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American Express Profits Rise 12% as Consumer Spending Surges

American Express Co. reported a 12% increase in profits, fueled by higher-than-expected consumer spending during the holiday season. The company’s strong performance in the fourth quarter signals continued momentum into the new

4 weeks ago

Investing

Costco Shareholders Reject Proposal to Assess DEI Risks

Costco Wholesale shareholders overwhelmingly voted against a proposal to assess the risks of maintaining the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The vote, announced on Thursday, signals strong investor support for

4 weeks ago

Business

UnitedHealthcare Appoints New CEO After Brian Thompson’s Death

UnitedHealthcare has appointed Tim Noel as its new CEO following the shocking murder of Brian Thompson in midtown Manhattan. The company confirmed the leadership change in an emailed statement on Thursday, marking

4 weeks ago

Business

Venture Global’s Stock Debut Underscores Investor Skepticism

Venture Global, a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter, made its long-awaited debut on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), but the results were less than stellar. Shares opened nearly 4% below

4 weeks ago

Markets

Target Ends DEI Programs, Shifts Corporate Strategy

Retailer Phases Out Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Target announced on Friday that it will roll back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, including initiatives aimed at increasing workforce and product diversity.

4 weeks ago

Business

U.S. Jobless Claims Rise Slightly, Fed Rate Cuts Unlikely

What Happened The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims increased slightly last week, indicating continued strength in the labor market and reducing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut

4 weeks ago

Economy

American Airlines Stock Drops Despite Record Revenue

What Happened American Airlines (AAL) shares declined Thursday morning after the airline reported record fourth-quarter revenue but issued a weak profit outlook for the first quarter. Key Earnings Highlights Analyst Perspective Bloomberg

4 weeks ago

Investing

Japan’s Exports Hit Record as Trade Deficit Shrinks 44%

What Happened Japan recorded its highest-ever exports in 2024, while its annual trade deficit shrank 44% from the previous year, according to the Finance Ministry. Key Trade Figures Trade Trends Trump Tariff

4 weeks ago

Economy

US Stocks Dip as AI Cools, Markets Watch Trump Tariff Plans

What Happened US stocks wavered on Thursday, pulling back from a record-setting streak as enthusiasm around artificial intelligence (AI) cooled and investors awaited further details on President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Market

4 weeks ago

Markets

UBS Predicts 10-Year US Bond Yield to Hit 4.25% in 2025

What Happened UBS released its latest forecast for the US bond market, predicting the 10-year Treasury yield will rise to 4.25% by the end of 2025, with the 2-year note yield reaching

4 weeks ago

Investing

January 2025 - Page 3

American Express Profits Rise 12% as Consumer Spending Surges

Costco Shareholders Reject Proposal to Assess DEI Risks

UnitedHealthcare Appoints New CEO After Brian Thompson’s Death

Venture Global’s Stock Debut Underscores Investor Skepticism

Target Ends DEI Programs, Shifts Corporate Strategy

U.S. Jobless Claims Rise Slightly, Fed Rate Cuts Unlikely

American Airlines Stock Drops Despite Record Revenue

Japan’s Exports Hit Record as Trade Deficit Shrinks 44%

US Stocks Dip as AI Cools, Markets Watch Trump Tariff Plans

UBS Predicts 10-Year US Bond Yield to Hit 4.25% in 2025

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