Despite a downturn to begin 2024, certain stocks continue to stand out. While they might be divided on the overall direction of the market, analysts remain bullish on many individual stocks. They share common attributes. That includes solid earnings, strong competitive advantages, and catalysts that are expected to drive their share prices higher. Investors looking for safe places to park their money in the current market should pay close attention to the ratings and outlooks that analysts have on some stoc ...

Bitcoin (BTC), the world's most prominent cryptocurrency, surged past the $47,000 mark on Jan 8 before settling just above $46,825. Cryptocurrencies rallied in 2023 and gathered further pace in late October, which has continued into this year. The last time Bitcoin traded above $47,000 was in April 2022. Although Bitcoin price remains below its alltime high of $67,000 reached in November 2021, market participants are once again bullish about its potential that is driving the rally. The recent rally is prima ...

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By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time.Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewInflation could be back on the rise next year, spoiling a dream scenario for Wall Street that investors have already priced into stocks, according to BlackRock.The asset manager pointed to growing ...

In its short history, Bitcoin has been one of Wall Street’s most controversial asset classes. While Bitcoin “maximalists” see the world’s largest digital asset as a cure for rampant government spending and inflation globally, Bitcoin pessimists see it as magic make-believe internet money. Regardless of what one believes, one factor is black and white and is impossible to argue – performance. Time and time again, over its history, Bitcoin has shown resilience and the ability to recover in the face of bad new ...

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) layoffs are a hot topic on Monday as the company reportedly plans to cut roughly 3% of its global workforce.That means nearly 600 people working for the investment manager could lose their jobs. Insiders claim the Blackrock layoffs are being listed as routine as the company cuts workers based on performance.While the layoffs haven’t been officially announced just yet, it might not be long before the company does so. Such an announcement could be included in its Q4 2023 earnings report c ...

Maksim Labkouski Introduction As a dividend investor, Business Development Companies are some of my favorite stocks to invest in. And with the banking crisis that happened in early 2023, I think the sector (BIZD) will only become more attractive over time. I have my favorites that I hold but I'm always looking out for others in the space that I think have long-term potential as well. One of those that comes to mind is BlackRock TCP Capital (NASDAQ:TCPC). The BDC recently announced a merger and that peak ...

Hello! Here’s how the competition for ETF assets shook out in 2023. Will BlackRock keep its top spot in 2024?Please send feedback and tips to christine.idzelis@marketwatch.com or isabel.wang@marketwatch.com. You can also follow me on X at @cidzelis and find me on LinkedIn. Isabel Wang is at @Isabelxwang.Sign up here for our weekly ETF Wrap.BlackRock finished 2023 with the biggest market share in the exchange-traded fund industry, keeping Vanguard at bay in the No. 2 spot even after the close competitor topp ...

智通财经APP获悉，据报道，投资银行高盛(GS.US)正在谈判成为灰度投资(Grayscale Investments)和贝莱德(BLK.US)希望在美国上市的现货比特币ETF的授权参与人。 作为ETF的授权参与人的券商负责处理基金中一篮子股票的创建和赎回，以及与基金管理人之间的现金转账。此前，贝莱德在一份文件中表示，其已将简街资本(Jane Street Capital)和摩根大通(JPM.US)列为该公司拟议中的iShares比特币信托(iShares Bitcoin Trust)的授权参与人。 上个月，贝莱德还调整了申请，允许现金赎回，这一变化可能会提高其产品获得美国证券交易委员会(SEC)批准的几率。 与此同时，灰度投资正寻求将其价值260亿美元的灰度比特币信托(GBTC)转换为ETF。灰度此前提交文件确认，在GBTC转换为比特币现货ETF后，简街资本和Virtu金融(VIRT.US)为比特币现货ETF的授权参与方。 在2023年强势反弹后，比特币在2024年伊始出现大幅波动，目前距离SEC批准首个现货比特币ETF的最早截止日期仅剩一周时间。 ...

Bitcoin (BTC) had a prodigious 2023, with the price of the world’s numero uno cryptocurrency soaring 157%. Many expect the momentum to continue in 2024.Bitcoin kicked off this year on a solid note, with the price of the digital coin surpassing $45,000 on Jan 2 for the first time since April 2022, per CoinDesk data. What’s more, Bitcoin has more room to run as it is still over 30% below its record high of $68,990 reached in 2021.So, what’s behind Bitcoin’s remarkable surge? The price of the cryptocurrency is ...