Posts with tag: nature
Savings accounts can still pay decent returns, despite falling interest rates. Flagstone's Claire Jones recommends different accounts for different scenarios, considering factors such as access to funds, investment duration, and tax implications.
Published on: February 07, 2025, 04:01 PM UTC
Elon Musk's government efficiency commission is making enemies and drawing fire due to its aggressive cost-cutting measures. A recent poll shows a decline in support for Musk's influence, particularly among Republicans. Steve Bannon has emerged as a vocal opponent, while Musk has taken on the role of a political provocateur. Trump faces a dilemma as Musk's reputation declines and legal challenges arise over the commission's activities.
Published on: February 07, 2025, 02:02 PM UTC
Despite Trump's tariffs, you can still buy shares in retailers. But be choosy. Tariffs are just a rising cost input, says BMO Capital Markets retail analyst Simeon Siegel. He thinks scale is important in this volatile backdrop and is more optimistic about Nike (NKE) due to improved running styles and better execution from new CEO Elliott Hill.
Published on: February 07, 2025, 02:01 PM UTC
Frontier Group forecasts better-than-expected 2025 profit on robust travel demand and improved pricing environment, beating Q4 profit estimates.
Published on: February 07, 2025, 02:00 PM UTC
Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) stock plunged 25% after Apple shifted some orders to Broadcom (AVGO), reducing demand for Skyworks' iPhone chips.
Published on: February 07, 2025, 01:03 PM UTC
Elon Musk's elevated status in Washington is boosting Wall Street's confidence in him and his social media platform, X. Banks recently sold $5.5 billion in debt tied to Musk's 2022 Twitter buyout at a higher-than-expected price. This signals an improved view of X and represents a fortunate turn of events for banks holding the debt.
Published on: February 07, 2025, 12:03 PM UTC
VW's SEAT faces output cuts and layoffs if EU doesn't lower China-made EV tariff by March. The additional 20.7% duty is costing the company hundreds of millions of euros and jeopardizing its financial targets.
Published on: February 07, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC
January's jobs report is expected to show hiring slowed to start 2025 while the unemployment rate remained flat at 4.1%. Economists expect non-farm payrolls to have risen by 170,000, below December's 256,000 gain. Despite the slowdown, the labor market remains strong with job openings still high and layoffs low.
Published on: February 07, 2025, 09:02 AM UTC
Norinchukin Bank increases investments in risky loans and seeks additional capital after wrong-way bets on low-yielding foreign bonds lead to wider losses.
Published on: February 07, 2025, 09:01 AM UTC
Hong Kong to file WTO complaint over US tariffs on city's exports
Published on: February 07, 2025, 09:00 AM UTC