July 2024
Fed Inflation Gauge Points to Reducing Pressure, Possible Path for Rate Cuts
A key inflation gauge for the Federal Reserve showed a modest increase in June from a year earlier, potentially setting the stage for an expected interest rate cut in September. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, a key measure of inflation, rose 0.1% in June and is up 2.5% year over year, matching Dow…
Diageo sales plunge on market challenges, but Guinness shines
Shares of Diageo, the renowned spirits maker behind Johnnie Walker, fell more than 10% on Tuesday after it reported its first annual sales decline since the pandemic began. By the end of the trading day, the shares had recovered some losses but still closed down 5.08%. The London-based company reported a 0.6% decline in organic…
McDonald’s, Tesla, Stellantis and others
Here are the key stocks that saw significant moves in pre-market trading: McDonald’s (MCD): The fast food giant saw its shares rise 2% before the market opened, led by solid quarterly earnings that beat analysts’ expectations. Tesla (TSLA): Tesla shares jumped 3.5% in premarket trading after announcing record vehicle deliveries for the quarter, beating Wall…
LeBron favored to lead Team USA in assists
The Paris Olympics are approaching, and the U.S. men’s basketball team got off to a flying start, defeating Serbia 110-84 in their opening game. The odds are heavily in favor of Team USA winning the gold medal, with the Americans as the favorites. Additionally, there are betting options on who will be the team’s top…
Chesapeake Energy, F5, Lattice Semiconductor and more
After the close, several stocks experienced significant movements, catching the attention of investors and market analysts. Among the most notable were Chesapeake Energy, F5, and Lattice Semiconductor, among others. Here, we delve into the details of these post-market swings and what they could mean for the future. Chesapeake Energy Chesapeake Energy saw a substantial increase…