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Walmart’s stock is approaching a new high. But analysts say the months ahead could get ‘noisier.’

BofA analysts cite AI, younger consumers and delivery speeds as positives for the big-box chain — but steeper price competition likely lies ahead.

BofA analysts cite AI, younger consumers and delivery speeds as positives for the big-box chain — but steeper price competition likely lies ahead.
MarketWatch - Top Stories • Sep 17, 05:14 PM
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Treasury Yields Drift Higher Before Expected Fed Rate Cut

Short-term Treasury yields rose from their lowest levels this week as investors counted down to Wednesday’s Federal Reserve interest-rate decision, expected to be the first cut in 2025, with the potential for shifts in the outlook.

Short-term Treasury yields rose from their lowest levels this week as investors counted down to Wednesday’s Federal Reserve interest-rate decision, expected to be the first cut in 2025, with the potential for shifts in the outlook.
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 17, 04:21 PM
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Argentine Peso Breaches Trading Limit, Upends Milei FX Strategy

The Argentine peso slumped on Wednesday, breaching the trading band set by the government for the first time and threatening to throw its policies to control inflation and build up foreign currency reserves into disarray.

The Argentine peso slumped on Wednesday, breaching the trading band set by the government for the first time and threatening to throw its policies to control inflation and build up foreign currency reserves into disarray.
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 17, 04:21 PM
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Oracle is Not in Bubble

Oracle is part of the consortium set to keep TikTok running in the US.

Oracle is part of the consortium set to keep TikTok running in the US. The stock has been soaring on earnings and AI deals. It's risen so fast that some analysts are warning of a bubble. But Jefferies’ Brent Thill isn’t worried. He has a buy rating on Oracle with a $360 price target. He joined Bloomberg Open Interest with Matt Miller and Dani Burger. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 17, 04:21 PM
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Dissents Can Reflect "Quite Different" Opinions, Says Former Atlanta Fed President Lockhart

Bond traders are stepping up options wagers that the Federal Reserve will deliver at least one half-point interest-rate cut across this year’s three remaining policy meetings.

Bond traders are stepping up options wagers that the Federal Reserve will deliver at least one half-point interest-rate cut across this year’s three remaining policy meetings. Officials are projected to lower borrowing costs on Wednesday for the first time in 2025, with a quarter-point reduction seen as the most likely decision. But a cooling labor market is leading some traders to hedge against the risk that a souring economic outlook leads to bigger moves in...
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 17, 04:21 PM
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Bess Freedman on Real Estate as Rates Fall

Mortgage rates are falling and that's sparking the biggest refinancing wave since early 2022.

Mortgage rates are falling and that's sparking the biggest refinancing wave since early 2022. Bess Freedman, CEO of Brown Harris Stevens, a leading luxury brokerage in New York and South Florida joined Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about the trend and how an FOMC rate cut will impact the real estate market. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 17, 04:21 PM
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Emerging-Market Assets Extend Rally With Focus on Fed Rate Path

Emerging market stocks and currencies extended recent rallies ahead of a US Federal Reserve policy decision Wednesday afternoon, during which the central bank is widely expected to deliver its first cut to borrowing costs this year.

Emerging market stocks and currencies extended recent rallies ahead of a US Federal Reserve policy decision Wednesday afternoon, during which the central bank is widely expected to deliver its first cut to borrowing costs this year.
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 17, 04:21 PM
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Nvidia’s stock is falling on China fears. How much should investors worry?

Some analysts view China’s reported move to ban sales of Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D as “political theater” and “posturing” in light of trade talks with the U.

Some analysts view China’s reported move to ban sales of Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D as “political theater” and “posturing” in light of trade talks with the U.S.
MarketWatch - Top Stories • Sep 17, 04:21 PM
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BlackRock’s $185 Billion Model Makers Are Amping Up Stock Bets

The world’s biggest asset manager is “turning up the risk dial” by doubling down on US equities and artificial intelligence exposure across its $185 billion model-portfolio platform, according to an investment outlook viewed by Bloomberg.

The world’s biggest asset manager is “turning up the risk dial” by doubling down on US equities and artificial intelligence exposure across its $185 billion model-portfolio platform, according to an investment outlook viewed by Bloomberg.
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 17, 03:18 PM
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Lilly’s GLP-1 Pill Outperforms Older Novo Drug

Patients on Eli Lilly & Co.

Patients on Eli Lilly & Co.’s experimental diabetes pill lost more weight and had better blood sugar control than those on an older, approved rival from Novo Nordisk in the first head-to-head trial of the two medicines. Madison Muller reports on “Bloomberg Open Interest.”
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 17, 03:18 PM
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Mike Mayo’s Big Bank Optimism Climbs on Deal-Making Rebound

A resurgence in capital raising is pumping up one of Wall Street’s biggest bulls.

A resurgence in capital raising is pumping up one of Wall Street’s biggest bulls. Wells Fargo & Co.’s Mike Mayo hiked his price targets for some of the largest US lenders with a prediction that activity would hit record levels this year and next.
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 17, 03:18 PM
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EU to Start Talks With UK, Canada on €150 Billion Fund

European Union member states approved negotiations with Canada and the UK that would give them access to the bloc’s €150 billion ($178 billion) fund aimed at accelerating investment in the defense industry.

European Union member states approved negotiations with Canada and the UK that would give them access to the bloc’s €150 billion ($178 billion) fund aimed at accelerating investment in the defense industry.
Bloomberg Markets • Sep 17, 03:18 PM