US stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rally as Nvidia’s xAI deal lifts AI stocks; here’s top stocks to watch amid Fed minutes and Powell speech
U.S. stock market opened higher today as investors weigh multiple factors shaping the economy. With the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decisions and the ongoing government shutdown, traders are navigating cautious optimism.
The Dow Jones rose 3% while the S&P 500 climbed 0.5%, and the Nasdaq led with a 0.7% increase. Small caps on the Russell 2000 also advanced by 0.6%.
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Cryptocurrency: Black Consumers More Likely to Own, Investment with High Risks
While cryptocurrency has surged in both relevance and popularity, many Americans remain puzzled by what it is and how safe of an investment vehicle it can be.
“We are here to try to demystify a lot of this,” said Kevin Harris, the owner of Crypto.com and a panelist at the 54th Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference’s issue forum “Beyond the Bank: Digital Assets and Financial Inclusion in Black America on September 24.
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What once took teams of quants, sophisticated software and often massive institutional infrastructure to manage now takes a conversation.
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Market Commentary: 1 AI Stock Under $10 Hits 52-Week Low
If you’re looking for an investment opportunity that has been touted as Google for Earth data, Planet Labs may fit the bill.
The company, founded by former NASA engineers blends technology, geospatial intelligence, and revenue growth into one compelling narrative, yet recently hit an all-time low. So is now the time to buy?
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Is Last Friday’s 10.99% Gain Just The Start?
A few weeks ago we wrote an article titled Is This Space Stock Set To Blast Off, which featured Planet Labs. Fast forward to last Thursday’s earnings report, and Friday’s trading action, which resulted in a 10.99% one-day gain and it seems fair to say Planet may be on the cusp of escaping gravity soon.
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