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• Here’s why FedEx plans to spin off its freight business

  19-12-2024 23:59 via rocketnews.com
  FedEx seeks to ‘unlock value’ for shareholders with FedEx Freight spinoff.
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• As Teamsters go on strike, Amazon and its investors are trying to shrug it off

  19-12-2024 23:22 via rocketnews.com
  Teamsters delivery drivers at seven Amazon.com Inc. delivery facilities went on strike on Thursday, the union said — a move that comes as it accuses the online retail giant of refusing to bargain and as shoppers try to squeeze in last-minute holiday purchases.
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• Generation Z thinks it needs $500,000 a year to succeed. No surprise there.

  19-12-2024 23:19 via rocketnews.com
  As economic inequality rises, young Americans are left with a choice between settling for less and setting their sights higher.
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• These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can help you through the market’s ‘Santa slump’

  19-12-2024 22:39 via rocketnews.com
  Focus on the long term with these funds and fund managers’ stock picks.
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• Nike’s CEO touts ‘immediate action’ to please shareholders. Shares are rallying after earnings.

  19-12-2024 22:33 via rocketnews.com
  Shares of Nike Inc. rallied after hours on Thursday after the sneaker maker reported quarterly results that topped expectations, following a big leadership shakeup at the company earlier this year.
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• Americans are ordering steaks but passing on fine dining, says Olive Garden’s owner

  19-12-2024 18:02 via rocketnews.com
  America’s taste for red meat over fine dining powered a healthy sales gain for LongHorn Steakhouse.
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• Some Republicans want a bigger child tax credit. Does it have a chance of becoming reality?

  19-12-2024 17:55 via rocketnews.com
  As Republicans get ready to deliver a tax package next year, some prominent GOP lawmakers have voiced support for an expanded child tax credit.
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• Elon Musk’s government shutdown? Here’s what it means for TSA, IPOs and Social Security.

  19-12-2024 17:38 via rocketnews.com
  As U.S. lawmakers wrangle over spending legislation, here’s how some key government functions would be affected by a shutdown.
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• The No. 1 New Year’s resolution isn’t losing weight or exercising — it’s this financial goal, surveys say

  19-12-2024 17:31 via rocketnews.com
  Wealth is topping health among many people’s 2025 goals. Here’s how to stick to your financial resolutions.
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• Why stock-market volatility spike signals Wednesday’s rout could be buying opportunity

  19-12-2024 17:26 via rocketnews.com
  Wednesday’s steep selloff in the stock market triggered a sudden spike in Wall Street’s “fear gauge,” posing a buying opportunity for investors and may spark a strong year-end stretch for stocks, according to market analysts.
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• Lennar blames high mortgage rates for sales miss, but says its home prices also need to fall

  19-12-2024 17:07 via rocketnews.com
  Lennar said higher mortgage rates have hurt sales, but the home builder also acknowledged that it needs to cut prices more to reignite buying.
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• Changes in trading schedule over 2025 New Year holidays

  19-12-2024 15:53 via litefinance.org
  
  Dear clients,We would like to inform you about the upcoming changes to the trading schedule due to the New Year holiday and stock exchange closures on 01.01.2025.New Year Eve 2025Trading instrument Early closure Resumption FOREX 31/12/2024 21:59:59 02/01/2025 01:00:00 XAUUSD 31/12/2024 21:59:59 02/01/2025 01:15:00 XAGUSD 31/12/2024 21:59:59 02/01/2025 01:15:00 XAUEUR 31/12/2024 21:59:59 02/01/2025 01:15:00 XPDUSD 31/12/2024 17:00:00 02/01/2025 10:00:00 XPTUSD 31/12/2024 17:00:00 02/01/2025 10:00
  
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• Jobless claims subside after Thanksgiving pop and give off good vibes for U.S. economy

  19-12-2024 14:50 via rocketnews.com
  Jobless claims are the early-warning radar for the U.S. economy, and they still show no trouble on the horizon. The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits in middle of December fell to a low 220,000.
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• Food giant Conagra hikes its inflation outlook in a fresh sign of higher-for-longer prices

  19-12-2024 14:50 via rocketnews.com
  Conagra, which makes blockbuster supermarket brands such as Birds Eye and Healthy Choice, sees inflation close to 4%.
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• What the history of Fed pauses says about stocks and bonds after the market freakout

  19-12-2024 14:36 via rocketnews.com
  Citigroup has published a timely piece looking at the history of Fed pauses during previous easing cycles, now that a January change looks remote
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• Weedmaps founders want to take the company private as cannabis sector runs into headwinds

  19-12-2024 14:24 via rocketnews.com
  Stock has doubled this year, but it’s still down sharply from its peak of nearly $28 a share in 2021.
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• C3.ai gets downgrade, as analyst cites concerns about subscription revenue growth

  19-12-2024 14:19 via rocketnews.com
  C3.ai Inc. was downgraded to underweight by KeyBanc Capital Markets Thursday, with the analyst firm citing concerns about the enterprise software company’s subscription revenue growth.
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• LongHorn Steakhouse leads sales gains for Darden while fine dining retreats

  19-12-2024 13:55 via rocketnews.com
  America’s taste for red meat over fine dining powered a healthy sales gain for LongHorn Steakhouse.
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• CarMax sold more used cars than expected as prices fell by about $1,100 each

  19-12-2024 13:42 via rocketnews.com
  CarMax’s stock surges toward a 2-year high as a drop in used car prices helped lead to a big sales beat.
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• Oil prices edge lower after Fed rattles markets

  19-12-2024 13:36 via rocketnews.com
  Oil futures edged lower Thursday, struggling for support a day after the Federal Reserve signaled it would go much slower in cutting interest rates next year.
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• Oil may ‘collapse’ below $50 a barrel in 2025 if this perfect storm hits the market

  19-12-2024 13:00 via rocketnews.com
  Oil prices look set to end the year lower as demand weakness, particularly from China, prevails — but 2025 may bring an even steeper loss, with the possibility of a drop below $50 a barrel if the market sees a “perfect storm” of factors, including sharp economic declines in China and Europe.
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• The big connection between the yen and tech stocks has been severed

  19-12-2024 12:50 via rocketnews.com
  The yen was diving on Thursday, but that probably won’t help revive the so-called carry trade.
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• Buy the tech stock dip ahead of Trump rally, popular analyst says

  19-12-2024 11:49 via rocketnews.com
  Trump’s initiatives to boost America’s artificial intelligence (AI) sectorwill help the Magnificent Seven technology companies continue surging in 2025, meaning the recent dip is just another opportunity to buy in
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• Treasury yields mixed after huge spike; Morgan Stanley says January Fed rate cut still possible

  19-12-2024 11:26 via rocketnews.com
  Bond yields put in a mixed performance in early trade on Thursday, after a big spike following the Fed’s more cautious outlook on rates.
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• BoE to Keep Interest Rate Steady. Forecast as of 19.12.2024

  19-12-2024 10:52 via litefinance.org
  
  Despite the Fed's interest rate reduction from 4.75% to 4.5%, the Bank of England will likely keep the rate unchanged at 4.75%. This has resulted in higher borrowing costs for Britain compared to other G10 countries. Will the pound appreciate in value? Let's discuss this topic and make a trading plan for the GBPUSD pair.Major Takeaways The Bank of England intends to leave the repo rate at 4.75%. The BoE wants to support the economy, but inflation and wages are preventing it. The US economy is st
  
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• Walmart (WMT) Stock Forecast & Predictions for 2024, 2025, 2026–2030, 2040 and Beyond

  19-12-2024 10:37 via litefinance.org
  
  Walmart continues to strengthen its leadership in global retail in 2024 by adapting to new challenges and actively pursuing growth opportunities. Despite the economic uncertainty, the company's stocks remain appealing to long-term investors. Forecasts predict a range of $80–$98.50 per share, underscoring the market's optimistic expectations.The company's key growth drivers include investments in e-commerce, technological advancements, and international expansion. The improvement of logisti
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 19.12.2024

  19-12-2024 08:57 via litefinance.org
  
  I welcome my fellow traders! I have made a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of margin zones methodology and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders.Yesterday, the euro reversed its short-term uptrend.Major TakeawaysUSCrude: oil may continue to decline with the target of 68.56. XAUUSD: gold has reversed its short-term uptrend. The bearish target is the Target Zone 2553 - 2536. EURUSD: the euro has reverse
  
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• Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 19.12.2024

  19-12-2024 08:20 via litefinance.org
  
  Dear readers,I've prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on the Elliott wave analysis.Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The price may rise in the fifth part of impulse (3). Consider long positions from the current level with Take Profit at 122,447.00. XRPUSD: Expect an increase toward the previous high. Consider long positions with Take Profit at 3.571. ETHUSD: Bullish momentum will likely drive the price upwards. Consider buying from the current level w
  
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• EURUSD Collapses Amid Fed's Hawkish Cut. Forecast as of 19.12.2024

  19-12-2024 07:30 via litefinance.org
  
  The US dollar has reached its highest level since 2022 following the decline in the fed funds rate to 4.5%. However, FOMC officials have only outlined two rate cuts in their 2025 projections. Let's discuss this topic and make a trading plan for the EURUSD pair.Major Takeaways The Fed signals fewer cuts than the market expected. Not all FOMC members agree with the December rate cut. US inflation may remain above 2.5% in 2025. The EURUSD pair is heading towards 1.03.Weekly US Dollar Fundamental Fo
  
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• NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo on the ‘life-changing money’ he just helped some of his teammates make

  19-12-2024 02:37 via rocketnews.com
  Three NBA players got what amounted to about a 50% raise after the NBA Cup. And none of them entered the game.
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