Most jobless men in their mid-30s have a criminal record, according to a new study. That has implications for hiring and the current labor crunch.
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Home Depot, Macy’s, Medtronic and others
These are the stocks posting the largest moves before the bell.
China’s finance ministry talks up tax breaks and spending on homegrown tech
China’s Ministry of Finance laid out how it is supporting technological self-reliance during a press conference Tuesday ahead of an annual parliamentary meeting.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies sink on mounting Russia-Ukraine tensions
Bitcoin sank as low as $36,370 early Tuesday, its lowest level in more than two weeks.
Credit Suisse faces fresh scrutiny over culture after client data leaks
Leaked data purported to show that Credit Suisse had served human rights abusers, corrupt politicians and businessmen under sanctions.
Krispy Kreme reports first quarterly profit since going public, fueled by strong holiday sales
Krispy Kreme reported its first quarterly profit since going public again but fell short of Wall Street’s expectations for its earnings.
Macy’s earnings top estimates, retailer says it won’t spin off e-commerce from stores
The department store chain is rejecting calls from activist firm Jana Partners for it to split its e-commerce operations from its stores.
Home Depot beats estimates, retailer says it sees sales growth ahead for 2022
The home improvement retailer is gearing up for spring and trying to prove to investors it can keep momentum going.
Beam Suntory CEO says 2021 sales rose 11%, as shift to high-end spirits pays off
Beam Suntory’s shift toward high-end spirits is paying off, driving sales up 11% in 2021 and allowing the company to raise prices to fight inflation.
Markets Week Ahead: Nasdaq 100, Gold, Crude Oil, US Dollar, Euro, Ukraine, Fed, RBNZ
The Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones find themselves between geopolitical tensions around Ukraine and what is expected to be an aggressive Fed. Gold prices roared to life but crude oil paused its ascent. A…