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U.S. Futures Rise on Fed Decision; Oil Gains on Demand Forecasts
U.S. index futures are trading slightly higher in pre-market on Monday, amidst anticipation of the Fed’s decision on interest rates and Jerome Powell’s press conference, along with consumer inflation data for May. At 6:40 AM, Dow Jones (DOWI:DJI) futures rose 27 points, or 0.07%. S&P 500 futures advanced 0.12%, and Nasdaq-100 futures gained 0.14%. The…
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Recover From Early Weakness To Reach Record Highs
The major U.S. stock indexes all moved to the downside in early trading on Tuesday but turned mixed over the course of the session. While the Nasdaq (NASDAQI:COMP) and the S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) recovered from the early weakness to reach new record closing highs, the narrower Dow (DOWI:DJI) climbed off its worst levels but spent…
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Crypto: SushiSwap Launches Sushi Labs with New Council Structure, PancakeSwap Introduces Gas-Free Transactions
SushiSwap innovates with council structure in its new phase, Sushi Labs The decentralized exchange SushiSwap (COIN:SUSHIUSD) has announced the transition of its management to a new format called Sushi Labs. Replacing the DAO model, the new system adopts a council structure to streamline decision-making and improve market responsiveness. Launched on June 11, Sushi Labs will…
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U.S. Stocks May Move Back To The Downside In Early Trading
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a lower open on Tuesday, with stocks likely to move back to the downside after ending the previous session modestly higher. Traders may look to cash in on yesterday’s slim gains, which lifted the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 to new record closing highs. Overall trading…
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FDA Panel Supports Eli Lilly’s Donanemab, Rio Tinto Expands Stake in Boyne Smelters, and More News
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) – Eli Lilly’s experimental Alzheimer’s drug, donanemab, has received backing from a U.S. FDA advisory panel. The advisors voted unanimously in favor of the efficacy and benefits of donanemab for patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s, despite concerns about side effects. The potential approval could offer a new treatment option, although competition with Biogen’s…
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U.S. Index Futures Fall Ahead of Federal Reserve Policy Meeting, Crude Oil Prices Decline
U.S. index futures are falling in pre-market trading this Monday, amid anticipation for the Federal Reserve’s two-day monetary policy meeting, which begins today. As of 6:36 AM, Dow Jones futures (DOWI:DJI) fell 133 points, or 0.34%. S&P 500 futures declined 0.25%, and Nasdaq-100 futures lost 0.27%. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note stood at…
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Finish Choppy Trading Day At Record Closing Highs
Extending the lackluster performance seen over the two previous sessions, stocks showed a lack of direction during trading on Monday. The major averages bounced back and forth across the unchanged line before eventually closing modestly higher. Despite the choppy trading, the Nasdaq (NASDAQI:COMP) and the S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) reached new record closing highs. The Nasdaq…
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Cardano Begins ‘Voltaire Era’ with Chang Fork, Enhanced Security by Fireblocks and Coinbase, and More Crypto News
Cardano prepares for the Voltaire era with Chang fork Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano (COIN:ADAUSD), announced that the blockchain is about to reach its most significant milestone with the Chang fork, which will usher in the “Voltaire Era.” This update, scheduled for June, will introduce essential tools for the network’s self-sustainability, allowing for proposed and…
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Looming Fed Meeting, Inflation Data May Lead To Choppy Trading On Wall Street
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a roughly flat open on Monday, with stocks likely to extend the lackluster performance seen over the two previous sessions. Traders may be reluctant to make significant moves ahead of several key events later this week, including the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting. The Fed is…
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Apple Showcases AI at WWDC 2024, Nvidia Stock Split Starts Today, and More News
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – At today’s Apple Developer Conference (WWDC 2024) kicking off today, the company will demonstrate its prowess in the advanced field of artificial intelligence. Despite being an early adopter of AI with products like Siri, Apple now faces a perception of trailing behind competitors following innovations like ChatGPT. Throughout the event, Apple will…