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IEA Narrowly Lifts Oil-Demand Growth Outlook
The International Energy Agency on Thursday raised its projection for 2025 oil demand growth slightly, with China continuing to drive the increase—though at a smaller pace than in the past.
US weekly jobless claims fall amid stable labor market
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits decreased last week, suggesting the labor market remained stable early in February. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 7,000 to a seasonally adjusted 213,000 for the week ended February 8, the Labor Department said on Thursday.
December wholesale prices up a hot 0.4% as fight against inflation appears to have stalled
U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected last month with progress against inflation appearing to have stalled, further undercutting expectations for lower interest rates this year. Economists and financial markets fear President Donald Trump’s policies will push inflation higher yet. The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 0.4% from December and 3.5% from January 2024.
US producer inflation trends higher; labor market remains stable
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. producer prices increased solidly in January, offering more evidence inflation was picking up again and strengthening financial market views that the Federal Reserve would not be cutting interest rates before the second half of the year. Economists warned inflation was set to trend even higher as President Donald Trump presses ahead with broad tariffs on imports as well as mass deportations that could cause labor shortages and raise wages and prices of goods. "The report does give pause to rate cut expectations, however, as higher business costs are likely to translate into upward pressure on consumer prices in the months to come," said Kurt Rankin, a senior economist at PNC Financial.
Hertz (NASDAQ:HTZ) Reports Sales Below Analyst Estimates In Q4 Earnings, Stock Drops
Global car rental company Hertz (NASDAQ:HTZ) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024, with sales falling 6.6% year on year to $2.04 billion. Its non-GAAP loss of $1.18 per share was 63.9% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Lincoln Electric (NASDAQ:LECO) Exceeds Q4 Expectations, Stock Soars
Welding equipment manufacturer Lincoln Electric (NASDAQ:LECO) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024, but sales fell by 3.4% year on year to $1.02 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.57 per share was 28.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) Misses Q4 Sales Targets, Stock Drops
Hospitality company Hyatt Hotels (NYSE:H) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024, with sales falling 3.5% year on year to $1.6 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.42 per share was 46.8% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Nova (NASDAQ:NVMI) Delivers Strong Q4 Numbers, Provides Optimistic Revenue Guidance for Next Quarter
Semiconductor quality control company Nova (NASDAQ:NVMI) reported Q4 CY2024 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 45.1% year on year to $194.8 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($210 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 10.6% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.94 per share was 6.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Texas Lawmakers Refile Bitcoin Reserve Bill, Expanding To Include Other Cryptocurrencies
Texas state lawmakers have reintroduced a bill aimed at establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, now designated as SB 21, which allows for investments in additional crypto.
Tokenization Platform Midas Expands Yield-Bearing Tokens With DeFi-Fund-Linked Offerings
The new Liquid Yield Tokens (LYT) offer a floating value based on DeFi funds, starting with Edge Capital, RE7 Capital, and MEV Capital.