UBS raises 2024 forecast for S&P 500 after ‘surge in AI investment’

UBS raises 2024 forecast for S&P 500 after ‘surge in AI investment’

UBS Group’s global wealth management business has raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 index to 5,200, citing drivers such as surging investment in artificial intelligence and stronger-than-expected company earnings. The S&P 500, a gauge of large-cap stocks in the U.S., broke past 5,100 on Friday morning, after AI beneficiary Nvidia Corp. NVDA on …

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Opinion: OpenAI’s Sam Altman has plans for AI that could mean big money for Intel

Opinion: OpenAI’s Sam Altman has plans for AI that could mean big money for Intel

I’m bullish on Intel for three main reasons: the leadership of Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger, the company’s strong ecosystem and Intel’s INTC ambitious foundry business — which has perhaps found the perfect moment to become the most important driver of Intel’s future.  Open AI CEO Sam Altman drew widespread attention recently when he appealed for up …

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Opinion: 10 predictions for stocks, crypto, AI, gold and bonds in 2024

Opinion: 10 predictions for stocks, crypto, AI, gold and bonds in 2024

Here are some markets, economy and stock predictions for 2024, including what would be a most unexpected outcome for the U.S. economy. First, a reminder: “The markets and the economy are not the same.” 1. AI continues to capture the world’s imagination: The biggest corporations start using artificial intelligence for real-world business purposes, including supply-chain management, distribution improvements …

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