Investors Anxiously Await Jobs Report for Clues about Fed Rate Hikes
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Why the Fed keeping rates higher for longer may not be such a bad thing
With the economy humming along and the stock market, despite some recent twists and turns, hanging in there pretty well, it’s a tough case to sell that higher interest rates are having a substantially negative impact on the economy.NBC News - Top stories - Federal Reserve -
Europe’s Policymakers Get Ready to Lower Rates, Regardless of the Fed
European Central Bank governors are highlighting cooler inflation as a sign the bank could cut interest rates before the Federal Reserve.The New York Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Meta Platforms reported record first-quarter revenue as the company's advertising business grew at a rapid clip even as investors soured on forecasts of rising costs related to artificial intelligence.
Meta Platforms reported record first-quarter revenue as the company’s advertising business grew at a rapid clip even as investors soured on forecasts of rising costs related to artificial intelligence.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The 'Senior' Jobs That Require Little or No Experience
Many early-career jobs now come with inflated titles, and a loophole in the FTC’s new ban on noncompetes could lead to dubious promotionsThe Wall Street Journal - World -
The NFL Draft Prospect Moonlighting as an Investor
When Florida State defensive tackle Braden Fiske received a windfall in the new collegiate sports economy, he resisted the urge to spend it on cars and clothes. Instead, he put his money in the stock market.The Wall Street Journal - World - NFL -
Hunt defends job cuts to increase defence spending
The chancellor says cutting services will cost "a great deal less" than allowing Russia to succeed in Ukraine.BBC News - Top stories -
Jeremy Hunt defends civil service job cuts to increase defence spending
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Nasdaq Futures Fall as Meta Slides
Stock futures fell, with the Nasdaq-100 posting the biggest losses as Meta dragged down the wider tech sector.The Wall Street Journal - World - Meta -
Japan feels inflation heat from Fed’s ‘higher for longer’ shift
Yen’s 34-year low against dollar complicates task for BoJ governor Kazuo Ueda a month after ending negative rates eraFinancial Times - Business - Japan -
The FTC is banning noncompete agreements. Did your job search just get easier?
The regulator voted to ban the controversial agreements that block millions of workers from going to a rival employer. Here’s what it all means for workers.MarketWatch - Business -
Retail investors pulled back dramatically on stock purchases in April, adding to market’s woes
Retail investors went on a tax-season buyers strike that helped exacerbate the stock-market selloff in early April, according to data from Vanda Research.MarketWatch - Business -
Microsoft and Apple are safer bets than the U.S. government? Bond investors seem to think so.
Rarely have corporate bond spreads been flat, or negative, to Treasury yields.MarketWatch - Business - Microsoft -
Does a fixed-rate HELOC make sense in today's elevated rate environment?
There are benefits to considering a fixed-rate HELOC in today's economic climate, but there are downsides, too.CBS News - Top stories -
Report: Trey Hendrickson requests trade
The Bengals got a trade request from wide receiver Tee Higgins after they used their franchise tag on him this offseason and now another member of the team reportedly wants to be moved as well.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
10-year Treasury yield ends near highest levels of 2024 as Fed’s preferred inflation gauge looms
Yields on U.S. government debt finished slightly higher on Wednesday, with the benchmark 10-year rate close to 2024’s peak levels, as traders focused on the next major inflation update at the end of the week.MarketWatch - Business -
Capital One-Discover merger comment period extended by Feds in move seen as routine
A comment period extension for the blockbuster $35 billion acquisition of Discover Financial Services by Capital One Financial Corp. isn’t a signal that the deal will be spiked for being anti-competitive, analysts said.MarketWatch - Business -
What the End of Negative Rates Means for Japan
The world’s fourth-largest economy is entering a new era, and there’s a lot at stake.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
U.S. Fertility Rate Falls to Record Low
Fewer babies were born in the U.S. in 2023 than any year since 1979.The Wall Street Journal - World -
German Bund Yield Edges Higher on Two-Year High Consumer Sentiment Data
10-year Bund yields edged higher after an above-forecast GfK consumer sentiment index added to the better-than-expected German data this week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘If pressure is a privilege, England are about to feel very lucky’
England have big decisions to make as they prepare to name their squad for the T20 World Cup, says Stephan Shemilt.BBC News - Top stories -
Antidepressants: What to Know About Uses and Side Effects
Facts and common misconceptions about some of America’s most widely used drugs.The New York Times - Health -
Biden needs to give Putin something to worry about
Anything would be more persuasive than Biden's "don't."The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Retirees feel good about money and life, but worry about inflation and Social Security
Retirees reveal what’s worrying them and share surprising views about working in retirementMarketWatch - Business -
Princeton students plan pro-Palestinian encampment: Report
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Report: Tiger gets $100M, Rory $50M for loyalty
Tiger Woods will receive up to $100 million in equity as part of the newly created for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises, with Rory McIlroy getting about half that amount, according to a report.ESPN - Sports - Golf -
These cities have the dirtiest air, new report finds
It's not as simple as looking up in the sky and seeing "clean air," so how can you really know?The Hill - Politics -
England tops chart for child alcohol use - report
The World Health Organization also finds higher rates of drinking and vaping among teenage girls.BBC News - Top stories -
4/24: The Daily Report with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on U.S. foreign aid finally getting the seal of approval, a new set of rules for airlines, and the logic behind teacher layoffs despite shortages.CBS News - Top stories -
Scotland worst in world for boys smoking cannabis - report
Nearly a quarter of boys aged 15 in Scotland said they had tried the Class B drug at some point.BBC News - Top stories -
Israel's push into Rafah to begin with evacuations, reports say
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Morning Report — New legal problems for Trumpworld in Arizona
Today, former President Trump will present the Supreme Court with a novel legal argument as justices consider his claim to absolute immunity from prosecution. At the same time, Arizona’s top prosecutor is countering Trump’s argument that his ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
FTC votes to ban noncompete clauses that bar employees from working for competitors
The FTC claims that noncompete agreements limit wage growth and increase prices for consumers.CNBC - Business -
Jeff Bezos isn't a fan of 'time blocking'—here's what he does instead to boost his productivity
Jeff Bezos doesn't time block or stick to a strict schedule to be successful and productive. Instead, he allots however much time he needs for mind wandering.CNBC - Business -
Biogen tops profit estimates as cost cuts take hold, Alzheimer's drug Leqembi launch picks up
Alzheimer's drug Leqembi brought in approximately $19 million in sales for the quarter, up from the $10 million the drug generated last year.CNBC - Business -
Biogen tops profit estimates as cost cuts take hold, Alzheimer's drug Leqembi launch picks up
Alzheimer's drug Leqembi brought in approximately $19 million in sales for the quarter, up from the $10 million the drug generated last year.CNBC - Business -
'Invest in these women': WNBA champion A'ja Wilson hopes Caitlin Clark's popularity helps the league grow
The five-time All-Star and two-time WNBA champion hopes to see the excitement around Clark help grow the league.CNBC - Business - WNBA -
Here’s a rapid-fire update on all 33 portfolio stocks including our tech giants reporting this week
During the Investing Club's Monthly Meeting on Wednesday, Jim Cramer offered his updated thinking on the stocks in the portfolio.CNBC - Business -
Chipotle posts big earnings beat as diners shake off higher prices
The burrito chain said traffic increased 5.4% in its first quarter.CNBC - Business -
IBM to acquire HashiCorp in $6.4 billion deal, reports another revenue miss
IBM said it would buy HashiCorp, a cloud software maker that's growing at a faster pace. IBM reported its third revenue miss in five quarters.CNBC - Business -
Workers earning up to $58K a year could soon become eligible for overtime pay
The Biden-Harris administration announced a final rule Tuesday that raises the minimum salary threshold to qualify for overtime pay.CNBC - Business