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Fermi's first tenant of massive Trump-named power project backs out of funding deal
MarketWatch· 2025-12-12 15:26
Fermi, co-founded by a former secretary of energy, Rick Perry, said its first potential tenant of Project Matador has backed out of an agreement to provide $150 million in advance funding. ...
Why Alphabet and Amazon could be two of the best AI stocks next year
MarketWatch· 2025-12-12 15:24
As the artificial-intelligence boom enters its fourth year, investors are keeping their eye on Big Tech's massive spending and monetization plans. According to JPMorgan, two "Magnificent Seven†stocks... ...
‘Inflation remains too high.' Two Fed dissenters who rejected latest interest-rate cut explain why.
MarketWatch· 2025-12-12 14:50
Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve could have postponed its decisions regarding interest rates until more comprehensive economic reports on inflation and employment were available, according to Austan Goolsbee, President of the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank [1] Group 1 - The Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President suggests that the Fed's timing on interest rate decisions may not have been optimal [1]
America needs to get tough on technology — not make Nvidia chip deals with China
MarketWatch· 2025-12-12 12:50
Core Viewpoint - The dependence on chip imports poses a national-security threat, and implementing a "chip-for-chip" tariff could generate $230 billion in revenue while boosting U.S. semiconductor production [1] Group 1: National Security Implications - The reliance on foreign chip imports is identified as a significant national-security concern [1] - A strategic shift towards domestic semiconductor production is necessary to mitigate these risks [1] Group 2: Economic Impact - A proposed "chip-for-chip" tariff could result in a substantial revenue increase of $230 billion [1] - This tariff could serve as an incentive for enhancing U.S. semiconductor manufacturing capabilities [1]
What the stock market's Fed optimism may be getting wrong about the U.S. economy
MarketWatch· 2025-12-12 12:00
Core Viewpoint - The U.S. stock market is reaching new record highs despite facing economic challenges, indicating a potential overestimation of future easing measures from the Federal Reserve for the upcoming year [1] Group 1 - The stock market's performance suggests investor optimism, potentially driven by expectations of monetary policy adjustments [1] - Economic challenges persist, yet the market continues to thrive, raising questions about the sustainability of this growth [1] - There may be a disconnect between market expectations and the Federal Reserve's actual policy direction for the next year [1]
What other tariffs could Trump roll back as economic worries persist?
MarketWatch· 2025-12-12 12:00
President Donald Trump wants to show he's trying to address the high cost of living, so he has rolled back tariffs on many grocery items and made pointed remarks at White House events. ...
Bezos and Musk target AI through space. These Earthly stocks could benefit.
MarketWatch· 2025-12-12 11:25
Core Insights - The article emphasizes the importance of identifying where capital for orbital AI is being allocated first, highlighting the competitive advantage this provides in investment strategies [1] Industry Summary - The orbital AI sector is experiencing significant investment interest, with a focus on understanding the flow of capital to identify emerging opportunities [1] - Companies involved in orbital AI are likely to benefit from increased funding and technological advancements, positioning themselves for growth in a rapidly evolving market [1] Company Summary - Matthew Tuttle suggests that firms that can effectively track and analyze capital movements in the orbital AI space will have a strategic edge over competitors [1] - The article indicates that investment in orbital AI is not just about technology but also about understanding market dynamics and investor behavior [1]
Lululemon CEO joins the ranks of departing retail executives after tumultuous year at the athleisure company
MarketWatch· 2025-12-11 22:24
CEO departure adds another wrinkle to Lululemon's attempts to return to glory days. ...
The Fed cut rates, but bitcoin didn't budge. What gives?
MarketWatch· 2025-12-11 22:20
Core Insights - Bitcoin experienced a decline on Thursday despite the Federal Reserve's decision to cut its policy rate by 25 basis points and its announcement to inject additional liquidity into short-term funding markets starting Friday [1] Group 1 - The Federal Reserve cut its policy rate by 25 basis points [1] - The Fed plans to begin injecting additional liquidity into short-term funding markets starting Friday [1] - Bitcoin's price movement was downward even with the Fed's actions [1]
Broadcom earnings pass the test as AI momentum sends the stock higher
MarketWatch· 2025-12-11 22:03
Core Viewpoint - Broadcom's stock has experienced significant upward momentum recently, driven by growing excitement for custom chips, with the upcoming earnings report expected to further enhance this trend [1] Group 1 - Broadcom's stock performance has been positively influenced by market anticipation surrounding custom chip developments [1] - The company's latest earnings report is anticipated to contribute to the existing momentum in its stock price [1]