A gamer plays on Sony’s Playstation 5 console at his home in Seoul. Yelim Lee | AFP via Getty Images The giants of the video game world saw their sales slide in the second quarter, as initial tailwinds from the Covid pandemic faded. In the three months ended June, Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo each posted … Read more
Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day. 1. Earnings and stocks Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, June 30, 2022. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Earnings season kicks off this week as several big companies, including major … Read more
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, June 29, 2022. Source: NYSE Consumer inflation data and the start of the second quarter earnings season could be two catalysts that make for a bumpy ride in markets in the week ahead. PepsiCo’s earnings are the first major report of the week Tuesday, and Delta Air Lines … Read more
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, July 6, 2022. Source: NYSE Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Can stocks stay on a winning streak? The S&P 500 has posted gains for four straight trading days heading into Friday’s session, offering investors glimmers of hope … Read more
Part Owner and Executive Chef Steve Kemper, prepares food in the kitchen at the Go Fish! Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, April 8, 2021. Ben Hasty | Media News Group | Reading Eagle via Getty Images June’s employment report is expected to show strong hiring continues across a broad range of … Read more
Photo: Michael M.Santiago (Getty Images) A ruthless sea change is underway at GameStop. The company’s latest Chief Financial Officer, Mike Recupero, has resigned and another round of mass layoffs is underway at the video game retailer even as its meme stock continues to soar in price. CEO Matt Furlong told staff in an email reviewed … Read more
The monthly government employment snapshot from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is expected to show continued strength — smaller, but still significant, job gains of around 272,700 and an unemployment rate holding at 3.6%, according to estimates from Refinitiv. The report is coming on the heels of a mixed bag of recent employment data: The … Read more
For as long as there has been an auto industry, Michigan has been its epicenter. But now, the industry is making clear that it is not bound by tradition. The move to electric vehicles — rapidly accelerating as the price of fossil fuels rises and battery technology improves — is easily the biggest shakeup in … Read more
mixetto | E+ | Getty Images Workers are still reaping the benefits of a hot job market characterized by few layoffs, ample job openings and a high level of voluntary departures, according to US Department of Labor data issued Wednesday. The numbers reveal that the pandemic-era trend known as the “Great Resignation” is still in … Read more
Worried about what your financial situation will look like in a year — or even in a few months — from now? With all the concerns about economic growth, it’s reasonable to be worried about a potential recession. But the key is to start preparing now so that you’re in the best position with your … Read more