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Self-inflicted Tariff Wars Deepen Wall Street Losses to Fifth Consecutive Week Mar 21
Trump tariff turmoil is deepening economic uncertainty and raising fears of a global economic slowdown as leading companies signal rapidly weakening sales. The S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq are set to extend losses to the fifth consecutive week. NKE ACN FDX MU
Wall Street Indexes Struggle to Gain Traction, Existing Home Sales Rebound Mar 20
Wall Street indexes struggled to advance following a rebound in the previous session, and existing home sales edged higher from the previous month. Markets are likely to tread water over the next two weeks until tariff uncertainty is lifted. FIVE AAPL DRI PRA MCHP

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U.S. Stock Movers: General Mills, J.Jill, Ping An Insurance, Progressive Corp., Signet Jewelers, Tencent Holdings, Williams Sonoma Mar 20
General Mills said net sales fell 5% in the third quarter of 2025. J.Jill’s comparable store sales increased by nearly 2% in the latest quarter. Signet Jewelers delivered more than $400 million of free cash flow in 2024. Tencent Holdings reported a strong revenue increase in its gaming division. GIS WSM JILL PGR
U.S. Movers: Duolingo, Eastman Kodak, Getty Images Mar 18
Duolingo reported a sharp increase in revenue and earnings in the latest quarter, and daily active users on the language learning platform soared 51%. Getty Images said revenue rose but earnings declined in the fourth quarter of 2024. GETY DUOL EMN

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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 Markets Extend Weekly Losses Amid Tariff Threats and Resurgent Inflation Worries Mar 21
European markets turned cautious ahead of U.S. trade tariffs and Russia-Ukraine conflict uncertainty. For the week, indexes in Frankfurt and Paris declined, but they rose in London.
Sweden and the UK Hold Rates Steady, Switzerland Lowers Rates by 25 bps Mar 20
The Bank of England held its reference rate steady but cited elevated inflation risks. Sweden's Riksbank held its rate steady and reiterated its inflation and economic growth outlook but warned that the job market recovery is likely to lag. The Swiss National Bank lowered its policy rate by 25 basis points and reiterated its inflation and annual economic growth outlook.

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Europe Movers: Computercenter, Deezer, Essentra, SThree, Swatch Group Mar 20
Computercenter reported higher revenue in the latest quarter. SThree said same-store sales dropped 8% in 2024. Swatch Group said demand in China will continue to be restrained.
Europe Movers: Bollore, Fraport, Marshalls, Trust Pilot, Vinci Mar 18
Fraport Group, the parent company of Frankfurt Airport, reported a slight increase in passenger traffic and net revenue per passenger, but traffic was 96% of pre-pandemic year 2019. Trust Pilot completed its stock repurchase program.

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Japan's Inflation Eases from 2-Year High but Stays Elevated, Nikkei 225 Extends Weekly Gains Mar 21
Benchmark indexes in Japan logged positive returns in a holiday-shortened week of trading. Consumer price inflation eased in February, but persistent skilled labor shortages and falling yen supported underlying inflation.
China and Hong Kong Indexes Trim Weekly Gains After Volatile and Down Week Mar 21
China and Hong Kong indexes trimmed this year's gains after a week of choppy trading ahead of new U.S. tariffs and a lack of progress in reviving property market transactions.

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India Movers: Birla Precision, Smartlink, MSTC, Neuland Labs, Isgec, Elgi Equipments, Ducon, Bayer Crop Science Mar 21
Birla Precision reported a sharp decline in revenue and earnings in the December quarter. Smartlink swung to a profit in the latest quarter. MSTC reported a sharp increase in earnings in the December quarter and announced an interim dividend. Bayer Crop reported mixed results in the December quarter.
Stock Movers: D-Link, AkzoNobel India, Excel Industries, Venky's, Om Infra, Gloster, Gillanders Arbuthnot, Bajaj Hindusthan Mar 20
Excel Industries said earnings sharply jumped in the latest quarter. Venky's said net income swung to a profit in the December quarter. Gloster said revenue slightly increased revenue but 62% plunge in quarterly profit. Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar swung to a loss in the December 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