The 'hard' tariff-era data has started to arrive: Morning Brief
Investors are left to wrestle with backward-looking figures that haven't captured the present and unpleasant surveys that anticipate a dismal future.
S&P 500, Nasdaq advance after selloff; UnitedHealth plunges
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose on Thursday on the final trading day of the week, with focus on U.S.-Japan tariff talks, while a slump in UnitedHealth's shares following a forecast cut by the insurer weighed on the Dow. After steep losses on Wednesday, investors found some optimism from U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on "big progress" in trade talks with Japan. Meanwhile, UnitedHealth plummeted 17.2% after lowering its annual profit forecast on expectations of high medical costs for the rest of the year.
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Disney's parks are its economic engine. Tariffs could put a damper on it
Already facing a new rival theme park in Orlando, Fla., Disney must now contend with a more difficult economic environment that could dampen attendance.
Asia markets move up as recession fear weighs on stocks in Europe and the U.S.
The declines came after the S&P experienced a “death cross” on Monday — where the 50 day moving average sank below the 100-day moving average.
‘We’re coming for it’: TON Foundation President eyes second place after Bitcoin
TON Foundation President Manny Stotz says the chain is positioned to become the most widely used blockchain in the world.
LVMH CEO: 2025 started well but worsened from March due to economic turmoil
The year started well but worsened from March due to economic turmoil linked to tariffs, the head of French luxury group LVMH said on Thursday. Bernard Arnault also told the annual shareholders meeting that LVMH will focus on growth at the highest ends of its product range as less wealthy aspirational buyers will be more vulnerable to rising inflation and interest rates.
Bitcoin miners struggle as prices dip but hash rate holds steady
Bitdeer remains bullish on Bitcoin, but sees hardware innovation as the real growth driver.
3 Reasons to Avoid LTH and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Even during a down period for the markets, Life Time has gone against the grain, climbing to $31.72. Its shares have yielded a 25.7% return over the last six months, beating the S&P 500 by 34.7%. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
3 Reasons to Sell YEXT and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Yext trades at $6.11 per share and has moved almost in lockstep with the market over the last six months. The stock has lost 13.9% while the S&P 500 is down 8.9%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.