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Talks in London came after the US and China accused each other of reneging on a deal reached in May in Geneva, where they tried to start dialing back the trade war. Ahead of the talks, China granted approval to some applications for the export of rare earths. Boeing Co. has also begun shipping commercial jets to China for the first time since early April, indicating a reopening of trade flows.Meanwhile, data Wednesday is expected to show US consumers probably saw slightly faster inflation in May, notably for merchandise, as companies gradually pass...

The S&P 500 crashed when President Trump unveiled his "Liberation Day" tariffs in early April, but the benchmark index has since staged an astounding recovery. History says President Trump's tariffs could cause a recession, and the S&P 500 has declined by an average of 31% during past recessions. The S&P 500's best days and worst days often occur in clusters, so investors that sit on the sidelines during drawdowns risk missing the rebound. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) rocketed higher...

Inflation has altered consumers' buying habitsgetty Year-to-year inflation may look low, but prices continue to compound upwards. For example, "Food at home" pricing, accounting for 8% of the total CPI basket, was up 1.8% in 2024. That seemingly low inflation rate nevertheless pushed up the Covid period price inflation to 27.6%, and that is what consumers are contending with. So, why is that a problem for companies? Because consumers’ actions to reduce the inflationary effects can adversely affect business revenues and profits. Grocery shopping is a good example. Here are...

Stock futures fall after Trump accuses China of violating trade agreement - CBS News

Though stocks are a bona fide long-term wealth creator, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite don't move from Point A to Point B in a straight line. Numerous catalysts -- including President Donald Trump's ever-changing tariff and trade policy -- whipsawed Wall Street in April. An exceptionally rare period of outsize gains for the benchmark S&P 500 bodes extremely well for future stock returns, based on what history has to say. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › For well over a century,...

Market Watch: Siddhartha Khemka, Head-Research, B&D, Motilal Oswal Financial ServicesGrasim IndustriesWe believe that the core business would not contribute meaningfully in the coming quarters. However, if you look at paint businesses, that is something that the market is excited about, and that is where you see that losses have come down. The business, within six months of launch, has become the third largest decorative paint brands with the five of the plant started operations, the sixth one will be starting commercial operations, which is in West Bengal, in the first...

The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open lower on Monday, tracking weakness in global markets.The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a tepid start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 25,060 level, a discount of nearly 18 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.On Friday, the Indian stock market indices ended marginally lower on the back of profit-booking at higher levels.The Sensex fell 200.15 points, or 0.24%, to close at 82,330.59, while the Nifty 50 settled 42.30 points,...

Analysts predict stock market trends this week will be influenced by Q4 earnings, FII activity, global trends, and potential trade deals. Key companies releasing earnings include ONGC, ITC, Hindalco, JSW Steel, and Power Grid. New Delhi, May 18 (PTI) Stock markets will be mainly driven by quarterly earnings by corporates, foreign fund flows and global trends this week, analysts said.Updates on global trade deals and their impact on world markets will also be closely tracked, experts noted."As the India-Pakistan conflict now stabilized and all major geopolitical events behind, investors' focus...

Buffett isn't concerned about the recent stock market volatility but predicts a "hair curler" market is coming. The legendary investor's prediction is probably right, based on stock market history. Investors can take several steps to be prepared, including adjusting their mindsets to embrace volatility. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › Warren Buffett is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway but will remain chairman of the conglomerate's board of directors and its largest shareholder. He'll also still be the one and only "Oracle of Omaha." This nickname...

Stock Market LIVE Updates: IThe Indian indices, after a day of major gains yesterday, have started Friday's trade on a cautious note. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,064.65, behind its all-time high by 1,582.9 points.  The Sensex also opened below its previous closing, at 82,392.63. Watch this space for all the live updates.Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Indian indices, after a day of major gains yesterday, have started Friday's trade on a cautious note. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,064.65, behind its all-time high by 1,582.9 points.The Sensex...