China’s stimulus measures are just trickling through the economy

A large advertisement touting China’s “trade-in” policy hangs outside a housing construction project in Nanjing, China, on Nov. 29, 2024. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images China’s latest efforts to kickstart growth haven’t had a broad impact yet, data and company earnings show, indicating the world’s second-largest economy won’t be roaring back soon. Growth in […]

AEO, FIVE, SNPS and more

Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. American Eagle Outfitters – Shares plunged 12% after the retailer reported weaker-than-expected revenue for the third quarter. For the period, American Eagle posted $1.29 billion in revenue, below the consensus estimate of $1.30 billion, according to LSEG. The retailer also offered a weak holiday outlook and […]

More employers add 401(k) plan match for those paying student loans

Morsa Images | Digitalvision | Getty Images Companies can now offer their workers a “match” on their student loan payments in the form of a contribution to their 401(k) plan — and a small but growing number of employers are taking advantage. Traditionally, companies have only paid a 401(k) match to workers based on their […]

Powell says he’s not worried about the Fed losing its independence under Trump

Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, right, speaks during the New York Times DealBook Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.  Yuki Iwamura | Bloomberg | Getty Images NEW YORK — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday he isn’t worried that President-elect Donald Trump […]

Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks at Dealbook conference

[The stream is slated to start at 1:40 om ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks Wednesday at the New York Times DealBook conference. The appearances comes two weeks ahead of when the central bank will announce its decision on […]

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: JBLU, LLY, PSTG, CRM

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. JetBlue Airways — The airline said it sees a smaller decline in its full-year revenue guidance than it originally expected, according to a regulatory filing . Higher-than-anticipated bookings in November and December resulted in JetBlue boosting its forecast. Shares surged 8%. Roku — Shares jumped 11% […]

CRM, FL, PSTG, PSQH and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Salesforce — Shares rallied more than 12% after the enterprise software company posted a third-quarter revenue beat. Salesforce reported $9.44 billion in revenue, better than the $9.35 billion expected by analysts, according to LSEG. Subscription revenue also beat analyst expectations. Dollar Tree — The stock rose […]

CRM, OKTA, BOX and more

Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Salesforce — The software stock advanced 6% after the company posted a revenue beat in the third quarter. Revenue of $9.44 billion topped consensus forecasts calling for $9.35 billion, according to LSEG. Meanwhile, adjusted earnings of $2.41 per share slightly missed estimates for $2.44 per share. […]

TSLA, X, FDX, T and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. U.S. Steel — Shares dropped 8.6% Tuesday, the day after President-elect Donald Trump said he would stop Japan’s Nippon Steel from buying the Pittsburgh steelmaker. The deal was first reached in late 2023, but has faced political and labor opposition since. AT & T — The […]

South Korean stocks rocked after martial law declared

Police stand guard in front of the main gate of the National Assembly in Seoul on December 3, 2024, after South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law. South Korea President Yoon on December 3 declared emergency martial law, saying the step was necessary to protect the country from “communist forces” amid parliamentary […]