Wall Street
Stephen Roach calls stagflation his base case, warns market is unprepared for the consequences
Stagflation is making a comeback, according to former Morgan Stanley Asia chairman Stephen Roach. He warns the U.S. is on a dangerous path that leads to higher prices coupled with slower growth. “This inflation problem is widespread, it’s persistent and likely to be protracted,” Roach told CNBC’s “Fast Money” on Thursday. “The markets are not […]
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Stock futures rise slightly, with the S&P 500 on the brink of falling into a bear market
U.S. stock futures rose slightly Thursday night, as traders watched to see if the S&P 500 will tumble into bear market territory. S&P 500 futures traded 0.2% higher, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.4%. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 55 points, or 0.2%. Those moves came after another downbeat day on […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Cisco, Kohl’s, CSX and more
Cisco logo exhibited during the Mobile World Congress, on February 28, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. NurPhoto | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Thursday. Harley-Davidson – Shares of the motorcycle maker fell more than 8% after the company said it’s suspending most vehicle assembly and shipment for two weeks due to a […]
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Rising fuel costs are a massive problem for business and consumers — Here’s why they’re so high
A sign displays gas prices at a gas station on May 10, 2022 in San Mateo County, California. Liu Guanguan | China News Service | Getty Images The surge in gasoline prices is impossible to miss and at the top of consumers’ minds as large billboards announce that gas now costs $4, or $5, and […]
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Stock futures dip slightly after Dow’s worst day since 2020
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on May 18, 2022 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Stock futures dipped in overnight trading Wednesday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced its biggest one-day drop since 2020. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed about 30 […]
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Melvin Capital says it’s winding down funds and returning money to investors during market turmoil
Gabe Plotkin, chief investment officer and portfolio manager of Melvin Capital Management LP, speaks during the Sohn Investment Conference in New York, May 6, 2019. Alex Flynn | Bloomberg | Getty Images Melvin Capital Management, the hedge fund burned by the GameStop mania, said it will unwind its funds and return cash to investors as […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Cisco, Bath & Body Works, Synopsys
A man passes under a Cisco logo at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain February 25, 2019. Sergio Perez | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Cisco Systems — Shares of the networking company sank nearly 13% after hours as the company forecasted a surprising decline in revenue for the […]
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Stock futures rise slightly as Wall Street looks to build on recent rebound
U.S. stock futures moved modestly higher on Tuesday evening as investors looked to build on a solid rally. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 49 points, or about 0.2%. S&P 500 futures ticked up 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures pushed 0.1% higher. The move in futures came as the stock market’s recent sell-off […]
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Natural gas prices have already doubled this year. A hot summer could push them even higher
Workers operate a drilling rig for an EBR Energy LP natural gas well near Columbus, Texas. Scott Dalton | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. natural gas prices more than doubled since the start of the year, and this summer’s air-conditioning season could send them soaring by at least another 25%. In the futures market, gas […]
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Investment adviser Allianz Global Investors US charged with $5 billion fraud
Bus drivers, subway conductors and religious and charitable organizations nationwide lost over $5 billion when a Covid-induced stock market collapse crushed private investment funds linked to a financial industry giant, exposing a massive fraud, authorities said Tuesday. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said his office took the rare step of bringing criminal charges against Allianz Global […]
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