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As Nissan faces challenges in the EV market, the automaker remains open to collaborations, even with tech partners. The failed merger talks with Honda highlight Nissan's need to address liquidity and electrification efforts.

Published on: February 10, 2025, 11:02 AM UTC

Earnings growth expectations remain strong, buoyed by anticipation of sustained earnings growth over the long term, providing a positive outlook for the stock market. Despite looming tariff concerns, the importance of earnings as the primary driver of stock prices remains unchanged. Economic growth and demand for products and services are robust, while growth has normalized from earlier high levels. However, a disparity exists between hard economic data, which remains positive, and soft sentiment-oriented data, indicating weaker consumer and business confidence. This divergence highlights the importance of focusing on hard data for investment decisions. Analysts predict that the US stock market may outperform the economy due to positive operating leverage resulting from companies' cost structure adjustments. While risks persist, including political uncertainty, geopolitical issues, and economic downturns, long-term investors should remain focused on the long game, which historically yields positive returns.

Published on: February 10, 2025, 11:01 AM UTC

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Published on: February 10, 2025, 11:01 AM UTC

Despite looming tariffs, the stock market continues to trade near record highs. Earnings are the most important driver of stock prices, and while tariffs could negatively impact earnings, the market remains positive due to the expectation of ongoing earnings growth. Economic data shows strong demand for goods and services, and the economy continues to grow despite normalization from earlier levels. The market is decoupled from sentiment data, which remains relatively poor, but hard economic data continues to hold up. Analysts predict US stock market outperformance due to positive operating leverage. While risks include political uncertainty, geopolitical turmoil, and recessions, the long game of investing remains favorable due to the expectation of economic and market recovery over time.

Published on: February 10, 2025, 10:01 AM UTC

The stock market persists near record highs, despite looming tariffs' negative impact on earnings, the primary driver of stock prices. Analysts suggest any tariffs may be short-lived or less severe than anticipated, hence the market's positive outlook. However, it's crucial to note that tariffs also harm the targeted countries. Earnings estimates may be revised downward if tariffs affect earnings, resulting in lower stock prices.

Published on: February 10, 2025, 09:01 AM UTC

BP shares surge on reports of activist investor stake by Elliott Management

Published on: February 10, 2025, 09:01 AM UTC

Boeing signals that establishing a final civil aircraft assembly line in India hinges on increased orders; currently, the market demand is insufficient.

Published on: February 10, 2025, 09:00 AM UTC

Despite looming tariffs, the stock market remains near record highs as investors bet on earnings growth. Earnings are the main driver of stock prices, and analysts expect S&P 500 earnings to grow significantly in the coming years. However, tariffs could potentially impact earnings, and the market may have to adjust if tariffs are implemented.

Published on: February 10, 2025, 08:01 AM UTC

The Philippines' sovereign wealth fund has signed a deal to form a private equity fund with Thailand's CP Group, targeting investments in agriculture, e-commerce, and sustainable energy.

Published on: February 10, 2025, 08:01 AM UTC

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker and Apple's biggest iPhone assembler, reported on Monday that its January revenue rose 3.16% on year.

Published on: February 10, 2025, 08:00 AM UTC