📈 Stocks / Finance

IonQ's volatile rally signals risks for investors

Barchart

IONQ's meteoric rise in 2024 faltered after Nvidia's CEO highlighted quantum computing's distant practicality, leading to a steep decline. Historical data reveals IONQ's volatility, with extreme losses rarely recovering. Analysts suggest bearish options strategies, reflecting skepticism about its near-term prospects.

Dow futures dip as jobs report looms, Nvidia faces export curbs

Investor’s Business Daily

Dow futures fell 0.25%, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures also declining ahead of December's jobs report. Nvidia held key levels despite looming chip export restrictions, while Tesla unveiled a refreshed Model Y in China. Treasury yields climbed slightly, and market breadth remained weak.

Redfin faces ongoing losses as revenue weakens

Simply Wall Street

Redfin's (RDFN) stock has dropped 78% over three years, reflecting annual revenue declines of 19%. Recent insider purchases contrast with poor fundamentals, as shares fell 21% this year and 26% in 90 days. Analysts caution against "catching a falling knife" without signs of recovery.

🪙 Crypto

Crypto sentiment drops amid market and policy pressures

CoinTelegraph

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 50, its lowest since October, as Bitcoin dropped below $92K. Contributing factors include potential Fed tightening in 2025, rising Treasury yields, and DOJ clearance to sell seized Silk Road Bitcoin. Bitcoin ETFs saw $570M in outflows on Jan. 8.

🌎 Global Economy

UK bond market pressures test Reeves' fiscal strategy

Reuters

A spike in UK gilt yields, tied to global and domestic concerns, has raised borrowing costs to a 26-year high and weakened the pound. Critics question Finance Minister Reeves' fiscal credibility amid stagnation fears, with analysts predicting potential spending cuts to stabilize markets.

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