September 8, 2023
“Generally, the inventory losses are only a small fraction of the retailers’ net sales. They also pale in comparison to other factors squeezing margins, such as excessive discounting and promotions, according to a CNBC analysis of their balance sheets. While… Continue Reading…
August 29, 2023
“… …” https://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-evergrande-crashes-87-become-221139544.html
August 29, 2023
“…Despite the moves, foreign investors continue to flee Chinese markets. With Beijing cracking down on foreign consulting firms amid tensions between the U.S. and China and repeatedly requiring investment firms to avoid selling stocks when markets look shaky, investors seem increasingly nervous about the… Continue Reading…
August 15, 2023
https://finance.yahoo.com/m/7a5dbac6-51ee-38c9-8218-f8bd736dac4e/home-depot-tops-earnings.html The article is behind a paywall but the headline is useful. There’s a 15 billion dollar buyback.
July 28, 2023
“”…Revenues for the second quarter were nearly CA$3.2 billion (US$2.4 billion), up 44% year over year (y/y), CPKC said Thursday afternoon. The y/y figure reflects CP’s results in the second quarter of 2022. Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern completed their merger… Continue Reading…
July 4, 2023
“Chicago’s pension burden climbed last year after the city’s retirement funds lost money due to volatile markets, deepening the long-standing fiscal woes for new Mayor Brandon Johnson… The amount the city owes to its four pensions that pay benefits to… Continue Reading…
June 26, 2023
“When it comes to how much they will need to comfortably retire, Americans have a “magic number” in mind — $1.27 million, according to new research from Northwestern Mutual. That’s up from $1.25 million last year, the financial services firm found, based on… Continue Reading…
June 20, 2023
“…High-earners joined the rest of the country in flooding discount retailers such as Dollar General, Aldi grocery store and Five Below as prices for food and staples rose. Now, with inflation at half its peak, they aren’t letting up. InMarket, which tracks retailer foot… Continue Reading…
June 1, 2023
“Macy’s, Costco and other big chains say shoppers are pulling back at their stores and changing what they buy. That could be a red flag for the US economy. Macy’s (M) on Thursday cut its annual profit and sales forecast after customer… Continue Reading…
May 30, 2023
“Nvidia hit a $1 trillion market cap at the open Tuesday, joining a small club of mostly technology companies. Nvidia’s shares have to hold above $404.86 to maintain that distinction throughout the day. The stock rose nearly 6% in morning trading…… Continue Reading…
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