rate hike

Janet Yellen Advocates Rate Hike: What Would It Mean for Stocks?

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen created waves yesterday after putting forward a case for a rate hike. While she toned down her statement later, rising inflation has stoked fears that a rate hike might come sooner than many are currently expecting. Notably, in her previous avatar as the Federal Reserve Chair, Yellen began increasing rates….

general motors

General Motors to Report First Quarter Earnings: Will It Go the Ford Way?

General Motors, the largest US-based automaker would release its first-quarter earnings on Wednesday before the markets open. What are analysts expecting from the Detroit automakers’ first-quarter performance? Last week, Ford reported its first-quarter earnings. While the company shattered analysts’ estimates in the quarter the stock fell sharply after the earnings release as it lowered its…

NIO

NIO Stock Trades Flat After Reporting Mixed First Quarter Earnings

Mohit Oberoi

NIO stock was trading flat in US premarket trading after reporting mixed first-quarter results. The company sees tepid production growth in the second quarter due to global chip shortage. NIO reported revenues of $1.22 billion in the quarter which were higher than the $1.02 billion that analysts were expecting.  While the company’s GAAP EPS of…

ford

Ford Stock Falls despite Earnings Beat on Chip Woes

Mohit Oberoi

Ford stock was lower in US premarket trading today after reporting its first-quarter earnings. While the company posted better than expected earnings, it lowered the guidance due to the global chip shortage. Ford reported automotive revenues of $33.55 in the first quarter which were ahead of the $32.23 billion that analysts polled by Refinitiv were…

amazon

What to Expect from Amazon’s First Quarter Earnings

Mohit Oberoi

Ecommerce giant Amazon is set to release its first quarter earnings tomorrow after the close of markets. Here’s what analysts are expecting from the Seattle-based company. The current week is very busy as leading US tech companies have scheduled their earnings for the week. Alphabet, Microsoft, and Tesla have already released their earnings while Apple…

nikola

Nikola Stock Surges as Company Looks on Track for Commercial Production

Mohit Oberoi

Nikola stock rose over 14% yesterday and was up sharply in US premarket trading today after the company sounded optimistic on its production plans and announced a collaboration with TravelCenters of America (TA-Petro) for hydrogen fueling stations. Nikola and TA-Petro “have agreed to collaborate on the installation of hydrogen fueling stations for heavy-duty trucks at…