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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures, Markets Watch Powell’s Comments and Micron’s AI Growth
U.S. stock futures were largely flat on Wednesday, with investors focused on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks and quarterly guidance from semiconductor giant Micron. Powell highlighted the challenges of balancing stubborn inflation with slowing employment growth, while Micron reported stronger-than-expected demand for its memory chips from AI developers. Futures show limited movement By 03:38…
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Dollar firm as Powell urges caution; euro dips despite Ukraine optimism
The U.S. dollar strengthened slightly Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell adopted a cautious tone regarding further interest rate cuts, while the euro struggled to respond to positive headlines on Ukraine. At 03:50 ET (07:50 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, edged up 0.2% to…
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Oil Prices Steady as U.S. Stock Draws Offer Support
Oil markets were largely flat on Wednesday as data indicated a decline in U.S. crude inventories last week, reinforcing expectations of tightening supplies. Brent crude futures rose slightly by 3 cents to $67.66 per barrel by 06:30 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures edged up 5 cents to $63.46. Both benchmarks had advanced…
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Gold Holds Firm Near Record Levels Amid Powell Comments and Weak U.S. Data
Gold prices remained largely unchanged in Asian trading on Wednesday, staying close to recent record highs after remarks from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stirred market concerns over growth, inflation, and interest rates. Safe-haven demand for gold and other precious metals rose, while a persistently soft U.S. dollar kept metals supported. Traders also exercised…
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A U.S. launch of pioneering better-for-you gluten-free products
Have you heard of Eshbal Functional Food Inc. (TSXV:ESBL.V)? Here are five reasons why investors are starting to take notice: 1. Pioneering Gluten-Free Products Eshbal offers innovative, high-quality gluten-free, vegan, low-carb, and better-for-you foods that resonate with today’s health-conscious consumers. This article is being disseminated on behalf of Eshbal Functional Food Inc. a third-party issuer…
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U.S. Business Activity Growth Slows in September, Remains in Expansion – S&P Global
Growth in U.S. business activity eased for the second consecutive month in September, largely influenced by tariff-related pressures, yet the overall pace remained within expansionary territory, capping off a resilient third quarter. The flash U.S. Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) from S&P Global registered 53.6 for September, down from 54.6 in August. Despite marking a…
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Royal Caribbean Locks in Shipbuilding at Meyer Turku Through 2036
Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) has finalized an agreement granting it shipbuilding rights at Finland’s Meyer Turku shipyard through 2036, the company announced Tuesday. Under the deal, the cruise line confirmed an order for Icon 5, slated for delivery in 2028, though the order remains contingent on financing. The agreement also includes an option to construct Icon…
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CoreWeave Shares Rise on Wall Street Upgrades Amid Strong AI Demand
CoreWeave Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWV) saw its stock climb 2.5% in premarket trading after two Wall Street firms upgraded the cloud-computing company, highlighting robust AI-related demand and ongoing supply constraints in the sector. Melius analyst Ben Reitzer raised CoreWeave’s rating from Hold to Buy, setting a price target of $165.00. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo analyst Michael Turrin upgraded…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street U.S. Futures Flat as Markets Await Powell Speech
U.S. stock index futures signaled a muted open on Tuesday, with traders showing little appetite for big moves as they waited for comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell later in the day. Powell is set to deliver a speech on the economy at the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 Economic Outlook Luncheon. His…
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TSMC and Foxconn Stocks Rally on Nvidia’s $100 Billion OpenAI Investment
Shares of key Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) partners, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSM) and Foxconn (USOTC:FXCOF), climbed on Tuesday following the announcement that the U.S. chipmaker plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI to expand AI data center infrastructure. The agreement involves supplying data center chips and deploying at least 10 gigawatts of computing…