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S&P 500 futures are little changed as traders await big jobs report: Live updates
A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., July 30, 2025. Jeenah Moon | Reuters S&P 500 futures were little changed on Thursday night as traders digested the latest Big Tech earnings and awaited July’s jobs report. Futures tied to the broad market index were […]
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You can bet on the words that will be said on Apple’s earnings call like ‘Tariff’ and ‘Severance’
Key Points Bets from Kalshi users priced in a roughly 90% probability that Apple’s earnings call after the bell Thursday would feature words like “China” and “Tariff,” as well as a more than 50% chance that “Severance” would be mentioned. Kalshi’s question on what will be said during Apple’s earnings call has generated almost $43,000 […]
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Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors assess U.S.’ 15% tariffs on South Korea; await Bank of Japan’s rate decision
Asia-Pacific markets start the day mixed Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed Thursday. Japan’s Nikkei 225 benchmark moved up 0.21% while the broader Topix index ticked up 0.28%, as of 8.10 a.m. Singapore time (8.10 p.m. ET Wednesday). In South Korea, the Kospi index fell 0.14% while the small-cap Kosdaq was flat. Over in Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 benchmark fell […]
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These stocks have dividends that beat the market — and the companies aren’t stretching to pay out, says Bank of America
Income-focused investors can find attractive dividends in the market right now, but should dig beneath the surface before buying, according to Bank of America. High dividend yields can sometimes mask issues inside companies. Those payout can also be in danger of being cut if corporations run into trouble. For example, Whirlpool currently yields over 8%, […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Time’s running out before April tariffs boomerang on China
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng leaves Lancaster House, on the second day scheduled for trade talks between the U.S. and China, in London, Britain, June 10, 2025. Toby Melville | Reuters The much-anticipated U.S.-China trade talks in Sweden turned out to be a letdown after they concluded Tuesday with no trade truce extension. Why? Any […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Boomerang tariffs ahead?
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (L) and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer address a press conference in Rosenbad after the trade talks between the US and China concluded, in Stockholm, Sweden on July 29, 2025. Magnus Lejhall | Afp | Getty Images The much-anticipated U.S.-China trade talks in Sweden turned out to be a letdown […]
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