The S&P 500 closed above 5,000 for the first time ever due to better-than-expected corporate earnings. Investors are looking ahead to data on consumer spending and inflation this week, while several big companies including Airbnb and John Deere will report earnings. Currently, 83% of US companies are beating earnings estimates, indicating a strong economic recovery.

Amazon shares are up over 10% in 2024 thanks to strong earnings growth in its e-commerce and services divisions. The company's cash flow has also increased significantly, giving it flexibility for future investments and a rebound in cloud services. With a projected rise in sales and earnings, Amazon is considered a good investment even following the rally in its stock price.

The Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotel's stock is expected to make a strong debut on the stock market on February 12. Analysts are predicting that the shares will start trading at a 20-25% premium over the IPO price of Rs 147-155, which equates to somewhere between Rs 185 and Rs 195. The stock has been commanding a 25% premium in the grey market, an unofficial ecosystem for pre-listing trading.

As one of the largest sports apparel and footwear businesses on the face of the planet, Nike (NYSE: NKE) is well-known not only among customers worldwide but within the investment community as well. Regarded as a blue chip stock, Nike is even included in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Nike is currently 42% below its peak price, after it tanked 7% in 2023.

Mastercard reported significant growth in 2023 and remains in a strong position compared to other businesses, with a reputation for taking care of shareholders. Its stock is trading at an all-time high and continues to perform well, however it comes at a high price with a P/E ratio much higher than the market average. But despite the expensive valuation, it continues to show impressive revenue.

As China approaches the Year of the Dragon, its leaders face challenges in restoring confidence amid deflation, a housing market slump, and a stock selloff. Government policies aimed at promoting "high-quality development" have not improved sentiment. Deflation is now the top concern, while the property market crisis persists and calls for more stimulus are growing.

This old world can be downright scary. Matthew Prince can attest to that. The co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare (NET) said the internet security company has seen business increase as tensions rise around the globe. Prince shared his thoughts with analysts during the company's fourth-quarter earnings call on Feb.8 after Cloudflare posted better-than-expected results.

Nifty fell by 0.33% due to a decline in private bank stocks. The market is expected to continue consolidating within a range, with banking stocks being the key factor for the next move. Investors are concerned about delay in US Fed rate cuts and global tensions affecting inflation. Q3 earnings, IPOs, FII/DII activity, crude oil prices, and macro data will drive the market this week.

Investing in healthcare stocks can provide steady growth and diversification for your portfolio. However, not all healthcare stocks are created equal, so it's important to do your research. Two stocks to consider are Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Teladoc Health. Vertex has a strong product lineup and is expanding into new areas of the rare disease drug market.

Snap's stock suffered a 33% drop in after-hours trading due to disappointing revenue and income numbers, signaling struggles against competitors. Although Snap's growth may stabilize in the next few years, it may not be enough to generate millionaire-making gains for investors. Its current valuation and slow growth make it a risky investment compared to other potential high-growth stocks.

UBER's market cap has skyrocketed to $145 billion after a strong year with expanding margins and profits in its mobility and delivery segments. However, the stock is currently trading at a high forward price-to-earnings ratio of 37 and may be overvalued. Some analysts advise keeping an eye on it but not investing just yet.

New data from the New York Federal Reserve Bank shows that wealth inequality worsened during the pandemic, with white individuals gaining more net worth compared to Black and Hispanic individuals. This is due largely to the stock market's strong performance in 2021, with a larger percentage of white households having investments in stocks and mutual funds.

Warren Buffett has been mostly sitting on the sidelines, but has recently shown interest in adding OXY to Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio. Despite selling off their stake in OXY last year due to pandemic-related economic downturn, Buffett has aggressively bought back shares and increased their position. This may be due to optimism in future oil prices and OXY's focus on carbon capture technology.

In 1984, Apple changed the game with their Super Bowl ad for the Macintosh computer. Titled "1984", the ad featured a dystopian society ruled by "Big Brother", until a woman in athletic attire runs in and throws a sledgehammer at the screen displaying Big Brother, representing the arrival of the Macintosh and a new era of personal computing.

Walmart is conducting a 3-for-1 stock split on Feb. 26 to make shares more affordable for its associates and investors. However, past stock splits have not led to sustained gains. While the company's competitive position, solid growth, and strong dividend make it an attractive long-term investment, its valuation is relatively expensive. It may be best to buy after a pullback.