Stock Markets, Business News, Financials, Earnings

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Set New Record Highs as Investors Cheer Strong Earnings Jul 18
The S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite advanced to new record highs and extended weekly gains as investors reacted to the latest batch of earnings. NFLX AXP MMM CVX XOM NSC
Wall Street Stocks in Favor After Strong Earnings and Jobless Claims and Retail Sales Data Jul 17
June's retail sales and weekly jobless claims suggested a strong labor market and resilient consumer, despite elevated prices. GE Aerospace, Taiwan Semiconductor, United Airlines, and PepsiCo reported better-than-expected quarterly results. TSM UAL PEP GE

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Stock Movers: American Express, BlackRock, Netflix Jul 18
Netflix reported a 48% jump in its earnings in the fiscal second quarter ending in June. BlackRock declared a cash dividend, and assets under management rose to a record high of $12.5 trillion. AXP BGY NFLX
U.S. Movers: GE Aerospace, TSMC Jul 17
GE Aerospace reported strong second-quarter results but tightened its annual outlook. Taiwan Semiconductor said profit surged 61% to a record high, driven by the AI chip demand. GE TSM

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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 Stocks Advanced as Corporate Earnings Regained Spotlight Jul 18
European stock market indexes rebounded and extended weekly gains, and investors focused on the latest corporate results. Germany's producer price index declined for the fourth consecutive month in June.
European Markets Rebounded, UK Wage Growth Eased and Jobless Rate Inched Higher Jul 17
European markets rebounded as investors shifted their attention to the latest batch of earnings. Chip stocks rebounded following upbeat results from TSMC. ABB reported a sharp increase in new order intake. Novartis announced a $10 billion stock repurchase plan. ABB NVS

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Europe Movers: Bang & Olufsen, Nordnet Bank, Stolt-Nielsen Jul 3
Bang & Olufsen reported weak full-year results, and the Danish consumer electronics company reiterated its outlook. Nordnet Bank said new customers in June increased at an annual customer growth rate of nearly 14%. Stolt-Nielsen released weak quarterly results.
Europe Movers: Topps Tiles Jul 2
Topps Tiles said adjusted sales were up 6% in the fiscal third quarter, driven by a 7% rise inn same-store sales, as the company expanded its customer base.

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Japan Awaits Upper House Election Outcome, Consumer Price Inflation Slows to 7-Month Low Jul 18
Japan's political uncertainty ahead of this weekend's election kept weekly gains in check, and the yen hovered at a three-year low. Consumer price inflation slows to a three-month low, and core inflation eases to a 7-month low.
China Indexes Extended Weekly Gains Led by EV Makers and Tech Stocks Jul 18
Benchmark indexes in China and Hong Kong extended weekly advances, tracking gains in New York. Internet platform operators and EV makers led gainers, and property developers led decliners.

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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