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S&P 500 edges up as investors eye key earnings, Fed meeting

The S&P 500 edged higher and eked out another record closing high on Monday, bolstered by optimism over earnings with heavyweight technology names reporting this week, while caution ahead of a policy meeting by the Federal Reserve kept the market in check.

Analysis: U.S. manufacturers take a double hit from labor and materials

Calder Brothers Corp is under pressure to raise wages after rivals lured away some of its workers. A few others were also considering jumping ship, but co-owner Glen Calder said the South Carolina-based construction machinery company managed to persuade them to stay by promising a better career.

Monopoly-maker Hasbro revenue surges as TV, film business bounces back

Toymaker Hasbro Inc (HAS.O) posted a better-than-expected 54% jump in quarterly revenue, helped by rising demand for its “Dungeons & Dragons” tabletop game, while its film and television production unit rebounded after a year of pandemic-led shutdowns.

Futures fall as regulatory woes hammer Chinese stocks

U.S. stock index futures pulled back from record highs on Monday as locally listed Chinese firms tumbled on tighter regulations in the mainland, souring sentiment at the start of a week packed with tech earnings.

S&P 500 edges up as investors eye key earnings, Fed meeting

The S&P 500 edged higher and eked out another record closing high on Monday, bolstered by optimism over earnings with heavyweight technology names reporting this week, while caution ahead of a policy meeting by the Federal Reserve kept the market in check.

Analysis: U.S. manufacturers take a double hit from labor and materials

Calder Brothers Corp is under pressure to raise wages after rivals lured away some of its workers. A few others were also considering jumping ship, but co-owner Glen Calder said the South Carolina-based construction machinery company managed to persuade them to stay by promising a better career.

Monopoly-maker Hasbro revenue surges as TV, film business bounces back

Toymaker Hasbro Inc (HAS.O) posted a better-than-expected 54% jump in quarterly revenue, helped by rising demand for its “Dungeons & Dragons” tabletop game, while its film and television production unit rebounded after a year of pandemic-led shutdowns.

Futures fall as regulatory woes hammer Chinese stocks

U.S. stock index futures pulled back from record highs on Monday as locally listed Chinese firms tumbled on tighter regulations in the mainland, souring sentiment at the start of a week packed with tech earnings.

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