Global tech outage: Microsoft VP explains what went wrong

It’s a software update that had huge repercussions. All around the globe, companies have faced technology troubles after an update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike (CRWD) impacted Microsoft (MSFT) systems. It led to delayed and canceled flights, stores closing their doors for the day, and headaches for millions. CrowdStrike chief executive officer George Kurtz posted on … Read more

How a CrowdStrike update knocked out systems globally

An update from cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike (CRWD) is causing chaos worldwide as airlines, hospital systems, businesses, and banks face massive disruptions from the outage. Yahoo money management Tech Editor Dan Howley joins sector Domination to discuss the fallout and how affected companies are handling the outage. The outage occurred when CrowdStrike sent out an update … Read more

Real estate: Should you buy now or rent for longer?

Many would-be homebuyers are choosing to sit on the sidelines and instead rent for longer as housing costs remain elevated. Yahoo money management contributor Ross Mac joins Wealth! to break down some scenarios where either buying or renting could make the most sense for you. #youtube #news #realestate About Yahoo money management: Yahoo money management … Read more

Investing in tech? Why it may be time to get defensive

The tech sector (XLK) is continuing to see a downturn as some investors on Wall Street are rotating out into other sectors and small cap shares (^RUT). With so much uncertainty from where finance charge rates will land for the rest of the year coupled with November’s election outcome, investors may need to adjust certain … Read more

How the global IT outage is impacting you

A recent CrowdStrike (CRWD) update caused a global outage that impacted Microsoft Windows (MSFT) systems across multiple industries. The incident has affected or even halted operations in banking, airline operators, and even emergency services around the world. Yahoo financial tech editor Dan Howley provides a detailed examination of the incident, shedding light on the concerns … Read more

Investors should not take on unnecessary uncertainty heading into 2025, strategist says

The Russell 2000 (^RUT) saw a multi-day rally this week as investors prepare for what could be a rotation out of Big Tech. Catalysts welcomes on NewEdge Wealth managing director Brian Nick to discuss the movement in small cap equities and how investors should position their portfolios as Wall Street looks further to the second … Read more

CEOs more bullish on economic outlook. But is that good?

In the latest chart from Apollo Global Management, chief economist Torsten Slok argues that increasing chief executive officer confidence in economic conditions correlates to the Federal Reserve being on the wrong path. Apollo Global Management is the parent firm of Yahoo money management. sector Domination host Julie Hyman joins Asking for a Trend to break … Read more

Netflix posts Q2 earnings beat, Q3 revenue outlook disappoints

Netflix (NFLX) reported its second quarter results revealing its global paid memberships rose to 278 million, with earnings per share of $4.88 topping the expected $4.74. Third Bridge Group sector analyst Jamie Lumley joins sector Domination Overtime to give insight into Netflix’s performance and how it compares with the rest of the sector. Lumley comments … Read more

What a Trump-Vance administration could mean for Wall Street and the economy

Former President Donald Trump has picked Senator JD Vance (R-Oh.) as his 2024 running mate. While Vance is a conservative, some of the economic philosophies that he has floated have been more centrist and critical towards Wall Street. How would this shape up if he took the White House? Axios chief economics correspondent Neil Irwin … Read more

Tech sells off, here are some opportunities to consider amid pull back

Big Tech has experienced a dip in the past few trading days as investors seem to be rotating out of the sector in favor of small-cap equities. Spear Invest founder and CIO Ivana Delevska joins industry Domination to give insight into the current performance of the tech sector (XLK) and inform investors know what to … Read more