Micron and 15 Other Stocks To Play The AI Buildout Race: They Are Still 20% Below Highs Bank of America thinks the sell-off in AI infrastructure stocks has gone far enough to be worth buying again. Benzinga · Aug 14
North Carolina woman fell from 14,500 feet after both parachutes failed, crashed onto a fire-ant mound and survived more than 200 stings In September 1999, Joan Murray, a 47-year-old Bank of America executive from Charlotte, North Carolina, survived a skydiving accident that left her with devastating injuries. She had jumped from about 14,500 feet when her main parachute failed to open. Her reserve parachute deployed at roughly 700 feet but soon lost… The Times of India · Aug 14
Gen Z wants financial freedom from their parents - but are finding it impossible, experts say ‘Gen Z is the most financially aware generation in the past half-century’ The Independent UK · Aug 13
AI Memory Boom Is Causing ‘Chipflation’ — And Your Next iPhone Could Cost More The artificial intelligence boom is starting to create an unexpected bill for consumers: more expensive electronics. Benzinga · Aug 13
Jio Financial shares jump 3% as Bank of America set to acquire 50% stake in Jio Credit for Rs 18,268 crore Jio Financial Services shares: Bank of America agreed to acquire up to 49.9% in its lending arm Jio Credit through a Rs 18,268 crore joint venture deal. The US bank will initially take 26.5%, with the stake potentially rising to 49.9% via warrants, subject to approvals. Jio Credit had an… The Economic Times · Aug 13
Walmart Could Return to Its Beat-And-Raise Playbook This Quarter, Analyst Says Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) is scheduled to release its fiscal 2027 second-quarter earnings results on Aug. 20 before the market opens, with Bank of America Securities analyst Christopher Nardone expecting the retail giant could return to a beat-and-raise cycle despite signs of softer spending among lower-income consumers. Benzinga · Aug 12
Target’s Comeback Is Real, But Its Stock May Have Run Too Far: Analyst Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) is showing encouraging signs that its turnaround is gaining traction, but Bank of America remains cautious heading into the retailer’s fiscal second-quarter earnings report next week. Benzinga · Aug 12
Oracle plans more layoffs as AI spending surges. Is the AI jobs apocalypse finally here? Oracle is said to be planning additional job cuts this month, following a substantial reduction in its workforce in the previous fiscal year. Meanwhile, wider trends indicate that while AI is reshaping jobs rather than simply removing them, investment in AI is simultaneously generating new employment opportunities across diverse sectors.… The Economic Times · Aug 12
Bank of America to acquire 49.9% in Jio Credit in potential Rs 18,268 crore deal Jio Financial Services and Bank of America announced a significant joint venture agreement. The US banking major will acquire up to 49.9% in Jio Credit. This investment could reach Rs 18,268 crore, approximately $1.9 billion. Bank of America will initially hold a 26.5% stake in the NBFC. The transaction is… The Economic Times · Aug 12
APP Stock Alert: AppLovin's Latest Downgrade Sends Clear Signal on Growth Trajectory APP stock dropped almost 6% after a downgrade raised doubts about its 30% growth goal. Here's what the company said on its earnings call. Barchart · Aug 12
Bank of America to deploy $250 billion for US digital, infrastructure projects Bank of America plans to invest $250 billion in American infrastructure projects. This initiative will support digital and energy infrastructure development. The bank's financing will also cover core infrastructure like transportation systems. This move follows Morgan Stanley's similar commitment to technology and infrastructure. These investments aim to boost economic growth… The Economic Times · Aug 12
AI Job Apocalypse Debunked? BofA Presents Nuanced Data — And Warning Signs A growing wave of AI-linked layoffs has yet to translate into widespread job destruction across the U.S. economy, according to Bank of America. Benzinga · Aug 11
Nvidia Stock’s Rubin Era Begins: A ‘Top Pick,’ BofA Says Nvidia Corp‘s (NASDAQ:NVDA) AI story is entering a new phase, but investors appear increasingly focused on what could go wrong. Benzinga · Aug 10
Strong Corporate Earnings And AI Spending Lead JPMorgan To Lift Its S&P 500 Forecast For The Second Time In Two Months JPMorgan strategists raised their S&P 500 forecast for the second time in two months. International Business Times · Aug 10
International Business Times · Aug 10 BofA's Bullishness Gauge Hits Highest Level Since 2021. Its Chief Investment Strategists Says It's a Warning Sign Bank of America chief investment strategist Michael Hartnett recommended that investors reduce exposure to risk assets or shift allocations toward more defensive investments, longer-duration assets and the U.S. dollar.
The Economic Times · Aug 9 $20 billion bet: Where is Warren Buffett's successor spending Berkshire's cash pile after 14 quarters? Berkshire Hathaway became a net buyer of equities for the first time in 14 quarters under new CEO Greg Abel, spending nearly $20 billion on net stock purchases and $4.5 billion on share buybacks in Q2. Alphabet entered its top five holdings alongside Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola and Bank of…
Fortune · Aug 7 Bank of America is splashing out $250 million a year on weight loss drugs for its staff: ‘We see a great impact on employees,’ CEO says Weight-loss drugs are becoming a popular perk, with almost a third of workers saying they’d even switch jobs for it. Bank of America has them covered.
International Business Times UK · Aug 7 Markets Hold Their Breath for Friday's Jobs Number, the First Real Test of a Fed That Refuses to Guide The Fed's silence under new Chair Kevin Warsh impacts the July jobs report and the bond market. Experts predict 83,000 new jobs and a steady 4.2% unemployment rate, sparking market reactions.
The Independent UK · Aug 6 Major bank CEO says company spends $250 million a year on GLP-1 drugs for its employees GLP-1 drugs for weight loss are on the rise, with 11 percent of Americans saying they take one in a recent poll
MarketBeat · Aug 6 These Outperforming Giants Are Boosting Dividends in 2026, With Yields of Up to 6.6% Welltower, Bank of America and Energy Transfer raised dividends in 2026, with Welltower and Bank of America posting double-digit hikes and Energy Transfer offering a 6.6% yield.
International Business Times UK · Aug 6 UK Shelves Epstein Inquiry for Now, Leaving US Banks' $437.5M Payouts as the Only Resolution in the Scandal The UK government's stance on a public inquiry into Epstein's British operations, amid $437.5M in settlements from US banks. Explore the implications for British institutions and investigations.
International Business Times · Aug 5 Bank of America CEO Says The Company Spends $250 Million A Year on GLP-1 Drugs for Their Employees. He Calls It a Good Investment Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said the company has dramatically increased its investment in medications such as Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound.
TechRadar · Aug 5 Experts flag Bank of America phishing scam that hands your device over to hackers Why would Bank of America want to install ScreenConnect on your computer?
Bangkok Post · Aug 4 BofA views uneven recovery ahead The Thai economy is expected to miss the country's potential growth level of 2.5-3% over the next two years, says Bank of America (BofA), noting that the ongoing recovery remains "limited and uneven" while energy supply shocks and price volatility persist.
Benzinga · Aug 4 Semiconductors Just Posted Their Best Four-Day Rally Since March 2020. These Five Stocks Led the Charge Just days after suffering their worst monthly decline in nearly 24 years, semiconductor stocks have staged one of the strongest rebounds in history.