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Charts suggest the euro could see a ‘swift rally’ and lift the market with it, says Jim Cramer
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Wednesday said that the euro could rise in value in the near future, relying on analysis from DeCarley Trading technician Carley Garner. “The charts, as interpreted by Carley Garner, suggest that the euro’s ready to rebound — if not now then very soon — and I wouldn’t be surprised if she’s […]
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Embattled crypto lender Celsius informs state regulators that it’s filing for bankruptcy ‘imminently,’ source says
Celsius on Thursday was sued by former investment manager Jason Stone, as pressure continues to mount on the firm amid a crash in cryptocurrency prices. Stone has alleged, among other things, that Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky (above) was “able to enrich himself considerably.” Piaras Ó Mídheach | Sportsfile for Web Summit | Getty Images Crypto […]
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United Airlines, pilots’ union to renegotiate contract after last deal faced opposition
United Airlines and its pilots’ union are going back to the negotiating table for a new contract, a setback for the carrier after it was the first to reach a tentative agreement since the pandemic started. The United branch of the Air Line Pilots Association acknowledged Wednesday that the current agreement “fell short” of some […]
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Truist initiates coverage of Tesla with a buy rating and $1,000 price target
Tesla has another bull in its corner. Truist Securities on Wednesday initiated coverage of the electric vehicle maker with a buy rating and price target of $1,000. That represents a more than 40% upside from where shares closed at $711.12 during Wednesday’s session. “We believe the company’s best days, in terms of volume production, product […]
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Stock futures slip after Wednesday’s session as Wall Street awaits bank earnings
Stock futures slipped Wednesday night as traders look ahead to earnings from major U.S. banks. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures shed 117 points, or 0.38%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures were down 0.41% and 0.47%, respectively. Stocks slipped during Wednesday’s session after June inflation data came in hotter than expected, hitting its highest level […]
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Ritholtz’s Josh Brown says stocks are never down three years after a recession
Stocks could have further downside from here, but Ritholtz Wealth Management’s Josh Brown has some good news for investors: Markets are never down three years after a recession. “We studied every post-World War II recession, and the effects of the stock market before, during and after,” Brown said Wednesday on CNBC’s ” Closing Bell: Overtime […]
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Tesla AI leader Andrej Karpathy announces he’s leaving the company
A Tesla Model S car equipped with Autopilot David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tesla AI and Autopilot leader Andrej Karpathy announced Wednesday that he’s no longer working for the electric vehicle maker. “It’s been a great pleasure to help Tesla towards its goals over the last 5 years and a difficult decision […]
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Americans are paying record-high prices for new vehicles
A sign advertises to purchase cars at a used car dealership in Arlington, Virginia, February 15, 2022. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images DETROIT – If investors are looking for signs of a recession or weakening consumer spending, they can skip over new vehicle prices, which hit a new record in June. Fueled by […]
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Apparel prices remain high even as retailers use markdowns to clear excess inventory
A customer shops for shirts at an American Eagle Outfitters store in San Francisco. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Excess inventory has racked up in many retailers’ warehouses and stores. But shoppers are still paying more as they refresh the closet. Apparel prices rose 0.8% in June compared to May, and 5.2% […]
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