Yum Brands reported quarterly earnings that crushed analysts‘ expectations as U.S. consumers returned to its restaurants.
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Alphabet reports big earnings beat as revenue grows 34%
Alphabet reported beats on its top and bottom lines.
Microsoft books biggest revenue growth since 2018
Microsoft delivered better-than-expected revenue growth thanks in part to strong PC sales in the quarter. Azure revenue growth was flat from the prior quarter.
Starbucks shares fall despite higher forecast as investors worry about international growth
Starbucks on Tuesday reported mixed quarterly results and raised its full-year forecast for earnings and revenue.
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar steady awaiting the Fed
Forex news from the European trading session – 28 April 2021
Headlines:
Markets:
– NZD leads, GBP lags on the day
– European equities higher; S&P 500 futures flat
Headlines:
Markets:
– NZD leads, GBP lags on the day
– European equities higher; S&P 500 futures flat
Japan plans vaccine passports to restart international travel – report
Kyodo News reports on the matter
The report says that the government plans to introduce vaccine passports in order to make it easier for people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to travel internationally, citing government sources on the matter.
The report says that the government plans to introduce vaccine passports in order to make it easier for people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 to travel internationally, citing government sources on the matter.
Heads up: French president Macron to speak on Friday on virus measures
As confirmed by French prime minister, Jean Castex
US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 23 April -2.5% vs +8.6% prior
Latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association for the week ending 23 April 2021
– +8.6%
– Market index 706.6 vs 724.8 prior
– Refinancing index 3,185.3 vs 3,219.9 prior
A bit of a moderation in both purchases and refinancing after the surge seen in the prior week, as higher rates in general continue to oversee a decline in housing
– +8.6%
– Market index 706.6 vs 724.8 prior
– Refinancing index 3,185.3 vs 3,219.9 prior
A bit of a moderation in both purchases and refinancing after the surge seen in the prior week, as higher rates in general continue to oversee a decline in housing
Biden unveils $1.8 trillion proposal that covers education and aid to families, funded by tax hikes on the wealthy
The top tax rate on capital gains will be 39.6%
The $1.8 trillion plan covers education and childcare but for markets, the thing to take note of is how this will all be funded and that is via tax increases on the wealthy.
The $1.8 trillion plan covers education and childcare but for markets, the thing to take note of is how this will all be funded and that is via tax increases on the wealthy.