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Trade Talk Optimism Power 7-Week Market Rally On Monday Jun 30
Wall Street indexes extended gains to record highs amid expectations of minimal impact from tariff-linked costs and business disruptions after the Trump administration repeatedly backed off from the threats of aggressive import taxes. MSFT META GOOG MRNA
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hover Near Record Highs as Trump's China Deal Confirms TACO Theory Jun 27
The S&P 500 index continued its upward march and approached record highs amid a sharp reversal in market sentiment after the U.S. president repeatedly backed down from his threat of high import taxes. NKE

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U.S. Movers: Nike Jun 27
Nike reported weak quarterly results in line with expectations, and the sporting goods retailer raised its quarterly dividend. NKE
U.S. Movers: Micron, MillerKnoll, Raymond James, Walgreens Jun 26
Micron Technology reported strong quarterly results and reiterated its outlook. Raymond James said client assets under management increased nearly 10% in May. MillerKnoll swung to a loss in the fourth quarter. MU WBA RJF

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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 Held Steady In June, Eurozone M3 Money Supply Growth Stood at 3.9% In May Jun 30
European markets struggled to rise above the flatline in June amid hopes of a trade agreement with the U.S. The euro and the pound traded at multi-year highs as global investors avoided the U.S. dollar-denominated assets.
European Markets Advanced Amid Receding Global Trade Tensions Jun 27
European markets extended weekly gains amid improving global sentiment after the U.S. tariff tensions eased.

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Europe Movers: Porvair Jun 30
Porvair failed to meet analyst expectations, and the UK-based provider of filtration and separation solutions posted growth in its aerospace and industrial segment, but volumes declined.
Europe Movers: Hornbach Baumarkt Jun 27
Hornbach Baumarkt reported strong results in the fiscal first quarter, and the garden center retailer reiterated its annual outlook.

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Nikkei 225 Index Soared 8% In June, Japan's Industrial Output Struggled to Advance Jun 30
The US and Japan struggle to finalize a trade agreement amid disagreements over automobile and parts tariffs.
China's Factory Activities Struggle to Expand Amid U.S. Trade Policy Uncertainty Jun 30
China's manufacturing sector remained in contraction territory for the third month in a row in June. Unisound AI and Medtide completed their listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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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