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Economic Disruption Rooted In Trump Tariffs Begin to Show Up In Corporate Outlook Apr 29
The S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite struggled to gain traction after advancing in five consecutive sessions. General Motors joined the list of several other companies in withdrawing its annual outlook amid unprecedented economic uncertainties ignited by the Trump administration. FFIV GM LEG WWD
Earnings and Jobs Reports This Week Eyed to Assess Tariffs Damage Apr 28
Wall Street indexes lacked direction as the busy season of earnings and economic reports got off to a rocky start. Apple, Amazon.com, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft are expected to deliver results that could surpass analysts' expectations. DPZ AN HCA

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U.S. Movers: CoStar, PayPal, S&P Global, Starbucks, Visa Apr 30
Visa’s net income dropped in the second quarter, and the company authorized a new share repurchase program. PayPal reported strong quarterly results. Starbucks said global comparable sales edged down 1%. CSGP PYPL SPGI SBUX V
U.S. Movers: Cadence Design, Domino’s Pizza, Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte Apr 29
Domino’s Pizza said same-store sales slipped 3% in the latest quarter. Cadence Design reported strong first-quarter results. Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte said traffic edged up 9.1% in the first quarter. ASR DPZ CDNS

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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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Eurozone GDP Growth Accelerated, Germany's Economic Recession Extended to 7th Quarter Apr 30
European markets advanced after Germany, France, and the eurozone reported GDP growth data. Better-than-expected quarterly results from UBS, Barclays, and Societe Generale supported market enthusiasm. UBS
European Markets Extend Gains Powered by Bank and Luxury Stock Rally Apr 29
European markets advanced and extended April gains as investors reviewed the latest batch of earnings. HSBC and Deutsche Bank reported strong quarterly results. Germany's forward-looking consumer confidence index improved for the second consecutive month in a row.

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Europe Movers: Adyen, Atlas Copco, Kone, UBS Apr 30
UBS guided further decline in net interest income in the current quarter. Adyen said revenue jumped 22% in the first quarter. Kone posted strong sales and earnings. UBS
Europe Movers: Adidas, BP, Deutsche Börse, HSBC, Lufthansa, Novartis, Porsche, Schneider Electric, Volvo Apr 29
Adidas reported strong quarterly results and issued positive guidance. BP’s sales and earnings slumped in the latest quarter. Volvo and Porsche reported weak first-quarter results. HSBC

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Japan's Retail Sales Expand for 36th Month In March, Industrial Output Struggled to Advance Apr 30
Japan's retail sales increased for the 36th consecutive month in March, supported by rising wages at large corporations. Industrial output declined in March amid ongoing U.S. tariff threats and elevated trade tensions.
China Factory Activity Indexes Ease In April, Banks and Real Estate Developers In Focus Apr 30
Factory activities indexes in China eased in April after customers front-loaded orders ahead of the U.S. tariffs in March. Investors remained on the sidelines as banks, insurance, and property developers reported mixed quarterly results.

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India Movers: Astec Lifesciences, Nestle, Hindustan Unilever, Mphasis, L&T Technology, Tech Mahindra, Elecon Engineering, Persistent Apr 25
Tech Mahindra reported a 72% jump in its earnings in the March quarter. Astec's net loss expands sharply in the fiscal fourth quarter. Nestle recommends a final dividend despite the decline in its earnings in the latest quarter.
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.

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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