The Federal Reserve on Wednesday hiked key interest rates to a target range of 3.75% to 4.00%, in line with market expectations.
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A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller signaled support for holding interest rates steady amid emerging signs of disinflation. During a Reuters NEXT Newsmaker interview, Governor Waller stated that if the positive economic trends seen over the last few months continue in the data due over the next two weeks, he would be inclined to support holding the federal funds target rate at its current setting. Waller pointed out that the three-

Central banks are talking tougher on inflation, and higher interest rates can keep pressure on traditional risk assets. At the same time, investor interest in digital assets and the technology behind them has not disappeared. That mix of tighter money and ongoing curiosity about crypto creates a very specific opportunity. This article walks through three stocks linked to cryptocurrencies and blockchain that many investors are watching closely right now. The stocks covered below are just a...

Wall Street kicked off the week with a flurry of bold calls on some of the market's most closely watched names, and at least one stock just scored a target price hike of more than 50 percent from a major firm.

SOFI is down over 30% for the year despite reporting stellar earnings, as fears of high inflation and the expected rate hikes are keeping a lid on the stock.
Recent research in the digital payment sector reveals a significant gap between the expectations and capabilities of treasury and finance professionals in settling transactions in real-time. A Jiko survey shows that while 76% consider 24/7 settlement important for organizational operations, only 19% have achieved this capability, highlighting integration challenges and associated costs as major barriers. As geopolitical tensions, inflation, and uncertainties about banking stability rise,...
June's cooler-than-expected CPI report eased rate-hike odds, benefiting rate-sensitive stocks. See why D.R. Horton, Realty Income, and Sofi Technologies could gain from the shift.
SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI) was among the stocks Jim Cramer discussed as he said that the Iran peace negotiations could trigger an oil glut, cool inflation, and pull interest rates down. Answering a caller’s query about the stock, Cramer said: Okay, so SoFi, I didn’t like it at $28. It came down. First, I liked […]
At $16.67, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) screens as compelling at current levels. Shares have shed roughly 38.89% over the past six months as a hawkish Federal Reserve under Kevin Warsh punished high-beta fintech, and the market is now pricing a 30%-growth digital bank like a stressed subprime lender. SoFi runs a one-stop digital banking platform with ... Buy, Hold, or Sell: Dropping 42% in 6 Months Is SoFi an Absolute Steal at $16?
I keep hitting the buy button on SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI), and the Fed-driven tech sell-off this month has only made my finger heavier. The stock sits at $16.67, down 36.33% year to date, while the QQQ has gained 16.74% over the same window. That gap is the opportunity. The market is pricing SoFi like a ... The Fed Just Triggered a Sharp Tech-Sector Sell-Off: Here Is the 1 Dirt-Cheap Financial Disruptor I’m Buying Hand Over Fist
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the May jobs report drove Treasury yields to levels that directly challenge the sector's business model.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) peaked at $126,000 in October 2025, but it didn’t last. A tariff shock and a wave of liquidations starting on October 10, pulled BTC below $105,000. Then, months of ETF outflows dragged it into the $80,000s through November and December, and by early February 2026 it had plunged to $60,000—less than half ... When Will Bitcoin Recover to Its $126,000 All-Time High?
SoFi Technologies (SOFI) heads into the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference after a sharp stock pullback, despite Q1 2026 results that included strong revenue growth, record member additions, and higher net income. See our latest analysis for SoFi Technologies. Despite solid Q1 2026 results and insider share purchases, recent news around the Technology Platform revenue decline, unchanged guidance, inflation concerns, and a short seller report has weighed on...
Surging Treasury yields and inflation fears are putting pressure on this digital bank, today, May 19, 2026.