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Amazon jitters offset upbeat jobs data on Wall Street
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Wall Street ended mixed on Friday, as optimism from a surge in January U.S. job growth was offset by a weaker-than-expected outlook from Amazon.com Inc that battered retail stocks. Traders work on
Stocks rally on U.S. economic data, bond yields rise
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global equity markets and bond yields rose on Friday after U.S. employment and manufacturing data underscored a strong economy with little wage inflation, a Goldilocks mix that could allow the
U.S. cracks down on foreigners dealing in Venezuela oil
[ad_1] NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. sanctions will sharply limit oil transactions between Venezuela and other countries and are similar to but slightly less extensive than those imposed on Iran last year, experts said on
Wall Street edges higher after strong jobs data; Amazon drags
[ad_1] (Reuters) – U.S. stocks edged higher on Friday after solid gains in January, as stronger-than-expected jobs data eased concerns about a slowdown, although disappointing outlook from e-commerce giant Amazon capped gains. Traders work on
Gold refiner Asahi wins auction for Republic Metals Corporation: sources
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – Precious metals refiner Asahi has won an auction for the assets of bankrupt Miami-based refiner Republic Metals Corporation (RMC), outbidding its Swiss rival Valcambi, three sources familiar with the matter said
S&P near eight-week high after upbeat jobs data; Amazon results weigh
[ad_1] (Reuters) – The S&P 500 held near an eight-week high on Friday as stronger-than-expected U.S. job growth in January allayed concerns about a slowdown, although disappointing outlook from e-commerce giant Amazon capped gains. Traders
U.S. job growth jumps; unemployment rate rises to 4.0 percent
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. job growth surged in January, with employers hiring the most workers in 11 months, pointing to underlying strength in the economy despite a darkening outlook that has left the Federal
Electrolux shares jump as investors cheer spin-off plan
[ad_1] STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Electrolux shares hit an eight-month high on Friday after the home appliances maker announced plans to spin off its most profitable business to shareholders and beat earnings forecasts. FILE PHOTO: A
Global sugar deficit in 2019/20 seen at 1.36 million tonnes: Green Pool
[ad_1] (Reuters) – The world sugar market is on course for a shortfall of 1.36 million tonnes (raw value), analyst Green Pool said on Friday in its first forecast for the 2019/20 season. A labourer