Goldman says the party's over, Tesla stock soars, and Microsoft's Bitcoin bet: Markets news roundup

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The stock market party is over, Goldman Sachs says

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The era of double-digit growth in the stock market may be coming to an end.

Goldman Sachs (GS) strategists led by David Kostin estimate that the S&P 500 index will deliver an annualized return of 3% over the next decade — well below the 13% returns in the last 10 years and the long-term average of 11%.

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The Dow drops 250 points as McDonald’s stock slumps with Tesla earnings up next

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major indexes opened lower on Wednesday as the yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note continued its upward climb, reaching 4.23%—a level not seen since July. However, there was some relief for investors as oil prices eased, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures trading around $70.65 per barrel.

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Crypto is getting hammered today and Bitcoin has dropped to $65,000

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The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a downturn, closely mirroring the decline in the stock market. On Wednesday, Bitcoin saw a significant drop of over 2.5% in the past 24 hours, with its price hovering around $65,000. This decline has dashed hopes of breaking the $70,000 threshold, which had gained traction just a week prior. The downward trajectory underscores the growing volatility in the crypto market and highlights the interconnectedness between cryptocurrencies and traditional financial markets.

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The Dow drops 200 points but the Nasdaq pops after Tesla’s blockbuster earnings

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It was a mixed day for investors, as the Dow dropped over 200 points and the Nasdaq jumped after Tesla’s better-than-expected earnings report. In the afternoon, the Dow dropped 203 points, or 0.4%, to 42,311. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq and S&P 500 popped up 0.6% and 0.1%, respectively.

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The SEC greenlit Bitcoin ETF options trading. Here come the big fish

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted approval for the NYSE American LLC and CBOE to list options on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking a significant development in cryptocurrency history. This approval paves the way for institutional investors, or “big fish,” to gain greater access to Bitcoin through more traditional financial products.

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The Dow closes 400 points lower, marking its worst performance in more than a month

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major indexes suffered a steep decline on Wednesday as the yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury note continued its upward climb, reaching 4.23%—a level not seen since July.

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Dogecoin, ApeCoin, Solana, and more: Cryptocurrencies to watch

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The crypto market is currently bullish, with growing anticipation around when bitcoin will surpass the $70,000 mark. And coming tech earnings reports could further boost the overall market sentiment.

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Betting on Bitcoin? Microsoft’s shareholders will decide soon

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Microsoft (MSFT) will soon determine whether to invest in Bitcoin, although the board has recommended voting against the proposal, citing that the company already considers a wide range of investable assets, including Bitcoin.

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Expect the stock market ‘fear index’ to spike heading into the election, strategist says

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A contested election could cause volatility in the stock market. Peter Repetto, investment strategist at iCapital, breaks down what investors can expect

GM earnings could be a great sign for Tesla and the Magnificent 7, strategist says

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Peter Repetto, investment strategist at iCapital, breaks down what GM’s big earnings beat means

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