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Tariff-Driven Inflation Worries Overshadowed Wall Street Trading Amid Mixed Earnings from Retailers Aug 20
The weakness in tech stocks pressured broader indexes for the second day in a row. Target reported a decline in sales, same-store sales, and consumer transactions in the second quarter. TJX Companies' sales and earnings surpassed expectations. INTC LZB LOW TOL TJX TGT
Broadening of Inflation from Food to Household Goods Restrain Consumer Spending, Wall Street Stocks Struggle to Advance Aug 19
Wall Street indexes struggled to rise above the flatline, and investors looked for consumer response amid a sharp jump in food prices and looming threats of inflation on a broader list of household goods. PANW HD NXST GCI CRGO INTC

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Stock Movers: Home Depot, Medtronic, Toll Brothers Aug 20
Home Depot reported an increase in revenue in the fiscal second quarter but projected a decline in annual earnings per share. Medtronic reported mixed quarterly results and reiterated its outlook. Toll Brothers said home sales jumped on higher deliveries in the fiscal third quarter. HD MDT TOL
Stock Movers: Palo Alto, Freightos Aug 19
Palo Alto reported mixed quarterly results with a positive outlook. Freightos said quarterly loss shrank, revenue rose, and online transactions surged to a record high. PANW CRGO

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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 10% in the fiscal third quarter, driven by a 7% rise in same-store sales, as the company expanded its customer base.

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Japan Indexes Extended 3-Day Sell-Off, Manufacturing Sector Growth Contracted In August Aug 21
Japan's manufacturing sector activities growth contracted in 13 of the past 14 months, as U.S. tariffs weighed on overall exports. The overall private sector activities growth eased, and the growth in the services sector softened in August.
China Markets Lacked Direction Amid Mixed Batch of Earnings Aug 21
China and Hong Kong indexes wavered as investors reviewed the latest batch of earnings. The uncertain U.S. trade policy and persistent weakness in the residential property markets are weighing on investor sentiment.

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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