By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK (Reuters) -The Nasdaq fell on Monday, while the benchmark S&P 500 bounced off a two-month low and eked out a slight gain as U.S. Treasury yields stayed elevated with investors dialing back expectations on the pace of rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Recent economic data have indicated a resilient […]

This massive consumer-facing company’s stock did something that most of the market’s favorite technology stocks didn’t even do. Few would dispute that Walmart (WMT -0.81%) is a solid investment. But a 72% gain over the course of just one calendar year? Many of the market’s most attractive growth stocks didn’t even fare that well in

Key Takeaways The S&P 500 added 0.1% on Tuesday, Jan. 14, as tame wholesale inflation data provided a positive signal ahead of Wednesday’s consumer price report. Eli Lilly shares plunged after the pharma giant cut its sales guidance, suggesting its popular diabetes and weight-loss treatments could fall short of huge demand expectations. Shares of United

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices climbed about 2% to a four-month high on Monday on expectations that wider U.S. sanctions on Russian oil would force buyers in India and China to seek other suppliers. Brent futures rose $1.25, or 1.6%, to settle at $81.01 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate

Synthesia is a platform that lets users create AI-generated clips with human avatars that can speak in multiple languages. Synthesia LONDON — Synthesia, a video platform that uses artificial intelligence to generate clips featuring multilingual human avatars, has raised $180 million in an investment round valuing the startup at $2.1 billion. That’s more than than double

The first word in the Association of American Railroad’s annual Rail Industry Outlook is “uncertainty,” as a slew of economic and policy issues weigh on the business in 2025. To further temper optimism, the report says that uncertainty is more pronounced amid cyclical factors and expectations for policy changes in the year ahead. “Potential shifts

A septic tank costs between $500 and $2,500, depending on what size tank you need. An entire septic system typically costs between $3,615 and $12,408, with a national average price of just over $8,000. How much should I pay for a septic tank? If you already have a septic system in place and only need

Shake Shack (SHAK) posted preliminary fourth quarter results that beat expectations, but investors don’t seem convinced. Shares of the fast-casual chain fell 6% on Monday after the company reported same-store sales grew by 4.3% last quarter. Total revenue jumped around 15% year over year to $328.7 million. For full fiscal year 2024, same-store sales are

Key Takeaways Eli Lilly shares could remain under the microscope on Wednesday after falling sharply Tuesday as the pharmaceutical giant lowered its 2024 full-year revenue forecast. This tepid outlook adds to concerns about moderating demand for its flagship weigh-loss drugs. The stock staged a decisive breakdown below the lower trendline of a symmetrical triangle and

Cattle photographed in New Zealand. Agriculture plays a major role in New Zealand’s economy, especially when it comes to exports. David Clapp | Stone | Getty Images New Zealand’s prime minister told CNBC the country has to look beyond its own backyard for trade opportunities, as the South Pacific island nation signs an economic partnership with