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Stocks could take their cue from oil, inflation and interest rates in the week ahead
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, Feb. 24, 2022. Source: NYSE March’s employment report is coming up in the week ahead, but developments in Ukraine, the price of oil and an inflation report are likely to steer the market. Stocks notched gains for the week, while interest rates ripped higher and oil prices jumped. […]
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Google Fiber contractors in Kansas City are first to unionize under Alphabet Worker Union
A technician gets cabling out of his truck to install Google Fiber. George Frey | Reuters Google Fiber contractors in Kansas City, Missouri voted to unionize Friday, becoming the first workers with bargaining rights under the Alphabet Workers Union. The group of 10 full-time workers are employed by BDS Connected Solutions through Alphabet and work […]
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Investing Club: The best investors balance a long view with a short focus. Here’s how to do it
Maintaining both a long view and focusing on the shorter term at the same time is tough. The Club shows us how the pros do it. Source
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Spotify pulls out of Russia citing new laws restricting free expression
Spotify app Jaap Arriens | NurPhoto | Getty Images Spotify said Friday it’s pulling out of Russia entirely because recent laws restricting news operations could put the streamer’s employees and listeners at risk. It expects operations to be fully suspended by the end of April. Spotify’s decision to pull out of Russia underscores the balance […]
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EU and U.S. agree to new data-sharing pact, offering some respite for Big Tech
U.S. President Joe Biden, right, arrives with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for an EU leaders summit in Brussels on June 15, 2021. Thierry Monasse | Bloomberg via Getty Images The European Union and U.S. on Friday announced they had agreed “in principle” a new framework for cross-border data transfers, providing some much-needed […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Wall Street looks to end a volatile week on a high note Traders on the floor of the NYSE, March 18, 2022. Source: NYSE 2. EU strikes gas deal with the U.S. to cut reliance on Russia […]
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Why one tech analyst thinks Amazon’s stock is underappreciated
Amazon is a big name in the ever-growing e-commerce space, but one tech analyst thinks shares of the technology giant are underappreciated and cheap. Source
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EU targets U.S. tech giants with a new rulebook aimed at curbing their dominance
Executive Vice President of the European Commission for a Europe Fit for the Digital Age Margrethe Vestager. Thierry Monasse | Getty Images News | Getty Images The European Union agreed on landmark new antitrust regulations that could reshape the business models of U.S. technology giants Meta, Apple, Amazon and Google dramatically. The rules are expected […]
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Wall Street analysts say sustainable investing is being shaken up — and name the stocks to cash in
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan name their top stocks picks in a sector that’s facing an overhaul. Source
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Google Search will soon let you book checkups and other medical appointments
Google will let you book appointments through Search. Google Google announced Thursday it’s rolling out a new feature in search that allows people to book health care appointments. Users looking to book a check-up or a same-day visit can use Google Search to see the availability of select health care providers in their area. Google […]
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