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Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
S&P/TSX composite closes higher, U.S. markets up after U.S.-Japan trade deal
TORONTO - Gains in consumer and financial stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index to finish higher Wednesday, while U.S. markets reached new highs after the announcement of a U.S.-Japan trade deal. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 51.98 points at 27,416.41. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 507.85 points at 45,010.29. The S&P 500 index was up 49.29 points at 6,358.91, adding 0.8 per cent to its all-time high. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq composite was up 127.33 points at 21,020.02, climbing 0.6 per cent to hit its own record. 'Clearly market participants like another piece of the clarity puzzle falling into place with the arrangement overnight between the U.S. and Japan and also Indonesia and the Philippines yesterday,' said Carol Schleif, chief market strategist at BMO Private Wealth. U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade framework that would place a 15 per cent tax on imports coming from Japan. That's lower than the 25 per cent rate Trump had earlier said would kick in on Aug. 1. 'Every piece of clarity that comes through, markets are really liking because they really desperately want to move beyond the tariff issue,' she said. Trump has proposed stiff taxes on imports from around the world, which carry the double-edged risk of driving up inflation for U.S. households while slowing the economy. But many of Trump's tariffs are currently on pause, giving time to reach deals with other countries that could lower rates. Trump also announced a trade agreement with the Philippines on Tuesday. Over the long run, Schleif said it is critical for the U.S. to get deals with trading partners like China, Mexico and Canada. She noted the narrative regarding tariffs has 'shifted more positive.' Ahead of the looming Aug. 1 tariff deadline, when a pause on a slew of U.S. tariffs is set to expire, Schleif said market participants don't seem overly concerned. 'I think the lesson learned all year is that the deadlines are meant to try to accelerate the conversation, not necessarily as a hard and fast rule,' she said. 'President Trump and his administration clearly want to get stuff done and done quickly, and they don't have patience for the way diplomacy usually works, where it takes a very long time and lots of handshakes and lots and meetings. They're definitely having lots of meetings, but it's on an accelerated schedule, and they're trying to get a lot of this stuff buttoned up.' Going forward, Schleif said she expects equity markets to face some tailwinds. 'Globally, there are a lot of questions about how much longer this can persist. But the interesting thing is the dynamics on the globe are pretty positive for equity markets,' she said. On the TSX, Canadian National Railway Co. was one of the largest downside contributors a day after it cut its outlook amid trade volatility. CN shares finished 4.17 per cent lower on Wednesday. The Canadian dollar traded for 73.48 cents US compared with 73.34 cents US on Tuesday. The September crude oil contract was down six cents US at US$65.25 per barrel. The August gold contract was down US$46.10 at US$3,397.60 an ounce. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 23, 2025. — With files from The Associated Press. Companies in this story: (TSX: GSPTSE, TSX: CADUSD, TSX: CNR)
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Is Ford Motor Company (F) the Best High Volume Stock to Buy Now?
We recently published a list of the 13 Best High Volume Stocks to Buy Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) stands against other best high volume stocks. On May 9, BMO private wealth chief market strategist Carol Schleif joined CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends and the state of the economy. Reflecting on a market decline in April that reached a ~20% drop, Schleif noted that the market recovered and ended only 3% to 4 % down. She described investor reactions during that period as mixed: about 10% were very eager to buy, but another 10% were quite nervous, while the majority remained measured. She emphasized the important distinction between markets and the economy and noted that markets often move ahead of economic realities and quickly shift focus to new topics as part of their discounting mechanism. This is why markets serve as economic indicators and anticipate future developments. She talked about how individual risk tolerance varies, with some younger clients adopting conservative strategies and some older clients favoring aggressive positions, especially in tech. Schleif acknowledged that tariffs are expected to rise from under 3% to ~10%, but despite this anticipation, she's confident that markets and companies will adjust to the changes. She noted the unusual shift in US influence, which now extends beyond material control to more intangible domains, and described this shift in responsibility as significant and complex. Schleif also emphasized the value of globally diversified portfolios, which have been challenging to maintain during periods when the US market outperformed. However, she noted that such diversification, which includes fixed income and foreign equities, has provided better performance and protection year-to-date and helps investors weather volatility better than those concentrated solely in US assets. We first used stock screeners to compile a list of stocks with high average 3-month volumes. We then selected the 13 stocks that were the most popular among elite hedge funds and that analysts were bullish on. The stocks are ranked in ascending order of the number of hedge funds that have stakes in them, as of Q4 2024. Note: All data was collected on May 12. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter's strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (see more details here).Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 45 Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) develops, delivers, and services Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans & cars, and Lincoln luxury vehicles. The company operates through Ford Blue, Ford Model e, Ford Pro, and Ford Credit segments. It also offers wholesale loans to dealers to finance the purchase of vehicle inventory. Ford Pro achieved solid Q1 results with strong demand for Super Duty chassis cabs and Transit wagons, despite planned downtime. It holds over 40% market share in the US Class 1 to Class 7 truck and van market. This is driven by the increasing customer-paid mobile repair orders, which were 7% of the total, and a 20% year-over-year rise in paid software subscriptions to 675K. On May 7, Citi analyst Michael Ward raised the price target on Ford (NYSE:F) to $11 from $10 while keeping a Neutral rating. Notably, Citi pointed out that the stock has been trading between $10 and $14 per share over the last 3 years due to problems with new vehicle launches, increases in warranty accruals, and losses with BEV production. Overall, F ranks 11th on our list of the best high volume stocks to buy now. While we acknowledge the growth potential of F, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold great promise for delivering high returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than F but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is Apple Inc. (AAPL) the Best High Volume Stock to Buy Now?
We recently published a list of the 13 Best High Volume Stocks to Buy Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stands against other best high volume stocks. On May 9, BMO private wealth chief market strategist Carol Schleif joined CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends and the state of the economy. Reflecting on a market decline in April that reached a ~20% drop, Schleif noted that the market recovered and ended only 3% to 4 % down. She described investor reactions during that period as mixed: about 10% were very eager to buy, but another 10% were quite nervous, while the majority remained measured. She emphasized the important distinction between markets and the economy and noted that markets often move ahead of economic realities and quickly shift focus to new topics as part of their discounting mechanism. This is why markets serve as economic indicators and anticipate future developments. She talked about how individual risk tolerance varies, with some younger clients adopting conservative strategies and some older clients favoring aggressive positions, especially in tech. Schleif acknowledged that tariffs are expected to rise from under 3% to ~10%, but despite this anticipation, she's confident that markets and companies will adjust to the changes. She noted the unusual shift in US influence, which now extends beyond material control to more intangible domains, and described this shift in responsibility as significant and complex. Schleif also emphasized the value of globally diversified portfolios, which have been challenging to maintain during periods when the US market outperformed. However, she noted that such diversification, which includes fixed income and foreign equities, has provided better performance and protection year-to-date and helps investors weather volatility better than those concentrated solely in US assets. We first used stock screeners to compile a list of stocks with high average 3-month volumes. We then selected the 13 stocks that were the most popular among elite hedge funds and that analysts were bullish on. The stocks are ranked in ascending order of the number of hedge funds that have stakes in them, as of Q4 2024. Note: All data was collected on May 12. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter's strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (see more details here). A wide view of an Apple store, showing the range of products the company of Hedge Fund Holders: 166 Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories. It offers iPhones, Macs, iPads, AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products, and HomePod. It also provides AppleCare support and cloud services, and operates various platforms like the App Store. While Apple operates across various product categories, a significant driver of its revenue and growth is its Services segment. In FQ2 2025, the company's Services segment achieved an all-time revenue record of $26.6 billion, which was up 12% year-over-year. The Services segment encompasses offerings like the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, and Apple Pay. Both transacting and paid accounts in this segment reached new all-time highs, with paid accounts growing by double digits year-over-year. Apple now boasts well over 1 billion paid subscriptions across its Services platform. Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring raised the price target on Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) to $235 from $220 on April 29 and kept an Overweight rating. The firm expects June quarter guidance to modestly exceed consensus, despite some downside given the current tariff situation. Columbia Seligman Global Technology Fund maintained its position in the company and stated the following regarding Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) in its Q4 2024 investor letter: 'The fund maintained a position in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) throughout the quarter through the release of the company's new iPhone 16 in September. Company leaders were excited about the release of the new model, as this is the first model that will feature enhanced AI capabilities through the Apple Intelligence features. Sales for the first few weeks in October and November trailed behind year over year sales from the iPhone 15, as availability of Apple Intelligence was not compatible with all iPhone models. Apple announced a partnership with OpenAI that has allowed the integration of ChatGPT into the Apple ecosystem, separate from the core Apple Intelligence features. This partnership highlights continued progress from Apple to introduce AI capabilities into its products and we expect the iPhone 17 to have even more expansive AI capabilities, increasing potential demand for the new model that is on track to be released in 2025.' Overall, AAPL ranks 3rd on our list of the best high volume stocks to buy now. While we acknowledge the growth potential of AAPL, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold great promise for delivering high returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than AAPL but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is Nu Holdings (NU) the Best High Volume Stock to Buy Now?
We recently published a list of the 13 Best High Volume Stocks to Buy Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NU) stands against other best high volume stocks. On May 9, BMO private wealth chief market strategist Carol Schleif joined CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends and the state of the economy. Reflecting on a market decline in April that reached a ~20% drop, Schleif noted that the market recovered and ended only 3% to 4 % down. She described investor reactions during that period as mixed: about 10% were very eager to buy, but another 10% were quite nervous, while the majority remained measured. She emphasized the important distinction between markets and the economy and noted that markets often move ahead of economic realities and quickly shift focus to new topics as part of their discounting mechanism. This is why markets serve as economic indicators and anticipate future developments. She talked about how individual risk tolerance varies, with some younger clients adopting conservative strategies and some older clients favoring aggressive positions, especially in tech. Schleif acknowledged that tariffs are expected to rise from under 3% to ~10%, but despite this anticipation, she's confident that markets and companies will adjust to the changes. She noted the unusual shift in US influence, which now extends beyond material control to more intangible domains, and described this shift in responsibility as significant and complex. Schleif also emphasized the value of globally diversified portfolios, which have been challenging to maintain during periods when the US market outperformed. However, she noted that such diversification, which includes fixed income and foreign equities, has provided better performance and protection year-to-date and helps investors weather volatility better than those concentrated solely in US assets. We first used stock screeners to compile a list of stocks with high average 3-month volumes. We then selected the 13 stocks that were the most popular among elite hedge funds and that analysts were bullish on. The stocks are ranked in ascending order of the number of hedge funds that have stakes in them, as of Q4 2024. Note: All data was collected on May 12. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter's strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (see more details here). A wide angle shot of a team of bankers and financial advisors evaluating an investment portfolio on a touchscreen of Hedge Fund Holders: 79 Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NU) provides a digital banking platform. It offers spending, savings & investing, and borrowing solutions. The company also has protection solutions, such as NuInsurance protection solutions, including life, mobile, auto, home, and financial protection insurance policies. Its core growth driver is its Brazilian operations at Nubank, which is the company's digital bank. In 2024, Nu Holdings (NYSE:NU) added over 1 million customers per month in Brazil, which served 58% of its population and made the company the third-largest financial institution in the country by customer count. This market has an 83.1% monthly activity rate. In Brazil, Nubank's high-income segment is also expanding, which is why the company's premium credit card, Ultravioleta, saw customer numbers increase by 132% year-over-year to ~700,000. Credit card purchase volume grew 106% in Q4 2024. Nubank is also expanding its Money Platform in Brazil with initiatives like NuMarketplace, NuTravel, and the launch of its MVNO service, NuCel, to further monetize its large customer base. On April 25, Barclays raised the price target on Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NU) to $16 from $15 while keeping an Overweight rating. The adjustment came after the firm noted Nu's strength in personal lending. White Falcon Capital Management stated the following regarding Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NU) in its Q4 2024 investor letter: 'Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NU) has recently corrected due to Brazil's macroeconomic struggles. Nu reports its earnings in U.S. dollars but generates revenue in Brazilian reais, Mexican pesos, and Colombian pesos. The sharp depreciation of these emerging market currencies, coupled with ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, is making investors uncomfortable. Our due diligence suggests that Nu remains unaffected. Importantly, we continue to believe that Nu is a rare business with a combination of a large market opportunity, a strong moat driven by its superior cost structure, and a brilliant management team.' Overall, NU ranks 7th on our list of the best high volume stocks to buy now. While we acknowledge the growth potential of NU, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold great promise for delivering high returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than NU but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is SoFi Technologies (SOFI) the Best High Volume Stock to Buy Now?
We recently published a list of the 13 Best High Volume Stocks to Buy Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI) stands against other best high volume stocks. On May 9, BMO private wealth chief market strategist Carol Schleif joined CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends and the state of the economy. Reflecting on a market decline in April that reached a ~20% drop, Schleif noted that the market recovered and ended only 3% to 4 % down. She described investor reactions during that period as mixed: about 10% were very eager to buy, but another 10% were quite nervous, while the majority remained measured. She emphasized the important distinction between markets and the economy and noted that markets often move ahead of economic realities and quickly shift focus to new topics as part of their discounting mechanism. This is why markets serve as economic indicators and anticipate future developments. She talked about how individual risk tolerance varies, with some younger clients adopting conservative strategies and some older clients favoring aggressive positions, especially in tech. Schleif acknowledged that tariffs are expected to rise from under 3% to ~10%, but despite this anticipation, she's confident that markets and companies will adjust to the changes. She noted the unusual shift in US influence, which now extends beyond material control to more intangible domains, and described this shift in responsibility as significant and complex. Schleif also emphasized the value of globally diversified portfolios, which have been challenging to maintain during periods when the US market outperformed. However, she noted that such diversification, which includes fixed income and foreign equities, has provided better performance and protection year-to-date and helps investors weather volatility better than those concentrated solely in US assets. We first used stock screeners to compile a list of stocks with high average 3-month volumes. We then selected the 13 stocks that were the most popular among elite hedge funds and that analysts were bullish on. The stocks are ranked in ascending order of the number of hedge funds that have stakes in them, as of Q4 2024. Note: All data was collected on May 12. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter's strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (see more details here). A professional banker shaking hands with an entrepreneur in a boardroom of Hedge Fund Holders: 43 SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI) offers various financial services through three segments: Lending, Technology Platform, and Financial Services. It offers lending & financial services and products that allow its members to borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect money. The company also offers personal loans, student loans, home loans, and related services. On April 25, William Blair analyst Andrew Jeffrey gave the stock a Buy rating due to SoFi's strong market position and financial performance, which is reflected in its 48% year-over-year ARPU growth. SoFi made $770.72 million in FQ1 2025 revenue, which was an improvement of ~33% year-over-year. The primary driver of this growth is the company's Technology Platform, which is built on its Cyberbank digital banking platform. In FQ1 2025, this segment made $103 million in net revenue, which was up 10% year-over-year. The number of accounts declined by 6% year-over-year to 158 million, but the revenue still grew by 10%, with similar growth expected in Q2. SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI) anticipates that new client wins in the tech platform business will have a significant impact on revenue in 2026 and beyond. The platform also serves SoFi's internal products and processes over 8 billion annualized transactions. Patient Capital Management expressed optimism for the company's future and stated the following regarding SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI) in its Q4 2024 investor letter: 'The top performers in the fourth quarter were once again Financials and Travel names. We've been over-indexed to them since the pandemic, which has served us well. We strategically added to certain financial names like SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI) and Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN) during the year. Both companies rebounded strongly in the fourth quarter. Overall, SOFI ranks 12th on our list of the best high volume stocks to buy now. While we acknowledge the growth potential of SOFI, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold great promise for delivering high returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than SOFI but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
