Posts with tag: public policy
US Justice Department begins investigating UnitedHealth over Medicare billing practices
Published on: February 21, 2025, 01:00 PM UTC
Investor confidence in Germany's economy has surged, reaching its highest level in two years. The upcoming elections and potential interest rate cuts are contributing to this optimistic outlook.
Published on: February 18, 2025, 01:01 PM UTC
Despite a hotter-than-expected inflation report, the Federal Reserve remains hesitant to cut interest rates, putting President Trump on a potential collision course with the Fed.
Published on: February 17, 2025, 02:02 PM UTC
Despite headwinds facing the stock market, such as inflation, rising interest rates, and geopolitical events, history has shown that the economy and stock market can flourish amidst challenges. This can be explained by the Latin phrase "ceteris paribus," meaning all else equal. Analysts use this caveat to examine the effects of a variable assuming nothing else is changing. However, in reality, multiple factors can influence outcomes. Recent data and macroeconomic developments indicate continued economic growth, positive demand for goods and services, and a Fed focused on supporting the labor market. While sentiment-oriented data has been weak, hard economic data remains strong. Analysts expect the U.S. stock market to outperform the economy due to positive operating leverage, resulting from cost structure adjustments. However, investors should remain vigilant to risks and market volatility, recognizing that economic recessions and bear markets are part of long-term investing.
Published on: February 17, 2025, 02:01 PM UTC
US stock futures rose after January's inflation report, despite dashing hopes of an interest rate cut. Nasdaq futures jumped 0.4%, while Dow Jones futures gained 0.1%. Reddit stock fell after reporting a miss in user growth, while Robinhood soared after beating profit expectations.
Published on: February 13, 2025, 08:01 AM UTC
Apple supplier Skyworks loses 23% as it loses iPhone chip business to Broadcom
Published on: February 06, 2025, 08:02 PM UTC
Corteva posts smaller Q4 loss on strong sales volumes, led by Latin America and Brazil's Safrinha corn demand. Net loss was $41 million, or $0.06 per share, compared to $253 million last year.
Published on: February 05, 2025, 10:01 PM UTC
AMD Beats Earnings, but Stock Drops After Hours
Published on: February 04, 2025, 10:02 PM UTC
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Published on: January 31, 2025, 03:04 PM UTC
Whirlpool's Q4 loss beats estimates, North American sales drop, slashes stake in Indian subsidiary; shares plunge 17%
Published on: January 30, 2025, 04:05 PM UTC