Dow Futures Rise; Bitcoin Holds Around $73,000

Stock futures rose, pointing to gains for the three main indexes at the opening bell. 


 
How to Invest? More Than Ever, It Depends on Who You Are

Stocks might still be the best choice for very long-term investors, but cash and bonds are best for those with short and medium-term goals, respectively. 


 
IEA Slightly Raises Oil-Demand Growth View But Cuts Supply Forecast

The International Energy Agency lifted its forecast for oil-demand growth this year on an improved outlook in the U.S. and increased bunkering, while it cut estimates for global supply on lower output expectations from OPEC+. 


 
Biden Jump-Starts Electric-Vehicle Push With Massive Lithium Loan

Lithium Americas is on track to get a $2.26 billion loan for its Thacker Pass mine. 


 
Inside the Steel Deal That Has Biden on Edge

Nippon Steel's bid for U.S. Steel fits President Biden's agenda, but rival Cleveland-Cliffs and union have stirred up opposition. 


 
Big Profits and High Prices: There Is a Connection

But junk fees, shrinkflation and corporate concentration are probably not the reason, no matter what Biden says 


 
RBA Could Delay Rate Cuts Until 2025, Says a Former Senior Manager at the Bank

A former senior manager at the Reserve Bank of Australia is warning that even amid signs of a sharp slowdown in economic growth, the central bank could delay cutting interest rates until next year. 


 
Japan's Stock Market Is Back, and It Isn't Too Late to Buy

Seemingly small changes by policy makers and companies remade Japan's corporate culture, and investors are cashing in. 


 
Hot New Bitcoin Funds Are Still Waiting for Buy-In from Financial Advisers

Individual investors, who are shifting their bitcoin holdings from more expensive crypto products, appear to be driving the ETF demand. 


 
Healthcare Investors Aren't Scared of Trump or Biden

Health stocks are off to their best start since 2017, despite a history of underperformance in election years.


(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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