Home Depot’s sales improved during its fiscal second quarter as consumers remained focused on smaller projects amid cost concerns and economic uncertainty, but its performance missed Wall Street’s expectations. Revenue for the three months ended August 3 climbed to $45.28 billion from $43.18 billion, but fell short of the $45.41 billion that analysts polled by…
By Joanna Plucinska and Rajesh Kumar Singh LONDON/CHICAGO (Reuters) -European airline shares have soared in the last six months despite geopolitical and economic uncertainty, while those of U.S. airlines have sold off amid a pullback in travel spending. The stock market has been turbulent since the start of this year as U.S. President Donald Trump’s…
U.S. equities advanced Thursday, led by a rally in technology shares, while investors evaluated easing trade tensions with China and mixed economic signals ahead of a potential interest rate decision in June. The S&P 500 technology sector climbed over 2%, supported by a 1.7% rise in Alphabet (GOOGL, Financials) ahead of its earnings release. The…
Netflix (NFLX) reported first quarter earnings late Thursday that topped expectations and solidified its position as a defensive player in an industry grappling with economic uncertainty tied to President Trump’s trade war, according to Wall Street analysts. Oppenheimer analyst Jason Helfstein called Netflix the “cleanest story in internet” in a client note following the results….
Protecting your finances amid economic uncertainty WESH 2’s Meredith McDonough and Jason Guy discuss how President Donald Trump’s newly imposed tariffs may impact the U.S. economy, stock market Updated: 10:44 AM EDT Apr 4, 2025 MONTH, A TIME DEDICATED TO PROMOTING FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT, AND NOW FEELS LIKE A VERY IMPORTANT TIME, MAYBE MORE…
After a strong run in 2023 and 2024, markets have stumbled. As of this writing, the S&P 500 is down 3% this year, while the Nasdaq Composite has tumbled 7%. Economic uncertainty looms large, fuelled by new tariff policies, the Federal Reserve’s cryptic signals, and mixed economic indicators. In such times, investors look to the…
Source: Getty Images Written by Amy Legate-Wolfe at The Motley Fool Canada Markets rise and fall, sometimes dramatically. While many investors focus on growth stocks, defensive stocks provide a cushion when economic uncertainty sets in. These are companies offering essential services like utilities, telecom, and insurance, ensuring steady revenues regardless of market swings. Defensive stocks…
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates unchanged. Analysts say today’s decision shows the central bank is waiting to see how the Trump Administration’s policy changes will shape the U.S. economy. Before this announcement, numbers put out by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on Monday provided a dim outlook…
The Federal Reserve isn’t expected to announce any changes to its key interest rate Wednesday, a sign of caution amid significant economic uncertainty.These borrowing costs have wide ripple effects across the economy, influencing mortgages, car loans and credit cards. The Fed previously raised its benchmark rate in a rapid series of hikes to fight pandemic-era…
Hong Kong celebrities like Stephen Chow and Andy Lau have recently seen the estimated rental values of their luxury properties rise as the city’s leasing market continues to improve, according to new government data. The rateable value of actor and filmmaker Stephen Chow’s house at 12 Pollock’s Path on The Peak rose 2.7 per cent…