Palladium is supported by strong demand from the automotive sector due to stricter emission regulations globally, particularly in Europe, China, and North America. The metal is essential for catalytic converters in gasoline-powered vehicles, and as regulations tighten, demand is expected to remain robust. On the supply side, palladium mining is heavily reliant on South Africa and Russia, both facing challenges
American Airlines reported record Q4 2024 revenue of $13.7 billion and full-year revenue of $54.2 billion, driven by strong demand and capacity adjustments. The company also reduced debt by $15 billion ahead of schedule, generated $2.2 billion in free cash flow, and announced a new 10-year partnership with Citi for AAdvantage® credit cards. Operationally, American ranked second in completion and
TLT invests in U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities of 20 years or more. It's a safe-haven investment, often used for stability and income, especially during market volatility. TLT's price is sensitive to interest rates—when rates fall, TLT typically rises, and when rates rise, it tends to fall. It's ideal for risk-averse investors or those expecting interest rates to decline. TLT
An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is an investment that allows you to buy a share in a collection of assets, such as stocks or bonds. It's easy to trade on the stock market, just like individual stocks. ETFs help spread risk by holding different assets and are a simple way to invest in many things at once. Funds like XLE.US are
Goldman Sachs reported net revenues of $53.51 billion and net earnings of $14.28 billion for 2024. In Q4 2024, net revenues were $13.87 billion, with net earnings of $4.11 billion. EPS for 2024 was $40.54 and $11.95 for Q4. Return on equity was 12.7% for 2024 and 14.6% for Q4. CEO David Solomon expressed satisfaction with strong results, highlighting growth
The outlook for the S&P 500 in 2025 depends on several factors, including the economy, corporate profits, and interest rates. If the economy grows and companies perform well, the market could rise. However, if the economy slows down or the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates high, it could put pressure on stocks. Inflation is also important—if it stays under control,
Ferrari's Q3 2024 net revenues totaled €1,644 million, marking a 6.5% year-over-year increase, or 7.0% at constant currency. The growth was primarily driven by a combination of factors, including a richer product and country mix and a rise in customer personalization's. Revenues from cars and spare parts amounted to €1,400 million, reflecting a 5.2% increase (5.8% at constant currency), bolstered
The strength of the US economy plays a pivotal role in influencing the USD/JPY exchange rate. As the US shows resilience with strong GDP growth, low unemployment, and rising consumer confidence, the Federal Reserve maintains or even increases interest rates to prevent the economy from overheating. This expectation of higher returns from US assets due to higher interest rates attracts
BMW Group has confirmed its adjusted guidance for 2024, following a tough third quarter with issues related to its braking system and weak demand in China. Despite these challenges, the company expects stronger deliveries in the fourth quarter, focusing on reducing inventory and addressing delays. BMW saw strong growth in electric vehicle (BEV) sales, with a 19.1% market share in
On December 18th federal reserve decided to cut rates by 0.25% basis points, reducing interest rates to 4.50%. Also, Federal reserve provided guidance for the year 2025. The Federal Reserve's third rate cut of the year will affect debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages, and other borrowing for consumers and businesses. However, with inflation still high and concerns about President-elect
After the results of the 47th U.S. presidential election, Tesla's stock price has gained more than 80%. It's clear that Elon Musk's endorsement of Donald Trump has been positive for both Tesla investors and Musk himself. Overall, TSLA stock has outperformed the S&P 500 by more than 55% year-to-date. Not only has the endorsement of the newly elected President Donald
The UK economy is one of the largest in the world, with a GDP of about $3.2 trillion in 2023. It relies mainly on services, such as finance, banking, insurance, and technology, which make up around 80% of its economy. Manufacturing and agriculture are also important, though smaller, sectors. The UK has a strong trade history, but Brexit (leaving the
On December 9th Oracle presented quarterly results to the public. Oracle's fiscal Q2 2025 results show strong growth, with total revenue of $14.1 billion, up 9% year-over-year. Cloud revenue reached $5.9 billion, a 24% increase, driven by a 52% rise in cloud infrastructure (IaaS) revenue. GAAP earnings per share grew 24% to $1.10, while non-GAAP earnings per share increased 10%
Tesla has made a significant impact in the car manufacturing sector with its range of EVs offered to customers. Additionally, the "Elon Effect" has greatly contributed to the popularity of Tesla car models. One of Tesla's success stories has been in the Asian market, specifically China. The increasing demand for EVs in China has largely been met by Tesla's
Gold has demonstrated strong performance in 2024, driven by a combination of inflationary pressures, geopolitical uncertainties, and central bank policies, particularly in response to persistent inflation and rising interest rates. Gold continues to be regarded as a safe-haven asset, attracting significant investment amid prevailing economic uncertainty and elevated market volatility. Demand for gold, both in physical form and through gold-backed
Hewlett Packard Enterprise had a strong third quarter with good revenue growth, especially from AI systems, and higher profits. Quarterly results show progress with business strategies related to cloud and AI, as well as continuing to innovate to stay competitive in the industry. In Q3 of fiscal 2024, the company earned $7.7 billion in revenue, up 10% from last
On November 20th, Target Corporation released its quarterly report, with both earnings per share and revenue falling short of estimates. Earnings per share were down by 19.48%, and revenue decreased by 0.77%. Earnings per share for the quarter were $1.85, a decline of 11.9% compared to last year. In the third quarter, sales grew by 0.3% due to increased
The top tech company NVIDIA has published its quarterly financial results. In general, NVDA has once again passed forecasts and the stock is surging. NVDA started the day's trading near the early November high zone, just below the $150.00 mark. Earnings per share were forecast at $0.748, but actual earnings are $0.81. Meanwhile, total revenue is at 35.08 billion
Under Armour recently announced its Q2 2025 results. In general, the firm has managed to surpass forecasts despite decreasing revenues. Moreover, the future outlook has been updated to a more positive. Total revenue has reached $1.4 billion, surpassing consensus expectations by $15 million. Estimated earnings per share were $0.193 dollars, reported earnings per share were 55% higher at $0.30
Disney posted strong Q4 results, with segment operating income up 23% and adjusted EPS rising 39% to $1.14. For the year, segment operating income grew 21%, and adjusted EPS increased 32% to $4.97. The Entertainment segment saw a $0.8 billion increase in operating income to $1.1 billion. Disney+ Core and Hulu had 174 million subscriptions, including 120 million
Nvidia is set to release its quarterly report on November 20th. The company has been a standout in 2024, driving innovation, achieving impressive growth, and seeing a substantial revaluation. Year-to-date, Nvidia has outperformed the market by over 160%. Nvidia's business strategy has significantly boosted its stock performance. In previous quarters, the company's revenue grew sharply, primarily due to data
On the 5th of November, US citizens elected their 47th President of the United States. Between two candidates, US election results show that Donald J. Trump has won the election over Kamala Harris. Republican candidate Donald J. Trump has declared victory, while Kamala Harris has been cancelling election night speeches. Although last votes are still being counted, the market
On 31st of October Apple reported its quarterly earnings and revenue report to the shareholders. Consensus estimated earnings per share were 1.60$ dollars per share, reported earnings per share were 0.97$ dollars per share, which is lower than 39%. Estimated revenue was 94.512 billion dollars, reported 94.93 billion dollars EPS report has had slight impact on the stock in
The stock of Amazon is set to start the day's trading near the $200.00 mark. This is caused by the firm's quarterly financial results, which have been attributed to higher retail sales. Earnings per share were expected to come in at $1.14, but actual earnings are $1.43. In the meantime, total revenues are slightly above forecast near $158.88 billion