All [Music] right, good afternoon and welcome to Asking for a Trend. I'm Miles Upman for the next half hour. We're breaking down the trends today that could move markets tomorrow.With the Fed cutting rates, we're zeroing in on sectors that stand to benefit in this new environment today will give commercial real estate a closer look. Well, Americans are feeling the pinch of higher food costs and food service workers themselves are among those hardest hit. We'll discuss the state of the industry.Plus, how pre ...

Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Market - The commercial real estate market experienced a shock state in 2023, followed by a partial recovery in 2024 [4] - Rising interest rates, specifically an increase of 500 basis points (5%), significantly impacted real estate valuations, causing investors to pull back [5] - With the easing cycle beginning, investors are returning, driven by adjusted prices in multifamily, shopping centers, and office buildings, suggesting a potential path to recovery [5][6] - Office market dynamics show companies are becoming more conservative about office space due to hybrid work models and a push for efficiency, leading to reduced demand, but daily traffic is recovering to 80% of pre-pandemic levels [9][10] - Warehouse demand remains strong, but oversupply and tariff uncertainties have created some market softness, particularly concerning port-related employment in areas like Southern California [15][16] - Brick and mortar retail is experiencing a resurgence, especially for class A prime retail space and locations with experiential components like restaurants and entertainment [16][17] Restaurant Industry - The restaurant industry faces increasing closures and net job losses, impacting a vulnerable workforce including first-time job seekers, returning citizens, single parents, and new immigrants [19][20] - Restaurants are struggling with gender and pay equity issues, employee challenges, and higher food prices, making it a difficult time for the industry [22][25] - Immigration crackdowns are significantly impacting the labor supply for restaurants and farms, highlighting the need for immigration reform to support the food system [26][27] - Tipping is described as an antiquated system with a problematic history, and the industry is grappling with issues like resistance to tipping and varying state regulations on service charges [29][30][31] Prediction Markets - Robinhood offers a prediction market product that allows users to trade on the probability of outcomes in areas like presidential elections, sports, and economic events [36] - These prediction market products fall under the jurisdiction of the CFTC and NFA, similar to traditional futures products [39][40] - Economic event contracts, such as those related to Fed rate cuts, are seen as a significant opportunity for prediction markets [42][43] - Sports have opened up the opportunity for people to participate in prediction markets, with 100 million contracts traded in the first weekend and over 300 million after the past weekend [50]

Robinhood Markets, Inc.’s HOOD event-contracts business is accelerating, with September revenue pacing above a $200 million annualized rate as partner Kalshi’s volumes surge on NFL and NCAAF (college) football.Watch the HOOD stock momentum here.Piper Sandler analyst Patrick Moley reiterated the Overweight rating on Robinhood, raising the price forecast from $120 to $140.Moley said prediction markets (event contracts) could be a major growth driver for Robinhood, noting partner exchange Kalshi is pacing for ...

Robinhood Markets, Inc.’s HOOD event-contracts business is accelerating, with September revenue pacing above a $200 million annualized rate as partner Kalshi’s volumes surge on NFL and NCAAF (college) football.Watch the HOOD stock momentum here.Piper Sandler analyst Patrick Moley reiterated the Overweight rating on Robinhood, raising the price forecast from $120 to $140.Moley said prediction markets (event contracts) could be a major growth driver for Robinhood, noting partner exchange Kalshi is pacing for ...

Group 1 - Citigroup has adjusted its rating for Robinhood to Neutral and raised the price target from $120 to $135 [1][6] - The Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts have positively impacted the financial sector, benefiting Robinhood's business model [2][6] - Robinhood is experiencing an increase in new account openings, capital inflows, and trading activity, indicating strong financial momentum [3][5] Group 2 - Robinhood's stock is currently trading at $124.89, with a market capitalization of approximately $111 billion and a trading volume of 33.1 million shares [4][6] - Over the past year, Robinhood's stock has seen a significant increase from a low of $22.05, reflecting strong market confidence [5][6] - The recent trading activity has marked a new high for Robinhood's stock price over the past year, indicating robust performance in the current economic conditions [4][5][6]

Ten stocks in the large-cap Russell 1000 index have achieved at least 1,000% returns since the October 2022 bull market bottom, showcasing the power and volatility of high-growth companies in a rapidly recovering market environment. NVDA stock is up 36% this year. See the real-time chart hereBespoke Investment Group released a list of 10 stocks in the Russell 1,000 that have gained more than 1,000% in the ongoing "AI Boom bull market."Here's a look at these remarkable "10-baggers."Read Next: Plug Power, Fue ...

Analysts see HOOD adding $16B to its market cap thanks to prediction market growth*Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone):ROBINHOOD ( $HOOD) PT RAISED TO $140 AT PIPER SANDLER ON PREDICTION MARKET GROWTHPiper Sandler raised Robinhood’s target to $140 (from $120), citing strong upside from prediction markets via its Kalshi partnership. September event contract volumes are set to hit a record $2.6B, ...

Columbia Threadneedle Investments, an investment management company, released its “Columbia Threadneedle Global Technology Growth Strategy” second-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The market experienced volatility at the start of the quarter due to heightened uncertainty from global tariffs as part of the new U.S. administration. Later, the market rebounded with the implementation of a more lenient trade policy. The composite returned 25.11% gross of fees and 24.85 ...

It’s official: the long-awaited decision by the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is in. Interest rates have been cut, and the initial reaction from the market matter more than ever today.  The day after the announcement, the financial sector led the way higher in the S&P 500, which serves as the ultimate message for where the next leg of market upside may emerge. Robinhood Markets TodayHOODRobinhood Markets$125.18 +0.40 (+0.32%) 52-Week Range$22.05▼$126.64P/E Ratio63.52Price Target$101.88Add to WatchlistAt the ce ...

Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD) stock officially joined the S&P 500 Index (SPX) earlier today. The shares were last seen 0.8% lower to trade at $123.73, taking a breather from back from Friday's rally to a record high of $125.18. Comfortably above all long- and short-term trendlines, the security has also found an additional layer of support at $110 and sports a 445.4% year-over-year lead.This positive price action hasn't gone unnoticed by options traders. Robinhood stock snuck into Senior Quantitative ...