In a surprising turn of events, Berkshire Hathaway has been steadily decreasing its investment in Bank of America over the past six trading days. The conglomerate, headed by Warren Buffett, sold off an additional 18.9 million shares of the bank at an average price of $42.46, generating $802.5 million. This brings the total number of
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The British Labour government has revealed plans to update regulations for the “buy now, pay later” industry in the near future. This move aims to protect consumers and provide more certainty in the sector. However, the specifics of these regulations and their potential impacts remain to be seen. One of the primary reasons for the
In a recent report by Bank of America analysts, it was revealed that four of the world’s largest semiconductor equipment manufacturers, including ASML, have experienced a significant increase in their China revenue since late 2022. This surge in revenue is attributed to China’s accelerated purchase of semiconductor manufacturing equipment following the U.S.’s tighter export restrictions
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, reported earnings that beat expectations in the second quarter. However, the stock slipped 1% in extended trading, mainly due to lower-than-expected revenue from its YouTube advertising segment. This suggests that investors are paying close attention to the individual segments of the tech giant’s business, looking for more consistent performance
The recent influx of money into small caps has caught the attention of many experts in the financial industry. Dave Nadig, an ETF journalist and financial futurist, believes that this trend is not simply a result of a rotation from winning growth trades. In an interview on CNBC’s “ETF Edge,” Nadig emphasized that investors are
Recent statements from top Chinese officials highlight the country’s commitment to prioritizing its own affairs amidst escalating trade tensions with other nations. Han Wenxiu, deputy director at the Chinese Communist Party’s central committee office for financial and economic affairs, emphasized that by focusing on internal affairs, China can ensure the smooth and steady progress of
Buying a new electric vehicle isn’t the only way consumers can access a $7,500 federal EV tax credit. They may also be able to get the money by leasing a car. The Inflation Reduction Act, which President Joe Biden signed in 2022, contained various rules related to consumer tax breaks for EVs. Perhaps the best
JD Vance, the new running mate of U.S. presidential hopeful Donald Trump, delivered a hard-hitting speech at the Republican National Convention emphasizing the need to protect the wages of American workers. In his address, Vance highlighted the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party to American citizens, stressing the importance of safeguarding the interests of
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller recently indicated that interest rate cuts may be in the cards soon, provided that there are no unexpected developments in inflation and employment. He expressed optimism about a potential “soft landing” based on current data and stated that he would be closely monitoring economic indicators in the coming months to
The price of gold surged to a record high on Tuesday, reaching $2,465.30 as investors anticipated a potential interest rate cut in September. This marked a 1.5% increase from the previous high of $2,454.20 set back in May. The upswing continued as futures peaked at $2,467.30 per ounce during the trading session. Adding fuel to