US business activity gauge rises to 31-month high in November
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A measure of U.S. business activity raced to a 31-month high in November, boosted by hopes for lower interest rates and more business-friendly policies from President-elect Donald Trump’s administration next year.
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Read More3 ETFs With PLTR Exposure To Consider As Nasdaq-100 Rebalance Looms
Palantir Technologies Inc. PLTR is making a big move from the NYSE to the Nasdaq Global Select Market, effective Nov. 26.
Could this be a step toward a future inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 Index?
Investors are now watching the stock’s exposure in exchange-traded funds (ETFs),
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Read More3 Unstoppable Growth Stocks to Buy if There's a Stock Market Sell-Off
It’s no secret that the major market indices have been hitting new highs. Investors feel optimistic over the recently concluded presidential election amid news of a healthy economy.
However, unexpected bad news could trigger a sharp and sudden sell-off. Investors need to understand that such sell-offs are normal in the stock market. Rather than feeling surprised,
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Read MoreStock market today: Indexes rise and dollar gains as stock investors head for a winning week
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- US stocks were up on Friday as the market headed for a weekly gain.
- The US dollar, meanwhile, surged to its highest since November 2022.
- Earnings season has nearly concluded with 77% of S&P 500 firms beating third-quarter profit estimates.
US economy grew 2.8% in the third quarter, slower than expected
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TrendMacro chief investment officer Don Luskin offers his analysis after Jamie Dimon’s criticism of the economy under Biden-Harris on ‘The Evening Edit.’
The U.S. economy grew slightly slower than expected in the third quarter amid easing inflation and strong consumer spending.
The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis released its advance estimate for third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP),
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Why Is This Buffett Stock At All-Time Highs?
If the idea of brand could be connected to just one company, Coca Cola might well be it. One of the primary drivers behind Coca-Cola’s all-time high is its unparalleled brand loyalty. Coca-Cola has built a global brand that resonates with consumers across generations and that strong brand image has translated into steady sales and revenue growth.
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1 Weird Advantage NVIDIA Has Over Magnificent 7
In spite of recent share price turbulence, NVIDIA has been on an astonishing run over the past 5 years with the stock gaining a remarkable 2,317%.
To give you a sense of the magnitude of the bull run, NVIDIA’s revenues were $10 billion in 2020, but have soared to $60.9 billion in the intervening years.
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Chipotle’s Sizzling Success Fueling Unstoppable Growth
Chipotle Mexican Grill continues to thrive in the fast-casual dining sector, surpassing expectations despite facing tough year-over-year revenue comparisons.
The burrito chain not only maintained its growth trajectory but accelerated it, translating to a 14.1% increase year over year to $2.7 billion in Q1 2024. The growth is particularly impressive given that it follows a 17.2% increase in the same quarter last year.
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