Category: stocks

Oil Rebounds on Fading Risk of US Debt Default

LONDON—Oil prices rebounded on Friday from losses of more than 1 percent the previous day as investors turned cautiously optimistic over the fading risk of a U.S. debt default. Brent futures rose 69 cents, or 0.9 percent, to $76.55 a barrel by 0923 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate U.S. crude climbed 56 cents, or 0.8…


Stocks Lifted to Month High by US Debt Ceiling Hopes

LONDON/SINGAPORE—Global shares hit a one-month high on Friday as markets reflected increased hopes of a U.S. debt ceiling deal that could avoid a potentially calamitous default. Europe’s STOXX 600 was up 0.7 percent, while e-mini futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.2 percent, following a 0.9 percent gain for the benchmark Wall Street index overnight….


Stock Market Today: Wall Street Rises, Adding to a Winning Week

NEW YORK—Stocks rose again Thursday after more companies reported better profits than expected, while yields climbed after a Federal Reserve official cautioned the end to its interest-rate hikes may not arrive as soon as Wall Street hoped. The S&P 500 gained 0.9 percent, adding to its rally from the day before as hopes rise further…


Freedom of Money—How Will You Spend Your Freedom

How would you love to celebrate your financial freedom when you have finally achieved it? Well, we all dream of cherishing this privilege, but few achieve it. So, your efforts to maintain financial discipline and cultivate healthy saving habits have paid off. What’s next? Of course, you would love to consolidate your wealth as you…


Dow Opens Lower as Losses in Cisco Cloud Upbeat Walmart Forecast

The Dow opened lower on Thursday as Cisco shares fell on slowing demand for its products, clouding Walmart’s strong annual forecast and optimism over a likely deal to avoid debt default. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 46.21 points, or 0.14 percent, at the open to 33,374.56. The S&P 500 opened lower by 1.09 points,…


Walmart Boosts Outlook After a Strong 1st Quarter and Rising Online Sales

NEW YORK—Walmart reported a strong first quarter as the nation’s largest retailer continues to draw budget conscious consumers in a challenging economic environment. The company, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, offered an upbeat outlook for the year. Walmart reported net income of $1.63 billion, or 62 cents per share for the three month period ended April…


Debt Ceiling Hopes Lift Dollar to 7-Week Peak

LONDON—The U.S. dollar hit a seven-week peak on Thursday after President Joe Biden and top U.S. congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy worked towards avoiding a damaging debt default, while investors scaled back Federal Reserve easing expectations. Biden and McCarthy on Wednesday underscored their determination to strike a deal soon to raise the government’s $31.4 trillion debt…


Oil Prices Ease as All Eyes on US Debt Ceiling Talks

LONDON—Oil prices eased on Thursday as traders warily watched for signs of progress on talks to raise the U.S. debt ceiling, after surging in the previous session on optimism over U.S. fuel demand. Brent crude futures dipped 37 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $76.59 a barrel as of 0841 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude…


Stock Market Today: Global Stocks, Wall Street Futures Rise on Hopes for US Debt Deal

BEIJING—Global stock markets and Wall Street futures rose Thursday on hopes U.S. political leaders can reach agreement to avoid a potentially disastrous default on government debt. London and Paris opened higher. Shanghai, Tokyo, and Hong Kong advanced. Oil prices edged lower. “Markets are now fully pricing an in-time resolution of the crisis,” said Clifford Bennett…


Stock Market Today: Wall Street Rises With Hopes US May Avoid Default

NEW YORK—Wall Street rallied Wednesday on hopes the U.S. government can avoid a potentially disastrous default on its debt. The S&P 500 climbed 1.2 percent, with much of the gain coming after President Joe Biden said he’s confident “America will not default.” The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 408 points, or 1.2 percent, while the…