People line up outside the Kentucky Career Center before it opens to find assistance with their unemployment claims in Frankfort, Kentucky, USA, June 18, 2020. Bryan Woolston | Reuters The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits for the first time increased more than expected last week as the coronavirus …
Read More »Cramer breaks down his favorite shares from a record second quarter
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday reviewed the top winning stocks in the past three months after the second quarter, which was defined by the push-pull effects of the pandemic and the ongoing economic recovery, came to an end. “I would say that the most impressive actions from my point of …
Read More »Stock futures remain stable after market hits best quarter in decades
Stock futures fell slightly in trading overnight on Tuesday as the market will start a new quarter after a notable comeback. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures traded about 55 points below. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.2% and 0.1%, respectively. Trading volumes were low. The market has …
Read More »US consumer confidence in June 2020
A buyer walks with shopping bags. Pedestrian and vehicle traffic has increased markedly as businesses mark the next phase of reopening the economy today in New York City. John Lamparski | SOPA Images | fake pictures Consumer confidence rose more than expected in June as the United States loosened quarantine …
Read More »Micron, Conagra, Apple, Xilinx brands and more
Take a look at some of the most important engines on the previous market: Conagra Brands (CAG): The food producer reported quarterly earnings of 75 cents a share, 9 cents a share above estimates. Revenue also exceeded consensus, and Conagra gave a forecast range of earnings for the current quarter …
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