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Wall Street ends flat, but S&P hits another closing high as rate-cut bets waver
NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes were mixed on Thursday with S&P 500 edging up to a closing high, while the Dow Jones and Nasdaq were flat, after a hotter-than-expected producer prices report dampened expectations of potential interest-rate cuts.
Fri, Aug 15
Berkshire invests in UnitedHealth, trims Apple stake
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N disclosed on Thursday a new investment in UnitedHealth Group UNH.N after the insurer became a target for many Americans upset over the direction of the nation's healthcare.
Fri, Aug 15
US FTC investigating Hims & Hers over advertising and cancellation practices, Bloomberg News reports
Aug 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is probing complaints about telehealth platform Hims & Hers HIMS.N regarding its advertising and cancellation practices, according to a Bloomberg News report citing people familiar with the matter.
Fri, Aug 15
AI startup Cohere valued at $6.8 billion in latest fundraising, hires Meta exec
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Canadian AI startup Cohere was valued at $6.8 billion following its latest $500 million funding round, as it seeks to expand its market share in a highly competitive industry of selling AI to enterprises.
Fri, Aug 15
Applied Materials' forecast hit by China pause, export‑license woes; shares down 13%
Aug 14 (Reuters) - Applied Materials AMAT.O forecast fourth-quarter revenue and profit below estimates on Thursday, citing weak demand in China and erratic orders from customers facing uncertainty due to tariffs, sending its shares down nearly 13% in extended trading.
Fri, Aug 15
WRAPUP 6-Trump says Putin ready to make deal on Ukraine, US hopes to include Zelenskiy
Trump says Putin is ready to make a deal on UkrainePutin praises US efforts to end war in UkraineRussian leader proposes nuclear arms deal with USUkrainian allies say Trump is willing to back its securityBy Nandita Bose, Dmitry Antonov and Olena Harmash WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/KYIV, Aug 14 (Reuters) - ...
Thu, Aug 14
US producer prices accelerate in July as costs of services and goods surge
BLS ends calculation of 350 indexes due to underfundingEconomists expect tariffs to drive up inflation soon WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in July amid a surge in the costs of services and goods, suggesting a broader pickup in inflation in the mon
Thu, Aug 14
US producer prices surge more than expected
NEW YORK, Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in July amid a surge in the costs of services and goods, suggesting a broader pickup in inflation in the months ahead.The producer price index for final demand jumped 0.9% last month after being unchanged in June, the Lab
Thu, Aug 14
US Treasury's Bessent says rate cut could start at 25 basis points
WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday said conditions now appear more favorable for an interest rate cut, and that the central bank could "start with 25 (basis points) and then accelerate." "The conditions now are slightly more favorable for a c...
Thu, Aug 14
Foxconn sees robust AI demand as second-quarter profit tops forecast
Q2 net profit up 27% on-year, beating market forecastsFoxconn bullish on AI server demandWarns of challenge from tariffs, currency exchange rateBy Wen-Yee Lee and Faith Hung TAIPEI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Foxconn on Thursday forecast a significant rise in third-quarter revenue as the world's bigg...
Thu, Aug 14
Fed's Daly says 50 basis point rate cut next month doesn't seem warranted, WSJ reports
Aug 14 (Reuters) - San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly has pushed back against the need for an interest rate cut of 50 basis points at the Federal Reserve's September meeting, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
Thu, Aug 14
Trump-fueled crypto frenzy sparks rush to Wall Street IPOs
By Manya Saini and Niket Nishant Aug 14 (Reuters) - After years of sitting on the sidelines, U.S. crypto companies are lining up to go public, buoyed by friendly policies under President Donald Trump's second administration that have pushed the value of global cryptocurrencies to a record $4...
Thu, Aug 14
South Korea to announce plan to restructure petrochemical sector facing 'grave' situation
Petrochemical exports have fallen amid global oversupplySouth Korea is a major naphtha importer, crucial for global oil marketsConcerns over financial health of large petrochemical company YNCCSouth Korean president supports tax incentives, regulatory changes SEOUL, Aug 14 (Reuters) - South Korea...
Thu, Aug 14
PRECIOUS-Gold extends rise on Fed rate-cut hopes, softer dollar
Dollar hovers near multi-week lowsFocus on US PPI, jobless claims data Palladium up more than 1%By Brijesh Patel Aug 14 (Reuters) - Gold extended gains to a third session on Thursday, supported by rising expectations of an interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve in September following tame ...
Thu, Aug 14
[Reuters Analysis] Trump's data war risks creating false calm: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Political pressure on government statisticians and private forecasters risks sending markets down a rabbit-hole, which could suppress volatility today but lead to seismic reality checks in the future.U.S. President Donald Trump has side-swiped both private
Thu, Aug 14
[Reuters Breakingviews] Tencent provides a timely AI reality check
By Robyn MakHONG KONG, Aug 14 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Tencent's 0700.HK latest financial results will bolster the case for both artificial intelligence optimists and sceptics. The $683 billion Chinese video-games group delivered an impressive 15% year-on-year jump in revenue in the June quarte...
Thu, Aug 14
'Tesla shame' bypasses Norway as sales jump despite Musk's politics
Tesla faces declining sales over CEO's right-wing politicsNorway bucks trend, with 24% sales growth in first half of yearCompany helped by deep ties to Norway, analysts sayTesla launches promotions in face of growing competitionBy Marie Mannes SKI, Norway, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Like many Norwegi...
Thu, Aug 14
JGBs fall as Bessent's 'behind the curve' comments drive BOJ rate hike bets
By Junko Fujita TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds fell on Thursday as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments stoked expectations of a policy shift by the Bank of Japan.The five-year yield JP5YTN=JBTC rose 3.5 basis points (bps) to 1.1%, its highest level in two wee...
Thu, Aug 14
Chinese PC maker Lenovo says US-China tariff pause a positive sign
By Che Pan and Brenda Goh BEIJING, Aug 14 (Reuters) - China's Lenovo 0992.HK said on Thursday the tariff pause between Washington and Beijing was positive and growth in China's AI infrastructure remained strong despite U.S.-China tech tensions."The truce is a positive situation,"...
Thu, Aug 14
Fed rate-cut drumbeat pegs back dollar; Asian stocks take a breather
SINGAPORE, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was under pressure on Thursday as traders piled into wagers that the Federal Reserve will resume cutting interest rates next month, powering Bitcoin to a record high, while a blistering rally in regional stocks took a breather.
Thu, Aug 14
