January 31, 2024
“Norway’s giant sovereign wealth fund on Tuesday reported record profit of 2.22 trillion kroner ($213 billion) in 2023, supported by robust returns on its investments in technology stocks. The so-called Government Pension Fund Global, one of the world’s largest investors, said the… Continue Reading…
January 23, 2024
“Super Micro Computer, one of the best-performing tech stocks of the past few years, soared 36% on Friday to a record, after the maker of data center hardware issued preliminary financial results that exceeded estimates… The uplifting numbers follow a… Continue Reading…
January 16, 2024
“About 93% of U.S. households’ stock market wealth is held by the top 10%… Details: While it’s true that a record high 58% of American households do own stocks via mutual funds or as individual shares, in the aggregate the amount of stock… Continue Reading…
January 12, 2024
“…Nintendo shares hit a record closing high of 7,823 yen Wednesday, or about $54.14. The videogame company’s shares have gained ground since late last year, reflecting solid earnings and expectations over the potential launch of a new console to succeed the current… Continue Reading…
January 5, 2024
“Online spending rose 4.9% year over year, setting a record for e-commerce during the holiday season, as shoppers pounced on discounts and leaned on buy now, pay later to cover more of their purchases, according to Adobe Analytics. Sales totaled $222.1… Continue Reading…
December 20, 2023
“Gas prices look poised to fall below $3 per gallon for the first time since May 2021. Why it matters: Prices at the pump can dictate drivers’ budgets, and have been shown to impact consumer sentiment. Zoom in: The national average price of gas… Continue Reading…
December 18, 2023
“News media outlets have done away with nearly 2,700 jobs so far in 2023, the most since 2020, according to a new study. Data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas found media companies overall have made 20,324 cuts so far in… Continue Reading…
December 15, 2023
“Developing countries paid a record $443.5 billion in 2022 to service their public debt as global interest rates surged, according to the World Bank… The cost of servicing debt for the world’s 24 poorest nations could surge by as much… Continue Reading…
December 11, 2023
“Drug shortages in the U.S. have hit a record high and lawmakers warn they could mean life or death for millions of patients. A House committee is investigating what Congress can do to the supply chain to make sure doctors… Continue Reading…
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