The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include IBM, Sierra Wireless, Intuitive Surgical, and more.
Trading volume is up from 2020’s breakneck pace as retail investors jump in
It’s not just equity prices that are hitting new highs in 2021. Trading volumes for stocks and options are at records as well.
Risk of a major correction is ‚really low,‘ economic forecaster Lakshman Achuthan says
The Economic Cycle Research Institute’s Lakshman Achuthan said U.S. growth will help stocks avert a major setback.
As Biden takes office, China again calls for relations with the U.S. to ‚return to the right track‘
In the wake of Joe Biden’s inauguration, China is talking up hope for better relations with Washington but warns against challenging Beijing’s sovereignty.
Stocks are set to retreat from records to end the week, Dow futures drop 250 points
Contracts tied to the major U.S. stock indexes slipped early Friday morning as Wall Street appeared headed to close out the record-setting week on a muted note.
IBM revenue slide continues in Q4 2020
IBM’s revenue has fallen for four consecutive quarters, a familiar theme for the company.
Intel’s new CEO says troubled chip project is recovering, may still outsource some manufacturing
Intel faces a critical moment as new CEO Pat Gelsinger takes over next month for Bob Swan and activist hedge fund Third Point calls for major changes.
Intel says an earnings slide may have leaked early, which is why it released results before close
Intel’s earnings beat its own projections, which the company attributed to strong PC sales, especially in the low-end.
Italy’s PD Senator on early elections
Hitting back against early election reports
London COVID-19 variant found in Japan
Via Reuters
Japan health ministry reports that girl in Tokyo under 10 years old is found to have London COVID-19 variant. Thought to be as a result of community infection as the girl has not travelled to the UK.
Japan health ministry reports that girl in Tokyo under 10 years old is found to have London COVID-19 variant. Thought to be as a result of community infection as the girl has not travelled to the UK.