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S&P 500 and Nasdaq Extend Weekly Gains Amid Self-Inflicted Trade Policy Uncertainties Apr 25
The S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite halted a three-day rally and gained more than 3% in the week amid trade policy uncertainties and growing skepticism about the Trump administration. INTC GILD GOOG VRSN
China Denies Start of U.S. Trade Talks, Durable Goods Orders Surge Apr 24
China said it has not entered into trade negotiations with the Trump administration and urged the U.S. to remove unilateral tariffs. The U.S. dollar hovered near a four-month low amid waning confidence in its safe haven status. NOW AAL TXN PG CMG

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U.S. Movers: CBRE Group, Nasdaq, P&G, Union Pacific, VeriSign Apr 25
Procter & Gamble raised its dividend, despite the decrease in net sales in the third quarter. Nasdaq reported strong quarterly results. VeriSign issued positive guidance after sales jumped. PG NDAQ VRSN CBRE UNP
U.S. Movers: Chipotle, Lam Research, O'Reilly Automotive, Texas Instruments Apr 24
Texas Instruments reported strong first-quarter results and issued positive guidance. O'Reilly Automotive said net income declined amid expanding its business. Chipotle’s comparable sales declined in the latest quarter. TXN LRCX CMG ORLY

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Sony Corp. Lifts Annual Outlook Driven by Gains in PlayStation and Music Businesses Feb 17
Sony raised its full-year outlook on the back of the strength in its console and music businesses. The technology and media company plans to spin off its financial services unit by October.
Lululemon Athletica Quarterly Sales Rise 19%, Expands Stock Repurchase Plan Dec 8
The specialty apparel retailer said international sales soared but net income declined. The company board approved an additional stock repurchase plan of $1 billion. LULU

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January's Consumer Price Inflation Supports Fed's Resolve to Delay Rate Cuts Feb 12
The rebound in inflation in January was driven by an increase in prices for food, fuel, and passenger cars. Elevated shelter continues to drive most of the inflation and underscored the Fed's reluctance to deliver additional rate cuts in the imminent future.
U.S. Job Growth Slowed by Solid In January, Wage Growth Supports Fed's Rate Case Feb 8
Wall Street indexes were little changed after nonfarm payrolls increased at a slower pace in January, but wage growth in the month stayed sharply ahead of the Fed's inflation goals.

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China's Bubble Tea Chain Mixue Group's IPO Attracted Huge Interest from Retail Investors Mar 3
The rapidly growing affordable beverage chain operator's public offering became the most popular ever in Hong Kong, with 6,000 times oversubscribed.
Heidelberg Materials Enlarges U.S. Footprint with Giant Cement Acquisition Nov 28
Heidelberg Materials agreed to acquire the U.S.-based Giant Cement and its subsidiaries from Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim controlled company listed in Spain.

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European Markets Extended Gains, UK Retail Sales Perked Up and France's Manufacturing Confidence Improved Apr 25
Benchmark indexes in Europe gained between 2% and 3% as investors shifted their attention to earnings results. The UK's retail sales advanced more than expected in March, driven by favorable weather. France's manufacturing climate indicator improved following reduced pessimism.
Europe Markets Turned Lower Amid U.S. Trade Policy Chaos, EU Passenger Car Registration Eased Apr 24
European markets struggled to advance, and investors reviewed the latest batch of earnings. Passenger car registration in the European Union declined nearly 2% in the first quarter amid a deteriorating economic growth outlook.

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Europe Movers: Aéroports de Paris, Carrefour, Nokia, Nordex, SAAB, Safran, SKF Group, WPP Apr 25
Aéroports de Paris said sales jumped in the first quarter, driven by traffic growth and increased airport fees. Carrefour reiterated its cost-savings plan. Nokia swung to a loss in the latest quarter.
Europe Movers: Delivery Hero, Kering, Kuehne Nagel, Nestlé, Renault, STMicroelectronics, Unilever Apr 24
Kering said first-quarter sales declined, as the Gucci brand owner closed a number of stores in different locations. Nestlé reported higher quarterly sales. Renault missed analyst expectations, although sales in Europe advanced.

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Tokyo-area Inflation Acceleration Suggests Arrival of Sustainable Inflation, Nikkei Jumps Weekly 3% Apr 25
Japan's indexes extended weekly gains to 3% after tech stocks powered a three-day rally. Tokyo area inflation accelerated after the ending of high school waiver fees and trimming of energy and electric utility subsidies.
China Avoids Negotiations with Unpredictable Trump Administration, PBOC Weakens Yuan Apr 25
China and Hong Kong indexes extended their weekly rise, and investors overlooked looming U.S. tariff threats. Chinese officials are looking to diversify agricultural imports from South American nations. The PBOC weakened the yuan in its latest reset on Thursday.

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India Movers: Astec Lifesciences, Nestle, Hindustan Unilever, Mphasis, L&T Technology, Tech Mahindra, Elecon Engineering, Persistent Apr 25
Tech Mahindra reported a 72% jump in its earnings in the March quarter. Astec's net loss expands sharply in the fiscal fourth quarter. Nestle recommends a final dividend despite the decline in its earnings in the latest quarter.
India Movers: Swaraj Engines, Wipro, Waaree, GTPL Hathway, Jayaswal Neco, Rajratan Global, Tata Teleservices, Thyrocare Apr 17
Swaraj Engines reported an increase in net income in the March quarter and recommended an equity dividend. Waaree reported a sharp jump in revenue and earnings in the latest quarter. GTPL Hathway said revenue rose and earnings declined in the March quarter.

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How Can Argentina Regain Growth Momentum and Avoid Dollarization? Mar 25
Argentina’s persistent financial crisis is rooted in its failure to diversify its economic base away from agriculture and mining activities and to ignore its human capital potential for decades.
Is Twitter Dying? Nov 18
The social media platform's rapid rise brought a flood of users from all walks of life. Twitter's popularity also attracted politicians, regulators and investors, all competing to bend the platform to meet their needs. TWTR