• Jan 07, 2025

US job openings rise unexpectedly to 8.1 million in November, a sign the labor market is resilient

U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in November, showing companies are still looking for workers even as the labor market has cooled overall. Openings rose to 8.1 million in November, the most since February and up from 7.8 million in October, the Labor Department reported Tuesday. Openings were up in professional and business services, a broad category that includes managerial and technical workers, and in finance and insurance.

  • Jan 07, 2025

The history of Bitcoin

Since its creation in 2009, Bitcoin has revolutionized finance as the world’s first decentralized digital currency. From zero to $108,135, Bitcoin has been on quite a journey. And now it’s hard to envision the world of finance without it.

  • Jan 07, 2025

Why Is Immuneering Stock Trading Higher On Tuesday?

On Tuesday, Immuneering Corporation (NASDAQ:IMRX) revealed data updates from three pancreatic cancer arms of its ongoing Phase 2a trial of lead program IMM-1-104 and plans to expand the Phase 2a trial to include three additional combination arms. Updated data from the Phase 2a arm of IMM-1-104 with modified gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel in first-line pancreatic cancer shows: As of December 5, 2024, three patients achieved complete or partial responses for an overall response rate of 43% (3/7) and a

  • Jan 07, 2025

Paint & Coating Company RPM Beats Q2 Expectations But Signals Flat Q3; Stock Dips

RPM International Inc (NYSE:RPM) shares are trading lower after the company reported second-quarter results. Sales increased 3% year over year to $1.845 billion, beating the consensus of $1.789 billion. Sales growth was driven by higher volumes across segments and strong performance in technical solutions. Geographically, sales growth was strong in North America, mixed elsewhere, with Europe improving profitability, while Latin America and Asia declined. Adjusted EPS was $1.39, beating the conse

  • Jan 07, 2025

Mercedes revising profit outlook downwards in sluggish car market, source says

Mercedes-Benz will lower mid-term profitability targets for its passenger car business due to prolonged weakness in the market and the switch to electric-powered vehicles, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. The German premium automaker's management board, led by CEO Ola Kaellenius, will revise downwards the targets it set in 2022 by Feb. 20, when the company plans to hold its capital markets day, the source said. In the best-case scenario, Mercedes will aim for profitability in a double-digit margin, the source added.