(Bloomberg) — Michael Saylor’s unorthodox decision to hold Bitcoin instead of cash on MicroStrategy Inc.’s books has vaulted the once obscure software maker into the upper echelon of the wealthiest corporations when it comes to financial assets. Most Read from Bloomberg Listen to the Here’s Why podcast on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen. The Tysons Corner, Virginia-based firm’s approximately $26 billion Bitcoin cache is larger than the cash and

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) stock surged nearly 80% in early 2024 and reached an all-time high of $153.14 on solid adoption of its high-performance memory products in the data economy. Despite this success, the stock is currently down by almost 32% from those highs. Investors were disappointed with the company’s fiscal 2024 third-quarter results (ended May 30), especially AI sales which fell short of lofty expectations. Furthermore, geopolitical and supply

Money manager John Davi is positioning for challenges tied to President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff agenda. Davi said he worries the new administration’s policies could be “very inflationary,” so he thinks it is important to choose investments carefully. “Small-cap industrials make more sense than large-cap industrials,” the Astoria Portfolio Advisors CEO told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” this week. Davi, who is also the firm’s chief investment officer, expects the red sweep will

Is the dragon slain? Or just wounded? Inflation has been the scourge of the economy for the last three years. It spiked from a benign 1.4% when President Biden took office in 2021 to a searing 9% some 18 months later. The Federal Reserve took aim with speedy interest rate hikes, and it seemed to work. By September, inflation was down to 2.4%, almost in the normal zone. Then, an

The stock market is soaring to all-time highs these days, especially in the tech sector. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) market index gained 49% over the last two years while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) index soared 68% higher. Both market trackers traded about 1% below their record prices on Thursday, Nov. 14. But every tech stock didn’t get the memo about this sustained surge. Despite playing active and

Between March 2022 and July 2023, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate 11 times. As a result, money market account (MMA) interest rates rose sharply. However, the Fed slashed the federal funds rate by 50 basis points in September and another 25 basis points in November. So deposit rates — including money market account rates — have started falling. It’s more important than ever to compare MMA rates and

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the biggest trend driving gains in the stock market since the start of the current bull market in October 2022. Companies have collectively added trillions of dollars to their market caps thanks to massive growth in AI spending and the opportunities generative artificial intelligence unlocks. But the AI boom may still have a long way to go. Generative AI cloud infrastructure could grow to a $470

With 2025 on the horizon, investors are sharpening their focus on the year ahead, selecting portfolio additions that aim to bring solid returns. “There is reason to be bullish,” says Jordan Jackson, a JPMorgan strategist covering the markets. He highlights positive trends in inflation and interest rates, noting that consumer spending is likely to respond in kind. “I think over the course of next year, we should continue to see

Artificial intelligence (AI) might be the most revolutionary technology in a generation. Depending on which Wall Street forecast you rely upon, it could add between $7 trillion and $200 trillion to the global economy over the next decade. Some companies are already reaping the rewards. Nvidia, for example, has added a staggering $3.2 trillion to its market capitalization in the last two years alone. Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with

The final chapter of the electric vehicle price war, sparked by Tesla’s Elon Musk, hinges on President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to eliminate the $7,500 consumer tax credit. Sources with direct knowledge told Reuters that the Trump team has discussed ending the EV tax credit as part of broader tax reform legislation. Sources indicated that Tesla – the largest EV automaker in the US and the only one not reliant on