Major U.S. Technologi shares are sensitive to the rise in corporate-tax, which could lead to a Democratic sweep in November, potentially reducing one of the strongest drivers of market recovery this year. Bofa Global Research estimates that the tax proposals will reduce the expected revenue of companies in the S&P …
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U.S. in the third quarter. The recovery of the auto industry gained momentum, with coronavirus-related loos and buyers returning to the show-room from sales by auto manufacturers. Strong demand for trucks and sport-utility vehicles is leading to a comeback, which is happening much faster than expected this summer. Contributing is …
Read More »In European stocks, the Dow futures have risen in anticipation of stimulus, while Bayer skids on the warning of justice.
The German chemicals giant Bayer logo is depicted at Bayer headquarters in Leverkusen. Roberto Payfil / Agence France-Presse / Getty Images European stocks rallied on Thursday, the first day of the final quarter, helped by US legislators hoping to reach a deal to provide new impetus. Stoxx Europe 600 SXXP, …
Read More »Palantier Trades High in NYSE Debut
Alexander Carp, CEO of Palanter, is interviewed in 2019. Photo: Andrew Herrer / Bloomberg News September 30, 2020 at 2:08 pm and ET Palantier Technologies Inc. PLTR 51.38% The stock was trading at 10 dollars at the start of its trading on the New York Stock Exchange, which valued the …
Read More »Grocers stockpile, create ‘epidemic’ palettes ahead of winter
Grocery stores and food companies are preparing for a potential surge in sales amid a new surge in Covid-19 cases and the upcoming holiday rush. Supermarkets store groceries and store them early in preparation for the fall and winter months, while some health experts warn that the country could see …
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