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European stocks higher as mining stocks lead gains; French luxury giants LVMH and Kering up 8%
City of London skyline on 10th June 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The City of London is a city, ceremonial county and local government district that contains the primary central business district CBD of London. Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks were higher on Thursday, spurred on by overnight […]
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Europe stocks slide 2%, extending losses after weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report
The lights of Frankfurt am Main’s banking skyline glow in the last light of day. Boris Roessler | Picture Alliance | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks extended losses on Friday amid a global downturn, as weak U.S. economic data sparked fears of a recession. The regional Stoxx 600 index shed as much as 2.3% […]
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European markets close higher as euro zone inflation rises; tech stocks up 2.6% led by ASML
LONDON — European markets closed higher on Wednesday, maintaining positive momentum after euro zone inflation rose unexpectedly. The Stoxx 600 index preliminarily closed 0.79% higher, with technology stocks jumping 2.62%. Dutch chip firm ASML led the charge, rising as much as 10% before somewhat paring gains after a Reuters report suggested that the company could be exempted […]
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U.S. crude oil jumps more than 3% after Hamas political leader assassinated in Tehran
U.S. crude oil futures jumped more than 3% on Wednesday after Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran, renewing fears that the Middle East is teetering on the brink of a regional war. Here are Wednesday’s energy prices: West Texas Intermediate September contract: $77.28 per barrel, up $2.55, or 3.51%. Year to date, […]
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Oil major BP raises dividend as second-quarter profit beats expectations
A general view of the BP logo and petrol station forecourt sign on January 22, 2024 in Southend, United Kingdom. John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty Images British oil giant BP on Tuesday reported stronger-than-expected net profit for the second quarter and raised its dividend despite previously warning of significantly lower refining margins. The oil […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Nvidia, Corning, Helen of Troy, UiPath and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Nvidia — Shares of the artificial intelligence darling popped 1.8% following KeyBanc’s price target hike to $180, which implies about 40% upside from Monday’s close. The firm said demand for Nvidia’s H100 chip “remains robust” even with the imminent launch of Blackwell in the second half […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Chemours, Intel, BP and more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Chemours — The chemical company added about 3% after UBS upgraded the company to buy from neutral, saying the stock could outperform as refrigerants see favorable demand and price drivers heading into next year. Nvidia — Shares rose more than 1% after KeyBanc hiked its price […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Bath & Body Works, Carnival, GameStop and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Bath & Body Works — Shares of Bath & Body Works sank 14% and headed for their worst day since 2021. The retailer beat first-quarter earnings and revenue estimates but offered disappointing second-quarter guidance. Bath & Body Works expects earnings to range between 31 cents and […]
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Previous BP exec’s ex-spouse gets jail for insider trading following eavesdropping on her phone calls
Sam Edwards | Getty Pictures The ex-husband of a former BP mergers and acquisitions manager was sentenced to two yrs in federal prison for insider trading that netted him $1.76 million after he eavesdropped on her function phone calls about the oil giant acquiring another company. The ex-spouse, Tyler Loudon, also was sentenced to 1 […]
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Dow closes slightly higher and posts longest winning streak since December: Live updates
Stocks end the day mixed Here is how the major indexes closed on Tuesday: — Pia Singh Chinese tech stock rally reverses course on Tuesday The rally for stocks tied to China stumbled on Tuesday, with several of the country’s top tech names under pressure. Shares of JD.com slipped 1.8%, while Alibaba fell nearly 3%. […]
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