Second quarter earnings season is coming to a close, and with nearly all of the reports in, the results have been mostly positive. As of Sept. 5, 99% of S&P 500 index companies have reported results, according to FactSet data, and analysts expect S&P 500 companies to report a 12% jump in earnings per share during the second quarter. Companies had lower expectations to clear coming into the quarter — analysts expected S&P 500 earnings to rise 5% in Q2, the slowest pace of earnings growth since Q4 2023 — a ...

TimesSquare Capital Management, an equity investment management company, released its “U.S. Small Cap Growth Strategy” second-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. During the quarter, the fund returned 11.28% (gross) and 11.02% (net), compared to the Russell 2000 Growth Index by 11.97%. Equities posted double-digit returns in the second quarter as global economic activity measures lifted. In addition, please check the fund’s top five holdings to know its best picks in 20 ...

By Balazs Koranyi and Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday as expected but offered no clues about its next move, even as investors continue to bet that more support will be needed as inflation dips below target next year. The ECB halved its key rate to 2% in the year to June but has been on hold ever since, arguing that the 20-country euro zone economy is in a "good place", even if more easing cannot be ruled out. Recent data has conf ...

FRANKFURT, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Following is the statement from the European Central Bank following its policy meeting. The Governing Council today decided to keep the three key ECB interest rates unchanged. Inflation is currently at around the 2% medium-term target and the Governing Council’s assessment of the inflation outlook is broadly unchanged. The new ECB staff projections present a picture of inflation similar to that projected in June. They see headline inflation averaging 2.1% in 2025, 1.7% in ...

Investment Overview - US canned water producer Liquid Death has received a seven-figure investment from venture-capital firm 4th & 1 Ventures [1][2] - This marks 4th & 1's first seven-figure cheque, indicating strong confidence in Liquid Death's growth potential [2] Company Background - Liquid Death launched its canned water product in 2019 and has since expanded into flavored sparkling waters and iced teas [4] - The company reported $263 million in retail sales for 2024 and was valued at $1.4 billion following a $67 million investment round in March of the previous year [5] Market Position and Growth - Liquid Death is recognized as one of the fastest-growing beverage brands in the US, with notable marketing strategies [2] - The company has paused its international operations earlier this year, indicating a potential slowdown in growth [5] Future Plans - Liquid Death plans to enter the energy drinks market with its Sparkling Energy line set to launch early next year in the US [6] - The new energy drinks will be sugar-free and will not contain sucralose or aspartame, featuring a moderate level of caffeine [6] Investor Profile - 4th & 1 Ventures focuses on growth-stage privately held companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Sport Technology industries, leveraging the influence of professional athletes and business leaders [3][4]

By Indradip Ghosh BENGALURU (Reuters) -The Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points on September 17 as labor market softness overshadows inflation risks, said almost all 107 economists in a Reuters poll, with most expecting one further cut next quarter. Stalling job growth in August and a sharp downward revision to 12-month job data through March led many economists to revise their forecasts to include more rate cuts than they had thought previously. Markets have fully priced in ...

U.S. grocer Kroger raised its annual core sales forecast on Thursday, banking on resilient demand for its lower-priced products amid growing concerns over tariff-related pressure on consumer demand. Shares of the company, which also beat second-quarter comparable sales and profit estimates, were up about 2% in premarket trading. Retailers such as Kroger, Albertsons and Walmart have been able to buck a slowdown in the broader industry as consumers, especially from lower-income households, snap up cheaper ...

Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:B) announced Wednesday that it has struck a deal to divest its Hemlo Gold Mine in Ontario, Canada, in a transaction worth as much as $1.09 billion. The mine will be acquired by Carcetti Capital Corp., which plans to rename itself Hemlo Mining Corp. once the sale closes. The transaction includes upfront cash of $875 million, equity in the acquiring firm valued at $50 million, and additional gold price-linked contingent payments of up to $165 million beginning in 2027. Also ...

Jeff Bezos didn’t become one of the world’s richest people by playing it safe. Instead, his approach to risk-taking transformed a garage startup into a global empire, and his strategies can work for everyday financial decisions too. Learn More: Multimillionaire Says Timing the Market Is Impossible – Here’s What You Should Do Instead Read Next: How Much Money Is Needed To Be Considered Middle Class in Your State? Here’s how to think about risk like Bezos, even if your bank account looks nothing like his. ...

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