ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 Reach Record Closing Highs On Positive Reaction To Inflation Data
Stocks fluctuated over the course of the trading session on Thursday but largely maintained a positive bias before ending the day mostly higher. The major averages all moved to the upside, with the Nasdaq (NASDAQI:COMP) and S&P 500 (SPI:SP500) reaching new record closing highs. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 reached new highs for the session…
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Crypto: Bitcoin and Ether Skyrocket in February, Gemini Earn Refunds $1.1 Billion to Clients, and More
Bitcoin and Ether register strong surge in record month On the last Thursday of February, cryptocurrencies, led by Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) and Ether (COIN:ETHUSD), witnessed a significant increase. “The movement observed in BTC today is an exhaustion move. After strong gains over the past few weeks, we were in a zone where there had never been…
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Duolingo Shares Soar Following Stellar Earnings Report
Shares of the popular language learning platform, Duolingo (NASDAQ:DUOL), experienced a significant surge, climbing more than 20% in early trading on Thursday. This impressive rally was sparked by the company’s recent earnings report, which not only exceeded expectations but also highlighted the robust growth and potential of the educational tech sector. Duolingo reported a remarkable…
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Best Buy Reports Slight Dip in Q4 Revenue with Eyes on Future Growth
Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) disclosed its financial results for the fourth quarter, revealing a marginal 0.6% decrease in revenue year-over-year, totaling $14.7 billion. The electronics retail giant also saw a slight downturn in its profitability metrics, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) dropping by 5% to $2.12, compared to the same quarter last year. The company’s…
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Consumer Prices Up As Expected, U.S. First-Time Unemployment Benefits Claims Also Rise
A highly anticipated report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday showed consumer prices in the U.S. increased in line with economist estimates in the month of January. The Commerce Department said consumer prices rose by 0.3 percent in January after inching up by a revised 0.1 percent in December. Economists had expected consumer prices…
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U.S. Jobless Claims Tick Upward, Exceeding Expectations
In the latest labor market update, initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending February 24 saw an increase, climbing by 13,000 to reach 215,000. This rise surpassed both the previous week’s figure of 202,000 (which was revised from an initial 201,000) and the consensus estimate of 209,000, signaling a slight acceleration…
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Futures Turn Positive Following Highly Anticipated Inflation Data
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Thursday, with stocks likely to move back to the upside after ending the previous session modestly lower. The futures turned positive following the release of a highly anticipated Commerce Department showing consumer prices in the U.S. increased in line with economist estimates…
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January Sees Modest Inflation Rise, Keeping Fed Rate Cut in Play
In January, U.S. prices experienced a modest uptick, according to the latest data from the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, a key inflation measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve, increased by 0.3% for the month. This revision comes after December’s figures were adjusted down to a…
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U.S. Futures Dip as PCE Data Looms; Modest Gains for WTI and Brent Crude in April Contracts
U.S. index futures are down in pre-market trading as investors await the release of January’s Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) deflator, a key indicator for the Federal Reserve (Fed). Anxiety mounts following surprises in CPI and PPI indices, while the Fed maintains a cautious stance on interest rate cuts. At 05:40, Dow Jones futures (DOWI:DJI) fell…
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Shares of WW International Plummet after Oprah Exits, EA Announces Workforce Reduction and Restructuring Plan, and Latest News
WW International (NASDAQ:WW) – Weight Watchers’ shares plummeted 22% in pre-market trading after Oprah Winfrey announced her departure from the board and the donation of her shares to the African American cause. The decision comes as companies, including WW, explore weight loss drugs. Winfrey previously revealed using such medications. Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) – Electronic Arts…