Wall Street is heading into the close on Wednesday with two things on its mind: the Fed's favorite inflation gauge and Micron Technology. According to Bloomberg, US stocks paused ahead of both, with the inflation data key for interest rates and Micron's report key for the AI trade. Micron reports fiscal fourth-quarter results after the closing bell, and a big move in either direction could ripple into Asian chip stocks when markets open in the morning. The Numbers, Verified Across Sources What Micron guided (SEC filing): For the quarter ending in August, Micron told investors to expect revenue of $50 billion, give or take $1 billion, non-GAAP earnings of $31 per share, give or take $1, and a gross margin of about 86%. What analysts expect (Alphastreet, 33 analysts): Consensus sits at $31.56 per share on $51.20 billion in revenue, slightly above the top half of Micron's own guidance range. Estimates are wide, running from $28.04 to $37.44 per share for earnings and from...
Many people keep their extra money in a savings account because it feels safe and easily accessible. At the same time, we often hear that SIP is a better option for growing wealth. This creates confusion for beginners. Let’s clearly understand whether SIP is actually better than a savings account and when each option makes sense. Is SIP better than keeping money in a savings account? A savings account is designed mainly for safety and liquidity. You can deposit and withdraw money anytime, which makes it ideal for emergencies. However, the interest earned on a savings account is usually very low and often does not beat inflation. SIP, on the other hand, is a method of investing money regularly in mutual funds. When you invest through SIP, your money is exposed to market movements. This means there is some risk, but over the long term, SIP has the potential to generate much higher returns than a savings account. One key difference between the two is purpose. A savings account is meant fo...