More fuel for the economy? U.S. manufacturing gauge turns positive for first time in 17 months
A barometer of business conditions at U.S. manufacturers turned positive in March for the first time in 17 months, in another sign that the industrial side of the economy is on the mend.
S&P 500 Slips From Record to Kick Off New Quarter
Stocks edged lower to start the second quarter after a strong first three months of the year.
Construction spending posts bigger-than-expected drop
Construction spending fell 0.3% in February, the Commerce Department reported Monday.
Syria, Iran Blame Israel for Attack Killing Iranian General in Damascus
Strike, which Iranian state media said killed a senior leader in Iran's Quds Force, represents a possible escalation of a shadow war between Israel and Iran.
The Stock Market's Magnificent Seven Is Now the Fab Four
Some investors say it is a bullish signal that the market is rallying without the likes of Apple and Tesla because it means other groups are taking part.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Could Fuel Reinsurance Pricing
The cost of insuring against extreme risks has been rising, and the complexity of covering Baltimore's tragedy may further that.
Micron, AT&T, Trump Media, Super Micro, Tesla, UPS, FedEx, and More Stock Market Movers
Chip maker Micron is the top-performing stock in the S&P 500 on Monday, AT&T says personal data from millions of account holders has been leaked on the dark web, and Trump Media shares fall for a second-straight session.
Bank of Japan Tankan Survey Shows Mixed Results Amid Rate-Hike Speculation
Sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers worsened for the first time in four quarters, but the survey also sent some positive signals amid speculation over the central bank's next move.
China Gauge Shows Expansion in Factory Activity
A private gauge showed China's factory activity expanded in March, marking a fifth successive monthly improvement in the country's manufacturing sector.
Venture Firms Are Using AI to Identify and Close Deals
While venture firms have long tinkered with using AI internally, the emergence of more advanced and generative AI has supercharged what investors say they can do.
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