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U.S. stock index futures slipped on Wednesday, pointing to fresh losses on the second trading day of 2024, as Treasury yields extended gains ahead of data that could offer insights on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy easing plans.

Walt Disney and ValueAct Capital Management have entered a deal to consult the activist investor on strategic matters through meetings with the entertainment giant's board and management.

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The benchmark S&P 500 index plunged into a bear market in 2022 when it fell more than 20% from its all-time high. But following a strong 2023, it recovered nearly all of that lost ground.

There has been a clear trend toward states eliminating taxation of Social Security benefits. In fact, two states -- Missouri and Nebraska -- have officially eliminated Social Security taxes now that 2023 is behind us.

It's no secret by now. 2023 has been a great year for tech stocks. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC)is up a whopping 44% through Dec. 28. Tech stocks have rebounded from 2022's bear market thanks to rock-bottom valuations to start the year and excitement over artificial i

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Robusta coffee futures on ICE rose on Wednesday, supported by tight supplies following a decline in exports from top producer Vietnam, while sugar prices were also higher.

China's 2023 steel exports are forecast to have hit a seven-year high of more than 90 million metric tons, the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) said in a report on Wednesday.

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(RTTNews) - U.K. stocks edged lower on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to the release of Federal Reserve's December meeting minutes later in the day to gauge the rate hike trajectory.

Tesla delivered a record number of electric vehicles in the fourth quarter, beating market estimates and meeting its 2023 target, but lost its spot as the top EV maker by sales to China's BYD.

(RTTNews) - French stocks traded lower on Wednesday as Fed rate cut optimism faded and bond yields rebounded ahead of key U.S. economic data and the release of FOMC minutes that could provide further clues on the Federal Reserve's rate path.

(RTTNews) - German stocks were little changed on Wednesday after the release of latest labour market data. Destatis reported that Germany's unemployment remained unchanged in November.

The dollar stayed near a two-week high on Wednesday after jumping the previous day, its rally underpinned by elevated U.S. Treasury yields and a cautious turn that weighed on Wall Street.

David Warner was allowed only a single over with the bat on the opening day of his final match as Pakistan's tail defied Australia before being bowled out for 313 in the third test on Wednesday.

German-owned discounters Aldi and Lidl, No. 2 player Sainsbury's, and market leader Tesco were the biggest winners among British supermarkets at Christmas, according to industry data published on Wednesday.

(RTTNews) - Asian stocks retreated on Wednesday as an uptick in Treasury yields amid fading optimism about early rate cuts triggered a selloff in technology stocks.

Global stock markets were lacklustre on Wednesday, while the dollar stayed strong, as market optimism about early U.S. interest rate cuts ebbed and the latest escalation of hostilities in the Middle East weighed on sentiment.

A number of online travel agents stopped selling Ryanair flights in early December following legal and regulatory pressure, but the move is not expected to materially affect full-year profit, the Irish airline said on Wednesday.