Should You Buy and Hold Ford Stock to Beat the Market? History Says That's Not a Brilliant Move.
Key Points
Ford (NYSE: F) impressed investors when it reported that U.S. unit sales jumped 8.2% year over year in the third quarter (ended Sept.
Is the US stock market open or closed on Columbus Day?
The US stock market will be open for regular trading on Columbus Day. Monday, October 13, will be a usual business day for US stock market, and it will not be closed in honor of Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
However, the Federal Reserve and many institutions will be closed in observance of the Columbus Day 2025 holiday.
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Read MoreStock market selloff: should you buy the dip?
The stock market entered a sharp selloff on Friday 10 October as US president Donald Trump revived threats to slap punitive tariffs on China.
In response to what he perceived as unfair dealings from Chinese counterparts, especially regarding exports of strategically critical rare earth metals, Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on US imports from China along with additional controls on critical software.
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Read MoreSEBI chief urges mutual fund trustees to strengthen early warning systems, oversight
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday urged mutual fund trustees to adopt robust early warning systems that can detect irregularities and prompt timely interventions to safeguard investor interests.
Speaking at the Leadership Dialogue for Trustees of Mutual Funds, Pandey emphasised that trustees form the first line of defence in ensuring the integrity of systems and processes within the mutual fund ecosystem.
Read MoreBitcoin's ‘Uptober’ vibes hinge on Fed rate cut odds, Nasdaq and tech stocks’ response
Key takeaways:
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Bitcoin is down 4.3% in October despite historically strong monthly returns.
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The CME FedWatch tool shows a 96.7% probability of a 25% interest rate cut, fueling optimism.
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Inflows into the spot Bitcoin ETFs and equities correlation hint at a potential rebound.
The Burst
Becky Called Him Crazy 3 Times, Then It Rose 10x
It’s that time in the cycle when bitcoin is back. Having eclipsed $70,000 per coin, the long-term bulls seem to have called this right once again. But the journey sure is painful and a dry desert needs to be walked for years before the green pastures and oasis can be enjoyed. Yet here we are in the oasis,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Billionaire Bets The Farm On Under-the-Radar Health Stock
Stanley Druckenmiller is among the most astute stock pickers in the world and often ahead of broader market consensus. That may be attributable to his view that it’s best to buy with an eye on where things will be in 18 months versus today.
One of his latest buys, and a big one at that,
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Will Tesla 6x?
When Cathie Wood first bet that Tesla would hit a trillion dollar market capitalization, it was valued at around 6% of that level.
Naysayers said she was crazy.
They cited unequivocal statistics that “proved” Tesla was overvalued, like summing up the market caps of all vehicle manufacturers and pointing to Tesla’s being greater than the combination of them all.