Futures Movers Oil Ends Higher As Traders Focus on China Natural Gas Prices Mark Lowest Finish Since May 2021
Sort by
Date
Items per page
-
Natural-Gas Prices are Perking Up
Natural-gas prices added to their recent rally following a government report that showed less fuel was injected into U.S. storage facilities last week than analysts expected.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Regulators at last have oil-price fixing in their sights
The FTC’s ruling on Exxon-Pioneer deal shines a spotlight on the workings of Opec and industry executivesFinancial Times - Business -
China’s First Oil Shipment From Niger Stymied by Border Dispute
Yahoo News - World - China -
Oil prices post back-to-back gains, but lackluster gasoline demand raises concerns
Oil futures finished higher on Thursday, building on the gain seen in the previous session after U.S. data showed an unexpected drop in last week’s crude supplies — though weakness in domestic gasoline demand raised concerns over the outlook for ...MarketWatch - Business -
Chinese EV maker Zeekr prices IPO at $21, at the top end of range, reports say
Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr will reportedly price its initial public offer at $21 a share Thursday.CNBC - Business -
What is the lowest amount debt collectors will settle for? What experts say
Debt collectors may be willing to settle for less than the full amount, but it depends on the situation.CBS News - Top stories -
BOE's Focus on Data Raises Prospect of June Cut
Soft inflation and wage data may be enough to prompt the Bank of England to cut interest rates at its next meeting in June, Capital Economics economist Paul Dales writes in a note.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chevrolet Malibu heads for the junkyard as GM shifts focus to electric vehicles
The Chevrolet Malibu, the last midsize car made by a Detroit automaker, is heading for the junkyardABC News - Top stories -
JGBs Edge Lower in Thin Trade; Focus Likely on 30-Year Auction
JGBs edged lower in thin trade. Market focus was likely on the Japanese Ministry of Finance’s auction of about Y900 billion in 30-year JGBs later in the day.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Gold settled 0.8% higher, snapping a two-session losing streak, and silver rose 2.8%, up for two consecutive sessions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Weekly jobless claims jump to 231,000, the highest since August
Jobless claims totaled a seasonally adjusted 231,000 for the week ending on May 4.CNBC - Business -
Planet Fitness hikes membership fee for first time since 1998
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.CBS News - Top stories -
GameStop shares surge again to register highest close since December
Shares of videogame retailer and original meme stock climbed more than 13% Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
Why Higher Fed Rates Are Not Totally Off the Table
Fed officials still think their next move will be to cut rates, but they are not entirely ruling out the possibility that they might have to raise them.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Fraternities Are a Cure for What Ails Higher Education
Greek culture stands for patriotism, civility and camaraderie, virtues embodied by the courageous young men who defended the flag at UNC.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Six Flags’ stock soars as investors look past theme-park operator’s loss to focus on strong start to season
Six Flags Entertainment Corp.’s stock reversed early losses to trade up 6% Thursday as investors looked past a wider-than-expected first-quarter loss and revenue shortfall to focus on a positive setup for the summer season.MarketWatch - Business -
Remember the SPAC Craze? More Than a Third of Them Have Liquidated Since 2020
New data from an independent SPAC monitor puts the rise and fall of the financial fad into sharp relief.Inc. - Business -
Cornell University's President Is Resigning, the Third Ivy-League Leader to Depart Since December
Martha Pollack said she will resign after seven years as Cornell’s president, and the ‘decision is mine and mine alone.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hispanic Caucus Chair: Biden should take action on immigration since Congress is ‘not functional’
Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.), chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss new border action under consideration by President Biden.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
‘The stakes could not be higher’: world is on edge of climate abyss, UN warns
Top climate figures respond to Guardian survey of scientists who expect temperatures to soar, saying leaders must act radically. Climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C targetThe world is on the verge of a climate abyss, the UN ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Gold Edges Higher, Supported by Prospects of Fed Rate Cuts
Gold edged higher in early Asian trading, supported by prospects of Fed rate cuts.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve