Stocks of companies that raise dividends consistently have outperformed during this year’s bear market. Below is a screen showing which stocks are analysts’ favorites for next year among an expanded Read more
Tag: Rise
U.S. stocks open lower as yields rise on hopes of China COVID policy relief
U.S. stock indexes opened lower on Monday as China began easing its COVID-19 restrictions in major cities, while investors awaited more economic data ahead of next week’s Federal Reserve policy Read more
U.S. adds 263,000 jobs in November and wages rise sharply — still too much for the Fed’s liking
The numbers: The U.S. created a robust 263,000 new jobs in November, a historically strong pace of hiring that’s good for workers but that also threatens to prolong a bout Read more
U.S. jobless claims dip to 220,000 but layoffs are starting to rise
The numbers: The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits in mid-November fell slightly to 222,000 — a low number historically — but layoffs have edged higher in the Read more
Wholesale prices rise slowly again and point to softening U.S. inflation
The numbers: U.S. wholesale prices rose just 0.2% in October, a fourth straight soft reading that suggests inflation is on the wane after hitting a 40-year high earlier in the Read more
The $26 billion rise and fall of FTX crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried
Just six months ago, CEOs, celebs and world leaders like Bill Clinton and Tony Blair flocked to him, gathering at a Davos-like conference he hosted in the Bahamas where he Read more
U.S. stock futures rise as bullish traders extend the ‘peak inflation’ rally
U.S. stock futures rose to 8-week highs as the rally sparked by weaker than expected inflation maintained its momentum. How are stock-index futures trading S&P 500 futures ES00, +0.42% rose Read more
The $26 billion rise and fall of FTX crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried
Just six months ago, CEOs, celebs and world leaders like Bill Clinton and Tony Blair flocked to him, gathering at a Davos-like conference he hosted in the Bahamas where he Read more
The rise in food prices slowed in October, but some items increased by up to 43%. So what’s going on?
The months-long rise in food prices has finally shown signs of cooling. Inflation hit 7.7% in October compared to a year ago, down from 8.2% in September, the government said Read more
ArcelorMittal profit misses forecasts, as shipments fall, energy costs rise
ArcelorMittal on Thursday reported third-quarter net income that missed expectations as market conditions deteriorated, marked by lower shipments and higher energy costs. The Luxembourg-based steelmaker MT, -2.24% MT, -0.25% said Read more