Ambac agreed to settle a case with Bank of America linked to Countrywide Financial prior to its acquisition. AMD lowered its annual outlook. Credit Suisse plans to buyback senior debt.

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European markets confront slowing retail sales and industrial output in Germany and elevated home prices in the U.K. Major averages in Europe dropped on Friday but gained in the week.

Major averages dropped more than 3% after September jobs report confirmed labor market strength, fueling rate hike fears. The U.S. dollar advanced and crude oil jumped 4%.

Treasury yields rose and 30-year bond yields inched near a 14-year peak ahead of September jobs report on Friday. The British pound weakened on deeper rating downgrade worries.

Major averages traded sideways as market rally falters on Wall Street and investors await the monthly jobs report Friday. Crude oil lacked momentum despite a large production cut announced by the OPEC and allies.

Stocks on Wall Street rebounded from the lows of the day as investors digested a barrage of reports on the economy, labor market and international trade. Crude oil gained after OPEC+ agreed to cut larger-than-expected production.

Major averages on Wall Street declined after surging for two days in a row. Bond yields rose. UK Prime Minister Truss doubled down on tax and borrow policy, putting more pressure on the pound.



The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq soared more than 3% after investors stepped up and increased stock exposure. Markets in Europe jumped nearly 4% and commodities advanced.

In a broad rally, stocks in all industrial sectors gained. Energy sector jumped nearly 4% and resource, financial services and consumer discretionary sectors jumped more than 3%.

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Wall Street Rally Gathers Steam

Oct 4, 2022
Barry Adams
Stocks extended rally for the second day in a row after U.S. job openings fell more than expected in August. Crude oil extended one week rally to 15%.

Stocks rebounded and bond yields edged lower. Crude oil jumped as much as 5% and precious metals were in favor as investors searched for bargains.

Natuzzi Quarterly Sales and Loss Rise

Oct 3, 2022
Scott Peters
The Italian leather furniture maker reported sixth quarterly revenue gain in a row but struggled with long manufacturing lead times, Covid lockdowns in China and inflation pressures.

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U.S. Stocks Rebound, Oil Jumps 5%

Oct 3, 2022
Barry Adams
Stocks rebounded from the losses in the previous week, month and quarter. Crude oil jumped 5% on the hopes of a supply cut announcement at the next OPEC+ meeting on Wednesday.

Stocks extended losses to the third quarter in a row after major averages fell on the last day of the week, the month, and the quarter. With inflation showing no signs of easing, rate hikes are likely to continue.



Carnival Corp struggled with business recovery and rising operating costs and large debt repayment loomed. Rent-A-Center lowered its quarterly outlook. Micron Technology guided 25% gross margin in the fiscal first quarter.

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