Fed’s Williams says 2% inflation target ‘critical’
By Ann Saphir PALO ALTO, California (Reuters) -The U.S. central bank’s 2% target for inflation is key to achieving price…
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Democratic lawmakers tell Biden evidence shows Israel is restricting Gaza aid
By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Scores of lawmakers from U.S. President Joe Biden’s Democratic Party told him on Friday…
Google trial wraps up as judge weighs landmark US antitrust claims
By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Google and the U.S. Justice Department wrapped up closing arguments on Friday over claims that…
US small caps struggle as elevated interest rates take a toll
By David Randall NEW YORK (Reuters) – The prospect of interest rates remaining elevated as the Federal Reserve battles inflation…
Turkey halts trade with Israel until permanent Gaza ceasefire
By Ceyda Caglayan and Huseyin Hayatsever ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey said on Friday it will not resume trade with Israel,…
Amgen jumps after teasing weight-loss drug data, rival stocks fall
By Manas Mishra and Christy Santhosh (Reuters) -Amgen shares headed for their best session since 2009 on Friday after the…
CBRE Group’s first-quarter profit beats on leasing demand
(Reuters) – Real estate services provider CBRE Group’s first-quarter profit beat analysts’ estimates on Friday, helped by higher leasing demand…
Shell smashes forecasts with $7.7 billion quarterly profit
By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) -Shell reported first-quarter profit of $7.7 billion on Thursday, exceeding expectations as disruption to Red…
Qualcomm jumps as AI sparks rebound in Chinese smartphone market
(Reuters) – Qualcomm shares climbed about 10% to a more than two-year high on Thursday after the smartphone-focused chipmaker signaled…
Trump warns he may not accept Wisconsin election results
By James Oliphant WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump said he may not accept the 2024 election results in Wisconsin, a…