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Stocks struggled for direction Thursday as market participants awaited more details on tariff negotiations between the U.S. and its trading partners.On Wednesday, President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a roughly 90-minute phone call to discuss trade between the two countries.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said it was "a very good talk," and the two "straightened out" some complexities centered on "rare earths" and "other things." Subscribe to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Be a smarter, better informed investor. Save up to 74% Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free...

Investing in the stock market as a Canadian, especially if you are new to investing, can be an overwhelming experience. Between balancing growth and income stocks and diversifying your portfolio, there’s plenty to be concerned about. Fortunately, it’s not as hard as it sounds. If anything, starting to invest in the stock market as a Canadian can be a very rewarding experience over the long term. And if you have just $5,000 to start your portfolio, here’s a handful of stocks to get you going. Start with a defensive back...

Crypto enthusiasts will be watching the stock market Thursday as the US-based issuer of one of most popular cryptocurrencies makes its debut on the New York Stock Exchange.Circle Internet Group issues USDC, a stablecoin that can be traded at a one-to-one ratio for US dollars, and EURC, which can similarly be traded for euros.Stablecoins are a fast-growing corner of the cryptocurrency industry that offer a buffer against volatility because they are pegged to real-world assets, like US dollars or gold. That makes them a much more reliable means of conducting...

UKRAINE - 2021/04/29: In this photo illustration, a MongoDB logo seen displayed on a smartphone and ... More a pc screen. (Photo Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB), a prominent database management firm, recently reported impressive Q1 results that greatly surpassed analyst predictions. The company reported adjusted earnings of $1.00 per share on revenue of $549 million, easily exceeding consensus forecasts of $0.66 per share and $528 million, respectively. This robust performance resulted in a 15% increase in MDB stock during...

Jun 5, 2025 4:04 PM ISTUS Stock Market Live: US Treasury Yields Hold Steady After Sharp Drop on Weak Economic DataUS Treasury yields remained largely unchanged on Thursday after falling sharply the previous day due to weaker-than-expected economic indicators. The 2-year and 10-year yields each rose by less than one basis point, while the 30-year yield was flat at 4.89%. Wednesday’s decline followed data showing a surprise contraction in the services sector in May, with activity falling to 49.9%, below the 52.1% forecast. Additionally, private sector payrolls rose by just...

Jun 5, 2025 2:55 PM ISTUS Stock Market Live: How Are Oil Prices FaringOil held a drop on signs Saudi Arabia is seeking another big production increase at next month’s OPEC+ meeting, in a bid for market share that could worsen a glut expected later this year. Brent traded below $65 a barrel after losing 1.2% in the previous session, while West Texas Intermediate was under $63. The kingdom wants the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies to continue to add at least 411,000 barrels a day...

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Indian indices opened in green with minor gains. Most of the Nifty 50 gains started the day in green at 24,691.20. The Sensex also opened in green at 81,196.08. The GIFT Nifty is trading flat, indicating a muted start to the Indian markets. The Nifty heads into its weekly expiry session on the back of mostly negative global updates with US President Donald Trump announcing on Truth Social that Russia will respond to Ukraine's recent attacks. US macro data reported yesterday was...

Jun 5, 2025 6:34 AM ISTEditor's Take | Prashant Nair Shares His Views On The MarketTRADE SET UP Equities ended flat; SPX +0.01%, Nasdaq +0.32% A major theme was weaker macro data (ADP + ISM Services) US Treasury 10y yield shed 10 bps to 4.36% Trump again called on ‘too late Powell’ to cut rates; “he is unbelievable!” Dollar Index -0.43% to 98.80 Brent Oil -1.1% to $64.88 News report: ‘Saudis want more super-size OPEC+ hikes in push for mkt share’   President Trump spoke with Russian President Putin Trump:...

The electric automaker is struggling to grow. Excitement around electric vehicles (EVs) has waned, at least in the United States. Tesla has lost its growth profile and is struggling to ship more units to customers. Chinese brands are taking increasing share in markets outside the United States. One EV upstart stuck in the mud is Rivian Automotive (RIVN -2.50%). The maker of high-end trucks and SUVs is experiencing falling deliveries to customers and is struggling to generate positive cash flow. The stock has fallen back below $15 as I write...

By HUGO DUNCAN Updated: 17:01 EDT, 4 June 2025