• Dec 17, 2024

Retail sales rose at healthy pace last month in latest sign of US economy's health

Retail sales rose 0.7% in November, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, a solid increase and higher than October's 0.5% gain. Sales jumped 2.6% at auto dealers, driving most of the gain. The boost in spending underscores that the economy is still growing at a healthy pace even with higher interest rates, a trend that could cause the Federal Reserve to lower borrowing costs more slowly next year than they have previously signaled.

  • Dec 17, 2024

Three Reasons Why Alibaba (BABA) Is a Top Stock after Its Recent Pullback

Alibaba’s (BABA) shares have fallen more than double digits since reaching their 52-week highs in early October, following a rally driven by the announcement of a robust stimulus package for the Chinese economy. However, despite being in correction territory, I believe three bullish factors surrounding the Chinese e-commerce giant have been underestimated by the market. These factors are reflected in the company’s valuation, which appears to be sufficiently de-risked for long-term optimism. As a

  • Dec 17, 2024

Stocks Drop Before Fed’s Last Decision of the Year: Markets Wrap

(Bloomberg) -- US stocks declined as traders braced for the Federal Reserve’s widely anticipated rate decision and its forecast for next year.Most Read from BloombergHow California Sees the World, and ItselfHong Kong's Expat Party Hub Reshaped by Chinese InfluxLondon’s Tube Fares Are Set to Rise by 4.6% Next YearThe S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 slid 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its longest losing streak since 1978. The yield on 10-year Treasuries was little changed at 4.40%. Bloom