Nasdaq Markets

(RTTNews) - The Singapore stock market has moved higher in back-to-back sessions, gathering almost 25 points or 0.6 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 3,315-point plateau although it may open under pressure on Monday.

(RTTNews) - The Malaysia stock market has moved higher in two straight sessions, adding almost 15 points or 1 percent in that span. The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index now sits just above the 1,615-point plateau although the rally may stall on Monday.

(RTTNews) - The South Korea stock market on Friday ended the two-day winning streak in which it had advanced more than 25 points or 1 percent. The KOSPI now sits just beneath the 2,725-point plateau and it may continue to spin its wheels on Monday.

Have you ever watched a webcast or promo of a new technology and come away with more questions than answers? I definitely have. The biggest question I often have is: How can this be applied to my company?

Shortly after Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) raced onto the scene with its initial public offering (IPO), investors rushed to hitch a ride with the upstart electric vehicle (EV) maker. With plans to offer an electric pickup truck, Rivian captured the hearts of investors, who re

Technology stocks have been in fine form in the past year, which is evident from the 50% gains clocked by the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector index during this period. But not all tech stocks have benefited from the broader market's surge. Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) is one of them.

Social Security benefits are something many future retirees look forward to. After all, getting a guaranteed check from the government each month that's protected against inflation may seem like it will provide a lot of security. Unfortunately, if you are planning on this money

Among the "Magnificent Seven" stocks, only two have produced negative returns so far in 2024: Tesla and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). Although Apple shares are only down a modest 1.5% as of this writing, the company's latest earnings signal that further losses could be on the horizon.

There are only seven companies in the world with a market capitalization of at least $1 trillion. Among these businesses, only Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) have reached an even more exclusive club.

One of the biggest barometers of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). The Windows developer kicked off AI mania following a sizable investment in OpenAI in January 2023.

UPS' (NYSE: UPS) current forward dividend yield of around 4.4% is highly attractive for income-seeking investors, but is the payout sustainable? The company's earnings have disappointed recently, and the dividend cover looks pretty thin in 2024. Is UPS a stock for dividend hunter

With the Nasdaq Composite Index in record territory, you might be thinking that most stocks are also near their all-time highs. But this just isn't the case.

Over the past year, many tech stocks rallied on the prospects of interest rate cuts. But with the Nasdaq now hovering near its all-time highs, it might seem like the right time to take profits in some of those stocks before the bears come back.

After gaining 239% in 2023 to become the best-performing component of the S&P 500, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has sustained its momentum so far this year. The stock has nearly doubled -- gaining over $1.1 trillion in market cap year to date -- and 2024 isn't even halfway over.

British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) reached a key goal in 2023 and it did it two years ahead of schedule. That's a good outcome for a company that is facing an existential crisis. As you watch this global cigarette maker, you need to keep in mind both the progress it is making i

Home Depot (NYSE: HD) investors might be pinching themselves right about now. Their stock has kept up with the rally in the S&P 500 over the past 12 months, allowing the home improvement giant to stand out from many of its struggling peers. It's not just the wider retailing i

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) investors have been on a roller coaster in recent years, with an economic downturn bringing the iPhone maker's stock plunging 27% in 2022. The company's shares rebounded 48% the following year. However, repeated hits to its business and revenue declines throu

Every restaurant investor is looking for the next Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG). The fast-casual restaurant chain has posted phenomenal returns for investors after taking its healthy Mexican fare across the U.S. The company currently has a market capitalization of $86 billio

If you've ever seen a stock price chart, you know that stock movements, whether up or down, are never linear.

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