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SEC’s New Rules Will Change The Game On Calculating True Value Of CEO Pay: What You Need To Know

March 7, 1:58 PM

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that public companies will soon be required to reveal crucial metrics linking financial performance and CEO pay.

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China Sets Low Economic Growth Target, Increases Military Spending: What You Need To Know

By AJ Fabino

March 6, 3:29 PM

China has set a target of approximately 5% economic growth in 2023, its lowest target in over 30 years while increasing its defense budget. What Happened: President Xi Jinping is seeking to restore the pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels of growth, and the low 5% target could be indicative of China’s increasing headwinds.

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How Are Lennar And NVR Gaining Market Share Even As Homebuilder Demand Plummets?

By AJ Fabino

March 6, 12:29 PM

Despite a sharp decline in homebuilder demand, Lennar Corp (NYSE: LEN) and NVR, Inc. (NYSE: NVR) have been able to gain market share in the housing market.

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Risk On? Jeremy Siegel Sees S&P 500 Gaining 15% This Year, Here’s Why

By AJ Fabino

March 4, 1:45 PM

Wharton Professor Jeremy Siegel suggests that if unemployment rates remain low, earnings figures may be underestimated.

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The AI ‘OG’ Just Blew Out It’s Financial Results — And Shares Are On A Tear

By AJ Fabino

March 3, 1:57 PM

The overarching stock story of 2023 — while still early into the year — has been focused on artificial intelligence, namely OpenAI’s sophisticated chatbot ChatGPT.

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Silvergate Capital Plagued By ‘Regulatory And Liquidity Challenges,’ JPMorgan Analyst Says

By AJ Fabino

March 2, 1:33 PM

Shares of cryptocurrency-focused Silvergate Capital Corp (NYSE: SI) fell off of a cliff Thursday, plummeting 45% on its warning of a delay in its annual report and concerns over its

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Housing Market Bottoms Out Per JPMorgan’s Initiation Of Redfin, Zillow

By AJ Fabino

February 27, 11:32 AM

Last summer, Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell laid out a plan to reset the U.S. housing market, which has been putting the squeeze on aspiring homeowners. How? By increasing interest rates, and subsequently spiking mortgage rates.

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Existing Home Sales At Lowest Point In 12 Years: How Will This Impact Opendoor Earnings?

By AJ Fabino

February 23, 2:12 PM

Mortgage rates are back on the rise due to a strong performance in retail sales and labor market data, along with positive monthly inflation readings. This has raised the prospect of the Federal Reserve continuing its interest rate hiking campaign through the summer.

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Soft Landing Or Recession? This Expert Explains Why Bears Expecting An Imminent Crash May Be Wrong

By AJ Fabino

February 22, 2:46 PM

Analysts have conflicting viewpoints on what's ahead for the U.S. economy and markets, with some warning of an impending recession, while others suggesting that a soft landing is possible. Meanwhile, one analyst is pointing out that bear markets have never ended before the start of a recession.

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EXCLUSIVE: Benzinga’s Favorite Hedge Funds To Watch During 13F Season

By AJ Fabino

February 22, 2:14 PM

It’s hedge fund season. Hedge funds with more than $100 million in assets are required to file a Form 13F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) within 45 days of the end of each calendar quarter. The last deadline was Feb. 14 for the fiscal quarter ending Dec. 31.

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