#market-trends

#market-trends

A well-known adage reminds us that corporate insiders and 10% owners really only buy shares of a company because they believe the stock price will rise and they want to profit from it.

Snowflake's stock remains approximately 45% off its late-2021 highs, making it an interesting option for growth investors looking for relative value amid fluctuating AI stocks.

The Trade Desk's inclusion in the S&P 500 follows Synopsys' acquisition of Ansys, with The Trade Desk replacing it after climbing significantly since April.

Coca-Cola will add a cane-sugar version of its cola to the U.S. lineup this fall, responding to consumer interest in different product experiences.

Garrett Lord, CEO of Handshake, stated that the data annotation industry is shifting from generalists to needing highly specialized math and science experts. 'They've gotten good enough where like generalists are no longer needed.' This indicates a significant evolution in AI training demands, requiring advanced subject knowledge in areas such as accounting and law, in addition to STEM fields like physics, math, and chemistry.

Recent dovish remarks from Fed Governor Waller reinforced expectations of future rate cuts, potentially boosting silver prices as market participants anticipate monetary easing.

Crown Holdings, Inc. is expecting to report $1.85 EPS on $3.1 billion revenue, with full-year estimates at $12.06 billion revenue and $7.05 EPS.

U.S. stocks indicated stability with minimal fluctuations, with Dow futures down 0.04%, S&P 500 down 0.03%, and Nasdaq futures decreasing by 0.04%.

Nvidia has about 90% of the global market share for add-in-board GPUs, which is a primary reason for the rally. And Nvidia's earnings have been strong.

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF closed at a new all-time high Thursday, 577.18, and seems to be aiming for a repeat Friday, rising 0.2% in premarket trading.

Mergers may have slowed but one asset class continues to increase in valuation and interest: sports team franchises. Some of the largest investment banks, such as JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, have created dedicated sports teams to cater to this group.

Ethereum surged by over 10% to just under $3.5K, with traders expecting it to reach $4K by July 25, driven by bullish sentiment and institutional inflows.

Burberry has seen a sales performance boost due to festivalgoers purchasing wellies, scarves, and light jackets, marking the best results in 18 months.

Total beverage alcohol sales are down 3% year-over-year, totaling $53 billion, for the 26 weeks ending July 5, including the initial Fourth of July impacts.

Investing in beaten-down stocks can be a savvy strategy for long-term wealth creation, as it allows investors to buy high-quality companies at bargain prices.

LinkedIn now has more than 1 billion members across 200+ countries and regions, making it the largest professional network in the world.

Robert Walters has cut headcount by another 2%, totaling 77 positions, and over the past year has let go 500 jobs as they anticipate continued macroeconomic instability.

The FTSE 100 share index hit 9016.98 points at the start of trading in London, up around 0.2% today, taking its gains during 2025 to over 10%.