U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%
The U.S. economy added jobs at a brisk pace in August, reversing a summer slowdown in hiring, while the unemployment rate held steady.
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Adobe just announced its next CEO. Here’s why its stock is dropping.
Adobe just announced its next CEO. Here’s why its stock is dropping. Anil Chakravarthy, left, will become Adobe's next CEO on Dec. 1. Read at source
AI Bears: Right About the Excess, May Be Wrong on the Trade
Prices rose. Producers added capacity. Supply caught up. Prices crashed. Investors learned the rhythm: buy the shortage, sell the expansion, and never forget that the next bust was waiting somewhere down the road.
Bull of the Day: Grid Dynamics (GDYN)
Sometimes Wall Street gets so obsessed with the companies building the AI infrastructure that it forgets about the companies actually helping enterprises use the stuff. That brings us to today’s Bull of the Day, Grid Dy…
Bear of the Day: Turning Point Brands (TPB)
Sometimes a company can be growing sales, have an interesting product portfolio, and still end up on the wrong side of the Zacks Rank. That’s because our rank is based on what analysts are doing with their estimates com…
Health-tracking smart ring maker Oura to list on US stock market
Fans of Oura are accustomed to using its trendy smart rings to fastidiously monitor their health but now investors are preparing to track a new metric: its share price.
Look Under The Hood: AESR Has 10% Upside
Looking at the underlying holdings of the ETFs in our coverage universe at ETF Channel, we have compared the trading price of each holding against the average analyst 12-month forward target price, and computed the weig…
World's biggest sovereign wealth fund plans to cut U.S. Treasury holdings
Norway's sovereign wealth fund has proposed cutting the allocation of government bonds in its $2.3 trillion investment portfolio, chiefly affecting its holdings of U.S. Treasurys, as it seeks to diversify its risk expos…
The inflation genie could be out of the bottle — and bond markets are sounding the alarm
A sharp sell-off in global government bonds is exposing investor anxiety that the macroeconomic backdrop may be shifting toward persistently higher inflation, as governments struggle to rein in spending and sovereign de…
Shein has made a shaky stock market entry. Can it get its mojo back?
Shein built its global fast-fashion business by selling low-priced, real-time trend-driven clothing and bringing new designs to market quickly, while cutting inventory wastage.
Is the ECB headed for a third hike?
Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau said Monday that the European Central Bank "will do what is necessary as an independent central bank to bring inflation back to target," delivering the clearest signal…
My wife and I are in our 70s. Should we move to California and take on a bigger mortgage to be near our kids?
I recently received a great comment on my post, Why All Rich People I Know Still Have Life Insurance. It was the last line that stood out. Here's what Marc had to say.
Adobe names Anil Chakravarthy as CEO, replacing Shantanu Narayen
Adobe on Thursday named Anil Chakravarthy as its next president and CEO, succeeding Shantanu Narayen, who announced he would step down earlier this year.
Lululemon bets on ‘away from body’ pants as customers sour on form-fitting leggings
Adobe’s stock is falling as analysts question the yoga-wear maker’s fashion assortment and digest its disappointing outlook.
Vance says Fed should lower interest rates: 'Would be nice to have some help'
The Federal Reserve should cut interest rates to make homes more affordable, Vice President JD Vance said Thursday, adding to the pressure President Donald Trump has placed on the central bank to cut borrowing costs.
Bullish EPS Revisions Back IBKR, SNDK, and ROKU
Positive earnings estimate revisions are among the strongest signals investors can receive concerning a company’s near-term earnings outlook. Analysts typically raise their expectations as business trends improve, with …
The big August jobs report is due out Friday. Here's what to expect for what has been a jobless summer
The August jobs report set to be released Friday is expected to put the final touches on what has been a relatively jobless summer.
Trump admin targets tax-exempt status at private colleges — threatening a key tax break for donations
The U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS issued proposed regulations on Thursday to end federal tax-exempt status for thousands of private schools that use race to influence factors like admissions or student aid.
Jefferies Initiates Coverage of Uranium Energy (UEC) at Hold
Fintel reports that on September 3, 2026, Jefferies initiated coverage of Uranium Energy (NYSEAM:UEC) with a Hold recommendation.
Notable Two Hundred Day Moving Average Cross - TR
In trading on Thursday, shares of Tootsie Roll Industries Inc (Symbol: TR) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $39.32, changing hands as low as $38.76 per share. Tootsie Roll Industries Inc shares are currentl…
Falling Treasury Yields Support Stocks — But Valuations Are Starting to Bite
The war in Iran and jump in oil prices represent a risk to traditional balanced portfolios, even as losses have so far been limited, according to Goldman Sachs Research. To build more robust portfolios, our strategists …
Automakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles in U.S.
DETROIT — Major automakers operating in the U.S. are increasing pressure on Congress to permanently ban the domestic sale, import and manufacturing of Chinese connected vehicles, hardware and software.
William Blair Upgrades GitLab (GTLB) to Market Perform from Underperform
Fintel reports that on September 2, 2026, William Blair upgraded their outlook for GitLab (NASDAQGS:GTLB) from Underperform to Market Perform.
Snowflake (SNOW) Stock Soars 16% After Q2 Earnings: Is It Still a Buy?
Snowflake SNOW) shares surged 16% in Thursday’s trading session after the cloud-data leader crushed its Q2 expectations yesterday evening and raised its full-year outlook.