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U.S. Market Rally Halts Amid Growing Skepticism About US-China Trade Talks May 9
The S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite extended gains for the second week, and the market rallied over the last month. However, investors remained skeptical about the durability of the market advances because of the incoherent and arbitrary trade policy of the Trump administration. LYFT MNST EXPE
U.S. Stocks Advanced Amid Skepticism About Trade Deal Claims May 8
The U.S. Federal Reserve left its key lending rate range unrevised and signaled sky-high import taxes could deteriorate the economy. U.S. weekly jobless claims eased from a two-month high, confirming that the impact of the proposed tariffs is still not felt by the labor market. APP ARM SWKS SHOP

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U.S. Movers: Cloudflare, Expedia, HubSpot, MercadoLibre, Shopify, Trade Desk May 9
Shopify and Expedia’s net loss widened in the first quarter. MercadoLibre and Trade Desk posted strong quarterly results. HubSpot swung to a loss in the latest quarter. EXPE NET MELI HUBS TTD SHOP
U.S. Movers: Carvana, Costco, DoorDash, Uber, Walt Disney May 8
Costco reported higher sales in April. Uber swung to a profit in the first quarter. Carvana posted strong results. DoorDash is expanding its business overseas. CVNA COST DASH UBER DIS

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Sony Corp. Lifts Annual Outlook Driven by Gains in PlayStation and Music Businesses Feb 17
Sony raised its full-year outlook on the back of the strength in its console and music businesses. The technology and media company plans to spin off its financial services unit by October.
Lululemon Athletica Quarterly Sales Rise 19%, Expands Stock Repurchase Plan Dec 8
The specialty apparel retailer said international sales soared but net income declined. The company board approved an additional stock repurchase plan of $1 billion. LULU

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January's Consumer Price Inflation Supports Fed's Resolve to Delay Rate Cuts Feb 12
The rebound in inflation in January was driven by an increase in prices for food, fuel, and passenger cars. Elevated shelter continues to drive most of the inflation and underscored the Fed's reluctance to deliver additional rate cuts in the imminent future.
U.S. Job Growth Slowed by Solid In January, Wage Growth Supports Fed's Rate Case Feb 8
Wall Street indexes were little changed after nonfarm payrolls increased at a slower pace in January, but wage growth in the month stayed sharply ahead of the Fed's inflation goals.

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China's Bubble Tea Chain Mixue Group's IPO Attracted Huge Interest from Retail Investors Mar 3
The rapidly growing affordable beverage chain operator's public offering became the most popular ever in Hong Kong, with 6,000 times oversubscribed.
Heidelberg Materials Enlarges U.S. Footprint with Giant Cement Acquisition Nov 28
Heidelberg Materials agreed to acquire the U.S.-based Giant Cement and its subsidiaries from Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim controlled company listed in Spain.

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Positive Earnings Support Weekly Advances In Europe, Investors Look for Details of US-UK Trade Deal May 9
European markets extended weekly gains amid earnings and rate-cut optimism. Market sentiment was further boosted after the U.S. and UK announced a preliminary framework of a narrow trade deal, averting sky-high U.S. tariffs.
Sweden and Norway Hold Rates Steady, Germany's Trade Surplus Stays Surplus May 8
Riksbank and Norges Bank held their key lending rate steady, citing elevated global trade uncertainties, but left the door open for a rate cut later in the year. Germany's exports advanced, and its trade surplus was stable in March.

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Europe Movers: Amadeus IT, Rheinmetall, Securitas May 9
Rheinmetall posted strong results and estimated double-digit growth in 2025. Amadeus IT and Securitas’ earnings climbed but missed analyst expectations.
Europe Movers: Heidelberg Materials, Intercontinental Hotels, Mondi, Next, Siemens Energy May 8
Siemens Energy reported strong second-quarter results, and the energy technology company announced a split of its business in India. Heidelberg Materials reported higher revenue in the first quarter.

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Japan's Real Household Spending Decline Second Consecutive Year, Shipping Companies Estimate Sharp Plunge In Profit May 9
Japan's stock market indexes extended gains for the fifth consecutive week after nominal household spending and wages advanced in March. Inflation-adjusted spending declined for the second consecutive month amid rising food prices.
China Indexes Trimmed Weekly Gains Amid Low Expectations On US Trade Talks May 9
China and Hong Kong indexes extended weekly gains amid stimulus hopes to stabilize financial markets and bolster consumer confidence.

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India Movers: Astec Lifesciences, Nestle, Hindustan Unilever, Mphasis, L&T Technology, Tech Mahindra, Elecon Engineering, Persistent Apr 25
Tech Mahindra reported a 72% jump in its earnings in the March quarter. Astec's net loss expands sharply in the fiscal fourth quarter. Nestle recommends a final dividend despite the decline in its earnings in the latest quarter.
India Movers: Swaraj Engines, Wipro, Waaree, GTPL Hathway, Jayaswal Neco, Rajratan Global, Tata Teleservices, Thyrocare Apr 17
Swaraj Engines reported an increase in net income in the March quarter and recommended an equity dividend. Waaree reported a sharp jump in revenue and earnings in the latest quarter. GTPL Hathway said revenue rose and earnings declined in the March quarter.

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How Can Argentina Regain Growth Momentum and Avoid Dollarization? Mar 25
Argentina’s persistent financial crisis is rooted in its failure to diversify its economic base away from agriculture and mining activities and to ignore its human capital potential for decades.
Is Twitter Dying? Nov 18
The social media platform's rapid rise brought a flood of users from all walks of life. Twitter's popularity also attracted politicians, regulators and investors, all competing to bend the platform to meet their needs. TWTR