Casey's General Quarterly Net Jumps 28%

Sep 9, 2022
Scott Peters
The Midwestern convenience retail chain said revenues soared 40% and earnings jumped 28% in its latest quarter ending in July.

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Global Markets Rally On Optimism

Sep 9, 2022
Barry Adams
Stocks rebounded after trading down for weeks and investors factor higher rates and slower economic growth as a new backdrop for the business environment.

Investors remain skeptical of the Fed's ability in bringing down sky-high inflation, despite forceful reminders from the Fed Chair Powell. The U.S. economy is likely to be saddled with low growth for a decade ahead.

Stock markets are increasingly looking beyond the next rate move and crude oil prices edged from the recent 7-month low.

The restaurant chain operator said quarterly income declined on higher payroll, store operating and other general expenses.

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The apparel retailer guided lower gross margins in the next two quarters on higher than usual markdowns. The company plans to cut store payroll, corporate expenses and advertising.

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American Eagle Outfitters dropped on higher markdowns and weaker outlook. GameStop reported wider loss. McCormick lowered its annual outlook.



Stocks turned lower after hawkish comments from the Fed Chair Powell. Investors are still skeptical despite the Fed's persistent reiteration of its commitment in fighting high inflation.

GitLab Revenues and Loss Surge

Sep 7, 2022
Scott Peters
GitLab said revenues rose in the July quarter but losses surged as well.

The Nasdaq Composite index halted a 7-day slide and tech stocks rebounded after crude oil plunged. Oil prices plunged 6% and extended 10-day slide to 16% from its recent peak on Aug 29.

United bumped up its third quarter revenues outlook on higher summer travel demand. Twitter trial is set to proceed after a Delaware judge disallowed Musk's request to postpone.

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Crude oil drops to a six-month low as central banks around the world are set to lift rates battling four-decade high inflation.

Global financial markets struggle to adjust to the rising dollar, driving the Japanese yen, the U.K. pound and the euro to lows not seen in decades.

Illumina plans to appeal the European regulator's decision to reject the GRAIL deal. Apple is scheduled to release a new iPhone tomorrow. Signify Health agreed to be acquired by CVS.

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In volatile trading, benchmark indexes lacked direction, bond yields rose and energy prices eased.