The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Neutral” zone on Friday.U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 300 points during the session following the release of inflation data.Inflation figures released Friday showed no surprises but indicated the Fed's need for caution on its rate-cut cycle. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rose 2.7% year-over-year in August, up fr ...

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Neutral” zone on Friday.U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 300 points during the session following the release of inflation data.Inflation figures released Friday showed no surprises but indicated the Fed's need for caution on its rate-cut cycle. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rose 2.7% year-over-year in August, up fr ...

With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Monday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:Wall Street expects Carnival Corp (NYSE: CCL) to report quarterly earnings at $1.32 per share on revenue of $8.10 billion before the opening bell, according to data from Benzinga Pro. Carnival shares gained 0.1% to $30.65 in after-hours trading.Analysts are expecting Progress Software Corp (NASDAQ: PRGS) to post earnings at $1.30 per share on revenue of $240.11 million for the ...

The S&P 500 is heading into what is historically its strongest season, but a specific set of market conditions is flashing a warning sign for investors in the immediate short-term.While the fourth quarter has delivered the best average returns for the index since 1950, historical data shows that a strong year-to-date performance through September often leads to a flat or negative October, creating a conflicting picture for Wall Street.A Strong Fourth Quarter Is On The CardsData compiled by Carson Research’s ...

U.S. used electric vehicle sales surged recently as the September 30 deadline for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit puts the industry on high alert.Used EV Sales Jumped 59% In AugustPre-owned EVs are almost as affordable as their ICE-driven counterparts, with the average transaction price for a used EV in the U.S. reaching $34,700, according to Bloomberg on Saturday. The same data suggests 40,960 used EV units were sold in August, up 22% month over month and 59% YoY."It was just a matter of time until people ...

President Donald Trump's proposed 100% tariffs on foreign pharmaceuticals will ultimately be paid by American patients and insurers, not foreign drug companies, according to economist Justin Wolfers.He argues the administration’s theory that tariffs will force price cuts is flawed, especially for patented, brand-name drugs where there is no competition and demand is inelastic.Economist Warns Of Higher Drug Costs For ConsumersWolfers explained that for these unique medications, the economic leverage lies ent ...

U.S. stock market futures advanced and gold hit a new all-time high on Monday morning, with investors shrugging off the near-certainty of a government shutdown as Wall Street weighs the limited immediate financial fallout against the more significant risks of a prolonged political impasse.While the market appears calm, a key risk looms: a potential blackout of crucial economic data that could leave investors and policymakers flying blind.Futures Rise Despite 83% Shutdown BetsAs of early Monday, Dow Jones fu ...

Inventiva S.A. (NASDAQ: IVA) will release earnings results for the first half of the year, after the closing bell on Monday, Sept. 29.Analysts expect the Daix, France-based company to report H1 loss at 41 cents per share. Inventiva projects quarterly revenue of $5.31 million, according to data from Benzinga Pro.Inventiva is scheduled to host Analyst and Investor Event on Oct. 8.Shares of Inventiva rose 0.7% to close at $6.05 on Friday.Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the Analyst Sto ...

Inventiva S.A. (NASDAQ: IVA) will release earnings results for the first half of the year, after the closing bell on Monday, Sept. 29.Analysts expect the Daix, France-based company to report H1 loss at 41 cents per share. Inventiva projects quarterly revenue of $5.31 million, according to data from Benzinga Pro.Inventiva is scheduled to host Analyst and Investor Event on Oct. 8.Shares of Inventiva rose 0.7% to close at $6.05 on Friday.Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the Analyst Sto ...

Veteran investor and cryptocurrency advocate Cathie Wood referred to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as the “pure cryptocurrency” in an interview aired Saturday, indicating that it will always have an edge over Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH).‘Bitcoin Owns The Crypto Space’Speaking to Wilfred Frost on The Master Investors podcast, the Ark Invest CEO expressed confidence that Bitcoin would be the “biggest” cryptocurrency by far.“Bitcoin owns the cryptocurrency space when it comes to pure crypto,” Wood added. “It’s a monetary s ...