U.S. Manufacturing Activity Expanded in JanuaryLIVE[Dow Rises to Begin February]Last Updated:---8 min ago# U.S. Manufacturing Activity Expanded in JanuaryBy[Al Root]The U.S. manufacturing economy surprised investors on Monday with something they've long waited for: Growth.The Institute for Supply Management's Purchasing Managers Index, or PMI, rose to 52.6 in January, up from 47.9 for December. Economists surveyed by FactSet expected a reading of 48.9, so things were better than expected.A reading above 50 ...

Benchmark reiterates a Buy rating on AppLovin, arguing that Google DeepMind's new AI game-creation tool could ultimately benefit the company's advertising and monetization business. ...

Stocks Gain Steam After Opening LowerCONCLUDED[S&P 500 Flirts With New Closing High]Last Updated:---Updated 7 hours ago# Stocks Gain Steam After Opening LowerBy[Connor Smith]Stocks roared back after opening lower on Monday.The Dow rose 301 points, or 0.6%, in the first half-hour of trading. It was down more than 200 points shortly after the open. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were both down 0.2%.Wall Street was awaiting the latest manufacturing survey from the Institute for Supply Management at 10 a.m. E ...

Vanguard Slashes Fees on Dozens of Mutual Funds and ETFs - Barron'sSkip to Main ContentThis copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com.---# Vanguard Slashes Fees on Dozens of Mutual Funds and ETFs## Vanguard says its fee reductions will total almost $250 million in 2026.- ...

In this articleDVNCTRADevon Energy and Coterra Energy plan to merge in a $58 billion all-stock deal, including debt. (Courtesy Devon Energy)Devon Energy and Coterra Energy, the natural gas and oil exploration companies, plan to merge in a roughly $58 billion all-stock transaction. ...

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, the companies say. ...

Wealthy Families Aren't Investing Enough in AI. A Shift Is Coming. - Barron'sSkip to Main ContentThis copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com.# Wealthy Families Aren't Investing Enough in AI. A Shift Is Coming.By [Abby Schultz]ShareResize---ReprintsIn this article[GOOG ...

Core Viewpoint - Nvidia's stock is experiencing a decline due to uncertainties surrounding its $100 billion investment in OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT [1] Group 1: Nvidia's Investment in OpenAI - Nvidia is recognized as the leading provider of artificial intelligence chips, which positions the company strategically in the AI market [1] - The commitment to a significant investment in OpenAI is now being questioned, raising concerns about Nvidia's future financial performance [1]

The meat processor beats earnings and revenue estimates for its fiscal first quarter. ...

Ford held talks about bringing Chinese EVs to the U.S., according to the Financial Times. ...