This week's market focus will be on US economic news. On Thursday, weekly initial unemployment claims are expected to fall -11,000 to 225,000. Also, Nov CPI is expected to be +3.1% y/y, and Nov core CPI is expected to be +3.0% y/y. On Friday, Nov existing home sales are expected to be up +1.2% m/m to 4.15 million. Also, the University of Michigan Dec consumer sentiment index is expected to be revised upward by +0.2 to 53.5 from the previously reported 53.3.The US Dec S&P manufacturing PMI fell -0.4 to a 5-m ...

DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, today announces a new eBook in collaboration with a global semiconductor leader, STMicroelectronics, that explores how advancements in automation, sensing, and intelligent systems are solving today's manufacturing challenges. In "Autonomy Meets Intelligence: Enabling the Future of Factory Automation", ten industry experts discuss h ...

Core Insights - The article discusses the current trends and performance metrics in the investment banking sector, highlighting key financial indicators and market movements. Group 1: Industry Trends - The investment banking industry is experiencing a shift towards digital transformation, with firms increasingly adopting technology to enhance operational efficiency and client engagement [1]. - Recent data indicates a significant increase in M&A activity, with a reported growth of 25% year-over-year in deal volume, reflecting a robust market environment [1]. Group 2: Company Performance - Major investment banks have reported strong quarterly earnings, with an average increase of 15% in net income compared to the previous year, driven by higher advisory fees and trading revenues [1]. - A specific bank has seen its stock price rise by 10% following the announcement of a strategic partnership aimed at expanding its market reach [1].

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Americans between the ages of 45 and 60 (Generation X) are staring down a significant retirement challenge, as just 16% believe they have saved enough money, according to the Schroders 2025 US Retirement Survey. On average, Gen Xers expect to retire with $711,771 saved – far short of the $1,116,747 they believe is necessary for a comfortable retirement. That's a $404,976 savings gap, which is the largest among all generations surveyed. The savings gap facing Baby Boom. ...

CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STEP Energy Services Ltd. ("STEP") (TSX:STEP) and ARC Energy Fund 8 Canadian Limited Partnership, ARC Energy Fund 8 United States Limited Partnership, ARC Energy Fund 8 International Limited Partnership and ARC Capital 8 Limited Partnership (collectively, "ARC Energy Fund 8†), a private equity fund advised by ARC Financial Corp. ("ARC†), are pleased to announce the successful closing of the previously announced take-private transaction involving STEP. The transaction w ...

Trading in Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) is quiet Tuesday. But the shares appear to have broken resistance. This could have bullish implications and may suggest a move higher. This is why Rivian is our Stock of the Day.Supply and demand drives the stock market. If there is more supply of a stock, meaning shares to be sold, than there is demand or shares to be bought, the stock will trend lower. This is because traders and investors who wish to sell will be forced to offer their shares at discounts, ...

KindlyMD Inc., a healthcare and Bitcoin treasury company, is facing the risk of being delisted from the Nasdaq after its share price remained below the exchange’s minimum bid requirement for an extended period. In a Form 8-K filing dated Dec. 12, the company disclosed that it had received a notice from Nasdaq’s Listing Qualifications Department after its common stock closed below $1 for 30 consecutive trading days, placing it out of compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1). Source: SEC filing Ki ...

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $ALKT #AustinTech--S3 Ventures celebrates 20th anniversary and announces close of $250 Million Fund VIII—bringing AUM to over $1 Billion from a single limited partner. ...

Major asset managers are forecasting that Bitcoin will shatter its traditional four-year cycle and reach new all-time highs in 2026, driven by massive institutional capital inflows and regulatory clarity. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan and Grayscale Research both project BTC will exceed its previous peak despite conventional wisdom suggesting 2026 should be a pullback year. Bitcoin has historically followed a four-year cycle tied to halving events, with three significant up years followed ...

"My best guess is that mortgage rates will decline slightly, on balance, over the next year," Rossman said.Mortgage rates are influenced much more by how the 10-year Treasury is trading and investor expectations, Rossman said."Mortgage rates are the most interesting —and difficult — to predict," said Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst for Bankrate.com.Going forward, the trend for mortgage rates will depend on activity in the 10-year U.S. Treasury market, which serves as the benchmark for mortgages and oth ...