The construction industry is facing challenges due to extreme heat waves, leading to a slowdown in projects. According to Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Wealth, what typically takes two days can now take three or four as builders need to take more breaks. To combat the effects of the heat, some companies
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In recent days, the US dollar has seen a surge in strength against the Japanese yen and British pound. This comes as a result of the Federal Reserve taking a more cautious approach to interest rate cuts compared to other central banks around the world. The dollar index, which measures the currency against a basket
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda faces potential reelection challenges at the upcoming annual general meeting due to scandals involving violations of certification tests at Toyota and its group companies. Proxy advisory firms have recommended against his reelection, citing concerns over governance and board independence. Despite the declining approval rating of Toyoda from 96% in 2022
The upcoming week in Asian markets is set to kick off with the monthly Chinese ‘data dump’, providing investors with crucial insights into the state of the world’s second-largest economy. While recent indicators such as producer and consumer prices have pointed towards looming deflationary risks, a closer look at retail sales, business investment, industrial production,
Chinese companies have been steadily increasing their presence in the global market, but there is still significant untapped potential according to HSBC analysts. Despite the rapid growth of the Chinese economy, a large portion of revenue for Chinese companies still comes from domestic sources. In contrast, Japanese companies have a much higher percentage of revenue
In a market saturated with index funds like the S&P 500, investors are increasingly concerned about concentration risk. To address this issue, Avantis Investors chief investment strategist Phil McInnis advocates for a more diversified approach through value-oriented investments. His firm’s exchange-traded fund strategy aims to deliver superior long-term returns by focusing on companies with low
GameStop’s annual shareholder meeting faced a major setback on Thursday as computer problems caused servers to crash under overwhelming interest in the stream. According to a customer service representative for the company hosting the stream, the meeting was scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. ET and was hosted on ComputerShare. However, when attendees tried to
The news that Major League Eating (MLE) has decided to part ways with 16-time champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut ahead of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest has shocked many fans. This decision came after Chestnut chose to represent a rival brand that sells plant-based hot dogs, leading to the termination of
Recent reports suggest that the United States is considering further tightening restrictions on China’s access to chip technology crucial for the advancement of artificial intelligence. Specifically, the Biden administration may target the high-tech chip architecture known as gate all-around (GAA), which offers improved performance and lower power consumption. While this move could have significant implications
Following reports of increased U.S. trade scrutiny against China, most Asian stocks experienced a decline on Wednesday. The anticipation of more cues on inflation and the Federal Reserve also contributed to the negative sentiment. Despite record-high closes on the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ Composite, regional stocks struggled to stay afloat. China’s Shanghai Shenzhen CSI
Broadway is currently experiencing a surge in ticket sales and attendance as the Tony Awards approach. The latest data shows that box office sales for the week ending June 9 were up 7% compared to the previous week. In total, the 35 shows on Broadway grossed an impressive $36,011,651. This marks a 16% increase over
Southwest Airlines saw a 7% increase in stock value after activist hedge fund Elliott Management acquired a $1.9 billion stake in the company. The firm is pushing for the replacement of CEO Bob Jordan and Chairman Gary Kelly. This move by Elliott Management signals a potential shake-up in the leadership of Southwest Airlines, which could
After evaluating the recent upgrades and downgrades made by Wall Street analysts, one of the key takeaways is the double upgrade of Best Buy by Citi. The research team at Citi has raised their target price for Best Buy to $100, citing positive catalysts such as tech replacement cycles and margin execution. They believe that
A CEO from an alternative trading platform, Kelly Rodriques, is determined to shake up private equity investing and provide a solution for the stagnating initial public offering market. In collaboration with Accuidity, Forge Global launched the Forge Accuidity Private Market Index in the recent spring – a move that aims to offer a more accessible