US Weighs Response to Deadly Drone Attack as Iran Denies Role
Jan 29, 2024
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US weighs potential responses to drone attack by Iran-backed militants in Jordan. VantageScore CEO discusses consumer credit health and concerns. Businessweek shares details of Steve Ballmer's $2 billion basketball arena. Market outlook and performance of NVIDIA and AMD stocks analyzed.
Mariner Wealth Advisors predicts a back-to-normal year in 2024 with positive economic fundamentals and earnings growth.
Corporate bond sales reaching a record-breaking level in January reflects strong investor demand and optimism about the economy.
Deep dives
Inflation has calmed and interest rates are normal
The chief investment strategist at Mariner Wealth Advisors believes that 2024 will be a back-to-normal year with the economy, inflation, and interest rates returning to normal levels. He sees the fundamentals and technical trends as neutral to positive, with inflation calming and the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates at a normal level. Jeff Crumpleman predicts that earnings will grow about 10% and sets a target of 5,200 to 5,400 for the S&P 500 in 2024.
NVIDIA and AMD have more room for growth
Mariner Wealth Advisors is bullish on NVIDIA and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) as both companies have strong end markets and are experiencing substantial growth. NVIDIA, trading at 30 times earnings, had 150% revenue growth and 250% earnings growth last year. With 80% earnings growth expected this year, the firm sees NVIDIA as having room to run higher. AMD is another stock with similar drivers and new product catalysts that could fuel future growth.
US corporate bond sales hit a record in January
Corporate bond sales in the US reached a record-breaking $176 billion in January, indicating strong investor demand for bonds. This surge in corporate bond sales may have contributed to the stock market's momentum, with major equity indices nearing record highs. The robust bond market activity suggests that investors are optimistic about the outlook for corporate debt and the overall health of the economy.
The new Intuit Arena aims for an engaged fan experience
The new Intuit Arena, owned by the Los Angeles Clippers, aims to provide an engaged fan experience with a focus on keeping fans' attention on the game. The arena's design draws inspiration from soccer stadiums and will feature every fan walking down to their seats, limited concessions to minimize distractions, and countdown clocks to remind fans when to return to their seats after timeouts. The Clippers aim to create a fan environment where supporters are fully engaged in the game, contributing to a competitive advantage for the home team.
Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Major General Mastin Robeson, Geopolitical Intelligence Advisor at Academy Securities, discusses the White House weighing potential responses to a deadly attack on a US base in Jordan by Iran-backed militants over the weekend. Silvio Tavares, CEO of VantageScore, talks about the firm's credit data gauge on health of the consumer. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Business of Sports Reporter Ira Boudway shares the details of the Businessweek Magazine story Steve Ballmer’s $2 Billion Arena Is for Basketball Die-Hards. And we Drive to the Close with Jeff Krumpelman, Chief Investment Strategist at Mariner Wealth Advisors. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.