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Jobs Report in Focus as Investors Seek Rate Clues
Stock futures ticked higher ahead of an employment report that is expected to show labor-market growth slowing in April.The Wall Street Journal - World -
S&P 500 Climbs With More Earnings in Focus
Stock indexes were climbing after last week’s not-too-hot jobs report, which boosted hopes of an interest-rate cut this year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The ANC treats Anglo American as both national champion and national piñata
South Africa’s ruling party berates big business one minute and urges it to invest the nextFinancial Times - Business -
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3 catalysts we learned from earnings that should push our industrial stocks higher
Artificial intelligence, destocking, and pricing emerged as themes and reasons for optimism.CNBC - Business -
Here's what's driving Friday's stock action in Apple, Coterra and Eli Lilly
The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.CNBC - Business -
Tech shares led U.S. stock indexes higher ahead of a jobs report for April, with the S&P 500 and Dow both rising 0.9% and the Nasdaq gaining 1.5%.
Tech shares led U.S. stock indexes higher ahead of a jobs report for April, with the S&P 500 and Dow both rising 0.9% and the Nasdaq gaining 1.5%.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Earnings will drive the market next week — what we expect from 2 portfolio stocks
Without any major economic reports, earnings — especially forward guidance and management commentary — will drive the action.CNBC - Business -
What's driving this multiday rally, plus Jim Cramer's quick takes on 4 stocks
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Business -
Comex Gold Settles 1% Higher
Front-month Comex gold for May delivery settled 1% higher on improved hopes for U.S. interest rate cuts after promising economic data on Friday.The Wall Street Journal - World -
OPEC+ Likely to Extend Output Curbs Beyond 2Q, JPMorgan Says
OPEC and its allies are likely to extend their voluntary production cuts beyond the second quarter at their upcoming meeting in June, according to JPMorgan.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hershey Boosted by Higher Prices and Sales Volumes
Consumers are still paying up for chocolate. Candy giant Hershey said sales rose 8.9% from year-ago levels, benefiting from both higher prices and volumes.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The bar is creeping higher for second-quarter earnings
One month through this year’s second quarter earnings season, analysts are getting cautiously more optimistic about corporate America’s profitability.MarketWatch - Business -
Higher rates boost bankers to troubled companies
Fee revenue is up at boutique firms as borrowing costs force more clients to restructureFinancial Times - Business -
Draymond reacts to Embiid's higher flagrant foul total in half the games
In 478 fewer total career NBA games, Joel Embiid has more flagrant fouls than Warriors star Draymond Green.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Higher costs and cramped conditions: the impact of Europe’s housing crisis
Affording a home has become a political issue as rents and prices soar and supply plummets. Fix Europe’s housing crisis or risk fuelling the far-right, UN expert warns‘Everything’s just … on hold’: the Netherlands’ next-level housing crisisDecades ...The Guardian - World -
Drive a Car, Not a Computer
I don’t want to stare at yet another computer screen while I’m driving.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oil prices log worst week since February as concerns over Middle East supply risks fade
Oil futures finished lower Friday — with easing concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East, strong U.S. production and signs of slowing demand prompting prices to register their largest weekly percentage loss since early February.MarketWatch - Business -
Social Security holds off insolvency until 2035, one year later than projected, thanks to stronger economy
The improved forecast was due to high levels of labor productivity and lower long-term disability incidence rate.MarketWatch - Business -
Hims & Hers shares rally as forecast bumped higher and more profitability said to be ahead
Shares of Hims & Hers Health Inc. rose after hours on Monday after the online wellness platform bumped its full-year sales forecast higher, following sharp increases in subscribers and profits during the first quarter, as it tries to provide more ...MarketWatch - Business -
Heard on the Street's Stock-Picking Contest
Read about our columnists’ favorite and least-favorite stocks and see how they have performed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stock Funds Fell 5% in April
Month’s pullback still leaves performance in the green so far in 2024. Also: A flashback to the 40th anniversary of the Continental Illinois banking crisis.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The OECD said the global economy could suffer a significant setback if an escalation of conflict in the Middle East were to push oil prices sharply higher.
The OECD said the global economy could suffer a significant setback if an escalation of conflict in the Middle East were to push oil prices sharply higher.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Standard Chartered posted a rise in first-quarter net profit due to higher trading income, despite lower earnings from the bank's lending business.
Standard Chartered posted a rise in first-quarter net profit due to higher trading income, despite lower earnings from the bank’s lending business.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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A Handful of Plunging Stocks Suggests the Consumer Is Not All Right
Investors sold off Starbucks, DoorDash, and Netflix after weak earnings.Inc. - Business -
Singapore battles to revive struggling stock market
Hosting a regional exchange is one idea but critics say focus should be on improving corporate governanceFinancial Times - Business -
Chipotle Wants Its Stock to Be More Affordable---for Employees
The burrito chain is planning a 50-for-1 stock-split to make its shares more accessible to workers—and hopefully retain more of them, CFO Jack Hartung says.The Wall Street Journal - World