Wall Street edges up as U.S. bond yields stay tame
U.S. stocks closed out Wednesday’s session with modest gains as recent comments from Federal Reserve officials helped tamp down concerns about runaway inflation and kept bond yields in check.
American Eagle sees sales rising on pent-up demand for apparel
American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO.N) said on Wednesday sales of its jeans and tops was accelerating, after the apparel retailer reported a first-quarter results beat on increased spending, driven by stimulus checks.
U.S. Justice Department starts probe on Archegos collapse – Bloomberg News
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the collapse of Bill Hwang’s Archegos Capital Management, which cost big global banks more than $10 billion in losses, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.
EXCLUSIVE Delta Air makes $350 million gamble as it lobbies Biden on fuel credits
Delta Air Lines Inc (DAL.N) has stopped buying the credits its oil refining arm needs to comply with U.S. biofuel laws, leaving it with a $346 million liability at the end of the first quarter, as it tries to persuade the White House to ease its obligations, according to previously unreported financial filings and sources familiar with the matter.
U.S. SEC considering new rules to tackle SPACS, crypto tokens
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering new rules to protect investors amid a surge in the use of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACS) as capital-raising vehicles, its new chair will tell lawmakers.
Wall Street edges up with U.S. bond yields in check
U.S. stocks edged higher on Wednesday as recent comments from Federal Reserve officials helped tamp down concerns about runaway inflation and kept bond yields in check.
GameStop, AMC extend rallies, gouging short sellers
Shares of GameStop (GME.N) and cinema operator AMC Entertainment (AMC.N) rallied to their highest levels in months on Wednesday, with some market-watchers saying the recent surge was forcing bearish investors to unwind their bets against the video game retailer.
Ford boosts EV spending, outlines 2030 sales targets, shares near 5-year high
Ford Motor Co (F.N) on Wednesday outlined plans to boost spending on its electrification efforts by more than a third and said it aims to have 40% of its global volume be all electric by 2030, sending shares near a five-year high.
Nikkei to reach 30-year high on economic reopenings
Japanese shares are expected to recover and reach a 30-year peak by the end of year as an acceleration of vaccinations after initial delays helps the economy to reopen, according to respondents in a Reuters poll.
Sweden’s Evolution bets online casinos will outstrip physical venues
Swedish gambling technology company Evolution (EVOG.ST) is betting online casinos will increasingly replace physical venues and help to maintain its rapid recent expansion.
