Tag: U.S.
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Energy stocks help boost S&P/TSX composite higher, U.S. stock markets down – Winnipeg Free Press
[ad_1] TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index climbed higher in late-morning trading as strength in the energy sector helped to more than offset losses in technology and base metal stocks, while U.S. stock markets fell. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 24.72 points at 21,555.79. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down…
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Protestors Pour Red Powder On U.S. Constitution Enclosure, Prompting Evacuation Of National Archives
[ad_1] Last Updated: February 15, 2024, 03:30 IST Read all latest and breaking World News on News18.com The National Archives building and galleries were evacuated Wednesday afternoon after two protestors dumped red powder on the protective case around the U.S. Constitution. WASHINGTON: The National Archives building and galleries were evacuated Wednesday afternoon after two protestors…
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Copper Prices Fell Due To A Stronger Dollar And Signals Of No U.S. Rate Cut In Mar.
[ad_1] Copper prices experienced a decline of -0.89% yesterday, settling at 726.75, influenced by a stronger dollar and indications of no U.S. rate cut in March. However, positive data from China and tightening supply dynamics provided some support. The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI for January unexpectedly held at 50.8, surpassing market forecasts and marking…
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Walmart’s latest perk for U.S. store managers? Stock grants – Winnipeg Free Press
[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is further sweetening the perks for its U.S. store managers as the nation’s largest retailer and private employer seeks to retain its leaders and attract new ones in a still competitive job market. Walmart, which is based in Bentonville, Arkansas, and has almost 4,700 U.S. namesake stores, said Monday…
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Gold Edged Higher Due To A Weaker U.S. Dollar And Amid The Middle East Conflict.
[ad_1] Gold exhibited a robust performance in the previous trading session, settling up by 0.43% at 61769. The surge in prices was attributed to a softer U.S. dollar and increased safe-haven demand amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. Investors are closely monitoring comments from a Federal Reserve official for insights into the central bank’s stance…
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U.S. beats hosts Sweden for world junior gold – Winnipeg Free Press
[ad_1] GOTHENBURG, Sweden – The United States got the revenge it desperately craved. Isaac Howard scored twice in the second period as the Americans beat host Sweden 6-2 to capture gold at the world junior hockey championship Friday. Gabe Perreault, with a goal and two assists, Zeev Buium, Ryan Leonard and Rutger McGroarty, into and…
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Oil prices slip as Red Sea supply worries ease, U.S. inventories rise
[ad_1] Investing.com — Oil prices retreated Thursday as concerns surrounding supply disruptions through the crucial Red Sea region eased, while stockpiles continued to grow. By 09:00 ET (14.00 GMT), the U.S. crude futures traded 0.6% lower at $73.67 a barrel and the contract dropped 0.6% to $79.05 a barrel. Maersk returns to the Red Sea…
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Apple loses latest bid to avert patent dispute that has halted online U.S. sales of 2 watch models
[ad_1] The Apple logo is illuminated at a store in the city center of Munich, Germany, Dec. 16, 2020. Apple plans to suspend sales of the Series 9 and Ultra 2 versions of its popular Apple Watch for online U.S. customers beginning Thursday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2023, and in its stores on Sunday, Dec. 24.…
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Canada’s Summer McIntosh wins 400m freestyle at U.S. Open Championships – Winnipeg Free Press
[ad_1] GREENSBORO, N.C. – Canada’s Summer McIntosh broke two records en route to winning the women’s 400-metre freestyle event at the U.S. Open Championships on Thursday. The 17-year-old Toronto native touched the wall in three minutes 59.42 seconds to set a competition and pool record at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. American Katie Ledecky placed second…