The broader stock market downturn hasn’t left the semiconductor giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock unaffected, as it lost over 14% of its value in the previous month.Charts show that NVDA stock closed on August 2, trading at a $107.27 valuation after suffering a 1.78% decline. However, the pre-market losses are even more severe, as the chipmaker stock shredded 9.46% of its value over the weekend, lowering NVDA shares price below the $100 threshold at the time of publication.NVDA stock 24-hour price chart. So ...

The most recent U.S. jobs report published on Friday, August 2, gave investors a fright, as evidenced by the massive bloodbath in both the stock market and across the cryptocurrency markets, with the flagship digital asset Bitcoin (BTC) now struggling to stay above $50,000.The report, which showed that 114,000 jobs have been created in July instead of the predicted 175,000, has also reignited fears of a coming recession – partially driven by FED’s high interest rates – and is, judging by the extended tradin ...

Although the majority of assets in the stock market are crashing, certain defense stocks are doing the exact opposite – rallying amid the rising geopolitical tensions that have seen new war fronts arise or threaten to appear in multiple regions as the now already ‘old’ wars continue raging.As it happens, these defense stocks, which are among the favorites of many United States politicians, some of whom sit on committees overseeing defense budgets or creating geopolitical policies, are increasing in price, d ...

Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett anticipates a downturn in stocks following the Federal Reserve’s expected interest rate cuts in September.Hartnett suggests that this move will likely coincide with signs of a hard landing for the U.S. economy rather than the more favorable soft landing scenario. The strategist points out that historically, when the Fed begins easing in response to economic downturns, it often leads to negative outcomes for stocks and positive outcomes for bonds. “One very importa ...

Nvidia’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) share price has dropped significantly in recent weeks, but there remains considerable optimism that the chipmaker might recover soon. Analysts like CyclesFan support this sentiment, believing that Nvidia might rally after clearing key resistance positions. However, the stock has seen a drop of 28% from its June highs, raising questions about its near-term trajectory.In an X post on August 4, the analyst stated that Nvidia experienced a notable drawdown in its stock price, which botto ...

Amid growing concerns regarding the United States economy, investor confidence has dwindled, with the stock market witnessing significant capital outflow. Most equities are facing bearish pressure, presenting a potential investment opportunity. Notably, some of these stocks might be ideal investments for the long term, considering some analysts maintain that the stock market will likely crash amid prevailing economic uncertainty.In this context, Finbold turned to OpenAI’s artificial intelligence (AI) tool C ...

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) saw a dramatic decline in its stock price following the release of its Q2 earnings report, which fell short of expectations and revealed extensive restructuring plans. The string of disappointing announcements has prompted a wave of updates to analysts’ assessments of Intel and its future prospects, leading several leading financial firms to significantly lower their price targets for INTC stock.The stock plummeted nearly 30% on Friday, marking its most significant single-da ...

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has recently announced increased investments in artificial intelligence (AI), sparking optimism in the industry and stock market. Alongside these announcements, the company has reported strong financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024. According to sources, Microsoft exceeded market expectations with a revenue of $64.73 billion, marking a 15% year-over-year increase and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.95, slightly above the forecast of $2.93.This strong performance ...

Investment magnet and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) founder Warren Buffett continues to reduce his stake in several blue chip companies that have formed a bedrock of his portfolio for years. In this regard, technology giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is the latest to be affected, with Buffett selling a significant amount of the in Q2 2024. According to the earnings report for the just-ended quarter, Buffett cut his holdings in Apple by approximately $51 billion.As of the end of Q2, Berkshire Hathaway’s investm ...

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares recently experienced a pullback following the company’s latest earnings report, which presented mixed results and a cautious forecast. Despite these challenges, technical analysis suggests that Apple’s stock is poised for a significant upward movement, with analysts projecting a potential price target of $280.In an August 2 TradingView post, analyst TradingShot highlighted Apple’s resilience and decade-long growth, consistently beating expectations.  The analysis on a monthly tim ...