China recently reported that its consumer price index rose by 0.6% year on year in August. This figure missed expectations and was lower than the forecasted 0.7% increase. The rise in consumer prices was primarily driven by higher food prices, specifically a significant increase in pork and vegetable prices. However, other sectors such as transportation,
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As September began on a rough note for the U.S. stock market, investors have been seeking guidance from top Wall Street analysts to navigate the volatile economic landscape. A current standout among recommended stocks is Planet Fitness (PLNT), a franchisor and operator of over 2,600 fitness centers. Despite the challenging environment, the company recently reported
Seven & i Holdings, the owner of 7-Eleven, has decided to reject a takeover offer from Canadian convenience store operator Alimentation Couche-Tard. The company stated that the offer was not in the best interest of its shareholders and stakeholders. The special committee formed by Seven & i to evaluate the proposal found it to be
Broadcom reported fiscal third-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street expectations for both revenue and earnings. The company reported earnings per share of $1.24, beating the expected $1.20, and revenue of $13.07 billion, higher than the anticipated $12.97 billion. Despite the positive results, Broadcom’s shares fell by 7% in extended trading after the company provided guidance
In a significant turn of events, Burberry Group, the iconic British luxury fashion house, has been removed from the prestigious U.K.’s FTSE 100 stock market index. This decision comes after a series of setbacks for the 168-year-old retailer, including declining sales and a string of management changes. The company’s relegation to the FTSE 250 marks
Boeing’s Starliner finally undocked from the International Space Station on Friday, after a lengthy delay. Originally scheduled to depart months earlier, the spacecraft left without the two astronauts it had delivered to orbit in early June. NASA test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain at the ISS until February when they will return
Vice President Kamala Harris recently called for a higher capital gains tax rate, specifically proposing a 28% tax on long-term capital gains for households making more than $1 million annually. This marks a significant increase from the current rate of 20% for top earners. Harris justified this proposal by stating that it would “reward investment
Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz recently criticized the Federal Reserve, advocating for a more aggressive approach to monetary policy. Stiglitz argues that the Fed has been “going too far, too fast” with its tightening policies, exacerbating the issue of inflation in the process. This call for a half-point interest rate cut comes ahead of the
The year 2024 has seen an unprecedented increase in exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows, surpassing monthly records. The rise in assets parked in money market funds, amounting to over $6 trillion, is viewed as a major variable that could impact ETF inflows in the remaining months of the year. Nate Geraci, the president of The ETF
Forward Air is a transportation company that provides various services across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company specializes in expedited less-than-truckload markets, offering cost-effective alternatives to traditional air freight. Ancora, an activist investment firm, has been involved with Forward Air for nearly four years. Ancora initially focused on improving capital allocation, cost-cutting, and shedding