Stock Market Rises after Jobs Report Revives Investors Hopes for A Rate Cut
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Comex Gold Ends 1.4% Higher at $2412.20
Front Month Comex Gold for May delivery gained 1.4% to $2412.20 — a fresh record highThe Wall Street Journal - World -
The sudden revival of GameStop mania comes just as the U.S. financial industry is racing to fix a big problem with the market's plumbing that roiled investors during the original meme-stock craze in 2021.
The sudden revival of GameStop mania comes just as the U.S. financial industry is racing to fix a big problem with the market’s plumbing that roiled investors during the original meme-stock craze in 2021.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Dow Closes Below 40000 After Hitting Milestone
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40000 for the first time before pulling back to finish the day with a loss of around 0.1%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also retreated.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Mortgage rates drop as markets bet on Bank of England cut
Fresh wave of competition among lenders could provide relief for homebuyers ahead of UK general electionFinancial Times - Business - Mortgage -
China to cut mortgage rates as part of plan to prop up property market
Local authorities will be allowed to turn unsold homes from developers into affordable housing. China will cut mortgage rates and allow local authorities to turn unsold homes from developers into affordable housing, in a series of drastic measures ...The Guardian - World - China -
Alibaba Shares Rise as Investors Grow Confident in Outlook
The e-commerce giant’s shares rose in Hong Kong, recouping losses from a day earlier as investors turned upbeat on its latest earnings release.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Alibaba Shares Rise as Investors Grow Confident in Outlook
The e-commerce giant’s shares rose in Hong Kong, recouping losses from a day earlier as investors turned upbeat on its latest earnings release.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
AI may cause job losses and rise in carbon emissions, report finds
But economists say it could be offset by the creation of new roles and non-automated sectors. Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence could lead to short-term increases in unemployment, a rise in carbon emissions and leave regulators trailing in ...The Guardian - World -
Walmart’s stock surges to record after a grand-slam earnings report
Walmart’s stock rallied into record territory Thursday, after the discount retail giant hit a grand slam with its fiscal first-quarter earnings report, boosted by a big jump in e-commerce sales.MarketWatch - Business -
Chinese search-engine giant Baidu reported a drop in quarterly profit, but beat estimates, helped by stable online marketing revenue and rising sales from its AI Cloud business.
Chinese search-engine giant Baidu reported a drop in quarterly profit, but beat estimates, helped by stable online marketing revenue and rising sales from its AI Cloud business.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Despite Inflation Concerns, Markets Keep Rising
Stocks on both sides of the Atlantic set records as investors foresee interest rates moving in one direction: down.The New York Times - Business -
Back at Under Armour, Founder Kevin Plank Hopes Tough Love Revives Winning Ways
The sports apparel dynamo's sales are a little weak, and its newly returned CEO is pushing a major restructuring in his quest to recapture past glories.Inc. - Business -
Cannabis stocks rise as U.S. moves to reclassify pot as less dangerous
Cannabis companies including Cresco Labs, Trulieve and Ayr Wellness post solid gainsMarketWatch - Business -
Oil Prices Rise on Positive Inflation Data, Stockpile Falls
Oil prices rose, with positive sentiment supported by positive economic data and a fall in inventories.The Wall Street Journal - World -
ECB's Schnabel Says Second Rate Cut in July 'Does Not Seem Warranted'
The European Central Bank should move cautiously after delivering a first rate cut in June, a member of its executive board said in an interview.The Wall Street Journal - World -
ECB’s Schnabel lobbies against back-to-back rate cuts
European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel pushed back on the idea of back-to-back interest rate cuts, saying inflation risks are still tilted to the upside.MarketWatch - Business -
Grant's Take: Retail Sales Don't Point to Rate Cut Just Yet
Walmart earnings give a different signal than what the latest Commerce Department data delivered.The Wall Street Journal - World -
As Teen Employee Numbers Rise, So Do Risks of Harassment on the Job
The throng of Gen Z youth new to the workplace face increased risks of sexual harassment at work--a crime officials and prosecutors are warning employers to address.Inc. - Business -
Why Utilities Are Lighting Up the Stock Market
Utility stocks are suddenly white hot, thanks largely to artificial intelligence’s thirst for electricity. Investors accustomed to thinking of the sector as sleepy and safe need to realize the game has changed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
As Tesla layoffs continue, here are 600 jobs the company cut in California
The latest wave of Tesla layoffs hit an array of departments, impacting factory workers, software developers and robotics engineers. Read the WARN filing here.CNBC - Business - California -
As Tesla layoffs continue, here are 600 jobs the company cut in California
As part of Tesla’s massive restructuring, the electric-vehicle maker notified the California Employment Development Department this week that it’s cutting approximately 600 more employees at its manufacturing facilities and engineering offices ...NBC News - Top stories - California -
NBA Draft Combine reactions: Edey oh my, Bronny James is ready & whose stock is rising? | On the Clock with Krysten Peek
Yahoo Sports NBA draft expert Krysten Peek is back for another season of On the Clock with Krysten Peek. Krysten just spent the week in Chicago at the NBA Draft Combine and kicks off draft season joined by CBS Sports' Kyle Boone.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Stocks Mixed After 40000 Milestone
Stocks were mixed after major U.S. markets pulled back from their record highs on Thursday.The Wall Street Journal - World - Stock Market -
BoE needs more evidence of price pressures easing before cutting rates, says policymaker
Megan Greene believes ‘burden of proof’ must lie in inflation waning before Bank of England loosens stanceFinancial Times - Business