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☆ Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 posts fourth consecutive closing record: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Dow Jones and S&P both hit all time highs with the Dow Jones closing over 38,000 points for the first time ever as stocks continue to rise. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)Stock futures were little changed Thursday, following a fresh record close for the S&P 500 and strong quarterly results from Adobe . Stocks are coming off a winning session that saw the S&P 500 notch its fourth-straight record close. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are on pace to end the week higher. Wholesale inflation unexpectedly ticked down by 0.2% last month, while economists polled by Dow Jones expected the gauge to increase by 0.1%.

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☆ Housing costs are clouding an otherwise glowing economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Despite all the good news, there’s one giant, inescapable reason why people don’t feel like the economy is as good as it actually is. Shelter costs — which include rent and an estimated cost of homeownership — were up 5.4% from a year ago. There are some early signs that the housing market is becoming a bit less stuck. At the same time, the one-two punch of inflation and high borrowing costs have discouraged first-time buyers, reducing competition for houses. Of course, as Powell noted in his speech Wednesday, it may take “years” for housing inflation to normalize.

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☆ Stock market today: Stocks edge higher to close at a record after upbeat producer inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Max Adams | Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

US stocks ended mostly higher on Thursday as investors were encouraged by new inflation data. Data showed wholesale inflation rose less than expected in May, a day after CPI showed consumer inflation also slowed. Tesla shares jumped ahead of the results of Elon Musk's pay package vote, while Broadcom soared after earnings. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Meanwhile, Broadcom stock rocketed higher on upbeat earnings and the announcement of a 10-for-1 stock split.

Persons: —, Bill Adams, Elon Musk Organizations: Elon, Broadcom, Service, Federal Reserve, Traders, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Fed, Comerica Bank, BlackRock, Vanguard, Bank of America, Nvidia, Here's

☆ As the heat goes up this summer, so do cooling costs
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Catherine Boudreau | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The groups projected that the average cost across the country could be $719, a nearly 8% increase from the same period last year. In some regions that figure is higher; in Southern states like Texas, the average cost could hit $858. The forecast for summer cooling costs is based on federal data on regional electric prices, summer temperatures, and residential air conditioning, Wolfe said. Related stories"We are assuming a higher rate of temperature change, and recent heat waves are bearing this out," Wolfe said. Those who do may not turn it on in an effort to avoid higher bills, Wolfe said.

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☆ Key takeaways from the Fed’s latest interest rate decision
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Officials penciled in just one rate cut this year, according to their latest economic projections, compared to the three they forecast in March. They also expect inflation to be more stubborn this year than they thought in the spring, according to their forecasts. The Fed has kept interest rates at a 23-year high for nearly a year, after kicking off an aggressive rate-hiking campaign in March 2022. Here are key takeaways from the Fed’s latest decision on interest rates. Still-high inflation is continuing to eat into some budgets, pandemic savings are drying up, borrowers continue to pile on more debt and the highest interest rates in nearly a quarter century are squeezing Americans.

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☆ Amazon's AWS to launch new infrastructure region in Taiwan amid rapid Asia-Pacific expansion
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Sheila Chiang | In Sheilachiang | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Rio de Janeiro , Brazil - 4 May 2023; Amazon Web Services branding, during day three of Web Summit Rio 2023 at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The new AWS region in Taiwan will enable firms to capitalize on the cloud and "build with AWS technologies like compute, storage, databases, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence," said Prasad Kalyanaraman, vice president of infrastructure services at AWS, in a statement. An AWS region is a physical location where data centers are clustered. An availability zone is an isolated and geographically separate location with one or more data centers with independent power, cooling, and physical security. AWS had opened a region in the Indonesia capital of Jakarta in December 2021.

Persons: Eóin Noonan, Prasad Kalyanaraman Organizations: Amazon Web Services, Web Summit, Summit, Getty, Web Services, AWS Locations: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Riocentro, U.S, Taiwan, Asia, Pacific, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Jakarta

☆ Biden cheers cooling inflation ahead of key Fed interest rate decision
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

"Prices are still too high, but today's report shows welcome progress on lowering inflation," Biden said in a statement. The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics report also showed that the annual inflation rate fell to 3.3% in May, down from 3.4% in April and 3.5% in March. The numbers also came in cooler than economists had expected, with those surveyed by Dow Jones having predicted a 0.1% increase in prices and a 3.4% annual rate of inflation. "Wages are rising faster than prices, and unemployment has remained at or below 4% for the longest stretch in 50 years," said Biden. "I know many families are feeling squeezed by the cost of living, which is still too high," he added.

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, Dow Jones Organizations: Wednesday, of Labor Statistics

☆ Stock market today: US stocks close at record highs after encouraging May inflation and Fed commentary
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

US stocks rose to fresh records Wednesday as traders took in cool inflation and Fed comments. AdvertisementUS stocks rose on Wednesday as investors took in cool inflation data and the Federal Reserve's latest guidance on rate cuts, helping the S&P 500 to another record close. The 10-year Treasury fell seven basis points to 6.33%, rising from steeper losses earlier in the day after the central bank updated its outlook to include fewer rate cuts than previously expected. FOMC members said they didn't believe it was "appropriate" to cut rates until they had gained more confidence inflation is trending back to 2%. Fed fund futures show that investors see a 62% chance the Fed will cut rates three times or more by year-end, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.

Persons: —, FOMC, Powell, Bill Adams Organizations: Service, Federal, Treasury, Fed, Comerica Bank Locations: April's

☆ GameStop: Why this meme stock frenzy is different from 2021
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

New York CNN —Meme stock mania is back. Meme stocks saw a resurgence last month after Keith Gill, an investor who helped stoke the meme stock frenzy in 2021, made his first post on X in three years. For many traders who experienced the original meme stock craze, the phenomenon has prompted a wave of deja vu. Still, there are key differences between the reignited 2024 meme stock craze and the original in 2021. While GameStop shares have surged in recent weeks, it is still down 65% from its record high closing price in 2021.

Persons: Keith Gill, ” Gill, Gill, —, that’s, Craig Sarembock, ”, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Trump, Biden, Samantha Delouya, That’s, Elon Musk, OpenAI, Hanna Ziady, ” Musk, Apple Organizations: CNN Business, Bell, New York CNN, stoke, GameStop, CNN, Federal Reserve, Bartlett Wealth Management, Global, ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, EOG Resources, Schlumberger, Apple, SpaceX, Bluetooth, OpenAI, Developers Locations: New York, United States, OpenAI

☆ 'Clear path to a soft landing': Here's what Wall Street sees for Fed rate cuts after May inflation came in cool
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Jennifer Sor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Investors cheered a soft May inflation report, which could pave the way for Fed easing this year. Rate cuts in September are "overwhelmingly likely," one economist said. AdvertisementSome Wall Street analysts predict the Fed's first cut could come as soon as July, though most see a rate cut in September as the most likely scenario. "But rate cuts starting by September should now be cemented as overwhelmingly likely." Investors are waiting for Fed Chair Jerome Powell to speak later Wednesday afternoon, which should give markets more guidance on the path of rate cuts.

Persons: —, Skyler Weinand, Regan Capital, Preston Caldwell, Morningstar's, Ryan Severino, BGO, Jerome Powell, Weinand, David Russell Organizations: Service, of Labor Statistics, Federal Reserve, Fed

☆ A star Balyasny macro PM is leaving with team for Millennium
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Alex Morrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Robert Tau, a top macro PM at Balyasny, is joining Millennium and bringing along members of his team. Tau joined Balyasny in 2020 and was a top Asia macro producer. The move comes amid a cooling market for macro hedge fund talent after a hiring frenzy in 2023. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementOne of Balyasny's top macro portfolio managers is leaving and is set to join rival Millennium next year.

Persons: Robert Tau, Tau, — Organizations: Millennium, Balyasny, Service, Business Locations: Balyasny, Asia

☆ Treasury yield fall as Fed meeting kicks off
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

U.S. Treasury yields fell Tuesday as the Federal Reserve meeting is set to begin, with investors awaiting the central bank's monetary policy decision and key economic data. The June Federal Reserve meeting is set to begin Tuesday, before concluding with the central bank's latest interest rate decision and policy guidance on Wednesday. The Fed is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged this month, with the first rate cut being priced in for later this year. Many investors will be hoping for the data to show that the economy is cooling, as this could suggest the Fed will cut interest rates sooner. Investors will therefore also be closely following economic projections released by the Fed on Wednesday alongside its interest rate decision.

Organizations: Treasury, U.S, Federal Reserve, Fed, Investors Locations: U.S

☆ Data center liquid cooling is accelerating and it's accelerating now, says Vertiv CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailData center liquid cooling is accelerating and it's accelerating now, says Vertiv CEOGiordano Albertazzi, Vertiv CEO, joins 'Closing Bell: Overtime' to discuss data center cooling and what it means for the company.

Persons: Giordano Albertazzi

☆ Wall Street’s facing an economic double-whammy this week
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Despite the rare event, it’s unlikely the stock market will swing widely because of the economic two-fer, some investors say. Inflation showed signs of cooling in April after staying worryingly warm during the first quarter of this year. America’s rural hospitals keep getting attacked by cybercriminals. Microsoft said in a statement to CNN that it would provide free security updates for eligible rural hospitals, as well as security assessments and training for hospital staff. Google will provide free cybersecurity advice to rural hospitals and start a pilot program to match the firm’s cybersecurity services with the needs of rural hospitals.

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☆ How to prevent heat stroke and other heat-related emergencies
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Extreme heat weather events are expected to affect more than 60 million people across the US this summer. With summer temperatures on the rise, what should people know about the dangerous condition of heat stroke? CNN: What should people know about heat stroke? Dr. Leana Wen: Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Before someone reaches the point of having heat stroke, they may have heat exhaustion.

Persons: CNN — It’s, Leana Wen, Wen Organizations: CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, George Washington University Locations: West

☆ Here's an undervalued stock that can benefit from new Alzheimer's drugs
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

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☆ I've been going to Disney World for 30 years. Here are 7 tips for surviving the parks in the summer heat.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

I like to visit the water parks in the afternoon. Megan duBoisOne of my favorite things to do at Disney World is visit one of the two water parks, which alternate being open throughout the year. This summer, Typhoon Lagoon is open. As the days get longer in June and July, there are certain nights when the water park is open until 8 p.m. Additionally, Typhoon Lagoon hosts H2O Glow After Hours, a separately ticketed event during which the park is open until 11 p.m. on select summer nights.

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☆ Treasury yields rise as investors look to Fed meeting, inflation data
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The 2-year Treasury yield was last more than two basis points higher to 4.8909%. U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Monday as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting and key inflation data due this week. Due this week are the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision and policy guidance, as well as fresh key economic data, including inflation data. The Fed is due to meet Tuesday and Wednesday, and is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of its meeting. Policymakers have repeatedly said that they are looking for more data evidence to be sure that inflation is easing sustainably toward the 2% target before making interest rate cuts.

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☆ A recession indicator with a perfect record has been flashing red for 20 months. It may not be wrong yet.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Theron Mohamed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A recession indicator with a flawless record has been flashing red for 20 months. The economist behind the inverted yield curve says it's too soon to declare it's wrong this time. AdvertisementA recession indicator with a perfect track record has been flashing red for 20 months now, but the economist who pioneered its use warned against dismissing it just yet. "I think it's way too early to declare a failure," Campbell Harvey told Fox Business about the inverted yield curve. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ What to expect from the housing market in the second half of 2024, according to real estate experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

While the market is seeing more listings, the boost in supply is not enough to attract buyers, according to Doug Duncan, senior vice president and chief economist at Fannie Mae. "Mortgage rates are down a bit from May highs, but that hasn't spurred a surge of competition among buyers in the housing market," Divounguy said. Many experts believe the Federal Reserve will likely hold interest rates in the upcoming board meeting on June 12. However, the National Association of Realtors forecast a potential interest rate cut by the fall of this year, according to Jessica Lautz, the NAR's deputy chief economist. 'It's hard to foresee prices really cooling'While the housing market has slowed in terms of the number of transactions, prices haven't soften despite broader expectations, Ostrowski explained.

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☆ Oil prices edge higher after weekly loss as Goldman sees supply deficit on summer fuel demand
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Platform Eureka, an offshore oil and gas platform operated by Beta Operating Company LLC, off the coast of Long Beach, California, US, on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. Crude oil futures rose slightly on Monday as analysts see summer fuel demand pushing the market into a supply deficit in the coming weeks. Goldman Sachs analysts said Brent should rise to $86 in the third quarter as summer transportation and cooling demand pushes the market into a "sizeable" deficit of 1.3 million barrels per day. Here are today's energy prices:Oil prices posted a loss last week after OPEC+ agreed to increase production starting in October through September 2025. OPEC+ can delay, pause or reverse its decision to raise production if needed to stabilize the oil market, Goldman analyst Daan Struyven told clients in a Sunday note.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Brent, Daan Struyven Organizations: Beta Operating, Goldman Locations: Eureka, Long Beach , California, OPEC

☆ The US office sector will worsen through next year, and the recovery will be slower than after the 2008 crisis, Fitch Ratings says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Fitch Ratings revised its office delinquency forecast for 2024 and 2025. Maturing office loan refinanceability will reach no more than 16%-21%. AdvertisementThings are not looking up for the US office sector, with loan performance set to slump even further in 2025, Fitch Ratings said. Driving the fallout are still-elevated interest rates, cooling economic growth, and a stricter lending environment, Fitch wrote on Friday. Fitch anticipates low refinanceability on maturing office loans through this year, with 16%-21% able to refinance.

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☆ 8 accessories that are in this summer and 5 that are out, according to designers
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Amena Ahmed | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Business Insider asked three fashion designers which accessories are in and out for summer. Large sunglasses, big hair accessories, and lightweight scarves will be huge trends. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementInflation finally seems to be steadily cooling down, so now is the perfect time to restock your wardrobe for the summer. Luckily, Business Insider spoke with three fashion designers to find out which accessory trends are in and out for the season — so you don't have to waste your hard-earned cash on out-of-style pieces.

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☆ Campbell reported solid results, but management gave not-so-hot guidance, says Jim Cramer
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCampbell reported solid results, but management gave not-so-hot guidance, says Jim Cramer'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer looks at the recent performance of packaged food stocks and gauges how well the stocks will perform in a cooling economy.

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☆ Here’s the ‘bad news’ in the ‘good’ jobs report
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —At a time when Americans and the Federal Reserve are clamoring for clear-cut data about the state of the economy, Friday’s jobs report was much more opaque than everyone had hoped. Unemployment roseThe unemployment rate rose to 4% from 3.9%. The rise in unemployment can be traced to the findings of the household survey (one of two surveys that feed into the monthly jobs report). Compared to the establishment survey that showed the robust 272,000 net gain in jobs, the household survey faltered. That’s in the service sector, everything from personal care services, dry cleaning, cleaning and home maintenance and vehicle maintenance, she said.

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