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U.S. Stocks Advance After Investors Return from Juneteenth Holiday Jun 20
U.S. stocks attempted to rebound on Friday and trim weekly losses amid lingering Middle East tensions. Despite the multiple macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, benchmark indexes are hovering near record highs. KMX ACN DRI KR
Wall Street Indexes Attempt to Rebound Overlooking Brewing Multiple Crises Jun 18
Wall Street indexes attempted to rebound and erase losses of the previous session. Crude oil and gold edged higher, and bond yields firmed as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's rate decisions. KFY XOM CVX COP

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U.S. Movers: Accenture, CarMax, Darden Restaurants Jun 20
Accenture and CarMax reported better-than-expected latest quarter results and reiterated their outlook. Darden Restaurants said revenue edged up, but earnings declined in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025. ACN KMX DRI
U.S. Movers: Jabil, John Wiley & Sons, Korn Ferry, Progressive Corp. Jun 18
Jabil reported strong quarterly results, and the supply chain services provider reiterated its outlook. John Wiley & Sons surpassed analyst expectations in the fourth quarter. JBL KFY PGR

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Sony Corp. Lifts Annual Outlook Driven by Gains in PlayStation and Music Businesses Feb 17
Sony raised its full-year outlook on the back of the strength in its console and music businesses. The technology and media company plans to spin off its financial services unit by October.
Lululemon Athletica Quarterly Sales Rise 19%, Expands Stock Repurchase Plan Dec 8
The specialty apparel retailer said international sales soared but net income declined. The company board approved an additional stock repurchase plan of $1 billion. LULU

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January's Consumer Price Inflation Supports Fed's Resolve to Delay Rate Cuts Feb 12
The rebound in inflation in January was driven by an increase in prices for food, fuel, and passenger cars. Elevated shelter continues to drive most of the inflation and underscored the Fed's reluctance to deliver additional rate cuts in the imminent future.
U.S. Job Growth Slowed by Solid In January, Wage Growth Supports Fed's Rate Case Feb 8
Wall Street indexes were little changed after nonfarm payrolls increased at a slower pace in January, but wage growth in the month stayed sharply ahead of the Fed's inflation goals.

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China's Bubble Tea Chain Mixue Group's IPO Attracted Huge Interest from Retail Investors Mar 3
The rapidly growing affordable beverage chain operator's public offering became the most popular ever in Hong Kong, with 6,000 times oversubscribed.
Heidelberg Materials Enlarges U.S. Footprint with Giant Cement Acquisition Nov 28
Heidelberg Materials agreed to acquire the U.S.-based Giant Cement and its subsidiaries from Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim controlled company listed in Spain.

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European Markets Trim Weekly Losses, UK Food Store Sales Drop Drags Down Retail Sales In May Jun 20
European markets trimmed weekly losses amid expectations of a possible temporary ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The UK's retail sales declined, largely driven by a sharp fall in food store sales.
Switzerland, Norway, and Sweden Cut Rates, BoE Holds Rates Jun 19
European markets traded down, and investors reviewed rate decisions from major central banks. The Norges Bank and Riksbank lowered their policy rates and signaled additional rate cuts in 2025. The Bank of England held rates steady in a 6-to-3 vote.

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Europe Movers: Speedy Hire Jun 19
Speedy Hire swung to a loss in the fiscal year 2025 despite the provider of tool and equipment hire services reporting growth in its testing, inspection, and certification business.
Europe Movers: Aeroports de Paris, Flughafen Wien, Hercules, Peel Hunt Jun 17
Flughafen Wien, the operator of Vienna, Malta, and Kosice airports, reported an increase in total passenger traffic in May. Hercules, the UK labor supply company, posted strong results for the first six months and held its interim dividend.

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Japan's Core Inflation Accelerated Third Consecutive Month In May Jun 20
Japan's indexes trimmed weekly gains after Friday's trading. The acceleration in core inflation in May supported the case for the Bank of Japan to continue its rate hike campaign.
PBOC Holds Steady LPR at Record Lows, Stocks Trim Weekly Losses Jun 20
The People's Bank of China held steady its loan prime rates at record lows, following a 10 basis point cut last month.

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Stock Movers: Ashok Leyland, Cello World, SML ISUZU, CSL Finance, Titagarh Rail, Niraj Cement, Granules, KNR Constructions Jun 4
Titagarh Rail approved a final dividend despite a decline in net income in the March quarter. Cello World reported a muted increase in sales and earnings in the latest quarter. KNR Constructions approved a final dividend despite a sharp fall in net income in the fiscal fourth quarter.
Stock Movers: Suzlon Energy, ICRA, DCM Nouvelle, NBCC, Inox Wind, Ajmera Realty, Vodafone Idea, Adani Energy Jun 3
Suzlon Energy reported a sharp jump in earnings in the latest quarter. DCM Nouvelle’s net income swung to a profit in the March quarter. Vodafone Idea said net loss shrank in the March quarter.

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How Can Argentina Regain Growth Momentum and Avoid Dollarization? Mar 25
Argentina’s persistent financial crisis is rooted in its failure to diversify its economic base away from agriculture and mining activities and to ignore its human capital potential for decades.
Is Twitter Dying? Nov 18
The social media platform's rapid rise brought a flood of users from all walks of life. Twitter's popularity also attracted politicians, regulators and investors, all competing to bend the platform to meet their needs. TWTR