The Dow Jones Industrial Average continued its upward trajectory on Wednesday, gaining approximately 100 points and inching closer to the 44,200 mark. This bullish momentum appears to be driven more by a lack of negative catalysts than by any significant positive drivers.The recent campaign trail filled with frequent threats of …
Read More »Procter & Gamble Surpasses Expectations with Strong Q4
Procter & Gamble (P&G) reported robust second-quarter earnings and revenue, exceeding Wall Street’s expectations. The company attributed this success to improved sales performance in key markets like the United States and China.P&G’s net income for the quarter reached $4.63 billion, translating to $1.88 per share, a significant increase from the …
Read More »Johnson & Johnson Posts Strong Q4 Results, Beats Estimates on Robust Cancer Drug Demand
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) reported fourth-quarter earnings and sales that exceeded analysts’ expectations, driven by strong demand for its cancer treatments and contributions from its recent acquisition of Shockwave Medical. Q4 Highlights Revenue: $22.52 billion, a 5.3% year-over-year increase. Adjusted EPS: $2.04 per share, down 11% YoY but above analysts’ …
Read More »US Stocks Rally as Tariff Jitters Ease, Yields Tumble
US equities experienced a significant rally today, with major indices reaching multi-week highs. This bullish sentiment stems from a combination of factors, primarily the temporary easing of trade tensions and a decline in Treasury yields.Easing Tariff Concerns:The market experienced a wave of relief following the President’s decision not to immediately …
Read More »EU Chief Unveils Stance On Negotiations With Trump At Davos
Europe Ready to Negotiate with Trump, Strengthen Global TiesEU Chief Ursula von der Leyen announced that Europe is prepared to negotiate with US President Donald Trump while also seeking to enhance relations with China and other nations amidst increasing global competition.Emphasizing US Partnership at DavosIn her speech at the annual …
Read More »Trump’s Endeavors, to Reduce Inflation and Control Energy Expenses, Take Off
Donald Trump has signed a memorandum on inflation and multiple orders aimed at lowering energy prices, but his advisers have offered few details on the policies. During a press call, incoming White House advisers pledged that Trump would pursue an “all of government approach” to bringing down costs for American …
Read More »Trump to Unveil “America First” Trade Policy
In his inaugural public appearance as the newly-declared President of the United States, Donald Trump reaffirmed several of his bold campaign promises. Among these, he emphasized his intention to seize control of the Panama Canal and establish an “external revenue service” to collect profits from tariffs his administration plans to …
Read More »TikTok Resumes U.S. Operations After Supreme Court Ban, Trump Vows to “Save” Platform
TikTok began restoring its services in the United States on Sunday, hours after the app went offline following a Supreme Court-backed ban. The ban, approved by Congress, required TikTok to divest from its Chinese ownership due to concerns about potential misuse of user data by the Chinese government. Supreme Court …
Read More »TikTok Restores U.S. Services Amid Supreme Court Ban and Trump’s Promise of Reprieve
TikTok began reinstating access for U.S. users on Sunday, just hours after compliance with a Supreme Court-backed ban temporarily took the app offline. The move comes as President-elect Donald Trump pledged to issue an executive order upon taking office on Monday, granting TikTok additional time to secure a U.S. buyer …
Read More »Financial Markets Weekly Reap: Q4 Earnings, CPI In Focus
Wildfires Ignite Inflation Fears as Economic Headwinds IntensifyThe recent wildfires in Los Angeles have ignited concerns beyond the immediate human and environmental toll. Economists warn that these infernos will not only scorch the land but also fan the flames of inflation, further complicating the Federal Reserve’s fight to bring prices …
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