Investors see Biden’s 15% minimum tax offer as positive

Investors hailed U.S. President Joe Biden’s offer on Thursday to scrap his proposed 28% corporate tax hike as a move in the right direction and embraced the idea of a compromise that could allow an infrastructure and tax package to move through Congress.
S&P 500, Nasdaq dragged by tech as upbeat data fans inflation fears

U.S. stocks ended lower on Thursday, with tech shares dragging on the S&P 500 (.SPX) and Nasdaq (.IXIC), as investors balanced concerns about inflation and the Federal Reserve reining in stimulus with relief about corporate tax hikes.
Meatpacker JBS says all facilities operating after weekend cyberattack

All of meatpacker JBS SA’s (JBSS3.SA) global facilities are fully operational after a weekend cyberattack disrupted much of its North American and Australian operations, the company said on Thursday.
Broadcom forecasts upbeat current-quarter sales on 5G ramp up

Broadcom Inc (AVGO.O) forecast current-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, as the semiconductor firm is set to benefit from the rising adoption of 5G technology.
EXCLUSIVE Boeing offers new 777X freighter as Qatar eyes order, airline says

Qatar Airways is weighing a multibillion-dollar investment with a potential order for 30 or more freighters, attracting interest from Boeing Co (BA.N), which has begun offering a freighter version of its future 777X jetliner, the airline’s chief executive said.
Explainer: What is a gamma squeeze and how did it drive up AMC’s stock price?

Shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (AMC.N) surged to a record high this week in a blistering rally that again highlighted how an arcane options market dynamic known as a gamma squeeze can super-charge stock price gains.
Analysis: With AMC shares sky-high, ‘gamma squeeze’ less of a driving force

The meteoric rise in shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (AMC.N) may have diminished an important options market force that helped fuel its recent gains, analysts said.
Sustained workout wear demand drives Lululemon’s upbeat 2021 forecasts

Lululemon Athletica Inc (LULU.O) forecast full-year net revenue and profit above Street estimates on Thursday, anticipating continued demand for its workout wear despite easing COVID-19 restrictions in many of its top markets.
New Exxon board member Hietala brings business transformation experience

Exxon Mobil’s newly elected board member Kaisa Hietala says her work at Finnish refiner and biofuel producer Neste makes her more than just a champion of biofuels, she also has experience transforming a business.
Analysis: A ‘tsunami’ of cash is driving rates ever lower. What will the Fed do?

Banks have too much cash on their hands – and they’re running out of places to put it.