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U.S. stock futures rise following Friday’s omicron-sparked selloff
U.S. stock futures rose late Sunday, following a steep selloff Friday sparked by fears of the global economic impact of…
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U.S. stock market’s COVID rout puts these potential ‘pullback lows’ in focus: analyst says
After U.S. stocks suffered a sharp, Black Friday selloff following the discovery of a fast-spreading variant of the coronavirus that…
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U.S. oil benchmark plunges 13% as new COVID variant sparks shutdown fears
Oil futures were slammed to 11-week lows on Friday, with the U.S. benchmark closing below the $70-a-barrel threshold after the…
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‘Green’ buying on Black Friday: Try these climate-friendly perfumes, high-end coffee makers — and reusable gift wrapping
A “green” Black Friday isn’t just about deals and profits. Earth-friendlier shopping may only make a small dent in consumerism,…
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WHO names coronavirus variant from South Africa ‘omicron’ and designates it a ‘variant of concern’
The World Health Organization’s Technical Advisory Group said Friday it has assigned the B.1.1.529 variant of the coronavirus that causes…
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WHO warns world leaders against knee-jerk reaction to coronavirus variant from South Africa as U.K. and EU impose travel bans
The World Health Organization is pleading with world leaders not to engage in knee-jerk reactions to a new variant of…
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Wedbush analyst Dan Ives sees Apple selling more than 10 million iPhones over Black Friday weekend
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said Friday he estimates that Apple Inc. AAPL, -2.83% is on pace to sell more than…
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Here are the hurdles for Biden’s Build Back Better plan when the Senate returns
Senators return to Washington on Monday, and with them will come fierce debate over President Joe Biden’s sprawling social-spending and…
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Here are the stock market’s trading hours for Black Friday
U.S. financial markets are closed Thursday for Thanksgiving, and will close early on Black Friday. Black Friday, Nov. 26, is…
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U.K.-listed travel stocks slump to worst level since day that Pfizer announced its vaccine worked
U.K. travel and leisure stocks plunged on Friday after the discovery of a new coronavirus variant to the worst levels…
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Dow futures tumble 800 points on fears over new COVID variant detected in South Africa
U.S. stock futures slumped Friday as global markets plunged, after scientists detected a new COVID variant in South Africa that…
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On an ugly day for markets, here’s the S&P 500 level investors need to watch closely, says this trader
Black Friday indeed. Some grim headline are greeting those investors who aren’t stretching out the Thanksgiving holiday into a long…
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European stocks skid on discovery of new virus variant as airlines, banks reel
European stocks were on track to their worst single-day performance of the year, getting hammered after the discovery of a…
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EU regulator authorizes Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for kids 5-11 as infections sweep region
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The European Union drugs regulator authorized Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for use on children aged from…
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Asian markets sink as investors weigh latest global virus concerns
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets sank Friday as traders watched a surge in coronavirus cases in Europe and anti-disease…
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Germany’s Economy Grew Slightly Less Than Initially Estimated in 3Q
By Maria Martinez Germany’s economy grew less in the third quarter than initially reported, German statistics office Destatis said Thursday.…
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Remy Cointreau 1H Current Oper Pft EUR212.9M
By Joshua Kirby Remy Cointreau SA said Thursday that earnings doubled in the first half of the year thanks to…
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U.S. consumer spending sizzles in October – and it’s not just all high inflation
The numbers: Americans are paying higher consumer prices due to surging inflation, but they are also buying plenty of goods…
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Two-year Treasury yield posts longest rising streak in over a month as investors consider need for tighter Fed policy after inflation data
The two-year Treasury yield posted its longest streak of rises in more than a month on Wednesday, as investors digested…
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Weekend reads: What to talk about over Thanksgiving dinner and what to binge on afterward
Along with best wishes for a pleasant Thanksgiving, MarketWatch has plenty of tips for making the most of your long…
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Is French copper cookware worth the big bucks? Chefs defend Vice President Kamala Harris’s purchase
Call it a tempest in a stewpot. Vice President Kamala Harris is making headlines for her purchase of what some…
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These stores will stay open on Thanksgiving — but many others are closed. Here’s a handy list.
With so many stores closing their doors for Thanksgiving Day, online shopping is poised to hit a new record, according…
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American families throw out $1,500 in uneaten groceries every year as food insecurity worsens — here’s how to reduce waste this Thanksgiving
Each year, an American family of four loses $1,500 on average because of uneaten food, the USDA says — that’s…
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U.S. has already seen more COVID deaths in 2021 than 2020 before vaccines were available, as experts again warn pandemic is not over
The U.S. has already suffered more deaths from the coronavirus-borne illness COVID-19 in 2021 than in 2020, even though vaccines…
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U.S. new home sales inch higher in October
The numbers: U.S. new home sales rose 0.4% to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 745,000 in October from 742,000 in…
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Here are the stock market’s trading hours for Thanksgiving and Black Friday
U.S. financial markets are closed Thursday for Thanksgiving, and will close early on Black Friday. Black Friday, Nov. 26, is…
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Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine wins full approval in Canada in first major regulatory nod
Johnson & Johnson JNJ, +0.62% said Wednesday its one-dose COVID-19 vaccine has been granted full approval by Health Canada, marking…
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Deere stock jumps after profit and sales rise above expectations, even as supply-chain pressures continue
Shares of Deere & Co. DE, +0.03% jumped 2.4% in premarket trading Wednesday, after the agricultural and construction equipment company…
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Nasdaq Composite posts back-to-back declines as bond yields add to gains but Dow, S&P 500 end higher
U.S. technology stocks ended lower on Tuesday as Treasury yields extended a rise, but the S&P 500 snapped a two-session…
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HP stock surges as sales, earnings blow past Street estimates
HP Inc.’s stock surged 12% in extended trading Tuesday after the iconic computing giant reported a sharp jump in personal…
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Nordstrom stock plunges more than 20% on earnings miss, rising costs
Nordstrom Inc. stock dropped more than 20% in extended trading Tuesday after the retailer reported mixed quarterly results and said…
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Gap stock tanks as results miss, guidance lowered due to ‘significant’ supply-chain issues
Gap Inc. on Tuesday blamed “significant” supply-chain constraints as it cut its full-year earnings guidance and reported third-quarter results that…
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WHO warns Europe COVID death toll could exceed 2.2 million by March, and U.S. warns against travel to Germany and Denmark
The World Health Organization warned Tuesday that Europe’s death toll from the coronavirus-borne illness COVID-19 could exceed 2 million by…
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No matter your age, here’s how to tell if your finances are on the right track
The path to becoming financially secure is not linear. Nor is there a one-size-fits-all approach. But to put your head…
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American families throw out $1,500 in uneaten food every year — how to reduce waste this Thanksgiving
Each year, an American family of four loses $1,500 on average because of uneaten food, the USDA says — that’s…
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U.S. stocks mostly lower as tech sector sees renewed pressure
U.S. technology stocks were lower Tuesday as Treasury yields extended a rise, dragging down major stock indexes. Energy shares rallied,…
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U.S. economy grew rapidly in November, Markit surveys show, but shortages persist
U.S. businesses grew rapidly in November, but they are still being hampered by ongoing labor and supply shortages that are…
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Stick to these stock themes in what could be a volatile 2022, says Charles Schwab’s top strategist
A pre-Thanksgiving holiday dip for stocks, as some predicted, could be shaping up as Wall Street looks past some initial…
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U.S. oil down early Tuesday as White House announces release of 50 million barrels from strategic reserves
West Texas Intermediate oil oil was down sharply on Tuesday as President Biden announced a plan to release 50 million…
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After letting suspense build, Biden taps Powell for second term
President Joe Biden has decided to give Fed Chairman Jerome Powell a second four-year term, the White House announced Monday.…
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Existing-home sales rise slightly as demand remains strong for housing
The numbers: Sales up by nearly 1% Existing-home sales moved higher in October despite expectations they would do the opposite,…
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Busy Thanksgiving travel sparks U.S. COVID spread worries as Europe’s crisis worsens
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches and U.S. roads and airways fill up, officials are raising concerns about further COVID spread,…
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Oil ticks lower amid potential reserve releases, COVID worries
Oil futures ticked lower Monday, under pressure as traders weigh the potential release of crude from strategic reserves and the…
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Here’s why Santa may skip Wall Street this year
Everyone knows about the Santa rally effect, and it’s particularly pronounced in a bull market. According to Bank of America,…
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U.S. Economic Growth Revamped in October, the Chicago Fed Says
By Xavier Fontdegloria The U.S. economy gained momentum in October following sluggish growth in the last few months, according to…
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More than 20 injured after driver plows into Christmas parade near Milwaukee
WAUKESHA, Wis. — An SUV plowed into a Christmas parade in the Milwaukee suburb of Waukesha on Sunday, injuring more…
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Oil settles at a 7-week low as rising Europe COVID cases may hurt on demand
Crude-oil prices settled at their lowest in about seven weeks on Friday, down a fourth straight week to post the…
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Pentagon seeks bids from Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Oracle for major cloud contract
The Pentagon said Friday it is seeking bids from the four largest cloud providers for a controversial multibillion-dollar contract that…
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CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for all adults
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Friday opened COVID-19 booster shots to all adults and took the extra step of…
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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes takes the stand in her criminal-fraud trial in surprise move
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Fallen Silicon Valley star Elizabeth Holmes took the witness stand in a surprising development late…
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