Mar 1 2024: Following GoodRx Holdings Inc.’s (NASDAQ: GDRX) earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2023, JPMorgan has upgraded its rating on the stock from Neutral to Overweight, along with increasing the price target from $7.00 to $10.00. The decision to upgrade GoodRx and adjust the price target is rooted in JPMorgan’s belief that the company is on the cusp of a positive turnaround. This optimism is founded on GoodRx overcoming recent challenges, such as deprioritized partnerships with Kroger (NYSE: KR) and vitaCare, as well as the anticipated growth from increased adoption of its Internet Service Provider (ISP). JPMorgan’s…
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Feb 29 2024: Asian equities showed mixed performance on Thursday, while the dollar and U.S. Treasuries remained relatively stable in anticipation of crucial U.S. inflation figures, which could offer insights into the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions. Chinese stocks rebounded from previous losses, poised to record their best month since November 2022, despite broader market weakness in the region. The yen strengthened following remarks from a Bank of Japan official suggesting a potential exit from ultra-easy monetary stimulus measures. Cryptocurrency bitcoin hovered around $61,400, after experiencing a three-day surge that propelled it to its highest level in over two years at…
Feb 29 2024: Asian currencies showed minimal movement on Thursday, with the dollar stabilizing ahead of crucial U.S. inflation figures, while the yen saw a significant surge following hawkish remarks from a Bank of Japan (BOJ) member. Most regional currencies held steady following remarks from several Federal Reserve members emphasizing the need for further efforts to attain the bank’s 2% annual inflation goal, coupled with robust GDP data indicating resilience in the U.S. economy. However, the dollar experienced a slight decline in Asian trading due to notable strength in the Japanese yen. Yen Strengthens Amid BOJ Hawkish Comments The yen strengthened…
Feb 29 2024: Gold Prices Remain Stable Amid Pre-Inflation Jitters and Fed Remarks During Asian trading on Thursday, gold prices remained largely unchanged as traders exercised caution ahead of crucial U.S. inflation data, which could impact the direction of interest rates. Moreover, the precious metal faced downward pressure from remarks made by Federal Reserve officials overnight, suggesting that the central bank still needed to address inflation concerns. These comments added to a chorus of voices indicating that the Fed was not rushing to initiate interest rate cuts prematurely. Persistent worries about enduring high interest rates confined gold trading within a narrow…
Feb 29 2024: Investor Confidence Drives Cardano’s 10% Surge At 01:32 (06:32 GMT) on Thursday, Cardano climbed to $0.6822 on the Investing.com Index, marking a substantial 10.26% increase for the day. This surge represented the largest single-day percentage gain since January 10. The upward momentum propelled Cardano’s market capitalization to $24.0118 billion, accounting for 1.03% of the total cryptocurrency market cap. At its peak, Cardano’s market cap reached $94.8001 billion. Within the previous twenty-four hours, Cardano traded within the range of $0.6228 to $0.6822. Over the past week, Cardano has demonstrated steady growth, boasting a 14.76% increase in value. The volume…
“Feb 29 2024: Japanese stocks saw a slight uptick at the close of trading on Thursday, buoyed by gains in the Paper & Pulp, Power, and Shipbuilding sectors. The Nikkei 225 index in Tokyo eked out a modest 0.03% increase. Leading the way among Nikkei 225 performers was Aozora Bank, Ltd. (TYO:8304), surging 9.46% or 237.50 points to reach 2,748.50 by the session’s end. Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd. (TYO:3382) also posted notable gains, rising by 6.19% or 130.00 points to close at 2,230.00, while Rakuten Inc (TYO:4755) saw a 3.98% or 31.40 points increase, settling at 820.00. On the…
Feb 26 2024: Asian shares experienced fluctuations on Tuesday, with slightly higher-than-anticipated Japanese inflation causing cautiousness among investors ahead of upcoming price data releases in Europe and the U.S. this week. However, Bitcoin continued its upward trajectory, indicating growing interest from institutional investors. The yen stabilized against the dollar at 150.50 and edged up from a three-month low against the euro as Japanese inflation remained at the central bank’s targeted 2% year-on-year rate. This sustains expectations of an exit from negative interest rates by the Bank of Japan by April. Although Tokyo’s Nikkei eked out a marginal record high, closing just…
Feb 26 2024: Most Asian currencies saw slight gains on Tuesday as the dollar weakened, offering some relief ahead of a pivotal inflation report expected to shed light on U.S. interest rate movements this week. However, the increases in regional currencies were modest, with many remaining within a trading range established over the past few months. The dollar also hovered near recent three-month highs. Japanese Yen Gains Ground Amid Stubborn Inflation, Focus on BOJ Pivot The Japanese yen emerged as one of the stronger performers of the day, edging up 0.2% from its weakest point in over three months following a…
Feb 26 2024: Gold prices remained within a narrow range during Asian trading on Tuesday, as investors awaited forthcoming economic data to provide direction, while the immediate outlook for the precious metal remained constrained. The price of gold has largely traded between $2,000 and $2,050 per ounce over the past two months, with potential upward movement being hindered by expectations of sustained higher U.S. interest rates. Comments from Federal Reserve officials have reinforced this expectation, indicating a reluctance to adjust the central bank’s policy stance despite persistent inflationary pressures. Consequently, the dollar has maintained near three-month highs in response to these…
Feb 26 2024: Bitcoin prices surged beyond the $56,000 mark on Tuesday, largely driven by signs of sustained capital inflows into spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) introduced earlier this year. The world’s leading cryptocurrency jumped nearly 10% to $56,256.9 by 21:48 ET (02:48 GMT), reaching its highest level in over two years. This put the token within striking distance of its all-time high set during a bullish period in late 2021. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency globally, also experienced a notable rise of 3.6% to $3,217.48—its highest level since early 2022. The surge in Bitcoin, along with the broader cryptocurrency market, was fueled…
