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Marshall Wace Backs Ex-Citadel Trader with $1 Billion

Marshall Wace, the world's largest hedge fund, has allocated $1 billion to a new trading book led by former Citadel portfolio manager Richard Northridge, reports Bloomberg. This significant investment is part of Marshall Wace's flagship Eureka hedge fund, which currently manages $22 billion.

Marshall Wace revealed

Global Macro Playbook
Indian Equities Plunge as Fed Outlook Dampens Sentiment

Indian shares suffered their first weekly decline in five weeks, ending a four-week rally, as the Federal Reserve's shift towards fewer rate cuts next year triggered an exodus of foreign funds, reports Reuters.

The Nifty 50 index dropped 1.5% to 23,587.50 at market close on

Wall Street Journal
Stock Market Today: Dow Gains 600 Points, Remains on Course for Third Straight Weekly Loss
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MarketWatch
Equal-weight S&P 500 rises in broad stock-market bounce Friday afternoon
The U.S. stock market’s bounce was broad on Friday, with an equal-weight version of the S&P 500 index posting a large gain in afternoon trading. The Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF, which tracks an ...
Kiplinger
Stock Market Today: Muted Inflation Data Sparks Relief Rally
"This is a relief after Wednesday's painful shock," writes David Russell, global head of market strategy at TradeStation. "The Fed wants to be vigilant on inflation, but it might be less of an issue ...
MT Newswires
Equities Higher as Markets Evaluate Macro Data
US benchmark equity indexes were higher ahead of Friday's close as markets parsed the latest economic data, including a report showing that the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric ...
MT Newswires
US Equities Markets End Higher Friday as Investors Evaluate Macro Data
US benchmark equity indexes ended higher Friday as markets parsed the latest economic data, including a report showing that the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric unexpectedly held steady ...
MarketWatch
Stock Market Today: Dow books biggest gain since day after U.S. election as inflation report sparks relief
Traders brace for volatility with a record $6.6 trillion in options due to expire in Friday’s ‘triple witching’ The Fed cut rates again — but don’t expect your credit-card APR to get much lower anytime soon. Here’s why.
Wall Street Journal
Stock Market Today: Dow Rises Nearly 500 Points, but Remains Lower for the Week
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Global Macro Playbook
Fed Pivot Sends Shockwaves Through Bullish Stock Market: BofA

The Federal Reserve's hawkish pivot this week has abruptly shifted investor sentiment, causing a surge in volatility and raising concerns about the sustainability of the recent stock market rally, reports Bloomberg.

"Risk appetite has suddenly turned twitchy," states Bank of America Corp. strategist Michael Hartnett, in

MarketWatch
Why the stock market may sell off even more in January
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MarketWatch
Stock Market Today: Dow up 130 points as Wall Street clings to bounce after Fed-inspired rout
Lennar Corporation shares fell 9% in Thursday’s premarket session after the homebuilder blamed rising mortgage costs for a slowdown in its sales that saw it fall short of analysts expectations.
MarketWatch
Stock Market Today: Dow up 270 points as Wall Street attempts bounce after Fed-inspired rout
Lennar Corporation shares fell 9% in Thursday’s premarket session after the homebuilder blamed rising mortgage costs for a slowdown in its sales that saw it fall short of analysts expectations.
MT Newswires
Equities Rise Intraday as Markets Weigh Macro Data, Corporate Earnings
US benchmark equity indexes were higher intraday as markets evaluated the latest economic data and corporate earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite were up ...
MT Newswires
US Equities Markets End Mixed Thursday as Traders Evaluate Macro Data, Earnings
US benchmark equity indexes ended mixed Thursday as markets evaluated the latest economic data and corporate earnings. * US real gross domestic product rose at an annual rate of 3.1% in the third ...
MarketWatch
How this Treasury-market dynamic could lead to the next big leg lower in stocks
Thursday’s selloff in long-dated U.S. government debt pushed 10- and 30-year yields further into their highest closing levels in almost seven months, creating a setup that threatens to lead to another ...
MarketWatch
Stock Market Today: Dow ekes out tiny gain to end 10-day losing streak
Lennar Corporation shares fell 9% in Thursday’s premarket session after the homebuilder blamed rising mortgage costs for a slowdown in its sales that saw it fall short of analysts expectations.
Wall Street Journal
Stock Market Today: Dow Ekes Out Gain; S&P 500, Nasdaq Finish Lower After Fed-Fueled Selloff
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Kiplinger
Stock Market Today: The Dow Adds 15 Points To End Its Losing Streak
Bryson reiterated his Outperform (Buy) rating but lowered his 12-month price target for the semiconductor stock to $125 from $140. This gives shares implied upside of 43.5% from current levels.
MarketWatch
Stock Market Today: Dow futures fall as investors brace for options expirations and inflation report
Traders brace for volatility with a record $6.6 trillion in options due to expire in Friday’s ‘triple witching’ The Fed cut rates again — but don’t expect your credit-card APR to get much lower anytime soon. Here’s why.
Reuters
Investors hope for US stock market trifecta in 2025 after back-to-back boom years
Investors are expecting more gains for the U.S. stock market in 2025 after two straight standout years, fueled by a solid economy supporting corporate profits, moderating interest rates and pro-growth ...
Wall Street Journal
Novo Nordisk Stock Tumbles on Disappointing Obesity-Shot Trial
Shares in Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk crashed, after an experimental anti-obesity shot fell short of expectations. The shares recently stood about 23% lower in Copenhagen. That put the stock on course ...
MarketWatch
Hedge fund strategist flags biggest concern for markets in 2025 — and offers ideas for shelter
Ed Cole, head of multi strategy, equities at Man Group talks inflation risks and the problem with investors all in on the U.S. market.
Reuters
US equity funds saw biggest net outflows in 15 years ahead of Fed decision
Investors pulled a net $50.2 billion from U.S. equity funds in the week ending Dec. 18, according to LSEG Lipper data, the biggest net outflow since Sept. 2009, as they cashed in profits from a market ...
Reuters
Global equity funds faced huge outflows ahead of Fed decision
Investors liquidated equity funds at the fastest rate in 15 years in the week to Dec. 18, driven by caution and profit-taking in anticipation of a hawkish outcome from the U.S. Federal Reserve's ...
MarketWatch
Stock futures extend losses, Nasdaq-100 seeing biggest drop
Stock index futures were extending their losses early Friday as traders responded to the growing risks of a U.S. government shutdown after failure to pass a budget bill late Thursday. Steep losses for ...
Wall Street Journal
Stock Market Today: Dow Rebounds but Still on Course for Worst Week Since March 2023
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Wall Street Journal
Fed's Favored Inflation Gauge Brings Some Good News
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure showed prices rose less than expected in November, a welcome sign of progress as the central bank tries to get inflation back to the 2% target. Over ...
MarketWatch
Stock Market Today: Dow heads for biggest gain since day after U.S. election as inflation report sparks relief
Traders brace for volatility with a record $6.6 trillion in options due to expire in Friday’s ‘triple witching’ The Fed cut rates again — but don’t expect your credit-card APR to get much lower ...
Wall Street Journal
Why Novo Nordisk's Stock Plunge Is Rattling Markets
Shares in Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk crashed, after an experimental anti-obesity shot fell short of expectations. The shares recently stood about 23% lower in Copenhagen. That put the stock on course ...
MarketWatch
The stock market's rally is getting narrow again. Here's why.
The stock market's rally in December has gotten pretty narrow again, like earlier this year when the main driver of equities was a few big technology stocks.
MarketWatch
Stock Market Today: Dow trims gain after Fed cuts rates, signals fewer cut going forward
The Cboe Volatility Index, which trades under the ticker symbol VIX, was down 4% at slightly more than 15, according to FactSet data, at last check. The VIX was trading slightly below its 200-day ...
MT Newswires
US Equities Markets End Lower Wednesday After Fed Announces Rate Cut
US benchmark equity indexes ended lower Wednesday as the Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points and flagged fewer cuts ahead than projected in September. * The Federal ...
Reuters
Stocks skid after Fed signals it will slow down its easing
U.S. stocks plunged on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point and the central bank's economic projections signaled a slower pace of cuts next year. According to preliminary data,
Wall Street Journal
Dollar Hovers Near 2-Year High After Fed Decision
The dollar was hovering close to a two-year high after the Fed signaled a slower pace of interest rate cuts next year.
Reuters
Futures steady after Wall Street swoons on Fed view of fewer rate cuts
U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Thursday as investors digested the Federal Reserve's projections of fewer-than-expected interest rate cuts and higher inflation next year that pummeled Wall Street a day earlier.
MarketWatch
Stock Market Today: Dow futures higher after Fed outlook sparked 1,123-point rout
Lennar Corporation shares fell 9% in Thursday’s premarket session after the homebuilder blamed rising mortgage costs for a slowdown in its sales that saw it fall short of analysts expectations.
MarketWatch
Stock Market Today: Dow ends down over 1,100 points after Fed lowers interest rates, signals fewer cuts in 2025
The Cboe Volatility Index, which trades under the ticker symbol VIX, was down 4% at slightly more than 15, according to FactSet data, at last check. The VIX was trading slightly below its 200-day ...
Wall Street Journal
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Rise After Fed-Fueled Selloff
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Financial Times
London’s loss of stock market lustre is a question of liquidity
Machine-rental company Ashtead this month became the latest FTSE 100 member to announce plans to move, following betting group Flutter and building products maker CRH. Add in delistings, and the total ...
MarketWatch
Stock Market Today: Dow up 200 points as stocks bounce back from Fed-inspired selloff
Lennar Corporation shares fell 9% in Thursday’s premarket session after the homebuilder blamed rising mortgage costs for a slowdown in its sales that saw it fall short of analysts expectations.
Bloomberg
M&A Drought Leaves Bankers at the Mercy of Private-Equity Firms
A multi-year drought in M&A has left Wall Street banks at the mercy of private equity firms, who are now calling the shots in the few deals that come to market. PE firms, also known as sponsors, rely ...
Bloomberg
Volatility Futures Show Equities Fear Limited to Near Term
The Federal Reserve’s hawkish signaling on Wednesday sent US stocks tumbling and drove a key index of volatility to the highest level since August, but markets are indicating that concern may be ...
MarketWatch
Stock Market Today: Dow up 300 points as blue-chip gauge bounces back after 10-day losing streak
Lennar Corporation shares fell 9% in Thursday’s premarket session after the homebuilder blamed rising mortgage costs for a slowdown in its sales that saw it fall short of analysts expectations.
Wall Street Journal
UKX.UK | FTSE 100 Index Stock Prices and Charts - WSJ
Stocks: Real-time U.S. stock quotes reflect trades reported through Nasdaq only; comprehensive quotes and volume reflect trading in all markets and are delayed at least 15 minutes. International ...
MT Newswires
European Equities Close Mixed in Tuesday Trading; Falling German Economic Sentiment Blamed on Trump
European stock markets closed mixed in Tuesday trading as the Stoxx Europe was down 0.41%, Germany's DAX declined 0.30%, the FTSE in London fell 0.75%, while France's CAC was up 0.12% and the Swiss ...
MarketWatch
Stock Market Today: Dow down over 300 points as blue-chip gauge heads for longest losing streak since 1978
The most relevant question in the U.S. rates market right now is "whether the runup to Wednesday afternoon’s [Federal Open Market Committee] events will see an extension of the ...
Wall Street Journal
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 Fall; Bitcoin Briefly Tops $108,000
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MT Newswires
US Equities Markets End Lower Tuesday as Federal Reserve Begins Meeting
US benchmark equity indexes ended lower Tuesday as the Federal Reserve kicked off its two-day monetary policy meeting and investors assessed the latest economic data. * Markets widely expect that the ...