China’s Third Plenum kicks off this week. How investors can play it

The more dire predictions for China’s highly anticipated “Third Plenum” that kicks off Monday hint at constraining the financial sector, despite slowing economic growth. What’s widely expected, on the other hand, is reinforced support for high-tech and manufacturing. “For investors it’s not necessarily bad news because everybody knows exactly where the money is going,” Dan […]

Citigroup (C) earnings Q2 2024

Jane Fraser, CEO of Citi, speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, on May 1, 2023.  Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Citigroup on Friday posted second-quarter results that topped expectations for profit and revenue on a rebound in Wall Street activity. Here’s what the company reported: Earnings: $1.52 […]

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) earnings Q2 2024

JPMorgan Chase on Friday posted second-quarter profit and revenue that topped analysts’ expectations as investment banking fees surged 52% from a year earlier. Here’s what the company reported: Earnings: $4.26 per share adjusted vs. $4.19 estimate of analysts surveyed by LSEG Revenue: $50.99 billion vs. $49.87 billion estimate The bank said earnings jumped 25% from […]

Here’s the deflation breakdown for June 2024 — in one chart

Inflation has throttled back significantly since peaking two years ago. The U.S. economy is even seeing some prices deflate for consumers. Deflation measures how quickly prices are falling for a consumer good or service. It’s the opposite of inflation, which gauges how quickly prices are increasing. Physical goods have accounted for much of the deflation […]

WFC, JPM, TSLA, CVNA and more

Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading: Wells Fargo — Shares tumbled 6% after the bank reported $11.92 billion in net interest income for the second quarter, a 9% year-over-year decline . Analysts polled by FactSet were expecting $12.12 billion in net interest income. Wells Fargo also reiterated its full-year forecast […]

JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon warns inflation and interest rates may stay higher

Jamie Dimon, President & CEO,Chairman & CEO JPMorgan Chase, speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 17th, 2024. Adam Galici | CNBC JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Friday issued another warning about inflation despite recent signs of easing in price pressures. “There has been some […]

Wells Fargo WFC Q2 2024 earnings

Wells Fargo on Friday reported a 9% decline in net interest income, even though its second-quarter earnings and revenue exceeded Wall Street expectations. Here’s what the bank did compared with Wall Street estimates, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: Earnings per share: $1.33 versus $1.29 cents expected Revenue: $20.69 billion versus $20.29 billion […]

China to hold Third Plenum. Why real estate isn’t likely the main focus

High-rise buildings are being seen in the West Coast New Area of Qingdao, Shandong province, China, on July 6, 2024. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s real estate problems may be massive, but analysts expect the upcoming Third Plenum to focus on other areas — such as high local government debt levels and a […]

China’s imports unexpectedly drop in June, but exports beat forecasts

PIctured here is the Qianwen container terminal in the port city of Qingdao, Shangdong, China on July 11, 2024.  Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s imports fell in June, missing expectations for slight growth, while exports rose more than expected, customs data released Friday showed. China’s imports fell by 2.3% in […]