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Reddit Army shoots meme-stocks into stratosphere | TICKER VIEWS
The Reddit retail-trading army is back bigger than ever, as is the meme-stock frenzy. Last time it was GameStop and now there’s a new player.
Shares in AMC Entertainment Holdings boomed to all-time highs across a wild trading session,
At one point the money-losing movie-theatre stocks rose 127 per cent. Its total gains this year topped three thousand per cent.
A few months ago AMC was on the brink of bankruptcy as the pandemic shut cinemas across America. The company isn’t making money but fundamentals apparently don’t matter to the retail investors, they’re after hedge fund short-selling pain.
Similar to GameStop, AMC is an unremarkable business but that didn’t prevent its stock price rising 95 per cent and closing at a record high of just over $62 USD.
Michele Scheider from Market Gauge says the trend will continue until one thing changes.
“I think it’ll rotate into the next thing, until we do see where the ability of hedge funds to manipulate these companies gets more regulated, and there isn’t so much fodder for the Reddit army to go after.”
It’s another example where Wall Street traders would be shaking their heads.
Michelle Schneider from MarketGuage says “it’s crazy” and “we know this can cripple companies”
AMC announced that it will reward the small-time supporters with goodies including special screenings and free popcorn.
The other news of the week surrounded Elon Musk’s favourite: Doge Coin.
The joke cryptocurrency rose over 20% after the major exchange operator Coinbase allowed Doge to be traded on their platform.
It left Musk pretty chuffed and Schneider says the ‘joke’ isn’t that funny.
“There isn’t really a joke here. We still have a tremendous amount of adoption from different institutional companies that are using Bitcoin and other ‘joke’ coins as a currency.”
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U.S. jobs report, Fed decisions, and Japan’s economic risks explained
January US jobs report sparks uncertainty; analysts debate impact on Federal Reserve policy and market confidence.
January US jobs report sparks uncertainty; analysts debate impact on Federal Reserve policy and market confidence.
The January US jobs report shows a mixed picture for the economy, with payroll revisions and steady unemployment leaving analysts questioning the impact on Federal Reserve policy. We break down what the numbers mean for interest rates and market confidence.
US stock markets could face turbulence as investors digest the latest jobs data. David Scutt from StoneX explains how these figures may influence equities and what the outlook is for global markets.
Meanwhile, developments in Japan and a strengthening yen could spark new macroeconomic risks. From carry trades to unexpected shocks, we explore how these factors ripple across the global economy.
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Alphabet launches $20B bond to fund AI expansion
Alphabet’s $20B bond offering highlights investor confidence in AI growth, enabling funding without shareholder dilution.
Alphabet’s $20B bond offering highlights investor confidence in AI growth, enabling funding without shareholder dilution.
Alphabet has launched a record $20 billion bond offering to finance its massive AI infrastructure build-out, signalling strong investor confidence in the company’s growth strategy. The oversubscribed sale shows that investors are betting on Alphabet’s AI potential and long-term returns.
By using debt instead of equity, Alphabet can raise funds without diluting shareholders. The money will support AI research, advanced computing, and other strategic projects, cementing the company’s leadership in the sector.
Brad Gastwirth from Circular Technologies explains how corporate debt is reshaping tech financing and how investors perceive AI-linked bonds. This record issuance could set a trend for other tech companies looking to fund innovation.
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AI tax tool sparks market turmoil for financial firms
Major financial firms’ stocks fell sharply after an AI tax tool launch, raising investor fears of disruption in advisory services.
Major financial firms’ stocks fell sharply after an AI tax tool launch, raising investor fears of disruption in advisory services.
Shares of major financial services firms tumbled after the launch of a new AI-powered tax planning tool. LPL Financial dropped nearly 11%, while Charles Schwab and Raymond James Financial fell more than 9%, signalling investor concern over AI disrupting traditional advisory services.
Morgan Stanley also saw a 4% decline as fears grow that AI could replace some of the most profitable offerings of established firms. Earlier this year, the introduction of other AI models already caused turbulence in software stocks, suggesting this could be a broader trend affecting multiple sectors.
The iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers and Securities ETF was down 4% on Tuesday, reflecting the market-wide uncertainty surrounding AI adoption in finance. Investors are closely watching whether AI will complement or cannibalise the industry’s core services.
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