US Futures Extend Wall Street Gain on Tech Results: Markets Wrap

Apr 30, 2025 | Markets

US equity futures rallied Thursday on stronger-than-expected tech earnings and signs the Trump administration may be close to announcing the first round of trade deals to reduce planned tariffs. Contracts for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both gained at least 0.9%,...

Carlyle, State Street Mull Partnership to Tap Retail Wealth

Apr 30, 2025 | Markets, Private Markets, Recommended

State State Corp.’s asset-management arm held preliminary talks with Carlyle Group Inc. about a potential tie-up to create a product that would combine public and private markets for individual investors. The discussions took place in recent weeks after State Street...

US Toymakers Scramble to Adjust to Trump’s China Tariffs

Apr 30, 2025 | Markets

America’s toymakers outsourced manufacturing to China in the 1980s to cut costs. Nearly half a century later, that decision could bankrupt them. Almost half of the more than 400 US companies surveyed by the Toy Association, a trade organization, said that...

‘Sell in May’ Threatens to Upend the S&P 500’s Rebound

Apr 30, 2025 | Markets

One of the best-known market trends is backed by decades of historical performance.  Five things you need to know Another blizzard of earnings will arrive today, with Microsoft and Meta in the spotlight. Tech was under pressure, with Super Micro Computer slumping 15%...

Mondelez Says Wary US Shoppers Are Cutting Back on Snacks

Apr 29, 2025 | Markets

Mondelez International Inc. posted slower-than-expected sales growth as worries about inflation and the economy push US consumers to prioritize essentials over cookies, crackers and sweets. The owner of the Oreo, Ritz and Cadbury brands said organic revenue, which...