Inversiones y negocios

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are just around the corner and, as always, basketball will be one of the sports that will generate great excitement among fans and bettors. After failing to win a medal at last year's FIBA ​​World Cup, the U.S. team is aiming for a strong comeback. The United States has won four consecutive Olympic gold medals and seven of the last eight, dating back to 1992. This year's Olympic roster features a total of 13 NBA titles and eight NBA MVP awards, with key players such as LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, among…

The U.S. economy posted robust growth in the second quarter, driven by strong consumer and government spending, along with a significant increase in inventories, according to an initial estimate from the Commerce Department released Thursday. From April to June, real gross domestic product (GDP), which measures the value of all goods and services produced, grew at an annualized rate of 2.8% after adjusting for seasonality and inflation. That beat the 2.1% growth forecast by economists polled by Dow Jones and improved from the 1.4% growth in the first quarter. The first of three estimates highlighted the significant contributions of consumer…

Here are some stocks that saw significant moves in after-hours trading: Dexcom Dexcom shares jumped after their quarterly earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. The company, known for its continuous glucose monitoring systems, reported stronger-than-expected revenue growth, fueling investor optimism and sending the stock up 7%. Lane Online learning platform Coursera saw its shares rise 5% after reporting better-than-expected revenue and user growth. The company cited increased enrollment and partnerships with educational institutions as key factors contributing to its positive performance. Deckers outdoors Deckers Outdoor, the parent company of popular brands like UGG and Teva, has seen its stock price…

Corey LaJoie, currently 28th in the NASCAR Cup Series standings, will not return as the driver of the No. 7 Spire Motorsports car at the end of the 2024 season. LaJoie, who has a contract with Spire Motorsports through next year but is now free to explore other opportunities, confirmed the news to FOX Sports, following an initial report from The Athletic. “I will not be driving the No. 7 next year,” LaJoie said. “I am very proud of the role I have played in helping Spire become a competitive team, but unfortunately, my future lies elsewhere. “We are committed…

Wall Street’s most reliable recession indicator started signaling trouble in 2022 and hasn’t stopped since, but so far it has proven wrong every time. The yield on 10-year Treasuries has been lower than that of many shorter-term bonds, a scenario known as an inverted yield curve, which has historically preceded nearly every recession since the 1950s. Traditionally, an inverted yield curve suggests a recession within a year or two. However, not only has a recession not occurred, but U.S. economic growth remains stable. This has led many on Wall Street to wonder why this once-reliable indicator has proven wrong this…