trading on Tuesday as a broad selloff in memory-chip stocks spread from South Korea to US markets despite strong preliminary earnings from Samsung Electronics. SanDisk shares declined 8% after falling 23% over the previous three trading sessions. The stock has been one of the strongest performers in
Tesla stock (TSLA) rose on Monday, recovering some of last week’s sharp losses after investors sold the stock despite a stronger-than-expected second-quarter delivery report. The rebound came as the electric-vehicle maker expanded its robotaxi service to Miami, adding another city to its autonomous ride-hailing network. Shares of Tesla climbed about 3% to $405.11 in early
The artificial intelligence boom has a people problem, and it is getting worse faster than most investors have noticed. While Wall Street has spent the better part of three years fixating on chip stocks, hyperscaler spending, and the relentless march of AI valuations, a less glamorous drama has been unfolding in suburban town halls, county