📈 Datadog is heading to the S&P 500 index! Shares of Datadog $DDOG jumped more than 15 %! This is due to the inclusion of this technology company in the prestigious S&P 500 index , where it will replace Juniper Networks after its recent acquisition by Hewlett Packard Enterprise $HPE.
📢 US banks increase dividends and buybacks! The financial sector in the United States has just sent a clear signal to investors: the capital position of the largest banks is robust and so they are rewarding their shareholders. After successfully passing the Fed's stress tests , the banking giants have announced significant dividend increases and the launch of new share buyback... Read more
☁️ Oracle at historic highs! Shares of Oracle $ORCL, which specializes in enterprise software, database systems and cloud services, jumped to all-time highs after the company announced it will begin generating more than $30 billion a year from a new cloud deal starting in fiscal year 2028.
📅 This week's key events! Important events this week will be labour market and macroeconomic indicators. Friday will be quiet on the stock markets due to Independence Day.
🎙️ Tuesday Fed Chairman Powell's Speech - What is his view on the current state of the US economy? 🏭 ISM Manufacturing PMI - An indicator of the current health of the industry. 💼 JOLTS Job Openings - An important... Read more
📈 Micron announces record quarter and ambitious outlook! In the third fiscal quarter of 2025, Micron Technology $MU demonstrated a return to a growth trajectory. Record revenues of $9.3 billion, a nearly fivefold year-over-year increase in net income, and significant margin improvement across segments show that the memory industry has its strong period ahead.
🚀 AeroVironment surprises Wall Street and the stock appreciates! Shares of unmanned systems maker AeroVironment $AVAV have shot up by more than 20 % after the company significantly beat expectations on both earnings and revenue. One analyst even compared the company to "the Palantir of hardware." which further boosted growth. Indeed, the results confirm that AeroVironment is... Read more
🎮 Microsoft and AMD join forces! Microsoft $MSFT last week announced a strategic partnership with AMD $AMD to shape the future of the Xbox platform across home consoles and cloud services. The goal is to develop next-generation custom chips that will take gaming to a whole new level.
📅 Key events of the upcoming week! Markets will react to developments in the Middle East. I'll be watching more results of interesting companies and many other macroeconomic events.
🏭Monday Services and Manufacturing PMI (US) - Hints of the pace of economic activity in June. 🏘️ Existing Home Sales - We'll see how the US housing market performs. 🎙 Waller's FOMC speech - Possible... Read more
🥫 Kroger is growing - cheap brands and home cooking are driving results! While many retailers are reporting stagnation or uncertainty, Kroger $KR is showing interesting growth.
The company's shares gained more than 9 %after the company raised its full-year sales outlook and reported strong results in segments that reflect current consumer behavior: the search for lower prices,... Read more
🔫 Colt CZ consolidates its position on the American market! The Czech arms giant Colt CZ Group SE $CZG.PR is once again expanding its presence in America. This time it acquires the American manufacturer of firearms components - Valley Steel Stamp Inc., for the amount of 59.5 million dollars. The acquisition has been approved by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. ... Read more
🏭 Micron raises investment plan to $200 billion! Micron Technology $MUhas announced a significant increase in its investment in US manufacturing and research. The total framework moves to $200 billion, making this plan one of the most ambitious in the history of the US semiconductor industry.
📊 Oracle surprised with results last week and reaffirms its status as the silent leader of the technology world! Oracle $ORCL reported results last week that exceeded analyst expectations while proving that the transformation towards modern cloud and AI solutions is the right move. Since the beginning of the year, the stock has gained over 26 %and since the results were... Read more
📅 Key events of the upcoming week! We have a shortened but all the more interesting week ahead of us, which may significantly influence market expectations for the future course of interest rates and the health of the US economy. Here is a round-up of the most important events that should not be missed.
🧭 Monday NY Fed Manufacturing Activity Survey - An indicator that will... Read more
🧠 IBM accelerates the advent of the quantum era! IBM $IBM is one of the most important pioneers in computing and now it has announced a project that could change the game again in the next decade. It is the development of the first practical, bug-free quantum computer, called Starling, which is scheduled to launch in 2029.
After years of legal, financial, and strategic negotiations, it's clear: Disney $DISis completing its takeover 100% stake in streaming platform Hulu, ending one of the last chapters of the older model of shared media ownership. The company will pay NBCUniversal(Comcast)$438.7 million to become the sole owner of the long-growing platform.
I don't think I'm missing anything right now, but I was very surprised recently that the $COIN wasn't there.