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Trade war tensions ease as US stocks climb; Big Tech leads the way as investors assess latest developments

Published on: February 05, 2025, 12:02 AM UTC

A 10% increase in consumer costs (comprising 2% of GDP) shouldn't harm the US economy. However, President Trump is imposing this tariff burden on American consumers at a time of heightened price sensitivity. Morning Consult's price sensitivity index shows that reluctance to pay higher prices has reached a record high. Trump's tariff policies worsen inflation concerns, despite his 2024 promise to lower prices. Analysis predicts that Trump's planned tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China could cost families up to $2,600 annually.

Published on: February 05, 2025, 12:02 AM UTC

Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC) reported better-than-expected Q4 revenue but lowered guidance, impacting share price. Despite beating EPS and operating income estimates, missed guidance and high inventory days suggest caution. Read our full analysis for insights on KLIC's potential as an investment.

Published on: February 04, 2025, 10:04 PM UTC

New orders for U.S.-manufactured goods fell 0.9% in December, led by a decline in civilian aircraft orders. Despite the drop, demand elsewhere remained firm, and factory orders were unchanged year-on-year.

Published on: February 04, 2025, 04:01 PM UTC

AMETEK missed Q4 revenue expectations but beat on EPS. Revenue grew 1.8% YoY to $1.76B, while non-GAAP EPS was $1.87 vs. estimates of $1.85. Despite a strong operating margin and cash flow margin, AMETEK's full-year EPS guidance missed analyst estimates by 2.8%.

Published on: February 04, 2025, 01:08 PM UTC

Spotify Technology SA (SPOT) reported a Q4 profit of $391.5 million, missing analysts' expectations of $1.92 per share.

Published on: February 04, 2025, 12:07 PM UTC

BellRing Brands (BRBR) Q4 2024 earnings beat expectations with revenue of $532.9 million, EPS of $0.58, and raised full-year guidance. Organic revenue and sales volume growth remain strong. Analysts project 12.2% revenue growth next year. Get the full research report for insights on BRBR's valuation and investment potential.

Published on: February 03, 2025, 11:04 PM UTC

The Trump administration is likely to choose new nominees to lead the FDIC and CFTC, rather than install the current acting heads permanently.

Published on: February 03, 2025, 11:01 PM UTC

Brazil's inflation expected to ease further and approach central bank's target by mid-2026, says President Lula in a message to Congress.

Published on: February 03, 2025, 09:00 PM UTC

The worlds of traditional finance and cryptocurrency are converging as President Trump and his administration drive favorable regulations and invest in digital asset companies like Truth.Fi. With the elimination of guidance from the SEC to treat crypto as a liability, financial institutions like Charles Schwab (SCHW) now have the green light to hold crypto assets for clients. The industry sees this as a step toward wider acceptance of digital assets, predicting their growth as a common investment.

Published on: February 03, 2025, 12:03 PM UTC