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This late-January stock-trading pattern has been a winner in 30 of the past 38 years

Mutual funds and institutional investors put cash into the market at the end of this month.

Why GDP report is ‘probably the healthiest mix you could get at this point’ for stock market

After a string of record highs, the S&P 500’s attempt at tacking on another coincides with a surprisingly strong report on U.S. gross domestic product in the fourth quarter.

The S&P 500 is trading in record territory — but these other stock-market indexes are in the doldrums

The large-cap index may be on track for a fifth-straight record close, but several other U.S. equity-market indexes are well removed from their all-time highs.

Here’s why Biden may not get a political lift from strong GDP growth

President Biden and his allies were quick to celebrate the latest GDP number, but it’s easy to imagine that it’ll end up as just another economic indicator that doesn’t do much for his approval ratings. So what gives?

CG Oncology IPO rockets 85% in sign of pent-up deal demand

The cancer-drug company CG Oncology Inc. priced its initial public offering above its estimated range and added 3 million shares to the deal, in a bullish sign ahead of its trading debut Thursday on the Nasdaq.

Why natural-gas prices are falling despite the largest supply drop in 3 years

U.S. natural-gas supplies in storage marked their biggest weekly decline in nearly three years — but that wasn’t enough to rally prices for the heating fuel on Thursday.

Economic growth underlined by fourth-quarter GDP reinforces Fed’s cautious approach to rate cuts

The rapid economic growth rate seen in the last three months of 2023 reinforces the Federal Reserve’s cautious approach to easing monetary policy, some economists say.

The no-recession economy might not slow down at all

First came widespread predictions of a recession. Then a wave of forecasts called for a big slowdown in the economy. Now the question is, should we expect the economy to slow at all in 2024?

PayPal CEO sees ‘huge monetization opportunity’ after revamp, but stock drops

The company is betting it can give the business a jolt with a greater focus on checkout speed, marketing tools, personalization offers and artificial intelligence.

Expect more deals in the food sector this year as companies grapple with low-volume world

Stifel analysts are expecting food companies to focus on spinoffs or acquisitions this year as they look to boost growth.

Northrop Grumman stock tumbles as stealth-bomber program gets off to slow start

Northrop Grumman Corp.’s stock fell by 6% Thursday after the defense contractor posted a fourth-quarter loss on costs associated with the production launch of its B-21 stealth bomber.

IBM’s stock is on pace for biggest gain in over 20 years. Its ‘underappreciated’ AI could drive it higher, analysts say

After strong forecast, Evercore says “Big Blue is back.” But not everyone is convinced.
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