Buffett says speculative trading is making value harder to find
The Berkshire Hathaway chairman told CNBC that market conditions favor gambling over patient investing as stocks trade near record...
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months agoMarkets Editor
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Marcus writes the market wraps and the flows analysis: equities, volatility, and the positioning behind the tape.
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Buffett says Gates-Epstein ties were distasteful as giving shifts to children
The Berkshire chairman told CNBC he reviewed Bill Gates’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein before redirecting this year’s stock gifts to fam...
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
Williams says Fed policy is well placed as inflation shows signs of peaking
The New York Fed chief said price pressures should ease, while markets still expect a possible rate increase as soon as September.
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
US producer prices fell 0.3% in June as gasoline costs dropped
The producer price index declined against expectations for no change, adding to evidence of softer inflation before the Fed’s next...
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
IBM drops 25% after AI-linked earnings warning
IBM’s sharp sell-off pressured software peers as investors reassessed AI risks for legacy technology and consulting businesses.
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
Treasury yields steady as softer inflation meets higher oil prices
U.S. government bond yields moved little after June producer prices fell, while a rebound in crude tempered the rates market react...
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
Ardian buys majority stake in Berlin healthcare recruiter Pflegia
Ardian has acquired control of Pflegia, a German AI-enabled hiring platform with more than 900,000 registered healthcare candidate...
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
UK proposes social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds
The U.K. government plans default overnight limits and restrictions on infinite scrolling and autoplay for older teens from spring...
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
Trump says US may expand Iran strikes to power plants and bridges
The president warned of heavier attacks without talks, while Brent crude held above $85 as Hormuz transit concerns persisted.
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
SK Hynix jumps 11% as Asian chip shares rebound
South Korean and Japanese semiconductor stocks rose after Wall Street chip names recovered from an earlier sell-off tied to concer...
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
ASML raises 2026 sales outlook as AI chip demand lifts orders
The Dutch equipment maker now expects 2026 sales of €43 billion to €45 billion, citing customer demand tied to advanced AI chip pr...
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago
Europe accelerates drone spending as Ukraine reshapes defence procurement
NATO, Britain and Germany have announced major drone-related commitments as European militaries adapt to lessons from Ukraine.
By Marcus V. Thorne 2 months ago