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Nasdaq futures climb amid positive results from ASML and earnings expectations, while the Fed's interest rate decision is awaited.

Published on: January 29, 2025, 11:04 AM UTC

Meta, Microsoft, and Tesla earnings, along with the Fed's interest rate decision and Jerome Powell's press conference, will impact the stock market today.

Published on: January 29, 2025, 11:04 AM UTC

The Container Store emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, refinancing debt, gaining financing, and modifying its asset-backed lending facility. CEO Satish Malhotra says the company has a "healthier balance sheet" for future growth.

Published on: January 29, 2025, 11:02 AM UTC

Listen and subscribe to Decoding Retirement on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Retirement expert David Blanchett shares strategies for building efficient portfolios for different stages of retirement, including target-date funds for young investors, personalized recommendations for pre-retirees, and diversification for retirees focused on inflation, sequence of returnsリスク, and longevity.

Published on: January 29, 2025, 11:02 AM UTC

Maruti Suzuki quarterly profit missed estimates due to higher raw material prices. Net income rose 13% to $408 million, revenue climbed 16% to $5.6 billion, but costs surged 16%.

Published on: January 29, 2025, 09:01 AM UTC

Confusion in Washington as White House partially walks back order to freeze government spending. Medicaid, Head Start programs temporarily impacted. Federal judge blocks funding halt, setting stage for legal showdown over presidential power.

Published on: January 29, 2025, 06:01 AM UTC

Australia's core inflation eased in Q4 2024, boosting expectations for an interest rate cut as early as next month. The trimmed mean gauge of consumer prices rose by 3.2%, below forecasts, leading to a decline in the currency and government bond yields. Economists now predict rate cuts in February or April, while the RBA signals confidence in inflation returning to target within a reasonable timeframe. Despite elevated services prices, a decline in non-discretionary goods and services suggests a shift in consumer spending.

Published on: January 29, 2025, 04:01 AM UTC

Bank of Japan documents reveal doubts about former Governor Haruhiko Kuroda's aggressive stimulus program, with policymakers split on its effectiveness and potential risks.

Published on: January 29, 2025, 04:00 AM UTC

Starbucks aims for a comeback, despite mixed results in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, including declining same-store sales and foot traffic, but positive signs in key areas.

Published on: January 29, 2025, 01:01 AM UTC

Target's recent rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives raises questions about its philanthropic commitment to fighting racial disparities. The company has made significant donations to organizations supporting Black economic empowerment and LGBTQ+ acceptance, but some now wonder if these remain a priority. Target's changes align with a conservative backlash against DEI efforts, and philanthropic advisors say it may cool support from some funders. The move has also influenced how Target partners with organizations, with some choosing to end relationships due to the company's shift in priorities.

Published on: January 28, 2025, 11:03 PM UTC