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Wall Street opens at record highs on trade optimism, upbeat data

Wall Street opens at record highs on trade optimism, upbeat data

Wall Street's main indexes notched fresh record highs at the open on Wednesday, as latest data pointed to a resilient domestic economy and investors remained optimistic about a resolution to the prolonged U.S.-China trade war.



6 years ago
Netflix is due for good news and 'The Irishman' could be the answer, says JP Morgan

Netflix is due for good news and 'The Irishman' could be the answer, says JP Morgan

After spending $100 million in production on the three-hour-and-30-minute Martin Scorsese film, Netflix is betting the picture will drive sign-ups.

6 years ago
I became a 'salon guinea pig' to save $25 on a haircut

I became a 'salon guinea pig' to save $25 on a haircut

Personal experience has taught me that you can get a good or bad haircut anywhere, so why not take a little risk and get your hair done by a cosmetology student?

6 years ago
Under Armour is 'underrated underdog,' Raymond James says in upgrade

Under Armour is 'underrated underdog,' Raymond James says in upgrade

Raymond James upgraded shares of Under Armour to a strong buy based on accelerating earnings growth.

6 years ago
U.S. core capital goods orders post biggest gain in nine months

U.S. core capital goods orders post biggest gain in nine months

New orders for key U.S.-made capital goods increased by the most in nine months in October and shipments rebounded, suggesting some stabilization in business investment after it contracted for two straight quarters.



6 years ago
Deere warns of lower profits in 2020 on lingering trade tensions

Deere warns of lower profits in 2020 on lingering trade tensions

Deere & Co. on Wednesday warned of lower earnings in the fiscal year 2020 after reporting a fall in quarterly profits, hurt by trade tensions as well as poor weather in the U.S. farm belt that have slowed equipment purchases by farmers.



6 years ago
U.S. third-quarter GDP growth revised up to 2.1%

U.S. third-quarter GDP growth revised up to 2.1%

U.S. economic growth picked up slightly in the third quarter, rather than slowing as initially reported, amid a stronger pace of inventory accumulation and a less steep decline in business investment.



6 years ago
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall

U.S. weekly jobless claims fall

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, but the underlying trend suggested some softening in labor market conditions.



6 years ago
U.S. stocks to keep climbing in 2020 but growth well below this year's: Reuters poll

U.S. stocks to keep climbing in 2020 but growth well below this year's: Reuters poll

U.S. stocks will keep rising in 2020 but at a much more modest pace than this year, with plenty to potentially slow the ascent, according to a Reuters poll of strategists.



6 years ago
WeWork's ill-fated IPO shows market discipline: Oaktree's Marks

WeWork's ill-fated IPO shows market discipline: Oaktree's Marks

WeWork's failure to go public and this year's disappointing tech IPOs in the United States are a positive sign of market discipline and investor vigilance, Oaktree Capital's billionaire co-chairman Howard Marks said.



6 years ago
Plentiful supplies to hamper molybdenum's price rally

Plentiful supplies to hamper molybdenum's price rally

Bargain hunters have helped molybdenum recover after prices crashed to two-year lows, but ample supplies of the metal used to make stainless steel mean further significant gains for now are unlikely, analysts say.



6 years ago
Commerzbank managers keeping staff in dark on overhaul, union says

Commerzbank managers keeping staff in dark on overhaul, union says

Commerzbank managers are keeping employees in the dark about the German lender's overhaul plans, a union representative said on Wednesday.



6 years ago
Global stocks nearing record highs on trade hopes

Global stocks nearing record highs on trade hopes

World shares made another push for a record high on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington and Beijing were in the final throes of inking an initial trade deal.



6 years ago
Factbox: Ownership of leading European soccer clubs

Factbox: Ownership of leading European soccer clubs

The Abu Dhabi-controlled soccer group that owns Manchester City has agreed to sell a $500 million stake to U.S. private equity firm Silver Lake, making it the world's most valuable soccer group with a $4.8 billion price tag.



6 years ago
Factbox: From Madison Square Garden to Alibaba, Silver Lake's $43 billion empire

Factbox: From Madison Square Garden to Alibaba, Silver Lake's $43 billion empire

U.S. private equity firm Silver Lake has bought a 10% stake in Manchester City's Abu Dhabi-controlled owner, adding to its $43 billion worth of investments which include the world's best-known sports venues and teams as well as technology companies.



6 years ago