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Trump's Interference in Corporate America, Global Trade, and Fed's Decision Making Unnerves Global Investors Aug 15
Global investors are souring on U.S. investments because of Donald Trump's persistent interference in the Federal Reserve's decision-making, demanding corporations to replace executives, extracting a cut from exports of advanced chips, and firing a statistician because of poor economic data. Wall Street indexes hit new record highs after July's retail sales were ahead of expectations. CRCL UNH INTC AMAT DDS
Wall Street Indexes Hovered Near Record Highs as Investors Reviewed Jobless Claims and July's PPI Aug 14
Wall Street indexes edged higher into record territory as investors reviewed the latest updates on weekly jobless claims and July's producer price index. CSCO IBTA DE COHR EAT

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Stock Movers: Applied Materials, Dillard's Aug 14
Applied Materials reported better-than-expected quarterly results but projected slower growth ahead. Dillard's reported mixed quarterly results and expanded its share repurchase program. AMAT DDS
Stock Movers: Cisco Systems, Brinker International Aug 14
Cisco reported positive quarterly results and declared a cash dividend. Brinker reported a sharp jump in earnings in the latest quarter. EAT CSCO

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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's Second Quarter Economic Expansion Surpassed Expectations, Nikkei 225 Extended Weekly Gains to 4% Aug 15
Japan's economy expanded at a faster-than-expected pace in the second quarter, driven by sustained consumer spending and a boost from pre-tariff increases in shipments to the U.S.
China's Economic Momentum Falters as Industrial Output, Retail Sales and Property Market Data Confirm Slowdown Aug 15
China's retail sales, industrial output, fixed-asset investment, and new home sales in July confirmed a weakening economic backdrop.

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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