U.S. stocks were mostly lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines as makers of AI infrastructure suffered steep falls, many in the double digits. Nvidia was down 16%.... Read more »

Gold settled 1.4% lower, down two of the past three sessions, and silver fell 2.5%, down three of the past four sessions.... Read more »

Panic fueling the selloff of Nvidia, Broadcom and other tech giants is overblown.... Read more »

Gain insight on Experian, SoFi Technologies and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.... Read more »

Arabica coffee prices hit a record level, as traders digested the withdrawal of President Trump’s threats to impose tariffs and economic sanctions on Colombia.... Read more »

The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks.... Read more »

U.S. natural gas futures fell after weekend updates took some of the chill out of early February weather forecasts.... Read more »

QXO is taking its offer directly to shareholders after being rebuffed on several occasions.... Read more »

Maverick Natural Resources has operations in Texas and Oklahoma.... Read more »

There are some new wrinkles, especially for those who sell things online or bought an EV.... Read more »

Companies with good payouts are now the hottest bet in China markets.... Read more »

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell and ING said the the long end of the Treasury curve will continue trading at higher yields even as Trump hasn’t delivered anything to shock markets so far.... Read more »

Oil edged lower in early trade as Goldman Sachs said the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia haven’t had a significant impact on the country’s oil exports.... Read more »

There is little sign of crimped demand for equities among individual investors, who remain bullish after two years of blockbuster gains.... Read more »

Banks are hoping to sell the X debt at around 90 to 95 cents on the dollar.... Read more »

The Canadian government said it would provide extraordinary financing to Canada Post to avoid insolvency at the state-owned mail service.... Read more »

Amazon.com said it is open to talks with officials from the Canadian and Quebec governments about the decision to shut down operations in the country’s French-speaking province, which would lead to 1,700 people losing their jobs.... Read more »

Once a stalwart supporter of Black and LGBTQ rights, the retailer joined corporate America’s retreat from DEI initiatives.... Read more »

Find insight on Cnooc, YTL Power International, Ampol, and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.... Read more »

Read about CSX, Magna International, Alaska Air and more in the latest Market Talks covering the auto and transport sector.... Read more »

Find insight on CSX, Givaudan, Rio Tinto and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.... Read more »

Find insight on Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena’s bid for Mediobanca, Travelers and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.... Read more »

Novo Nordisk shares rose sharply after the Danish pharmaceutical giant said an experimental weight-loss shot helped patients lose 22% of their body weight in a clinical trial.... Read more »

The European Commission said that the parties’ offer to sell five of International Paper’s plants in Europe fully addresses its competition concerns over the deal.... Read more »

The search giant has offered to start punishing British businesses that boost their star ratings with fake reviews and the people that post them, ending the U.K. competition watchdog’s investigation into online reviews.... Read more »

The company’s shares fell to the bottom of the Stoxx Europe 600 index as higher operating costs and weakness in some of its business units dented earnings.... Read more »

The New York telecommunications giant’s quarterly earnings beat Wall Street forecasts as higher prices helped to boost revenue.... Read more »

Driving an electric car in a wildfire emergency has its own unique challenges and benefits.... Read more »

Barrick Gold Corp. says it has initiated the temporary suspension of operations at its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex in Mali.... Read more »

A town in Poland is encouraging Elon Musk to buy its vast 13th-century castle and turn it into his European headquarters.... Read more »

U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday to provide federal support to address massive energy needs for fast-growing advanced artificial intelligence data centres, the White House said.... Read more »

U.S. President Donald Trump will take part virtually in the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos just days after his inauguration, the forum president said Tuesday.... Read more »

Play Airlines is pulling out of Canada less than two years after entering the market.... Read more »

'Try Before You Buy', which allowed Amazon's Prime members to try on select clothing items, shoes and accessories at home before completing a purchase, is set to wind down in the coming weeks.... Read more »

A company linked to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is now offering over US$7 million to buy his Infowars platforms, more than double what it proposed when it lost to The Onion satirical news outlet in a bankruptcy auction that was later voided by a judge, a lawyer in the case... Read more »

If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you’re going to have to buy something. Starbucks on Monday said it was reversing a policy that invited everyone into its stores.... Read more »

Walmart is giving its logo the first facelift in nearly two decades, rolling out a new identity that is a subtle nod to its past.... Read more »

China’s commercial shipyards provide it with a big advantage... Read more »

The return of Max Flannel, our workplace agony uncle... Read more »

McDonald’s and other chains are turning to gimmicks to lure customers back... Read more »

SpaceX is spending gobs of money to refashion itself as an AI company... Read more »

New conduits for oil will improve energy security, but come at a cost... Read more »

The technology is quietly playing a role in every aspect of film-making... Read more »

A British retail magnate tries to go upmarket... Read more »

Its boss has ambitious plans for the future... Read more »

A friend to procrastinators, an enemy to prattlers, a necessity for managers... Read more »

The cricket tournament has proved hugely profitable... Read more »

FIFA’s plan to tap private investors is causing outrage... Read more »

It may be a harbinger... Read more »

American enforcement has collapsed and conditions are ripe for skulduggery... Read more »

Etsy-sellers and small-town accountants are enjoying the fruits of AI... Read more »

Justin Burke’s JPK 10.30 ReQuest overcame a last-minute propeller drama to win Saturday’s Viking Marine 25-mile ISORA coastal race from Dún Laoghaire, taking overall IRC honours in a race that ranged from a timid five-knot start to a testing southerly…... Read more »

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) and statutory partners are continuing to investigate a significant fish kill in Co Meath where some 900 fish had died. The incident occurred on the Boycetown River, a tributary of the Boyne River near Trim. Staff…... Read more »

Patience on and off the water paid dividends as DBSC's Green Fleet enjoyed another competitive Thursday evening race despite an uncertain start. Race Officer John McNeilly waited for a breeze to fill in after near-calm conditions around the Omega mark…... Read more »

The North Dublin Rogerstown Estuary in Fingal is a place of quiet attractions. But it is very different from Hawaii, and both in turn are very different from Hanko in Norway, where the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club has been hosting…... Read more »

The Royal Irish Yacht Club will host its annual Sail for Cancer fundraiser on Friday, 21 August, with all proceeds supporting the Irish Cancer Society. The evening event combines racing, fundraising, and social activities on Dublin Bay, with the first gun…... Read more »

Finbarr O'Regan's J/109 Artful DodJer powered to IRC 1 victory as Kinsale Yacht Club's La Bougie Midweek Series 2 concluded in ideal sailing conditions. The final evening delivered the breeze crews had been waiting for. A south-westerly in the mid-teens,…... Read more »

The Royal Highland Yacht Club (RHYC) has reflected on a busy summer programme, with its annual Mid-Summer Muster, West Highland Week, and the arrival of the Clipper Round the World Race fleet all contributing to a successful season. The club's…... Read more »

Ballycotton RNLI rescued four crew members from a 14-metre fishing vessel that began taking on water some three miles south of Ballycotton Island on Friday afternoon (7 August). The lifeboat crew were requested to launch shortly after 4pm by Valentia…... Read more »

A French yachtsman's account of being unable to enter Rosslare Europort after a difficult crossing from the Isles of Scilly has prompted the port to explain how requests for temporary shelter from recreational craft are handled. Francis Aubertin, skipper of…... Read more »

Navantia UK has launched a recruitment drive for its largest shipyard, Harland & Wolff, Belfast Harbour, as it continues to expand the workforce delivering major naval shipbuilding programmes. The company is recruiting 28 skilled workers in total. This will involve 21…... Read more »

One of Cork’s most iconic lighthouses, the Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse, in the west of the county is opening its doors to the public for just one weekend this month. This will give a rare chance for visitors to…... Read more »

Twenty-eight youth team racing squads will converge on Dún Laoghaire this weekend for the 11th edition of the Elmo Trophy, with organisers predicting one of the most open contests in the event's history. With no clear favourite, the championship is…... Read more »

Sailing in West Cork for the past couple of weeks and more seems to have been elevated onto a new plane of meaning and enjoyment, with events around the traditional Baltimore Regatta on the Bank Holiday weekend (July 31st-August 2nd)…... Read more »

Waterfront, Prima Forte, Rockabill VI, Artful Dodjer, Swuzzlebubble, Illegal, Bon Journo Part Deux, Rosmarina and Tuco were among the boats collecting silverware as Quintas Capital Calves Week concluded in Schull on Friday after four days of varied racing across IRC,…... Read more »

US July non-farm payrolls -23K vs +80K expectedCanada July employment change +75.1K vs +15K expectedCanada and the US discussing tariff relief dealFed's Barkin: We are in a zero-to-modest gain jobs environmentNew York Fed survey: One year inflation expectations dip to 3.6% from 3.7%Baker Hughes US weekly oil rig count: Unchanged... Read more »

The US labour market debate is divided. Ask consumers and they'll tell you hiring conditions are the worst since the mid-2010s (ex-pandemic). Ask the initial claims data and you'd conclude companies won't let anyone go. Today the Fed's Barkin reiterated that it's a low-hire, low-fire economy.Zoom out and the pain is... Read more »

Comments from an unnamed US official via Reuters are weighing on oil:US actions will continue to be performance-based and tied to Iran's implemntation of its commitmentsOnce a deal is announced to restore commercial shipping without impediments, the US will lift the blockade of Iranian portsThis sounds like real progress and... Read more »

Here's the map.Monday, August 10Berkshire Hathaway kicks off the week, and it's the purest macro statement on the calendar: the size of the cash pile. Berkshire's cash position is the market's most-watched valuation opinion, and in the first full reporting period of the Abel era, any move to deploy —... Read more »

Oil +3 to 454Nat gas -3 to 124The US hasn't been able to bring on much oil production since Trump came to office. The mantra of producer discipline is finally taking hold. I'd also be vary wary of adding given how quickly oil has dropped every time there has been... Read more »

Bitcoin holds $65,000 after weak US jobs report and crypto bill delay: Is the breakout still alive?Bitcoin futures remain marginally constructive above the 64,990-65,005 support zone, but Friday's breakout is not confirmed while price remains below 65,450-65,550. Ethereum futures are weaker, holding 1,915-1,918 but struggling to regain higher value. The... Read more »

One year inflation 3.6% vs 3.7%Three year inflation unchanged at 3.3%Five year inflation unchanged at 3.0%Current and expected personal finances improvedLabor market expectations were mixedNo big surprises in this one. This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.... Read more »

Comments from Barkin:Job data was very consistent wit ha sector in weak balanceJob data is more low hire, low fireThe jobs data doesn't feel very good but it is where it isCorporate earnings are quite strong and growing nicelyIs watching corporate earnings for linkage to job marketThis is the kind... Read more »

The Globe & Mail is out with a somewhat optimistic report on the Canadian trade situation and, in turn, the Canadian dollar. It highlights trade negotiations that are currently ongoing between the US and Canada, and appear to be in the final stretch.It says:Canada would address a long list of... Read more »

The US non-farm payrolls report pointed to an economy significantly worse than believed.The data showed the economy shedding 23K jobs in July, far worse than +80K expected and below any estimates in the survey of economists. Worse yet, the prior two reports were revised lower by a combined 103K jobs... Read more »

Prior was +57K (revised to +20K)Two-month net revision -103KMay was +129KUnemployment rate 4.1% vs 4.2% expectedPrior unemployment rate 4.2%Unrounded unemployment 4.0900% vs 4.1889% priorParticipation rate 61.4% vs 61.5% priorU6 underemployment rate 7.9% vs 7.9% priorAverage hourly earnings +0.1% m/m vs +0.3% expectedAverage hourly earnings +3.2% y/y vs +3.5% expectedAverage weekly hours... Read more »

Prior month +18.2KUnemployment rate 6.4% vs 6.5% expectedPrior 6.5%Full-time employment +38.6K vs +0.6K priorPart-time employment +36.6K vs +17.5K priorParticipation rate 65.1% vs 65.0% priorAverage hourly wages y/y 2.8% vs 3.3% priorCanada's labour market strengthened further in July, with employment rising by 75.1K and the unemployment rate edging down to 6.4%,... Read more »

Headlines:All eyes on the US jobs report nowWhat is the distribution of forecasts for the US NFP?Gold stays supported amid Middle East de-escalation, but the US CPI could erase the gainsTrump says a rate hike isn't completely up to Warsh, it's up to the BoardHow have interest rate expectations changed... Read more »

Rate hikes by year-endRBNZ: 50 bps (85% probability of rate hike at the next meeting)ECB: 33 bps (75% probability of rate hike at the next meeting)Fed: 32 bps (54% probability of rate hike at the next meeting)BoJ: 32 bps (51% probability of rate hike at the next meeting)BoE: 25 bps (79% probability of no change at the next meeting)BoC: 15 bps (98%... Read more »