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Market Update: December 1st 2020
By sector, energy stocks gained nearly 10% last week with optimism for 2021 pointing to stronger energy demand. Cyclical financials, industrials, and consumer discretionary stocks also earned several percent; on the other hand, health care was the only sector losing ground, with news of the President considering executive action concerning prescription drug prices. Real estate also declined on the week.
Beta Bytes: Week of November 28th
One of the biggest challenges Chief Technology Officers face is actively finding ways to make technology useful, rather than developing technology first and then looking for a problem to solve.
HP Inc. Reports Fiscal 2020 and Fourth Quarter Results
After hours HP stocked 9% based on the earnings report.
How to Avoid Overspending this Holiday Season
It has been a year of asking tough questions, but you may have to ask yourself a few more. “How much can I really afford to spend? What presents should I get? Are friends still interested in exchanging gifts?”
We are here to help you answer those questions. Here are our 4 tips to keep you from overspending on the holidays.
Market Update: November 23rd, 2020
World equity markets moved in different directions last week, with U.S. stocks declining and foreign stocks rising. Bonds fared well, as interest rates globally declined. Commodities also gained along with higher crude oil and industrial metals prices.
Beta Bytes: Week of November 21st
Moderna announces their COVID vaccine has early data showing it is 94% effective (following Pfizer's vaccine trial success), Salesforce introduces their new Revenue Cloud to give businesses agility and make the purchasing process faster, and Amazon's Jeff Bezos donated $30 million to the La Jola Salk Institute for Biological Studies for researching Climate Change solutions.
Jodi Vleck Selected as a Finalist for Business Women of the Year Awards
Each year, the San Diego Business Journal recognizes dynamic women business leaders who have contributed significantly to San Diego’s workplaces and communities. Now in the 27th year, the San Diego Business Journal recognizes these women by hosting our biggest and most anticipated virtual reception and awards program to honor the winners and guests.
Market Update: November 16th 2020
Global equity markets rallied strongly upon the more solidified U.S. election results from the prior week, and the announcement of promising Covid vaccine trials. Bonds fell back in keeping with higher interest rates, and foreign bonds from a stronger dollar. Commodities also rallied, with oil prices following expected improvement in petroleum demand.
Beta Bytes: Week of November 14th
Northrop Grumman was awarded a $13.3 billion contract by the Air Force and is now on a hiring spree, Ulta Beauty and Target are partnering to put Ulta's products in Target's stores as a win-win for both companies, and Apple announces new their MacBook products made with Apple’s brand new M1 silicone chip.