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U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 slipping from its record, but logging a weekly gain of 1.6%, while the Nasdaq rose to a record and a weekly gain of 3.2%. The Dow shed 0.5% for the week.
U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 slipping from its record, but logging a weekly gain of 1.6%, while the Nasdaq rose to a record and a weekly gain of 3.2%. The Dow shed 0.5% for the week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Private equity gets carried away in the UK
Plus, how David Ellison’s bid for Paramount collapsed and the steep geopolitical battle to buy a US ammunitions makerFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
U.S. Stocks Trade Lower
U.S. stock indexes edged lower, after the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq closed at record highs for the last four sessions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Bond King' Gross Looks to Sell Single Stamp for Record $5 Million
Famed bond manager Bill Gross is selling out of a different kind of investment: a collection of rare stamps, one of which is slated to sell for up to $5 million.The Wall Street Journal - World -
These 4 S&P 500 stocks are helping to tame U.S. market volatility
Stocks not only can gain with the VIX at such extreme lows — they usually do.MarketWatch - Business -
Stock buyers are keeping S&P 500 momentum strong and volatility low — for now
A low VIX is an overbought condition, but it is not a sell signal.MarketWatch - Business -
Carnival’s stock leads the S&P 500’s losers as BofA raises a pricing concern
Stocks of cruise operators were having a pretty bad day Friday, as BofA Securities analyst Andrew Didora suggested there was a crack in the group’s pricing armor.MarketWatch - Business -
Investors continue to flee French stocks, shift toward German bonds on election nervousness
The spread between French and German 10-year government bonds continued to widen on Friday on nervousness that French parliamentary elections could yield a fractured body.MarketWatch - Business - Germany -
Spooked by Apple stock’s AI-driven gains? Take a look at its bonds instead.
Apple investors who want to profit from the boost the iPhone maker enjoyed this week after unveiling its AI strategy but who are balking at the stock’s record levels could look at its bonds instead.MarketWatch - Business - Apple -
2024 U.S. Open: Despite record-low scores, Pinehurst No. 2 is playing tough and may get even more arduous
Three of the seven lowest rounds in the U.S. Open's Pinehurst No. 2 history were recorded on ThursdayCBS Sports - Sports -
Shattered by Montreal Mind-Control Experiments, but Undeterred in a Suit
Families of patients in a Cold War-era mind-control experiment in Montreal are pressing forward after a recent setback in their class-action lawsuit.The New York Times - World -
A washing away of the sins in 'Palm Royale'
When her world comes crumbling down, the series' Maxine Simmons does a splashy runway walk into a hotel pool wearing a vintage canary yellow gown.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Ukraine's peace summit lacks clout as Russia, China and others stay away
Ukraine's leadership has been talking about this weekend's peace summit in Switzerland for months, trying to drum up enthusiasm for Kyiv's peace plan.CNBC - Business - China -
French Government Bonds Face Trouble as Elections Loom
As France heads towards snap elections at the end of June, French government bonds could slide further, having already taken a major hit from the weekend’s European parliamentary elections, pushing their yields even higher, analysts said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Stocks Fall, European Markets Sell Off
Investors dumped European stocks and snapped up safer government bonds amid French political turmoil. U.S. stocks opened lower.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Cooling Inflation Powers S&P 500, Nasdaq to Weekly Gains
The S&P index added 1.6% for the week and the yield on the 10-year Treasury fell as investors assessed the job market and new data on inflation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bank of Japan Plans to Reduce Bond Buying, Yen Weakens
In a decision seen as a step toward monetary tightening, the bank said it would reduce the amount of monthly government bond purchases, as it left its policy interest rate unchanged.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
BoJ to ‘significantly’ scale back bond buying in shift on ultra-loose policy
Yen weakens after Japanese central bank delays releasing details on plans to trim balance sheetFinancial Times - World -
French banking-sector bonds buckle as Paris awaits snap elections
Bonds issued by French banks have been selling off, along with government bonds and stocks, as Paris prepares for snap elections that aim to limit the role of the nation’s far-right party in the government.MarketWatch - Business - France -
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Rate Decisions Due in U.K., Australia
Markets await a raft of interest-rate decisions, including in the U.K., Australia, China, Indonesia, Switzerland and Norway, while French assets will be watched closely ahead of snap elections.The Wall Street Journal - World - Australia -
Here’s when the inflation-fighting power of TIPS bonds and ETFs really kicks in
As inflation expectations rise, so does the average amount by which TIPS outperform U.S. Treasurys.MarketWatch - Business -
'Mbappe-mania' comes to Germany; hosts open with win
Euro 2024 hosts Germany started the tournament with a dominant display over Scotland, while "Mbappemania" took hold in Munich. Here's how the day played out.ESPN - Sports - US Open -
Record rainfall in UK and France batters wheat crops
Heavy downpours since last autumn curb planting and push milling-wheat futures to year-high on EuronextFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Spain's Yamal sets youngest Euros player record
Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to ever feature at the European Championships on Saturday in Spain's Group B opener against Croatia in Berlin.ESPN - Sports -
Cramer says the market can't broaden out due to uncertainty away from tech
CNBC's Jim Cramer said tech stocks have been integral to the market rally, and other sectors can't say the same.CNBC - Business -
‘Artists used to be forgotten, their work was thrown away’: how a Berlin gallery changed photography
Co-founded before photo work was taken seriously as art, this Berlin venue is marking its half-century by celebrating the history of its collection – and the medium itself. When Annette Kicken’s late husband, Rudolf, founded a photo gallery in ...The Guardian - World -
How Jayson Tatum flipped the narrative and put Boston one win away from title No. 18
The Celtics' star's success has come with records -- and a narrative that he can end with one more win.ESPN - Sports -
Stellantis will shift production of some electric vehicles away from China in response to higher EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.
Stellantis will shift production of some electric vehicles away from China in response to higher EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Ransomware Attacks Are Getting Worse
Plus: US lawmakers have nothing to say about an Israeli influence campaign aimed at US voters, a former LA Dodgers owner wants to fix the internet, and more.Wired - Tech -
The S&P 500 would be nearly 20% lower without AI mania, says this chart
How much has AI contributed to stock market gains? The market could be 20% worse off without it, says Bespoke.MarketWatch - Business -
Investors have never withdrawn from S&P 500 funds like they did last week
S&P 500 index funds saw the biggest outflows on record last week, according to data from Lipper’s global fund flows.MarketWatch - Business -
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: IPO boom looks to break new records
India had a flood of listings in 2023, which hit a nine-year high of 238 with $7.35 billion raised. Could 2024 set a new record?CNBC - Business -
Record $668mn loan boosts hopes for Miami’s luxury housing boom
Lenders are vying for projects such as PMG’s 1,000-foot tower, which is selling units for up to $90mnFinancial Times - World -
China’s record heat and heavy rain raise food security concerns
Yahoo News - World - China -
Aspark SP600 Surpasses Rimac Nevera’s EV Top Speed Record
Yahoo News - World -
Boeing, Airbus say planes with titanium parts sold with falsified records are safe
Boeing and Airbus emphasized that there are no safety concerns after revealing Friday that some titanium parts used in their aircraft had falsified documentation, triggering a federal investigation. Boeing did not say which models of aircraft or ...The Hill - Politics -
Fetterman Has History of Driving Infractions, Records and Former Aides Say
The senator’s accident in Maryland last weekend did not come as a surprise to some of his former staff members, who said he was a notoriously distracted driver.The New York Times - Top stories -
Kroos pep talk calms Germany before record win
Julian Nagelsmann said Toni Kroos delivered a "really powerful" pep talk to the Germany team before the Euro 2024 hosts posted a record 5-1 victory against Scotland in the opening game of the tournament in Munich.ESPN - Sports -
Sharpton denounces Trump’s latest race rhetoric: ‘Look at his record’
The Rev. Al Sharpton denounced former President Trump's latest race-related comments, urging voters to "look at his record" on past issues involving Black Americans before leaning into his rhetoric. Sharpton joined MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace Friday, ...The Hill - Politics -
Biden Team Set to Raise Record $28 Million at Hollywood Fund-Raiser
President Biden flew from a gathering of world leaders in Italy to Los Angeles to appear along with Barack Obama, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Jimmy Kimmel and others.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden