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Australia Shares Set to Slip Ahead of Inflation Data
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:02:00 -0400
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 looked set to edge lower at the start of a session scheduled to include the release of September inflation data. Read more...
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.01% to 99.06
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:50:00 -0400
The WSJ Dollar Index advanced for the third-consecutive session, reaching the highest closing value since July 30. Read more...
Nasdaq Hits New High; Earnings in Spotlight
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:45:00 -0400
A rally in tech stocks lifted the Nasdaq Composite to a new high for the first time since July. Read more...
Visa to Lay Off Around 1,400 Employees and Contractors
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:40:00 -0400
Roughly 1,000 of the cuts are expected to eliminate technology positions, while most of the rest will focus on merchant sales and global digital partnerships roles. Read more...
Deficit Threat Drives Bond Yields Higher
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:04:00 -0400
Investors are betting that a challenging fiscal situation will only get worse after the election. Read more...
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Mixed as November Expires
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:27:00 -0400
U.S. natural gas futures settled mixed as November goes off the board at $2.346/mmBtu, up 1.6%, and the most-active December contract slips 0.1% to $2.859/mmBtu. Read more...
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400
Front-month gold futures climbed to another record-high settlement, finishing up 0.9% at $2,768.40 an ounce. Read more...
Tariff War With China May Be Good News for Brazil's Crops
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:56:00 -0400
A Trump election win may lead to new tariffs on China, potentially causing U.S. farmers to lose billions of dollars as trade gets redirected to competing nations such as Brazil. Read more...
The Best Way to Start Investing in Commodities, According to the Pros
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400
Market professionals say a small allocation can provide diversification and a hedge against uncertainty. Read more...
Solid U.S. Data Among Drivers of Higher 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yields
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:35:00 -0400
U.S. Treasurys continued to sell off, sending yields higher. Drivers include stronger-than-expected U.S. data, commodity price inflation, and recent statements by Federal Reserve officials advocating a higher terminal rate, Syz Bank said. Read more...
Japan's Elections Knock Back the Yen, but Only Temporarily
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:17:00 -0400
Domestic economic conditions in Japan still argue for a stronger yen. Read more...
Oil Price Reaction in Previous Session Might Be Too Bearish, Commerzbank Says
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:17:00 -0400
Oil futures were higher and Commerzbank Research said Monday’s.market reaction to Israel’s strikes in Iran over the weekend was exaggerated, as It would be premature to completely rule out an escalation. Read more...
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.09% to 99.05
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:49:00 -0400
The WSJ Dollar Index rose for the second-consecutive trading day, reaching the highest level since the end of July. Read more...
Oil Prices Slide After Israeli Strike Avoids Iranian Energy Facilities
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:48:00 -0400
U.S. oil futures fell 6.1% Monday, their steepest decline since 2022, after Israel’s strikes on Iran avoided energy facilities. All three major stock indexes rose. Read more...
Stocks Rise at Start of Big Earnings Week
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:36:00 -0400
All three major stock indexes settled higher while Wall Street braced for a flurry of key earnings reports in the coming days and as the threat of a broader Middle East war subsided for the moment. Read more...
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Tumble as Oil Sells Off
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:16:00 -0400
U.S. natural gas futures sank as a selloff in oil combined with a pickup in production and some near-term loss of weather-driven demand. Read more...
Gold Inches Toward Record-High
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:43:00 -0400
Gold again closed in on a record high, with the front-month contract finishing up 0.1% to $2,742.90 an ounce, the second-highest finish for the contract on record. Read more...
Why Apple's AI Success Hinges on the iPhone
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:09:00 -0400
Big tech rivals can distribute AI widely through their services, while Apple’s hardware-centric business needs its devices as the touchpoint. Read more...
Cash Is No Longer King, but It's Hardly Trash. That's Trouble for Brokers.
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400
Rate cuts might reduce some yield-seeking behavior. But customers are still probably going to pay close attention to their cash. Read more...
Their Car Is Totaled, but They Still Owe Years of Payments
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 05:30:00 -0400
Roughly a third of people who financed cars owe more than their vehicles are worth, which can be consequential once they get rid of the car. Read more...
Google's Cloud Business Powers Accelerating Revenue Growth
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:02:00 -0400
Google reported a 15% jump in year-over-year revenue driven by strong results in its cloud-computing division, boosting the company’s fortunes during a costly push into artificial intelligence. Read more...
Woolworths Cuts Expectations for Australian Food Earnings
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:37:00 -0400
Australian grocer Woolworths expects fiscal first-half earnings in its key Australian food division to be below previous expectations, as customers continue to be price conscious when facing cost of living pressures. Read more...
Masimo Terminates Founder Kiani as CEO
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:57:00 -0400
Medical-device maker said Joe Kiani, who previously informed the board of his decision to resign as chief executive, has been terminated by the company, following a review by outside counsel. Read more...
'Roaring Kitty' Reports Exit From Chewy Stake
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:55:00 -0400
Influential investor Keith Gill, known as “Roaring Kitty,” reported an exit from his Chewy stake in a securities filing. Read more...
Starbucks Tells Workers to Return to the Office or Risk Getting Fired
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:26:00 -0400
The coffee chain has expected office employees to come in three days a week. Now it is tightening enforcement. Read more...
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:58:00 -0400
Find insight on steel prices, Clariant, BlueScope Steel and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials. Read more...
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:58:00 -0400
Read about JetBlue Airways, auto sector suppliers, Deutsche Lufthansa and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector. Read more...
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:56:00 -0400
Read about oil prices, BP and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities sector. Read more...
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:54:00 -0400
Find insight on Santander, HSBC, gold and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. Read more...
Pfizer's Strong Quarter Bolsters CEO's Comeback Efforts
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:19:00 -0400
The pharmaceutical company reported its third consecutive quarter with positive results. Read more...
Moncler Revenue Falls on Lower Demand in Asia, Europe
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:32:00 -0400
The Italian fashion group said the results were hit by lower consumer confidence in several markets, as the luxury industry continues to grapple with a period of volatility. Read more...
Jean Paul Gaultier Owner Puig Brands Posts Higher Revenue Boosted by Fragrances
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:21:00 -0400
The owner of brands including Jean Paul Gaultier, Carolina Herrera and Nina Ricci increased sales by 11% in the third quarter, beating analysts’ forecasts. Read more...
United Airlines Makes MileagePlus Loyalty Perks Harder to Get
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:20:00 -0400
Carriers have increased requirements for passengers to improve their standing in programs in recent years. Read more...
Adidas Reaches Out-Of-Court Settlement With Kanye West
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:05:00 -0400
The agreement with the rapper, which involved no payments, was disclosed as Adidas reported a 71% jump in third-quarter net profit, beating analysts’ expectations. Read more...
JPMorgan Chase Sues Four Customers for Bank Fraud Seen in Viral TikToks
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:01:00 -0400
The people deposited fake checks and withdrew large sums from Chase ATMs, the lawsuits said. Read more...
McDonald's Execs Seek to Rebuild Trust After E. Coli Threatens Sales Rebound
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:35:00 -0400
The fast-food giant seeks to rebound from an E. coli outbreak and maintain its focus on value offerings for diners. Read more...
Pearson Underlying Sales Rise, Plans Further Growth Through AI
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:14:00 -0400
Pearson delivered higher underlying sales for the third quarter, supported by growth across all divisions, and said it planned to accelerate its artificial-intelligence capabilities to drive further growth. Read more...
BP's Profit Hits Four-Year Low on Commodity Market Weakness
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:01:00 -0400
BP’s profit tumbled in the third quarter, although less than expected, as weak oil prices and refining margins continue to weigh on the energy sector. Read more...
China's Top Oil Companies Turn in Mixed Results Amid Weak Demand
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:36:00 -0400
State-controlled producer PetroChina posted lower profit and revenue, rounding out mixed results for the country’s big three oil companies. Read more...
Novartis Lifts Guidance Again After Key Drugs Help Results
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:09:00 -0400
The pharmaceutical giant raised its full-year guidance for the third time this year after higher third-quarter profit and sales topped analysts’ expectations, boosted by revenue from its key drugs. Read more...
Israel Cuts Ties With U.N. Agency, Creating New Hurdles for Palestinian Aid
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:07:00 -0400
The new laws effectively ban Unrwa from operating in Israeli territory and will make it harder for the agency to lead the humanitarian response to the Gaza war. Read more...
With Dreams of a Lunar Outpost, China Takes New Risks in Space Race With U.S.
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:43:00 -0400
China put its space ambitions on display before dawn on Wednesday as it blasted three astronauts into orbit from a remote desert launch center. Read more...
Israel's Strike on Iran Also Hit Russian Arms Industry's Once-Strong Image
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 22:41:00 -0400
Iran’s Russian-made air-defense equipment stopped few if any of the missiles that Israel launched from 100 jet fighters. Read more...
Israel Urged by Yellen to Help Palestinian Economy Function
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:08:00 -0400
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that the West Bank’s economy could collapse if Israel doesn’t preserve its banking relationship with Palestinian financial institutions in the territory it occupies. Read more...
Ukraine Resorts to Shaking Down Nightlife Spots for Recruits as Troop Numbers Fall
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:05:00 -0400
Manpower is the decisive factor in a drawn-out war of attrition—with Russia’s population four times the size of Ukraine’s. Read more...
Japan's Voters Punish Leadership of U.S. Security Ally
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 22:58:00 -0400
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba now faces a political battle to keep his job and continue on the path set by his predecessor. Read more...
The Middle East Drug Fueling War, Crime and All-Night Parties
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 21:00:00 -0400
Captagon is bringing in billions for Syria’s Assad regime and Iran-backed militias including Hezbollah—and it’s triggering a health crisis. Read more...
Truck Hits Crowd at Israel Bus Stop as Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Restart
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 17:43:00 -0400
Police are treating the incident, which took place in a Tel Aviv suburb where the Mossad intelligence agency is based, as a terrorist attack. Read more...
Ruling Party Claims Victory in Former Soviet State Tilting Back Toward Moscow
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 16:18:00 -0400
The opposition in Georgia vowed to fight the election results, saying they were falsified. Read more...
Israeli Strikes on Iran Expose Gap in Prowess Between Two Arch Foes
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 15:53:00 -0400
Recent conflict pits Iran and Israel in a direct, long-distance war—and Israel has the upper hand. Read more...
North Korean Soldiers Arrive on Russia's Front Line. How Ready Are They to Fight?
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:28:00 -0400
The first wave appears young and with physiques that don’t scream strapping commando, though leader Kim Jong Un has reasons to hold his elite forces back. Read more...
A Mayor's Beheading Shows Who Runs This Mexican City: The Gangs
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 05:30:00 -0400
The grisly death in Chilpancingo challenges the new federal government’s pledge to fight organized crime. Read more...
How the U.S. Shaped Israel's Attack on Iran
Sat, 26 Oct 2024 20:03:00 -0400
The airstrikes that unfolded met Washington’s expectations while dealing Iran a punishing blow. Read more...
How Israel Pulled Off Its Largest-Ever Strike on Its Nemesis Iran
Sat, 26 Oct 2024 17:30:00 -0400
The attack unfolded in waves, striking missile-manufacturing and surface-to-air missile-defense sites, but steering clear of oil and nuclear facilities that Iran had warned would prompt a retaliation. Read more...
Israel's Strikes on Iran, While Measured, Push Region Deeper Into a Dangerous Era
Sat, 26 Oct 2024 16:33:00 -0400
Israel’s attack on Iran—the most serious military strike on Iranian soil in decades—was calibrated to avoid prompting an escalatory response, but it also moved the two foes deeper into a direct conflict. Read more...
Israel Strikes Back at Iran, Further Expanding War in the Middle East
Sat, 26 Oct 2024 15:39:00 -0400
Military targets were hit in a number of areas, including missile manufacturing facilities and air-defense sites. Read more...
Phil Lesh, Bassist Who Brought 'Box of Rain' to the Grateful Dead, Dies at 84
Sat, 26 Oct 2024 11:16:00 -0400
An untraditional bass player who was enamored of John Coltrane, Lesh gave the band a unique twist on rock ’n’ roll. Read more...
China's Massive Fishing Fleet Overwhelms Locals in 'David and Goliath' Battle
Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:04:00 -0400
Off the Peruvian coast, one of the world’s richest fishing grounds is under pressure. Read more...
Ukraine Is Striking Deeper Inside Russia---and Reshaping the War
Sat, 26 Oct 2024 00:01:00 -0400
Ukrainian officials and some of their Western backers increasingly see the pain of drone and other long-range strikes inside Russia’s borders as a game-changer that could force President Vladimir Putin into negotiating an acceptable peace. Read more...
U.S. Says North Korean Troops Heading to Russia's Kursk Region
Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:02:00 -0400
The Biden administration believes that some North Korean troops are on their way to the Kursk region to help Russia fend off Ukrainian forces who mounted an offensive there in August, according to a U.S. official. Read more...
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