U.S. economy keeps up the momentum, but rising costs put a cap on new hiring
The largest part of the economy grew in July at a robust pace, but scattered shortages of key supplies and dogged inflation raised the cost of business and…
3 reasons AMD’s stock is falling in the face of its latest earnings report
Analysts noted that the company delivered muted upside with its results, underwhelmed some investors with its margin outlook and was simply up against high…
The government owns some of the same stocks you do. Here’s why that is risky.
Recent deals to have the U.S. take a stake in companies mark something new: Government ownership used as a standing industrialpolicy tool rather than an…
ADP says businesses add the fewest new jobs in six months. Labor market is still sluggish.
ADP said U.S. businesses created just 44,000 new jobs in July — the smallest increase in six months — in another sign of a sluggish labor market in which…
Uber profit narrowly beat forecasts as trips across its platform surge
Uber Technologies shares fell early Wednesday, despite the ridehailing company registering earnings a tad above Wall Street estimates in the second quarter as…
Walt Disney’s stock climbs as company cites ‘Toy Story 5’ for earnings growth
Walt Disney’s stock, which has been struggling all year, rallied on Wednesday as the entertainment giant reported surprisingly strong earnings.…
Reports of the 60/40 portfolio’s demise are proving to be premature
The balanced stockbond portfolio is defying the widespread argument that it is no longer an appropriate approach. Source:MarketWatch
Lilly’s revenue soars 48%, driven by demand for its GLP-1s
Lilly’s sales were driven by higherthanexpected demand for Mounjaro and Zepbound, its GLP1 drugs for Type 2 diabetes and weight loss. Source:MarketWatch
Is it a bad time to buy a home? Buyers say yes, data shows.
More people are hitting pause on buying a home, as surging mortgage rates continue to hinder the housing market. Source:MarketWatch
The S&P 500 just hit a new high. ‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry thinks it could bring a 1987-style fall.
The famed investor says watch out after that S&P 500 surge on Tuesday. He’s not budging from some bearish tech views. Source:MarketWatch
Elon Musk addresses memory-chip stock concerns with one simple observation
Elon Musk’s remarks during the SpaceX earnings call may alleviate some of the concerns about the sustainability of AI capex and the distant threat of…
‘I don’t wish to be cold-hearted’: My elderly relative can no longer care for himself. Am I wrong to leave his care to the state?
“He has never been particularly generous or nurturing.” Source:MarketWatch