Market Pulse - Usa
US close: Stocks kick off new quarter in the green
Wall Street equities closed the first session of the new quarter in positive territory on Thursday, amid a flurry of data points.
US foreign trade deficit worsens again as economy reopens
America's shortfall on trade with the rest of the world widened in May as strong domestic demand and the improved epidemiological situation stoked import demand.
China opens investigation into Didi over cyber security issues two days after IPO
China’s cyberspace agency launched an investigation into ride-hailing company Didi Global over issues related to national security and the public interest.
Tesla delivers 201,250 cars in Q2, falls short of expectations
Tesla reported on Friday that it delivered 201,250 vehicles during the second-quarter, falling short of analysts' estimates.
US open: Stocks trade higher as nonfarm payrolls beat expectations
Wall Street stocks opened higher on Friday as investors thumbed over a key jobs report.
US June non-farm payrolls rise by 850,000
Non-farm payroll growth in the US picked up a tad more quickly than anticipated last month, even if in part as a result of strong hiring by government.
US pre-open: Futures slightly higher ahead of nonfarm payrolls report
Wall Street futures were narrowly in the green ahead of the bell on Friday as investors awaited the key June jobs report later in the session.
Tesla car caught fire while owner was driving, claims lawyer
A Tesla Model S Plaid electric vehicle burst into flames on Tuesday while the owner was driving just three days after the model's launch, claimed an attorney for the driver.
Germany advised to combine AstraZeneca and mRNA vaccines to brake Delta variant
Germany's government committee on vaccinations believes combining the Covid-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca and mRNA ones such as Pfizer's is the best way to combat the so-called Delta variant.
IMF sees Fed starting rate hikes in late 2022 or early 2023
The International Monetary Fund joined those who believe that America's central bank should start hiking interest rates towards the end of 2022 or the start of 2023 amid a quick rebound in economic growth.
Richard Branson to beat Jeff Bezos into space by nine days
Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson announced he would shoot off into space on the company's next test flight on 11 July.