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Stocks Mostly Higher on Strength in Tech and a Decline in Bond Yields

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.51%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.20%. Stocks this morning are mixed, with the Dow Jones...

Barchart · Jan 8, 2024

Markets Today: Stocks Climb on M&A Activity and Lower Bond Yields

Morning Markets March E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ES H24) are up +0.06%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH2 4) are up +0.18%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately higher. An increase in M&A activity supports stocks after Boston Scientific agreed to buy Axionics for $3.7 billion and Johnson...

Barchart · Jan 8, 2024

Sporting Equals charity: Colin Graves’ Yorkshire return would undermine progress

Sporting Equals has issued a strongly-worded open letter about Graves’ potential reinstatement at Headingley.

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024

Markets Today: Stocks Rally After December U.S. Jobs Report Released

Morning Markets The S&P 500 Index ( $SPX ) ( SPY ) is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ( $DOWI ) ( DIA ) is up +0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ( $IUXX ) ( QQQ ) is up +0.25%. This morning the Bureau of Labor Statistics...

Barchart · Jan 5, 2024

Markets Today: Stocks Fall as Strong U.S. Payrolls Curb Fed Rate Cut Chances

Morning Markets March E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ES H24) are down -0.36% at a 3-week low, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH2 4) are down -0.40% at a 3-1/2 week low. Stock index futures this morning are falling after the stronger-than-expected U.S. Dec payrolls report pushed bond yields higher...

Barchart · Jan 5, 2024

Eurozone inflation rises to 2.9% after increase in energy costs

December data comes amid speculation over when European Central Bank will cut interest rates

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024

Eurozone Inflation Rises To 2.9% In December

The annual rate of inflation in the eurozone rose to 2.9 percent in December mainly due to energy costs, official data showed Friday.

International Business Times · Jan 5, 2024

Europe's inflation is up after months of decline. It could mean a longer wait for interest rate cuts

Inflation is on the rebound in Europe

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024

Dollar Slips Ahead of Friday’s Monthly U.S. Payroll Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.08%. On Thursday, the dollar posted modest losses on position squaring and long liquidation ahead of Frida’s monthly U.S. payroll report. Losses in the dollar were limited after Thursday’s stronger-than-expected U.S. reports on weekly jobless claims and Dec ADP employment signaled...

Barchart · Jan 4, 2024

Stocks are Mixed in Afternoon Trade

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.09%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.36%. Stocks this afternoon are mixed, with the Nasdaq 100...

Barchart · Jan 4, 2024