Hi, mooers!
Welcome back to Maple Market Challenge!  
First, let’s dive into last week’s vote: Canada's inflation rate went up to 2%. Do you think BoC will anticipate another rate cut of 50 bps in December?
46% of users believe a significant interest rate cut in December is still possible, while 54% are more pessimistic. Click here to see what our mooers say about Canadian price levels and...

Hi, mooers!
Welcome back to Maple Market Challenge!  
Like always, let's reveal the answer to last week's quiz: Up to now, which sector is the best performer following BoC's June rate cut? The answer is "Info Tech".
76% mooers chose the correct answer! A big round of applause to those who got it right! Each of you will receive 20 points. Plus, we're giving 50 points to everyone who l...

In the previous article, we introduced "Trump Trade" strategy. According to RCP poll, as of August 30, Harris's chance of being elected was 48.1%, ahead of Trump's 46.3%. At this point, it is time to talk about "Harris Trade".
Source: Realclear Polling. Data as of August 30, 2024.
What are the differences in Harris's new policy?
1. Core: Reducing the cost of living
In Harris's economic policy speech, the focus is on reducing ...

The debate will take place at 9 PM on September 10, ET.  This will be the first face-off between the newly nominated democratic candidate $Kamala Harris (LIST22990.US)$ and $Donald Trump (LIST22962.US)$ since Biden withdrew from the race.
Clearly, the policy proposals of the two candidates will have a significant impact on the future U.S. economy and the stock market. So, Mooers, what do you think about the economi...

Hi, mooers!
Welcome back to Maple Market Challenge!  
Like always, let's reveal the answer to last week's quiz: How has RBC's stock performed compared to its Big 5 Banking peers since the start of the year? The answer is "Outperformed, up by 20%".
89% mooers chose the correct answer! A big round of applause to those who got it right! Each of you will receive 20 points. Plus, we're giving 50 points to everyone who left...

🎢 Market Mayhem Alert! 🚨 September kicks off with a bang, but not the good kind. The $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ just dropped over 2%, hitting its lowest point since August 14, while the $Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI.US)$ lost 1.5%, slipping under 40k. And that’s not all— the $PHLX Semiconductor Index (.SOX.US)$ crashed by a whopping 7.8%! The “fear gauge” VIX shot up by more than 40%, inching close to 22.
But wait—who’s to bla...

Good morning, traders. Happy Thursday, August 29. The market is in the green, climbing higher despite a drop of 3.22% in Nvidia stock. Investors are pricing in too-high expectations for semiconductor stocks, and though the Nasdaq is 1,000 points from a record, the S&P 500 is only 30 points from an all-time high.
My name is Kevin Travers; here are stories moving on the U.S. stock market today.
$NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$  earnings came in above est...

$NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ will announce its Q2 earnings on August 28th, and this could be a major event for global markets. Why? Because this report might significantly impact the AI sector and set the tone for U.S. tech stocks going forward. With recent market volatility, its importance can't be overstated.
So, let's break down the current landscape and explore how investors can get ready.
Recap: What has Nvidia experienced recently?
I. Stock price rec...

$NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ is set to release its Q2 earnings on August 28th, a pivotal moment for global markets, particularly the AI sector, and a potential trendsetter for U.S. tech stocks amid current market fluctuations.
Recently, Nvidia's stock quickly recovered nearly 30% following a dip on August 5th, reinforcing its status as a dominant force in AI. The market's positive anticipation for the Q2 report is rooted in Nvidia's history of sur...