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Goldman roadmap Goldman Sachs Chief Global Equity Strategist Peter Oppenheimer has put a proper roadmap under what has otherwise looked like a deceptively simple equity rally. The easy version is that global stocks had a powerful first half. The more useful version is that the market has changed engines. The first leg was helped by valuation expansion, easing fears and the reflexive bid that follows any drop in macro anxiety. The next leg is harder. It is about earnings, capex, sector transmission, supply, buybacks, M&A and whether the AI infrastructure boom can keep feeding the broader equity machine without overheating the funding channel. That is the core message in Goldman’s July 2026 Corporate Macroscope: A Macro Guide to the Micro World. The report argues that global equities delivered an exceptional first half despite geopolitical risk, oil volat
The post South Korean Won: Gains hinge on supportive flows against US Dollar – OCBC appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Christopher Wong notes that Korean Won strength remains largely flow-driven, with USD/KRW dropping below 1,500 on offshore fund repatriation and official vigilance. While bearish momentum persists, Wong expects the pullback to moderate and sees a sustained break below 1,500 as requiring a benign backdrop for the Dollar, Oil and equities. Flow-driven strength faces key levels “KRW continued to outperform, with USD/KRW falling from almost 1,560 at the start of the month to sub-1500 briefly yesterday before rebounding. The move looks flow-driven rather than risk or macro-driven.” “KRW strengthened despite a less friendly macro backdrop, including the oil spike, renewed geopolitical concerns and KOSPI underperformance. USD/KRW appears to have been weighed by inflows and repatriation of funds raised offshore, while official vigilance has also stayed high as Korea shifts i
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BNY’s Geoff Yu notes the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has trimmed its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.0%, with uneven impacts across energy exporters, tech economies and low-income importers, influencing global equities. The disinflation trend appears stalled as headline inflation is projected to re-accelerate before easing. Yu sees markets wrestling with stretched valuations, fading momentum and a shift from acceleration to consolidation. IMF downgrades and stagflation concerns “The International Monetary Fund has inched its 2026 global growth forecast down again to a sluggish 3.0%. Growth is projected to rebound to 3.4% in 2027, but that is still below the average of 3.5% seen in 2024 and 2025.” “Global headline inflation is seen rising from 4.1% in 2025 to 4.7% in 2026 before easing to 3.9% in 2027, suggesting the disinflation trend has stalled.” “Stagflation risks remain in pro
The post Costco (COST) Stock: Wall Street Maintains Confidence Despite June Sales Slowdown appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Key Takeaways Evercore ISI maintained its Outperform stance with a $1,100 price objective following Costco’s June sales figures Comparable store sales climbed 7.6% domestically and 7.0% worldwide, with gas prices and currency fluctuations stripped out Goldman Sachs continued its Buy recommendation at $1,159; J.P. Morgan sustained its Buy designation at $1,100 Domestic foot traffic increased 3.2%, marking the seventh month in a row with two-year trends exceeding 6% More challenging year-over-year metrics anticipated for July and August, with traffic comparisons becoming tougher by 100–150 basis points Costco (COST) stock continues to receive support from Wall Street analysts following the warehouse club’s June sales disclosure, with several prominent firms reaffirming their positive outlooks and target prices. Costco Wholesale Corporation, COST Evercore ISI con
Comfort Systems USA's growth highlights the critical role of infrastructure in supporting AI advancements, potentially reshaping industry dynamics.
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The post Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Stock Rallies on Fresh Analyst Coverage and Upgraded Price Targets appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Key Highlights Advanced Micro Devices gained 1.9% during pre-market hours following William Blair’s new Market Perform rating, with projections showing revenue could surge from $52B in 2026 to surpass $104B by 2028. Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider increased his AMD price target to $640, maintaining bullish momentum throughout the week. Shares opened Thursday at $517.41, trading within a 52-week band of $137.59 to $584.73. First-quarter results exceeded forecasts with EPS of $1.37 versus $1.29 consensus, while revenue reached $10.25B, marking a 37.8% annual increase. The chipmaker confirmed its Q2 2026 earnings announcement for August 4, providing traders with an upcoming focal point. Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) advanced 1.9% before Thursday’s opening bell, reaching $517.41 as new analyst coverage and an upgraded price objective f
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Marc Nachmann, Goldman Sachs global head of asset and wealth management. CNBC Goldman Sachs said Thursday it won deals to manage a combined $70 billion in retirement assets for Verizon Communications and Lockheed Martin, one of the larger recent announcements in the fast-growing market for outsourced corporate investing. The mandates include about $30 billion in pension assets for Verizon and Lockheed Martin and $40 billion in Verizon defined-contribution retirement assets, which are typically 401(k)s, according to Goldman. The moves underscore how some of America’s largest employers are increasingly handing responsibility for managing retirement assets to outside firms like Goldman as portfolios become more complex and require expertise across public and private markets. Competition in the multitrillion-dollar market for retirement assets is fierce among managers incl
Strategy's rise highlights Bitcoin's growing influence in traditional markets, challenging established financial norms and increasing market volatility.
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The post Coinbase UK License Marks Major Step Toward Bringing ‘Everything Exchange’ to Life appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Key Takeaways Coinbase received UK investment services authorization, expanding beyond crypto into derivatives and equities. Advanced traders will gain access to perpetual futures tied to crypto, equities, and commodities. Retail users will be able to trade equities as Coinbase builds its everything exchange. Why Coinbase’s UK License Changes the Platform Crypto exchange Coinbase’s UK authorization follows its receipt of UK investment services authorization under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) framework. Issued by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the licence allows regulated firms to provide investment services and deal in financial instruments, including equities and derivatives, under rules designed to protect consumers and maintain market integrity. The approval expands Coinbase beyond crypto services. The authorization sits w
