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10-, 30-year Treasury yields set four-week lows again after weekly jobless-claims data
Yields on long-dated U.S. government debt finished at their lowest levels in about a month on Thursday, after data showed a jump in weekly initial jobless-benefit claims.MarketWatch - Business -
Treasury yields end at one-week highs after data show inflation expectations are rising
Rates on U.S. government debt finished at their highest levels in a week after Friday’s consumer-sentiment data from the University of Michigan showed inflation expectations have risen.MarketWatch - Business -
Gold Rallies to Highest Point in Two Weeks as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Grow
Gold rose to its highest price since late April’s crash on renewed hopes for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts, lower treasury yields and a weakened dollar.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Wheat futures mark highest finish since July
Wheat futures climbed Friday, with prices scoring their highest finish since July as cold weather looked to threaten production in Russia, which is among the world’s largest producers of the crop.MarketWatch - Business -
The Fed should let Treasury yields rise and end its obsession with lower rates
Higher interest rates are actually healthy for stocks and the economy.MarketWatch - Business -
Eurozone stocks are at their highest in 16 years. UBS now prefers Europe over U.S. equities.
UBS strategists led by Andrew Garthwaite say they now prefer European stocks over their U.S. counterparts — though it should be said, to only the middle of its regional scorecardMarketWatch - Business - Europe -
Gold prices soar to best level in weeks as weak jobs data drives rate-cut hopes
Weak weekly jobless claims has pushed more hopes for Fed rate cuts, driving gold prices to levels not seen in weeks on Friday.MarketWatch - Business -
Gold prices settle at 3-week high as ‘soft’ U.S. data support rate cuts this year
Gold futures climb sharply on Friday to settle at their highest in three weeks, as downbeat U.S. economic data supported the likelihood of Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts this year.MarketWatch - Business -
Nic Fink, balancing Olympics dreams with a 9-to-5 job, eyes gold in Paris
Olympic athletes often juggle competing demands, but few have mastered the art of multitasking quite like Nic Fink, a swimmer on the U.S. national team.NBC News - Top stories -
Pro Take: Incora Debt Deal's Signature Snag
A creditor group says a secured bond is invalid because only three of the 38 signatures associated with it were signed by hand. The rest were photocopies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Rush of deals hits US corporate bond market as borrowing premiums fall
Dozens of sales raise tens of billions of dollars this week amid feverish investor demandFinancial Times - Business -
Transfer Talk: Chelsea eye Osimhen-Lukaku swap deal
Chelsea are prioritising a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen when the transfer market opens. Transfer Talk has the latest.ESPN - Sports -
Warner Bros. Discovery’s stock falls as earnings reflect traditional-media woes
Traditional media businesses have had a tough time even as they navigate a march into the streaming era, and WBD’s earnings could be the latest example of that.MarketWatch - Business -
The Score: Tyson Foods, Walt Disney, Shopify and More Stocks That Defined the Week
Here are some of the major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s newsThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Stock-market investors fear a consumer slowdown. Keep an eye on gasoline demand.
Investors are monitoring gasoline demand as they fret about the toll inflation is taking on consumers.MarketWatch - Business -
The Port of Baltimore expects to resume most operations next week following a controlled demolition this weekend to free a containership from the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The Port of Baltimore expects to resume most operations next week following a controlled demolition this weekend to free a containership from the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Dune: Part Two 4K Steelbook Edition Back In Stock At Amazon, Releases Next Week
Dune: Part Two is already available to watch at home on digital, but the better "deal" arrives on May 14 withe the release of the Blu-ray. The sequel released on digital on April 16, and it costs $30 to own or $25 to rent. That's actually more ...GameSpot - Tech -
Chinese EV stocks drop on expectations Biden could hit sector with 100% tariff next week
Shares of Nio, Li Auto and other Chinese electric-vehicle makers were falling Friday, following multiple published reports that the Biden administration could roll out much-anticipated new tariffs next week that target those companies as well as ...MarketWatch - Business - Joe Biden -
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 -
Inside the 21st Century Gold Rush
Worries about war, discord and mounting government debt have fueled a worldwide rush by individuals and institutions into what Wall Street calls “physical gold”— bars, coins, jewelry and nuggets.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Lawmakers target heavy metals in baby food with new legislation
A pair of Democratic senators introduced new legislation to limit the levels of harmful metals in commercial baby food, they announced Thursday. The bill, called “The Baby Food Safety Act of 2024,” would give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...The Hill - Politics -
Novak Djokovic accidentally struck in head by metal water bottle
An alternate angle showed that the water bottle was not intentionally thrown at Novak Djokovic, but slipped out of a backpack as a fan leaned over to high five the tour's top ranked player.CBS News - Top stories - Tennis -
Jobless claims jump to highest level in nine months
Initial jobless-benefit claims rose by 22,000 to 231,000 in the week ending May 4, the U.S. Labor Department said Thursday. That’s the highest level since last August.MarketWatch - Business -
Heard on the Street: Robinhood's 'Gold' Offerings Are Panning Out
Robinhood Markets just reported its best quarter as a public company, both in terms of revenue and net income. Many might latch onto a surge in crypto trading as support for the stock’s 3% rise Thursday—but that isn’t what should really grab ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
6 gold investing options to consider on a tight budget
You don't need a huge budget to invest in gold. There are plenty of budget-friendly gold investment options.CBS News - Top stories -
Why are millions of people paying for Robinhood Gold?
A jump in paid subscriptions via Robinhood’s Gold program raises the question: are people willing to pay for ‘free’ trades.MarketWatch - Business -
4 signs to invest in gold right now
Are you considering a gold investment in today's economy? Here are four signs to look out for.CBS News - Top stories -
Gold Steady, Supported by Fed Rate-Cut Hopes
Gold was steady in the early morning Asian session, supported by hopes of Fed rate cuts that would boost the allure of the non-interest-bearing precious metal.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Japanese government bond yields hit six-month high
Financial Times - Business -
Jeff Zucker expresses regret over failed Telegraph deal
RedBird IMI boss says Spectator magazine could have been acquired separatelyFinancial Times - Business -
Knicks' Jalen Brunson finishes fifth in NBA MVP voting
The Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic won his third NBA MVP award on Wednesday, with Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson finishing fifth.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Stubbornly High Rents Prevent Fed From Finishing Inflation Fight
For more than a year, the central bank has expected slowing rent increases to show up in official housing measures. It’s still waiting.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Lewis pads record KO total with Round 3 finish
Derrick Lewis unleashed a powerful right hand to finish Rodrigo Nascimento.ESPN - Sports