Goolsbee sees ‘note of unease’ as Fed looks to next interest rate move

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said Friday a mixed bag of inflation data this week coupled with lingering uncertainty over tariffs have given him some hesitation about lowering interest rates. Previously, Goolsbee has spoken of a “golden path” that would combine moderating inflation and a stable labor market and lead to lower rates. But…

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AMAT UNH INTC and more

Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Applied Materials — The semiconductor equipment manufacturer tumbled 11% after the current-quarter outlook missed expectations of analysts polled by LSEG. Fiscal third-quarter earnings and revenue topped estimates. UnitedHealth — The insurer jumped nearly 8% after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway revealed a new stake , according to…

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Paramount has become a ‘playpen for momentum goons’ riding UFC deal, short squeeze, says analyst

Paramount Skydance shares have quickly turned into the mecca for momentum-driven retail traders who piled into the stock on hype around UFC matches, according to Don Bilson, head of event-driven research at Gordon Haskett. The stock with the ticker PSKY started trading last Friday after Paramount Global’s merger with Skydance Media finalized. On Wednesday, six…

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DE, TPR, COHR, BLSH and more

Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Li Auto — Shares fell about 2% following JPMorgan’s downgrade of the Chinese electric vehicle company to neutral. Analyst Nick Lai cited stiff competition as a reason for caution. Tapestry — The Coach New York and Kate Spade parent sank more than 10% after its full-year…

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