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Oil is the 'key risk to watch' as Middle East tensions rise, analysts say
Markets saw limited movement Monday, but all eyes are on Israel's next steps after an Iranian drone and missile strike.CNBC - Business -
Lagarde says US plan to raise debt against Russian assets carries legal risk
Comments from European Central Bank chief point to transatlantic rift over use of seized fundsFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
Why haven’t rising bond yields hammered stocks? Here’s what analysts say.
How have stocks managed to keep climbing with interest rates at their highest levels in more than 20 years and bond yields near their highest since before the global financial crisis?MarketWatch - Business -
The bar is finally low enough for Nike, one analyst says. These big events could help the stock this year.
Demand for shoes and clothes has suffered as prices for more crucial things, like groceries, stay high.MarketWatch - Business -
Gold barrels past $2,400 to a new high. There’s not much standing in its way, say analysts.
Gold was squarely aimed at its 17th record high on Friday, with prices surging past the $2,400 level as investors continued to watch geopolitical tensions and prospects for U.S. interest rate cuts.MarketWatch - Business -
China's inaction on Iran has 'undermined' its influence in the Middle East, analyst says
China's restrained silence in the Middle East conflict is tipping the scales of regional influence back in the U.S.' favor, according to one analyst.CNBC - Business - China -
Salesforce’s stock sinks as report of talks to buy Informatica raises concerns
Salesforce’s stock slumped Monday, as a report that the business-software giant was in advanced talks to buy data-management software company Informatica Inc., which was valued at more than $11 billion, raised margin concerns.MarketWatch - Business -
How Salesforce’s potential Informatica deal is an unwelcome flashback to its old ways
Wall Street did not react well to reports that Salesforce Inc. might buy Informatica, as investors were reminded of its mixed track record at acquisitions.MarketWatch - Business -
Artworks carried to safety as fire blazes at Copenhagen’s old stock exchange
Spire collapses as fire engulfs Danish landmark, which houses one of country’s most valuable art collections. . Firefighters at Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange have been battling a huge blaze that has engulfed the 17th-century ...The Guardian - World -
Heavy Rain and Floods Kill 19 in Oman and Disrupt Dubai Airport
A year’s worth of rain fell in one day in some areas across Oman and the United Arab Emirates, bringing cities to a standstill.The New York Times - World -
Salesforce merger is a bad idea, says Informatica co-founder
Salesforce’s integration of Informatica’s technology would be “a complex, time-consuming project” that could take more than five years, according to Gaurav Dhillon.MarketWatch - Business -
Fitch revised its outlook for China's A-plus credit rating to negative from stable, a change it said reflected growing risks to Beijing's public finances.
Fitch revised its outlook for China’s A-plus credit rating to negative from stable, a change it said reflected growing risks to Beijing’s public finances.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Is Amazon’s stock a better bet than Nvidia’s? This analyst makes the case.
Amazon can be a play on the AI chip craze alongside the more obvious players, and that’s one reason a D.A. Davidson analyst thinks it has upside.MarketWatch - Business -
CarMax’s stock drops 9% after it misses analyst estimates for net income and revenue
CarMax cited economic uncertainty as it extends its long-term sales target of 2 million units a year.MarketWatch - Business -
Top Wall Street analysts like these 3 stocks for their growth prospects
TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Amazon and BJ's Wholesale Club.CNBC - Business -
Salesforce is in advanced talks to acquire data-management software provider Informatica, people familiar with the matter say.
Salesforce is in advanced talks to acquire data-management software provider Informatica, people familiar with the matter say.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Delta’s results are further proof that the carrier is a winner, say analysts
Delta is showing strength in a capacity-constrained environment, according to Melius Research.MarketWatch - Business -
Reddit poised for AI and user growth, analysts say, as they initiate coverage
Reddit’s “corpus of historical information” could represent a compelling source for large language model training, says J.P. Morgan analyst Doug Anmuth.MarketWatch - Business -
Wall Street Says AI Can Replace Thousands of Analysts
But without analyst training, can investment banks develop the next generation of leaders?Inc. - Business -
Singapore’s New PM Needs to Tackle Cost of Living, Analysts Say
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Tesla’s ‘self-inflicted’ woes make this analyst feel more cautious about the stock
Tesla is dealing with a host of challenges — some of its own making — and that could keep its stock at bay, according to a Jefferies analyst.MarketWatch - Business -
Live Nation’s stock sinks on a possible antitrust suit — but Wall Street analysts aren’t worried
Analysts believe there is room for the concert-industry giant to make concessions without significantly changing the way it does business.MarketWatch - Business -
German chancellor urges Xi Jinping to press Russia to end Ukraine war, saying ‘China’s word carries weight’
Olaf Scholz says Chinese president agreed to back June peace talks that Russia is not attending while Xi says efforts for a resolution must involve both sides. Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, says he has urged Xi Jinping to press Russia to end ...The Guardian - World - China -
The Biden dilemma on Israel
Protection cannot mean giving the Netanyahu government a blank cheque, cashable in WashingtonFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
US stocks drop as traders weigh risks of wider war in Middle East
Oil prices recover as tech stocks lead US equities markets sharply lower and Treasury yields climbFinancial Times - World -
Israel says it will retaliate against Iran. These are the risks that could pose to Israel
Israel is vowing to retaliate against Iran even though such a mission carries many risksABC News - World - Israel -
AI Comes to Bankruptcy, as Courts Deal With Its Ethical and Privacy Risks
Advisers are exploring its use in corporate restructuring for its ability to ingest and organize big data sets. Courts are demanding that the hazards inherent in the technology be addressed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Costco’s gold and silver sales are boosting same-store sales, but profit remains elusive, analysts say
Costco’s members are snapping up its one-ounce gold bars and silver offering, but it’s unlikely it’s making much profit from it.MarketWatch - Business -
CNN legal analyst says he would 'beg' Trump not to testify in hush money case
A CNN legal analyst said Wednesday he would “beg” former President Trump to not testify in his New York hush money trial that is slated to begin next week. Elie Honig told host Jake Tapper on CNN’s “The Lead” Wednesday that the attorneys for Trump ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Vertex Pharma’s $4.9 billion takeover of Alpine Immune gives it access to a potential billion-dollar franchise, analyst says
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s $4.9 billion acquisition of Alpine Immune Sciences Inc. makes strategic sense and will bolster the company’s rare-disease franchise, analysts said Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
Obesity-drug power couple Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly still have room to run, analysts say
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, the dynamic duo of the weight-loss drug world, still have plenty of upside even after their shares have surged over the past 12 months, analysts say.MarketWatch - Business -
'We have woken up to a new paradigm in the Middle East' following Iran-Israel escalation, analyst says
Iran's weekend attack on Israeli marks a "new paradigm" in the Middle East conflict, which risks escalating into a wider regional war, Chatham House said Monday.CNBC - Business - Israel -
Lawsuit against Malibu Boats could put $110 million worth of boats in limbo, analyst says in downgrade
Raymond James said that the lawsuit raised questions about where else Malibu could sell some $110 million worth of boats, and how that might affect the company’s sales and margins.MarketWatch - Business -
Stocks tumble as hot inflation numbers douse hopes of June rate cut
"You can kiss a June interest rate cut goodbye," one analyst said of the latest CPI numbers showing stubborn inflation.CBS News - Top stories -
Stocks, bonds slump as traders shift Fed rate-cut expectations to September
Markets were rattled Wednesday by a stronger-than-expected inflation report, with stocks and bonds selling off as investors questioned whether the latest data will keep the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates at all this year.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
This quality approach to a cheap part of the stock market garners a five-star rating
Small-cap stocks are trading at the bottom of their valuation range over the past two decades.MarketWatch - Business -
European stocks suffer worst day in nine months
Strength of US economy prompts investors to scale back expectations for rate cutsFinancial Times - Business - Europe -
Salesforce in Advanced Talks to Buy Informatica
The deal for the data-management software firm would be among Salesforce’s largest if completed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Israel threatens strike on Iran if attack launched from its territory
Israel’s foreign minister threatened a strike on Iran if Tehran launched an attack from its territory in response to Israel’s strike in on an Iranian embassy compond Syria last week that killed several generals and officers. “If Iran attacks from ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
Geothermal could revolutionize American energy. Will polarization threaten its rise?
A new form of zero-carbon, on-demand energy could help bring stability to the grid with support on both sides of the aisle — if the diverse coalition now backing it can hold together despite clashing over politics and climate action. Geothermal ...The Hill - Politics