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Wall Street ends flat ahead of long weekend
NEW YORK, Jan 16 (Reuters) – U.S. stocks ended nearly flat on Friday in a choppy session ahead of the long weekend, although all three major indexes posted losses for the week as fourth-quarter earnings season kicked off. Shares of chipmakers rose, with an index of semiconductors extending gains from Thursday. Big U.S. banks posted […]
Fed should be ready to cut rates again amid job market risks
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said on Friday a fragile job market that could weaken quickly means the U.S. central bank should stand ready to cut interest rates again if needed. “Absent a clear and sustained improvement in labor market conditions, we should remain ready to […]
Trump plans to allow 401(k) withdrawals for home down payments
WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) – The Trump administration plans to allow investors to use some of their retirement funds to make a down payment on a house, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Friday, adding that more details will be released next week. “We’re going to allow people to take money out of […]
Wall Street rises as bank earnings, chip stocks rally
U.S. stocks rose as strong results from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley lifted banks and TSMC boosted chipmakers.
US, Taiwan reach trade deal focused on semiconductors, US Commerce Department says
WASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Taiwan clinched a trade deal on Thursday that cuts tariffs on many of the semiconductor powerhouse’s exports, directs new investments in the U.S. technology industry and risks infuriating China. The deal deepens the Trump administration’s ties with Taipei at a critical time as China ratchets up pressure […]
Goldman’s profit beats on record stock trading, sees robust M&A activity in 2026
Jan 15 (Reuters) – Goldman Sachs’ fourth-quarter profit beat Wall Street expectations on Thursday, driven by a surge in dealmaking and trading, as it expressed optimism for investment banking in the year ahead. A friendlier regulatory environment under U.S. President Donald Trump, lower interest rates and excess cash have led companies to pursue more deals. […]
Morgan Stanley beats profit estimates on dealmaking windfall
Morgan Stanley beat profit estimates as investment banking revenue jumped 47% on a surge in M&A and debt underwriting.
US weekly jobless claims fall, but labor market is still in a holding pattern
U.S. jobless claims fell last week, but seasonal distortions and weak hiring signal a labor market stuck in neutral.
US biotech sector poised for 2026 rebound as IPO interest revives
Investors see a potential biotech rebound in 2026 as IPO activity, dealmaking and lower rates offset lingering policy risks.
Oil climbs on concerns over potential Iranian supply disruption
LONDON, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Wednesday for a fifth straight session on fears of Iranian supply disruptions due to a potential U.S. attack on Iran and possible retaliation against U.S. regional interests. Brent futures were up 76 cents, or 1.2%, at $66.23 a barrel at 1411 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate […]
