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Bull trap? It’s ‘make or break’ time for U.S. soft landing case, strategist says
The S&P 500 is facing a key test level as the consensus view of a soft landing for the U.S. economy reaches “make or break” point, according to one strategist. Ron Williams, chief investment officer at RW Advisory, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” the 5,200 mark will “decide whether this bounce back holds or whether […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Paramount, Expedia, E.l.f. Beauty and more
Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Paramount Global — The media company jumped 5.7% after posting a massive earnings beat for the second quarter, reporting earnings of 54 cents per share while analysts polled by LSEG called for 12 cents per share. Paramount’s revenue of $6.81 billion for the period fell short […]
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Weekly jobless claims fall to 233,000, less than expected, in a positive sign for labor market
Initial claims for unemployment insurance totaled less than expected last week, countering other signs that the labor market is weakening. First-time filings for jobless benefits came to a seasonally adjusted 233,000 for the week, a decline of 17,000 from the previous week’s upwardly revised level and lower than the Dow Jones estimate for 240,000, the […]
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JPMorgan raises 2024 recession odds to 35%
JPMorgan upped the likelihood it sees for the U.S. economy entering a recession this year, the latest sign of concern around the country’s financial health following the market turbulence this week. The bank raised its probability for a U.S. or global recession to 35% by year end, chief global economist Bruce Kasman told clients in […]
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‘Diversification is your free lunch’ as market dynamics shift, CEO of world’s largest index provider says
Diversification into smaller stocks is a “free lunch” for long-term investors as market trends shift, according to the head of the world’s largest index provider. After a period of concentration into the “Magnificent Seven” mega-cap tech stocks — comparable to the dotcom bubble of the 1990s — traders are diversifying their strategies with small caps […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street rebound fizzles out
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What you need to […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street rebound fizzles out
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on August 06, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Fortinet, Shopify, Lyft and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Fortinet – The cybersecurity stock was the biggest advancer in the S & P 500 on Wednesday, surging 26% after Fortinet posted a strong second-quarter report, as well as upbeat current quarter guidance. The cybersecurity company posted adjusted quarterly earnings of 57 cents per share on […]
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A ‘soft landing’ is still on the table, economists say
Key Points A weaker-than-expected jobs report on Friday fueled fears of a U.S. recession. An increase in the national unemployment rate triggered the “Sahm rule” in July, suggesting the U.S. is in a downturn. While there are causes for concern, data suggest the overall economy remains resilient, economists said. Source
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No sign of U.S. recession in freight demand, CEO of shipping giant Maersk says
Shipping giant Maersk, considered a barometer for global trade, is not seeing signs of a U.S. recession as freight demand remains robust, the company’s chief executive said Wednesday. “We’ve seen in the last couple of years, actually, [the shipping container] market remaining surprisingly resilient to all the fear of recessions that there has been,” Vincent […]
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