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AI- and Tech-Driven Market Rally Retained Upward Bias, Overlooking Middle East Uncertainties May 28
Wall Street indexes traded near new record highs amid solid earnings and enthusiasm over AI trade. However, escalating tensions in the Middle East tempered market enthusiasm. SNOW MRVL KSS BBY DLTR
U.S. Benchmark Indexes Reached New Record Highs, AI Bull Market Lifted Memory Chip Makers May 27
Wall Street indexes extended their gains in the nine-week rally, and the rally in semiconductor and computer hardware makers supported the latest market advance. DKS BOX ZS BBWI

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U.S. Movers: Best Buy, Dollar Tree, Kohl's, Marvell Technology, Snowflake May 28
Kohl's same-store sales declined less than expected in the fiscal first quarter. Best Buy reported better-than-expected results and comparable sales in the fiscal first quarter. Marvell Technology estimated accelerating sales in the remaining quarter in the year. Snowflake revised its annual sales outlook higher. BBY DLTR KSS MRVL SNOW
U.S. Movers: Intuit, Nvidia Corp., and Walmart May 21
Nvidia reported strong demand from AI-driven data centers, and quarterly results surpassed market expectations. Walmart said higher fuel prices could dampen its sales outlook. Intuit's quarterly sales growth fell short of investor expectations. INTU NVDA WMT

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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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European Stocks Advanced as Corporate Earnings Regained Spotlight Jul 18
European stock market indexes rebounded and extended weekly gains, and investors focused on the latest corporate results. Germany's producer price index declined for the fourth consecutive month in June.
European Markets Rebounded, UK Wage Growth Eased and Jobless Rate Inched Higher Jul 17
European markets rebounded as investors shifted their attention to the latest batch of earnings. Chip stocks rebounded following upbeat results from TSMC. ABB reported a sharp increase in new order intake. Novartis announced a $10 billion stock repurchase plan. ABB NVS

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Europe Movers: Bang & Olufsen, Nordnet Bank, Stolt-Nielsen Jul 3
Bang & Olufsen reported weak full-year results, and the Danish consumer electronics company reiterated its outlook. Nordnet Bank said new customers in June increased at an annual customer growth rate of nearly 14%. Stolt-Nielsen released weak quarterly results.
Europe Movers: Topps Tiles Jul 2
Topps Tiles said adjusted sales were up 10% in the fiscal third quarter, driven by a 7% rise in same-store sales, as the company expanded its customer base.

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Japan's Economic Updates Confirmed Resilient Conditions May 29
Japan's retail sales rose at a faster pace in April, supported by the stimulus package boosting demand. Tokyo-area core consumer price inflation eased in April and stayed below the BoJ's target rate of 2%.
China's Indexes Delivered Mixed Performance In May May 29
China's indexes delivered mixed performance in May, as investors navigated sharp swings driven by the continued strength in technology stocks and uncertainties linked to commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Stock Movers: Ashok Leyland, Cello World, SML ISUZU, CSL Finance, Titagarh Rail, Niraj Cement, Granules, KNR Constructions Jun 4
Titagarh Rail approved a final dividend despite a decline in net income in the March quarter. Cello World reported a muted increase in sales and earnings in the latest quarter. KNR Constructions approved a final dividend despite a sharp fall in net income in the fiscal fourth quarter.
Stock Movers: Suzlon Energy, ICRA, DCM Nouvelle, NBCC, Inox Wind, Ajmera Realty, Vodafone Idea, Adani Energy Jun 3
Suzlon Energy reported a sharp jump in earnings in the latest quarter. DCM Nouvelle’s net income swung to a profit in the March quarter. Vodafone Idea said net loss shrank 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