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Published on: February 19, 2025, 09:02 AM UTC

Stock futures nudge higher after S&P 500 notches record close in late-session rally; Fed minutes, earnings on tap

Published on: February 19, 2025, 09:01 AM UTC

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Published on: February 19, 2025, 09:00 AM UTC

Intel stock jumped 16% following reports that rivals Broadcom and TSMC are exploring potential deals to split the chipmaker into two.

Published on: February 19, 2025, 08:02 AM UTC

US stock futures drift higher as S&P 500 hits fresh record high, boosted by AI-driven after-hours trade. Earnings season continues with ETSY and CVNA reports expected Wednesday.

Published on: February 19, 2025, 08:01 AM UTC

UK inflation hit a 10-month high in January, driven by rising airfares, fuel costs, food prices, and the addition of VAT on private school fees.

Published on: February 19, 2025, 08:01 AM UTC

UK inflation rose to a 10-month high of 3% in January, above the Bank of England's target of 2%. The increase was driven by higher airfares, food costs, and private school fees. Economists had anticipated an increase to 2.8%.

Published on: February 19, 2025, 08:00 AM UTC

China is likely to maintain steady lending rates, as policymakers balance financial stability with growth amid trade tensions and a recent surge in bank lending.

Published on: February 19, 2025, 08:00 AM UTC

US stocks ended the holiday-shortened week mixed on Tuesday, with a focus on potential policy changes from the Federal Reserve and President Donald Trump. The benchmark S&P 500 (GSPC) rose nearly 0.2% to a fresh record close, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) and Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) finished slightly in the green. Uncertainty in the market has turned attention to the release of minutes from the Fed's January meeting on Wednesday for more insight into policymakers' thinking amidst Trump's tariffs and ongoing US negotiations with Russia on the Ukraine war.

Published on: February 19, 2025, 07:01 AM UTC

US stock futures traded mixed after the S&P 500 set a fresh record high on Tuesday. Futures tied to the S&P 500 (ES=F) and Dow Jones (YM=F) edged up 0.01%, while Nasdaq (NQ=F) futures climbed 0.2%.

Published on: February 19, 2025, 07:01 AM UTC