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Wall Street Indexes Extend Rebound After Trump Administration's Flip-flops On Trade and Fed Chair Apr 23
Stocks gyrated on Wall Street, tracking the Trump administration's constant flip-flop about the trade policy and the Fed's independence. Donald J. Trump was forced to reverse his position on the Fed and its chief after investors rejected Trump's barbs. TSLA ISRG RTX SAP
Trump's Attack on Fed Chair Adds One More Layer of Uncertainty, Gold Soars to New High Apr 22
Wall Street indexes attempted to rebound after falling in the previous four sessions amid growing uncertainties and vicious attacks on the Federal Reserve. The U.S. dollar continues to weaken against the yen, the euro, and the pound. Gold prices extended further into record territory. NVDA TOL DHI NVR PHM

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U.S. Movers: GE Vernova, Check Point Software, Intuitive Surgical, Tesla Apr 23
Tesla reported a decline in earnings in the first quarter, driven by a fall in demand for its electric vehicles. Intuitive Surgical posted strong quarterly results but issued cautious guidance amid tariff uncertainty. ISRG TSLA GEV CHKP
U.S. Movers: GE, Moody’s, MSCI, Northern Trust, PulteGroup Apr 22
Moody’s reported strong first-quarter earnings and issued positive guidance. PulteGroup completed the construction of fewer homes in the first quarter, and sales slumped. Northern Trust reported strong quarterly results. MCO MSCI PHM GE

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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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Europe Indexes Rebounded 2%, Eurozone Business Activities Growth Slowed In April Apr 23
European markets rebounded amid hopes of easing of trade tensions after the Trump administration signaled its readiness to compromise and adjust to global realities. Eurozone private sector activities expanded for the fourth consecutive month in April. SAP
Caution Prevailed In European Trading Amid Global Trade Uncertainties Apr 22
European markets struggled to advance amid global trade uncertainties and a deteriorating outlook for economic growth in the currency union.

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Europe Movers: Danone, Just Eat, SAP, Volvo, Vopak Apr 23
SAP swung to a profit in the first quarter and reiterated its stock repurchase program. Danone said comparable sales jumped in the latest quarter, but sales in North America declined. Volvo’s sales and profit slumped.
Europe Movers: Antofagasta, Deliveroo, Hermes, L’Oréal, Rentokil, Sainsbury’s, VAT Group Apr 22
L’Oréal sales jumped in the first quarter, helped by progress in Europe and emerging markets. Sainsbury reported strong annual results and raised its dividend.

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Japan's Business Activities Index Rebounded in April, Yen Hovered Near 6-Month High Apr 23
Japan's private sector business activities rebounded in April from a slump in March following a rebound in the service sector activities. The yen traded near a six-month high.
China Stocks Rebound Amid Hopes of Easing U.S. Trade Tensions Apr 23
Stock market indexes in China and Hong Kong rebounded amid hopes of a cooling of trade tensions with the U.S. Technology and e-commerce platform operators led markets higher.

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India Movers: Swaraj Engines, Wipro, Waaree, GTPL Hathway, Jayaswal Neco, Rajratan Global, Tata Teleservices, Thyrocare Apr 17
Swaraj Engines reported an increase in net income in the March quarter and recommended an equity dividend. Waaree reported a sharp jump in revenue and earnings in the latest quarter. GTPL Hathway said revenue rose and earnings declined in the March quarter.
India Movers: BF Utilities, OK Play, Anand Rathi, United Spirits, Sona BLW, 20 Microns, Capri Global Apr 15
Capri Global reported an 89% jump in its earnings in the December quarter. Anand Rathi reported strong quarterly results and announced an interim dividend. United Spirits reported a decline in earnings 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