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Portfolio Pulse from Gary Brode
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated the possibility of further rate hikes, surprising the market despite his consistent messaging. A US Treasury auction performed poorly, indicating decreased demand for government debt, and Moody's downgraded the US debt outlook to negative. Trucking rates have dropped, but this is attributed to an oversupply of trucking companies rather than weak consumer demand. Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) may become an ETF following discussions with the SEC, and Coursera (COUR) outperformed 2U (TWOU) due to a more sustainable business model.
November 15, 2023 | 2:29 pm
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2U faces challenges with declining revenue and lowered guidance, reflecting a lack of demand for high-priced online programs.
2U's recent performance and lowered guidance suggest that its stock may face downward pressure in the short term due to its less favorable business model.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Coursera's stock has risen due to its sustainable business model and strong revenue growth, outperforming competitor 2U.
Coursera's business model and consistent revenue growth have proven successful, leading to a significant stock price increase, which may continue in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 70
POSITIVE IMPACT
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust may transition to an ETF following positive discussions with the SEC, potentially closing the discount to NAV.
The potential conversion of GBTC to an ETF could significantly reduce the current discount to NAV, likely attracting more investors and boosting the trust's price.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80