Posts with tag: nature
US stocks rose on Wednesday as investors weighed President Trump's latest 25% tariff threat and digested the Federal Reserve minutes for insights into future policy. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) gained 0.2%, hitting a fresh record high of 6,144.15. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) both rose 0.1%.
Published on: February 19, 2025, 10:02 PM UTC
The DOGE commission, led by Elon Musk, claims to have saved billions in taxpayer dollars by canceling contracts, but Yahoo Finance's analysis of records casts doubt on the accuracy of these claims. The full list of agencies targeted by the commission is provided, along with concerns about the impact of job cuts on the federal workforce and the economy.
Published on: February 19, 2025, 10:01 PM UTC
Carvana (CVNA) Q4 earnings preview: Company looks to extend rally to new highs
Published on: February 19, 2025, 09:02 PM UTC
Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England Governor Mark Carney, a front-runner in the race to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal Party leader and Canada’s prime minister, has promised to cap the size of the Canadian public service and undertake a program spending review if he becomes prime minister.
Published on: February 19, 2025, 09:01 PM UTC
J.B. Hunt Transport Services discusses its three-pronged approach to the current intermodal bid season, focusing on rates, volumes, and freight mix to improve efficiency and minimize costs.
Published on: February 19, 2025, 09:01 PM UTC
Trump's stock market tweets have disappeared; deficit, tariffs now dominate his social media
Published on: February 19, 2025, 08:02 PM UTC
Intel (INTC) stock plunged 6% after analysts expressed skepticism about potential deals with TSMC and Broadcom. The decline reversed a massive upswing fueled by reports of Intel exploring options to enhance its semiconductor business.
Published on: February 19, 2025, 08:02 PM UTC
New FTC Chair Ferguson upholds Biden-era merger review standards, signaling stricter antitrust enforcement under Trump administration.
Published on: February 19, 2025, 07:03 PM UTC
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser received the biggest pay raise among the top Wall Street banks in 2024, with her total compensation rising to $34.5 million. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon had the second-highest increase, with his pay rising to $39 million. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan also received $39 million and $35 million, respectively. The lowest payout went to Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf, who received $31.2 million.
Published on: February 19, 2025, 07:02 PM UTC
A peace deal between Ukraine and Russia would benefit the currencies of nearby emerging economies, but much of this boost may already be factored in. JPMorgan maintains a neutral stance on Ukraine's government bonds until details of a peace deal are clearer.
Published on: February 19, 2025, 06:04 PM UTC