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US Stock Futures Edge Higher Despite Hot Inflation

US stocks gained on hopes of PPI data later this week, with futures of the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 closing in the green.

Published on: February 13, 2025, 07:01 AM UTC

Soaring Cocoa Prices Elevate Valentine's Chocolate Costs

Soaring cocoa prices push up Valentine's chocolate cost, revealing the perfect storm of climate change, disease, and economic disparity.

Published on: February 13, 2025, 07:01 AM UTC

Honda Q3 profit rises 5% on strong U.S. sales, weak yen

Honda's Q3 sees a 5% rise in operating profit to $2.58 billion, aided by strong U.S. vehicle sales and a weak yen.

Published on: February 13, 2025, 07:00 AM UTC

Alpha Data Plans to List on Abu Dhabi Exchange, Offers 40% Stake

Alpha Data, a UAE technology company, announces plans for an initial public offering on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), offering 40% of its capital with 400 million shares.

Published on: February 13, 2025, 06:02 AM UTC

Apple Looks to Alibaba for China AI Push, but Analyst Remains Cautious

Apple (AAPL) is reportedly preparing to launch its newest iPhone SE next week, with Alibaba (BABA) as its AI partner for China. Despite the news, one analyst remains cautious about the iPhone SE's potential, citing its single rear camera and the ongoing decline in smartphone sales in China.

Published on: February 13, 2025, 06:02 AM UTC

U.S. Stock Futures Rise Despite Hot Inflation Report, PPI Data on Tap

U.S. stock futures gain despite hot inflation data, Nasdaq futures (NQ=F) up 0.2%, S&P 500 futures (ES=F) up 0.2%. Nasdaq futures jump 0.2%, while Dow futures edge up 0.1% amid hopes for an optimistic PPI reading. Asian shares rise on optimism surrounding US-Russian peace talks and AI hype.

Published on: February 13, 2025, 06:01 AM UTC

JPMorgan, Others Fined for Alleged Short-Selling Violations in South Korea

South Korea fines JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, UBS, and Nomura for violating short-selling rules, highlighting the country's crackdown on such practices.

Published on: February 13, 2025, 06:01 AM UTC

Honda, Nissan End Merger Talks

Nissan and Honda end merger talks, a blow to auto industry consolidation

Published on: February 13, 2025, 06:00 AM UTC

Oil Extends Drop as Trump and Putin Plan Talks

Oil prices fall as Trump and Putin agree to discuss ending war in Ukraine

Published on: February 13, 2025, 05:01 AM UTC

U.S. Futures Rise After Inflation Report; Reddit Falls After-Hours

Despite a hot inflation report, US stock futures rose. Dow Jones futures gained 0.1%, Nasdaq futures rose 0.2%, and S&P 500 futures fluttered 0.2%. Reddit stock fell after earnings, while Robinhood soared. The PPI reading and AirBnB, Roku, and Coinbase earnings are on tap for Thursday.