US stocks traded higher on Wednesday after the inflation report comprising the awaited CPI data was released but in the afternoon trade gains were cut. The inflation figures in the US eased concerns that the Fed will need to tighten faster than early announced. The S&P 500 added roughly 0.28% …
Read More »Dow Jones climbs 533 points over earnings
U.S. shares surged Thursday reacting to banks’ strong quarterly results. Dow Jones rose 533 points, or 1.55%, while the S&P 500 index advanced 1.71% to post its best day since March and the Nasdaq Composite index tacked on 1.73% for its best session since May.Strong gains came as jobless claims …
Read More »Citigroup’s Quarterly Earnings Declining But Better Than Expectations
Citigroup’s profits declined 7% in Q4 of 2020, but were much better than Wall Street analysts’ expectations, as the improved economic outlook allowed it to release cash that it had previously allocated for bad loans. The New York-based bank reported net profits of $4.63 billion, or $2.08 per share, down …
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