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Stocks Sink in Broad AI Rout Sparked by China's DeepSeek
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:26:00 -0500
U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%. Read more...
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:01:00 -0500
Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions. Read more...
DeepSeek Won't Sink U.S. AI Titans
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:12:00 -0500
Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown. Read more...
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:27:00 -0500
Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. Read more...
Arabica Coffee Prices Hit Record on U.S., Colombia Tariff Spat
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:20:00 -0500
Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia. Read more...
Swiss franc, Japanese yen Rise as DeepSeek News Boosts Safe Havens
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:55:00 -0500
The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks. Read more...
Natural Gas Falls on Shifting Weather Forecasts
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:05:00 -0500
U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts. Read more...
Building-Products Distributor QXO Launches Hostile Bid for Beacon
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:28:00 -0500
QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions. Read more...
Natural-Gas Firm Diversified Energy Strikes Deal for Permian Basin Player
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 06:57:00 -0500
Maverick Natural Resources has operations in Texas and Oklahoma. Read more...
What's New This Tax Season That Can Save You Money
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:30:00 -0500
There are some new wrinkles, especially for those who sell things online or bought an EV. Read more...
Chinese Investors With Few Options Turn to Dividends
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:30:00 -0500
Companies with good payouts are now the hottest bet in China markets. Read more...
U.S. Treasury Yields Fall But Direction for Long-End Yields Still Seen Upward
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:02:00 -0500
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell and ING said the the long end of the Treasury curve will continue trading at higher yields even as Trump hasn’t delivered anything to shock markets so far. Read more...
Russia's Crude Exports Fairly Stable Despite U.S. Sanctions, Goldman Says
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 04:46:00 -0500
Oil edged lower in early trade as Goldman Sachs said the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia haven’t had a significant impact on the country’s oil exports. Read more...
The Extra Reward for Owning Stocks Over Bonds Has Disappeared
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 01:05:00 -0500
There is little sign of crimped demand for equities among individual investors, who remain bullish after two years of blockbuster gains. Read more...
Heard on the Street's Stock-Picking Series
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:33:00 -0500
Check out the stocks Heard on the Street writers favor in their eighth annual stock-picking contest. Read more...
What Will It Take for Home Buyers to Start Asking for a Disaster Discount?
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500
The real costs of owning a house in neighborhoods that are vulnerable to flooding and wildfires are becoming clearer. Read more...
Now Wanted in Silicon Valley: Ho-Hum Businesses With Thin Profit Margins
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 05:30:00 -0500
Venture-capital firms are bringing AI and dealmaking to accounting, property management and other unglamorous fields. Read more...
In China, a Cat-and-Mouse Game to Rein In Crypto
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:01:00 -0500
Recent court cases reveal how middlemen are facilitating a booming trade, eluding a crackdown. Read more...
One House, Three Owners: The Ballooning Cost of the American Dream
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 21:00:00 -0500
The story of home affordability in the U.S. told from a single front porch. Read more...
Trump Adds Fuel to Claims That Big Banks Discriminate Against Conservatives
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 05:30:00 -0500
The president has told Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase to stop cutting conservatives off from doing business. Read more...
Wall Street Banks Prepare to Sell Billions of Dollars of X Loans
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:37:00 -0500
Banks are hoping to sell the X debt at around 90 to 95 cents on the dollar. Read more...
Canada to Provide $720 Million to Canada Post to Avoid Insolvency at Mail Service
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:13:00 -0500
The Canadian government said it would provide extraordinary financing to Canada Post to avoid insolvency at the state-owned mail service. Read more...
Amazon Willing to Discuss Quebec Shutdown With Canadian Officials
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:15:00 -0500
Amazon.com said it is open to talks with officials from the Canadian and Quebec governments about the decision to shut down operations in the country’s French-speaking province, which would lead to 1,700 people losing their jobs. Read more...
Target Drops DEI Goals and Ends Program to Boost Black Suppliers
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:51:00 -0500
Once a stalwart supporter of Black and LGBTQ rights, the retailer joined corporate America’s retreat from DEI initiatives. Read more...
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:29:00 -0500
Find insight on Cnooc, YTL Power International, Ampol, and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities. Read more...
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:28:00 -0500
Find insight on CSX, Givaudan, Rio Tinto and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials. Read more...
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:28:00 -0500
Read about CSX, Magna International, Alaska Air and more in the latest Market Talks covering the auto and transport sector. Read more...
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:25:00 -0500
Find insight on Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena’s bid for Mediobanca, Travelers and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services. Read more...
Novo Nordisk Shares Surge on New Obesity Drug Results
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:52:00 -0500
Novo Nordisk shares rose sharply after the Danish pharmaceutical giant said an experimental weight-loss shot helped patients lose 22% of their body weight in a clinical trial. Read more...
EU Conditionally Approves International Paper's $7.16 Billion DS Smith Buy
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:55:00 -0500
The European Commission said that the parties’ offer to sell five of International Paper’s plants in Europe fully addresses its competition concerns over the deal. Read more...
Google to Put Warnings on U.K. Businesses Using Fake Online Reviews
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:40:00 -0500
The search giant has offered to start punishing British businesses that boost their star ratings with fake reviews and the people that post them, ending the U.K. competition watchdog’s investigation into online reviews. Read more...
Ericsson Shares Slump as Earnings Hit by Weakness Outside of Core Networks Business
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:07:00 -0500
The company’s shares fell to the bottom of the Stoxx Europe 600 index as higher operating costs and weakness in some of its business units dented earnings. Read more...
Verizon Results Boosted by Higher Prices, Gain in Wireless Customers
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:05:00 -0500
The New York telecommunications giant’s quarterly earnings beat Wall Street forecasts as higher prices helped to boost revenue. Read more...
If You Need to Escape a Wildfire in an EV, Here Is What to Know
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500
Driving an electric car in a wildfire emergency has its own unique challenges and benefits. Read more...
CaixaBank's CFO Sees Case for Dealmaking Among Europe's Banks
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:11:00 -0500
Growth through acquisitions isn’t part of CaixaBank’s latest three-year plan, it should be for other banks in Europe, Caixa’s finance chief Javier Pano said in an interview. Read more...
Tesla to Recall Cars in China on Safety Concerns
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:56:00 -0500
Tesla China plans to fix 1.2 million China-made and imported vehicles with software issues. Read more...
Korea Zinc Shares Rally After Adopting New Investor Protection Rules
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 04:56:00 -0500
Korea Zinc’s shares rose sharply a day after the world’s leading zinc smelter decided to adopt new rules that management said would bolster minority shareholders’ rights. Read more...
Burberry Sees Positive Signs as Turnaround Plan Continues
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 04:31:00 -0500
The company upgraded its earnings outlook as sales returned to growth in the Americas, saying efforts to revamp its brand showed positive signs over the key holiday period. Read more...
Rolls-Royce Strikes Contract to Supply Nuclear Reactors for U.K. Submarines
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 04:27:00 -0500
Rolls-Royce will manufacture nuclear reactors to power new U.K. submarines under a contract valued approximately at $11.1 billion. Read more...
China's WeRide Wants to Build Global Robotaxi Empire
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 03:30:00 -0500
The Chinese autonomous-driving company is aiming to make more inroads overseas this year, betting that robotaxis and related services will be in high demand in coming years. Read more...
Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:23:00 -0500
Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken. Read more...
Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:32:00 -0500
Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in. Read more...
Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:12:00 -0500
Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said. Read more...
Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:22:00 -0500
The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea. Read more...
Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:07:00 -0500
Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city. Read more...
Cocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500
Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field. Read more...
Italy Supports Saudi Arabia Joining Fighter-Jet Program, PM Meloni Says
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:34:00 -0500
The U.K., Italy and Japan have already partnered on the Global Combat Air Programme, which aims to put a new stealth fighter with supersonic capability in the skies by 2035. Read more...
Shippers Wary of Red Sea Routes Despite Houthi Pledge to End Targeting
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 01:05:00 -0500
The world’s top three container operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger. Read more...
Kim Jong Un Is Doing Everything He Can to Keep North Korea's Youth in Line
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 01:05:00 -0500
The dictator, eager to shut out the influence of Hollywood and K-pop, has been exalting a “shock brigade” of 300,000 teens and 20-somethings drafted into flood reconstruction. Read more...
Trump Says Colombia Will Accept Deportees, Ending Tariff Standoff
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:59:00 -0500
The president has made immigration an early priority to start second term, with ICE making more than 900 arrests Sunday. Read more...
Jeju Air Crash Probe Focuses On Engine Damage After Bird Strike
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:53:00 -0500
Pilots’ actions after that strike are an early focus of the investigation, according to people familiar with the probe. Read more...
Germany's Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan B
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:00:00 -0500
The country is focused on exports, but China is slowing imports and U.S. tariff threats are growing. Politicians are offering few alternatives. Read more...
Trump Says He Wants to 'Clean Out' Gaza, Send Refugees to Egypt and Jordan
Sun, 26 Jan 2025 18:30:00 -0500
The president, calling the heavily bombed enclave “a demolition site,” proposed relocating Palestinians temporarily or long-term, a move rejected by Arab countries since the war began. Read more...
Hamas Releases Four Female Israeli Soldiers Under Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 13:45:00 -0500
The hostages are the second set to be released since the multiphase agreement came into effect, raising hopes for a lasting end to the war. Read more...
Hamas Took More Than 200 Hostages From Israel. Here's What We Know.
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500
Israel says 91 hostages abducted on Oct. 7 remain in captivity, including the bodies of at least 34. Read more...
U.N. and Congolese Troops Struggle to Halt Lightning Rebel Attack
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 09:32:00 -0500
Aid workers estimate as many as 300,000 people are fleeing advances by the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group, which has taken two strategic towns on the approaches to Goma over the past several days. Read more...
Who Are the Israeli Hostages Released by Hamas?
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 06:57:00 -0500
Israelis held their breath as four soldiers, all women, were released from the Gaza Strip, the second group to be freed as part of a fragile cease-fire agreement with Hamas. Read more...
The Latest Gaza Hostages Freed: Women Whose Hamas Warnings Were Ignored
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 05:05:00 -0500
The swap for four soldiers stationed on the border of the Gaza Strip at Nahal Oz follows 15 months of captivity and a campaign by their families. Read more...
Beijing Signals Readiness to Talk to Trump's Team, Even Old Foes
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:58:00 -0500
The Chinese foreign minister spoke by phone with Marco Rubio, the new secretary of state who has been a critic of Beijing. Read more...
Canada Is Becoming a Fentanyl Exporter, and a Target for Trump
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:56:00 -0500
The drug is increasingly manufactured in and trafficked from the U.S.’s northern neighbor, though the numbers remain small compared with Mexico. Read more...
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