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Economy, Energy

“U.S. oil rises nearly 2% to top $83 a barrel as slowing manufacturing raises interest rate cut hopes”

“U.S. crude oil moved nearly 2% higher Tuesday to top $83 a barrel on optimism that weak manufacturing data could accelerate interest rate cuts. U.S. manufacturing activity hit a four month low of 49.9 in April, according to the S&P Global… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“Gold boosted to new records as China beefs up reserves”

“… By the numbers: Bullion still makes up a large portion of global central bank reserves. …” https://www.axios.com/2024/04/08/gold-record-highs

Stocks

“2 Soaring Growth Stocks That Could Climb Another 47% to 73%, According to Wall Street”

“Shares of Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) are up about 275% in 2023, but analysts on Wall Street think it isn’t finished climbing yet. The consensus price target on the clinical-stage biotech stock suggests a 47% gain could be up ahead…. Shares of Iovance Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ: IOVA) have more… Continue Reading…

Economy

“America’s $125 MILLION ‘guaranteed income’ giveaway: Huge rise in taxpayer-funded programs offering no-string handouts of up to $36,000 – including D.C. scheme used by mom to buy $6K luxury Miami vacation”

“Taxpayer-funded ‘guaranteed income’ programs that hand struggling families up to $36,000 with no strings attached are being rolled out across the country, DailyMail.com analysis reveals. The schemes, whose total value exceeds $125 million, have surged in popularity since the pandemic as… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“1 Growth Stock Trading at an All-Time-Low Valuation That Could Rise by 97%, According to Wall Street”

“…Chewy (NYSE: CHWY). The stock currently trades at around $16 per share, but Wall Street analysts are quite upbeat on the stock, maintaining an average price target of $31.62. That implies a 97% upside potential. Recently, the company received updated buy… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Roblox shares rise 10% after company beats estimates and issues strong guidance”

“Roblox reported results for the fiscal fourth quarter Wednesday that beat consensus estimates on the top and bottom lines. Shares closed up more than 10%. Here’s how the company did: The revenue figure is what Roblox calls bookings, a category that… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Prices rose more than expected in January as inflation won’t go away”

“…The consumer price index, a broad-based measure of the prices shoppers face for goods and services across the economy, increased 0.3% for the month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. On a 12-month basis, that came out to 3.1%, down… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Roblox shares rise 10% after company beats estimates and issues strong guidance”

“…Roblox also reported full-year revenue of $3.52 billion, versus an LSEG consensus estimate of $3.41 billion. The company’s full-year loss per share was $1.87, compared with a consensus estimate of $1.91. Roblox’s quarterly bookings hit $1.13 billion — the company’s… Continue Reading…

Economy

“As food prices rise in June, analysts warn of a ‘tipping point’ for Americans”

“…Food prices rose 3% in June compared to a year ago, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. After a year of price hikes, consumers continued to see food prices rise, but at a slower rate. Grocery… Continue Reading…

Business

“Ford to scale back plans for $3.5 billion Michigan battery plant as EV demand disappoints, labor costs rise”

“Ford Motor is scaling back plans for a $3.5 billion battery plant in Michigan as consumers shift to electric vehicles more slowly than expected, labor costs rise and the company moves to cut costs…” https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/21/ford-scales-back-ev-battery-plant-in-michigan.html Ford sees the writing on the… Continue Reading…