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Carter's rebrands to court younger parents
Carter's is rolling out a new logo and marketing push as it tries to reconnect with modern parents, after years of weaker performance, store cuts and layoffs.
Treasury yields hit 2007 highs as Fed bets rise
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield climbed above 5% for the first time in years as traders priced in a higher chance of another Fed hike before this week’s policy meeting.
Treasury yield tops 5% as Fed decision nears
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield briefly crossed 5% before easing back as investors positioned for this week’s Federal Reserve meeting and a likely rate move.
Megacaps split as Alphabet, Microsoft lead gains
Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta advanced on Monday while Nvidia, Tesla and Amazon slipped, leaving the group mixed but broadly firmer. Apple edged higher as the day’s biggest moves clustered at both ends of the lineup.
Yen strength pushes carry-trade investors toward CNH and Canada
The yen’s climb is reducing its appeal as a funding currency, and market participants are increasingly weighing China’s offshore yuan and the Canadian dollar as possible alternatives.
Costco, AutoZone and Darden headline US earnings ahead
Seven large US groups are due to report over the next 14 days, with results spanning retail, restaurants, distribution and services.
Megacap stocks rise broadly as Nvidia slips
US megacaps traded mostly higher on Sunday, with Apple, Amazon and Alphabet leading gains while Nvidia edged slightly lower. The move left the group broadly firmer, but not uniform, as investors kept rotating within the cohort.
Wall Street analysts back three dividend stocks
CNBC highlighted three dividend payers favored by top Wall Street analysts, led by Energy Transfer, as income investors look for steadier returns in a volatile market.
Modi says border peace underpins India-China ties
Narendra Modi said calm along the India-China border is essential for better ties as he met Xi Jinping, with both sides also facing a record trade imbalance.
Oracle stock sale plan scrapped by Larry Ellison
Larry Ellison has dropped a plan to sell up to 50 million Oracle shares, reversing a filing disclosed days earlier. The move comes as Oracle’s AI push has lifted debt and pressure on the stock.
Megacaps mostly advance as Nvidia edges lower
Six of the seven leading US megacaps were higher on Saturday, with Amazon, Alphabet and Apple among the firmer names. Nvidia was the only stock to slip, leaving the group broadly bid but uneven underneath.
Saudi Arabia closes East-West pipeline after drone strikes
Saudi Arabia halted its East-West crude pipeline after drone attacks from Iraq caused fires and damage, raising fresh concern over regional oil flows and recent gains in crude prices.
9/11 anniversary marked with ceremonies across U.S.
The United States marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with memorial events at Ground Zero, the Pentagon and Shanksville, as officials and families remembered the victims.
Megacap tech rises broadly as Alphabet leads
All seven tracked US megacaps finished higher in Friday trading, with Alphabet and Apple leading the pack and Nvidia posting the smallest gain. The moves were broad but uneven across the group.
Stock futures fall as oil tops $100 and yields rise
U.S. stock futures slipped after three straight sessions of declines as oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel and long-dated Treasury yields moved higher despite a buyback pledge from the Treasury Department.
Oracle, Adobe and Casey’s top consensus in mixed week
Five large US companies reported over the past seven days; four posted EPS above consensus, but share moves were mostly lower.
Oracle stock rises after cloud revenue beat
Oracle shares climbed in after-hours trading after the company topped quarterly estimates, with cloud infrastructure revenue more than doubling and fiscal first-quarter revenue rising almost 30%.
Trump dividend plan sparks bipartisan backlash
Donald Trump’s proposal to send $5,000 to each adult citizen if Republicans win in November faces criticism over cost, legality and election timing.
Apple leads megacaps as Nvidia falls on Thursday
Apple was the strongest of the seven tracked megacaps on Thursday, while Nvidia lagged. The group was mixed overall, with three stocks higher and four lower or unchanged as investors rotated within the sector.
China oil stockpiles helped cap price surge during war
China’s stockpiling and then weaker crude imports helped absorb the shock from the Middle East war, limiting the spike in oil prices even as renewed fighting lifted Brent above $100.
TSMC revenue hits record high on AI chip demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported a 53.3% year-on-year surge in August revenue to NT$514.8 billion, driven by sustained demand for AI server processors.
NFL teams still undervalued, Jaguars owner Khan says
Shad Khan says NFL franchises remain cheap relative to other sports leagues as private equity, richer media deals and community interest keep pushing valuations higher.
Box office sets summer record on premium screenings
The domestic summer box office hit a record $4.76 billion from May 1 to Sept. 7, helped by a longer sales window, pricier premium formats and a few major releases.
Meta jumps as megacaps mostly slip on Wednesday
Meta surged 6.29% on Wednesday and was the clear outlier among the megacaps, while most of the group edged lower. Apple, Nvidia, Amazon and Alphabet fell, leaving only two of seven tracked stocks in the green.
Anthropic researcher flags double-digit AI extinction risk
An Anthropic safety researcher said artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat, as a colleague quit over safety concerns and warned labs are racing toward self-improving systems.
AI infrastructure stocks climb on Qualcomm and Corning deals
Corning and Qualcomm rose on new partnership announcements, lifting AI infrastructure shares including Intel, AMD, HPE and Coherent as investors bet on sustained data center spending.
Tesla leads megacap gains as Nvidia, Apple fall
US megacaps were mixed on Tuesday, with Tesla leading advances while Nvidia, Microsoft and Apple slipped. The group moved in a narrow range overall, leaving three names higher and four lower or flat.
Indian shares fall as oil jumps on Middle East tensions
Indian equities retreated as Brent approached $100 a barrel on Middle East tensions, stoking inflation and Fed-rate worries. Losses in large caps outweighed gains in mid- and small-caps.
Canada tariffs hit $27.6 billion in U.S. goods
Canada has imposed fresh retaliatory tariffs of 15% to 50% on $27.6 billion of U.S. products, doubling duties on steel and aluminum as trade talks with Washington break down.
Amazon cargo jet overran Miami runway, NTSB says
A cargo jet operating for Amazon ran off the runway at Miami International Airport, struck two vehicles and killed multiple people, as investigators recovered the flight recorders.
Megacaps split as Tesla slides, Meta gains
US megacaps traded unevenly on Monday, with Meta and Nvidia higher while Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Tesla were lower. The moves point to a broad risk reset rather than a single-stock story.
Eight large US groups due to report over the next 14 days
Oracle, Adobe and Kroger are among eight large US companies scheduled to report between Sep 8 and Sep 17, with earnings releases clustered around mid-September.
Megacaps split as Tesla drops, Meta rises
US megacaps finished the session unevenly on Sunday, with Meta and Nvidia higher while Apple, Microsoft and Tesla fell. The day left a mixed read on concentration risk, sector leadership and single-stock volatility.
Sugar outpaces stocks as supply fears lift futures
Sugar prices jumped 21.5% in August, lifting 2026 gains above the S&P 500 as weather disruptions, weaker crop outlooks and trade policy pressures tightened supply expectations.
Mega-cap split as Tesla slumps, Nvidia gains
US megacaps finished the day mixed on Saturday, with Nvidia and Meta higher while Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet and Tesla fell. The spread shows how even the largest names can diverge sharply in one session.
Megacap stocks split as Nvidia rises, Tesla slides
US megacaps were mixed on Friday, with Nvidia edging higher while most of the group slipped. Tesla led the declines and Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet all fell, leaving breadth weak across the cohort.
U.S. payrolls jump 162,000 in August
U.S. hiring rebounded in August with payrolls up 162,000, far above forecasts, while unemployment stayed at 4.1%. The report pushed Treasury yields higher and shifted attention to inflation data.
US earnings round-up: all 12 reporters came in above consensus
Twelve large US groups reported over the past week and all 12 posted EPS above consensus, though share moves were mixed.
US megacaps rise across the board on Thursday
Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia and the other megacaps finished higher on Thursday, with all seven tracked stocks advancing. Tesla led gains, while Apple lagged but still rose, underscoring broad leadership rather than a narrow move.
Nvidia to buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion
Nvidia has agreed to acquire open-source AI platform Hugging Face in a $12.9 billion deal, deepening its push beyond chips and into the software layer of AI.
Nvidia leads megacaps higher as Tesla, Microsoft slip
US megacaps were mostly firmer on Wednesday, with Nvidia out front and Meta also gaining. Microsoft and Tesla lagged, while Apple and Amazon were little changed, leaving the group mixed but broadly constructive.
Uber to cut 10% of workforce as it restructures
Uber is eliminating roughly a tenth of its staff as it reduces management layers, consolidates teams and shifts more work into hubs such as New York and San Francisco.
Binance adds stock and ETF options for non-US users
Binance is widening its traditional finance offering with physically settled options on more than 1,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs, available to eligible users outside the United States.
Apple and Meta rise as megacaps mostly ease
Apple and Meta led a narrow advance among the US megacaps on Tuesday, while Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon and Tesla moved lower. The day left the group split between modest strength and broad pressure.
Fed’s Barr backs a rate hike if inflation stays hot
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said he would support higher rates if inflation fails to moderate, as markets weigh persistent price pressures and rising Treasury yields.
Tesla leads megacaps as most US giants slip
A mixed session left two of seven tracked megacaps higher and five lower or flat. Tesla outperformed by a wide margin, while Amazon and Alphabet were the weakest of the group.
France debt stress pushes bond yields near 2008 highs
France’s widening deficit, heavy debt load and political gridlock have lifted borrowing costs to levels last seen in the financial crisis, adding pressure ahead of another budget fight.
Eyes on Tech Titans as Broadcom, Palo Alto Networks Report
A busy fortnight of US earnings begins with major technology and infrastructure firms, led by chip giant Broadcom and cybersecurity leader Palo Alto Networks.
Aon nears $17 billion USI acquisition from KKR
Aon is close to buying insurance brokerage USI from KKR in a deal that would be worth about $17 billion including debt, according to a Journal report.
Freedom Fuel faces scrutiny after unpaid fuel lawsuit
A federal lawsuit says distributor KRSM bought more than 1.1 million gallons of fuel, failed to pay a roughly $4 million bill, and sold some of it into the Freedom Fuel network.