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Investors Turn Cautious After Weak Private Payrolls Data Jul 2
Wall Street indexes erased early gains following weak private jobs data. Investors are still anticipating the government's broader survey on Thursday to show payroll expansion in June. CNC TTGT UNF
U.S. Indexes Hover at Record Highs Amid Earnings and Rate-Cut Optimism Jul 1
The S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite hovered near record highs ahead of the start of the earnings season next week and optimism about a rate cut in the next three months. PRGS TSLA AVAV

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U.S. Movers: Franklin Covey Jul 3
Franklin Covey swung to a loss in the fiscal third quarter, and the leadership company reiterated its annual outlook. FC
U.S. Movers: Constellation Brands, TechTarget, UniFirst Jul 2
TechTarget said net loss expanded in the first quarter, and the data services provider expects a mid-single-digit revenue decline over the first six months of the year. Constellation Brands reported weak quarterly results. UniFirst reported strong results and reiterated its annual outlook. TTGT UNF STZ

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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 Hovered Near Record Highs, EU-U.S. Trade Negotiators Struggled to Find Common Ground Jul 2
European markets hovered near record territory amid optimism about bilateral trade talks with the U.S. and growing prospects of rate cuts. Spain's registered unemployed dropped to the lowest since June 2008.
Eurozone Inflation Edged Up to 2%, Germany's Jobless Count Held at Decade High Jul 1
The eurozone inflation rate edged higher after services inflation overwhelmed food price inflation and a slower decline in energy prices. The number of job seekers in Germany inched higher near the 3 million mark, the highest in a decade.

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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.
Europe Movers: J Sainsbury, Sodexo Jul 1
Sodexo posted higher sales in the third quarter, and the food services company reiterated its annual outlook. J Sainsbury reported higher same-store sales in the first quarter.

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Japan Stock Indexes and Bond Yields Held Steady Amid Stalled Trade Talks With U.S. Jul 3
Japan's stock market indexes hovered near 2025 highs, and investors await progress on trade talks with the U.S.
China Indexes Traded Down Amid Worries of Higher Hurdles for U.S. Exports Jul 3
Market sentiment soured in Shanghai and Hong Kong amid worries that the direct and indirect exports to the U.S. are likely to face higher-than-expected barriers and tariffs in the months ahead.

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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