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Economy

WD-40 proves old economy can win as stock jumps on Q3 earnings

WD-40 Company (WDFC) shares surged on Friday after the lubricant and household products maker reported stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results, driven by robust global demand for its flagship WD-40 Multi-Use product. The stock climbed more than 12% during the session and was on track for its highest level in nearly 20 months. The rally followed quarterly

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Is SK Hynix stock a better pick to play AI memory market than Micron?

South Korean semiconductor giant SK Hynix made history on Wall Street, listing on Nasdaq today via American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) under the ticker SKHY. The firm’s US initial public offering (IPO) priced at $149 was more than 7x oversubscribed – and raised a total of about $26.5 billion. This made it the largest-ever US listing

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Dow rises as S&P 500 nears record, SK Hynix debut boosts AI chip stocks

US stocks ended higher on Friday, with the S&P 500 closing just shy of a record high as enthusiasm around artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks offset concerns over renewed tensions in the Middle East. Investors also turned their attention to the start of the second-quarter earnings season next week, when major US banks will begin

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Gold recovers as strong US labor data offsets earlier pressure from higher oil prices

Gold prices moved higher on Thursday, recovering above the $4,100 mark after stronger-than-expected US lalabourbour market data boosted investor sentiment. The gains came after the precious metal traded lower earlier in the day as rising oil prices fueled concerns that inflation could remain elevated and delay potential interest rate cuts. Spot gold climbed to an

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Dow Jones slips even as chip stocks offset renewed US-Iran tensions

US stocks opened higher on Thursday as gains in semiconductor shares helped offset renewed geopolitical concerns after fresh exchanges of attacks between the United States and Iran threatened to prolong the conflict and keep investors on edge. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 28 points, or 0.05%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.11%. Nasdaq Composite

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US jobless claims declined last week as labour market holds steady

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits declined last week, pointing to continued resilience in the US labour market even as hiring slowed sharply in June. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell by 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 215,000 in the week ended July 4, the Labor Department said on Thursday.

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Broadcom stock is in a local bear market: will it retest its record high?

Broadcom stock price rose by 5% on Wednesday after extending its relationship with Apple. AVGO rose to $395, a 10% increase from its lowest level this month. It remains in a local bear market after falling by 20% from its highest point this year. So, will it rebound and retest its all-time high? Broadcom expands

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Salesforce stock falls after KeyBanc downgrade on AI growth concerns

Salesforce Inc. (CRM) shares fell 2.5% on Thursday after KeyBanc downgraded the software company, citing concerns that its Agentforce artificial intelligence platform may take longer than expected to become a meaningful growth driver. The downgrade came despite Salesforce’s strong position in enterprise software and follows the company’s better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results reported in late May.

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Is the 3.2% yielding SCHD ETF a buy as one-year Treasury yields hit 4.06%?

The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has moved sideways in the past few days. It has remained inside the key support and resistance levels of $31.60 and $32.90 since May. Despite the consolidation, SCHD is having a strong year, with inflows rising by over $13 billion and its assets nearing the $100 billion mark.

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Kresus launches crypto inheritance service for self-custody wallet users

Kresus, a self-custody cryptocurrency wallet provider, has announced the launch of Kresus Inheritance, a service that allows users to create a succession plan for their digital asset holdings. According to the company, the service does not require users to share private keys or use complex recovery procedures. While self-custody gives users direct control over their

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