The Latest Breaking News from The Conference Board

U.S. consumer confidence remains stable but shows slight decline, reflecting economic concerns and optimism.

The main indexes made muted moves Tuesday as investors took data that showed a big drop in durable goods and consumer confidence.

E-commerce platform PDD Holdings jumped after earnings, while rival Shein reportedly filed confidential IPO paperwork.

Consumer expectations for future conditions still remain at a level that indicates a recession next year.

The main indexes ended Tuesday with modest gains but finished October in the red.

Average support for ESG proposals dropped to 23% this year, compared to 31% last year, according to a new report from the Conference Board.

Bitcoin and bitcoin-related stocks rallied Tuesday after a federal appeals court potentially paved the way for a spot market ETF.

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