Economy

“European military powers work on 5-10 year plan to replace US in Nato”

“Europe’s biggest military powers are drawing up plans to take on greater responsibilities for the continent’s defence from the US, including a pitch to the Trump administration for a managed transfer over the next five to 10 years. The discussions… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…China to impose extra tariffs of 10%-15% on various US farm products”

“China on Tuesday swiftly retaliated against fresh U.S. tariffs, announcing 10%-15% hikes to import levies covering a range of American agricultural and food products, and placing 25 U.S. firms under export and investment restrictions…” https://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-impose-extra-tariffs-10-051302666.html Is the word “reciprocal” a… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“The stock market is headed for a 10% correction as the job market slows and inflation stays sticky, Stifel stock chief says”

“Stocks could see a 10% drop by the end of the year, Stifel’s Barry Bannister says. The bank’s stock-strategy chief pointed to the slowing job market and the potential for sticky inflation. He added that interest rates likely aren’t dipping… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Microsoft Announces $60 Billion Buyback, 10% Dividend Hike”

“…Microsoft also will increase its quarterly dividend by 8 cents, to 83 cents a share. It’s the company’s 20th straight year of increasing its dividend. Microsoft stock rose 0.9% to 435.07 on Tuesday. MSFT stock has risen for seven straight… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Cava earnings beat estimates as restaurant traffic climbs nearly 10%”

“…Shares of the company rose 9% in extended trading. The stock has more than doubled its value this year, bringing Cava’s market cap up to about $11.6 billion, as of Thursday’s close… The Mediterranean restaurant chain reported fiscal second-quarter net… Continue Reading…

Business

“Nearly 10 billion passwords leaked in what may be biggest dataset of its kind ever”

“A file containing about 10 billion individual passwords was posted on an online hacking forum in what could be the largest such compilation of leaked passwords ever. The file was posted on July 4, and contains passwords compromised in both… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Nike shares plunge after retailer says quarterly sales will fall 10%, warns on China weakness” [JUN 27 2024]

“Shares of Nike plunged on Friday after the retailer cut its full-year guidance and said it expects sales to drop 10% during its current quarter as it warned of soft sales in China and “uneven” consumer trends across the globe. The expected… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Lululemon shares pop 10% despite lackluster earnings report and guidance”

“…Here is how Lululemon did in its first fiscal quarter compared to what Wall Street was anticipating, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: Despite the tepid growth, Lululemon’s stock jumped 10% in extended trading Wednesday. The company also… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Are You Richer Than Your Peers? The Net Worth Needed To Be In The Top 10% Of Your Age”

“The net worth required varies significantly by age group, with older Americans generally having more time to accumulate wealth: • 18-29: $281,550 • 30-39: $711,400 • 40-49: $1,313,700 • 50-59: $2,629,060 • 60-69: $3,007,400 • 70+: $2,862,000 …” https://finance.yahoo.com/news/richer-peers-net-worth-needed-200324549.html

Business, Energy

“Microsoft signs deal to invest more than $10 billion on renewable energy capacity to power data centers”

“Microsoft has signed a deal with Brookfield Asset Management to invest more than $10 billion to develop renewable energy capacity to power the growing demand for artificial intelligence and data centers, the companies announced on Wednesday. Brookfield will deliver 10.5 gigawatts… Continue Reading…