Nasdaq Leads Indexes Higher
Sort by
311 items
Filter
Items per page
-
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 -
Renewed hope for rate cuts and a big day for tech shares boosted the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 1.2%, 1.3% and 2%, respectively, on Friday. All three major indexes rose for the week.
Renewed hope for rate cuts and a big day for tech shares boosted the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 1.2%, 1.3% and 2%, respectively, on Friday. All three major indexes rose for the week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Attacks on press freedom around the world are intensifying, index reveals
In the past year, in virtually every region, journalists and independent media outlets faced increasing repression. Political attacks on press freedom, including the detention of journalists, suppression of independent media outlets and widespread ...The Guardian - World -
Jobs Data, Tech Stocks Power Indexes to Weekly Gains
Renewed hope for interest-rate cuts fueled a rally, though shares of some companies like TD Bank fell.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nasdaq finally ‘warming up’ to Canadian cannabis companies with U.S. exposure. Could American growers be next?
The Nasdaq stock exchange is “warming up” to the idea of continuing to list Canadian cannabis companies even if they have exposure to the U.S. market — and a U.S. cannabis company could be next, an analyst at Jefferies said.MarketWatch - Business -
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 -
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 -
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 -
S&P 500 Rises With More Earnings in Focus
U.S. stocks edged higher in the afterglow of a not-too-hot jobs report, which brought back hopes of an interest-rate cut this year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Vistra Corp. to join S&P 500 index, replacing Pioneer Natural Resources
The electric utility replaces Pioneer Natural Resources on the benchmark index after the latter’s acquisition by Exxon Mobil.MarketWatch - 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 -
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 -
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 -
Sunak’s instincts are leading the Tories to ever worse defeat
The prime minister chose the ground on which the local election campaign was fought — and is now paying the priceFinancial Times - Business -
Richard Ashcroft: 'I was the mouthy lead singer'
The singer discusses fame, inspiring a new generation and bringing pride back to his hometown.BBC News - Top stories