Markets are freaking out over America’s robust GDP reading

Author of the article: National Post Wire Services Published Dec 22, 2022  •  2 minute read Join the conversation Fresh U.S. data on Thursday pointed to a resilient economy, driving concern that the U.S. Federal Reserve has a longer way to redress price growth. Photo by REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Wall Street’s major averages closed sharply… Continue reading Markets are freaking out over America’s robust GDP reading

Kiplinger’s Weekly Earnings Calendar (Dec. 26-30)

Below is a weekly earnings calendar of the most important upcoming quarterly reports scheduled to be released by publicly traded companies.  Please check back often. This earnings calendar is updated weekly. Monday (12/19)Tuesday (12/20)Wednesday (12/21)Thursday (12/22)Friday (12/23)(Editor’s Note: Earnings dates in tables are tentative. However, companies featured in “Earnings Spotlights” have officially announced their earnings… Continue reading Kiplinger’s Weekly Earnings Calendar (Dec. 26-30)

Stock Market Today: Stocks Fall on Higher GDP, Ugly Outlooks

Good news was bad news for stocks on Thursday. An upward revision to third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) revealed a surprisingly resilient U.S. economy.  The market recoiled from this pleasant surprise, however, believing it could give the Federal Reserve more room to raise interest rates. Some dour corporate reports also weighed on shares. Starting with… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Fall on Higher GDP, Ugly Outlooks

Stock Market Today: Nike Earnings Light Fire Under Stocks

Stocks jumped out of the gate and never looked back as investors cheered an encouraging reading on consumer confidence. Solid earnings from logistics giant FedEx (FDX (opens in new tab)) and athletic footwear and apparel retailer Nike (NKE (opens in new tab)) only added to the day’s positive momentum, with both stocks surging in reaction… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Nike Earnings Light Fire Under Stocks

FTX US’s auditor stands by its accounting work for the collapsed crypto exchange, report says

Armanino, the auditor for FTX’s US branch, defended its accounting work for the exchange.  “We were never engaged to audit internal controls,” the company’s chief operating officer told the FT. Armanino has stopped its auditing and proof of reserve work. It is facing a lawsuit from FTX customers. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing… Continue reading FTX US’s auditor stands by its accounting work for the collapsed crypto exchange, report says

Elon Musk is ‘asleep at the wheel’ at a pivotal moment for Tesla and has lost credibility, Wedbush’s Dan Ives says

Elon Musk’s preoccupation drew more criticism from Wedbush analyst Dan Ives on Friday.  Ives wrote in a Friday note that Musk is now viewed as “asleep at the wheel.” He added that “Musk has lost credibility with the broader investment community.” Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a… Continue reading Elon Musk is ‘asleep at the wheel’ at a pivotal moment for Tesla and has lost credibility, Wedbush’s Dan Ives says

Warren Buffett is likely to load up on cheap stocks as other investors panic in 2023, Elon Musk says

Warren Buffett is likely go on a stock-buying spree in 2023, Tesla CEO Elon Musk says. The investor might pounce on high-quality companies while markets are in panic mode, Musk says. Musk has flagged higher interest rates and a looming recession as headwinds for stocks. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your… Continue reading Warren Buffett is likely to load up on cheap stocks as other investors panic in 2023, Elon Musk says

Russian oil exports from Baltic ports could tumble 20% as traders struggle to redirect banned supplies from Europe to China and India, report says

Russia’s Baltic Sea crude exports could fall further amid new European sanctions and the price cap.  Shipments from Baltic Sea ports could see as much as a 20% drop in December, Reuters reported. Traders said Russia has failed to fully redirect flows of its flagship Urals crude from Europe to China and India. Loading Something… Continue reading Russian oil exports from Baltic ports could tumble 20% as traders struggle to redirect banned supplies from Europe to China and India, report says