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CAC 40 Inches Higher On Earnings
(RTTNews) - French stocks edged up slightly on Wednesday as Treasury yields continued their retreat on hopes for slower U.S. rate hikes in the coming months.
The upside remained capped after technology giants Alphabet Inc and Microsoft posted unexpectedly weak earnings.
The benchmark CAC 40 rose 0.2 percent to 6,264 after climbing 1.9 percent the previous day.
Thales gained nearly 3 percent. The maker of electrical systems for industries backed its FY22 view after reporting higher sales and order intake in its first nine months of fiscal 2022.
Sodexo rose about 2 percent. The food services and facilities management company reported that its profit attributable to equity holders of the parent for fiscal year 2022 surged to 695 million euros from 139 million euros last year.
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U.S. Consumer Sentiment Deteriorates Much More Than Expected In September
A report released by the University of Michigan on Friday showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. has deteriorated by much more than anticipated in the month of September. The University of Michigan said its consumer sentiment index slumped to 47.8 in September after tumbling to 51.7 in August. Economists had expected the index to edge down to 51.0.
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CPSC Recalls: 2.3 Mln Candy Bottles, Motorcycles, Dressers, Dual Fuel Ranges, Fire Spray Canisters
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U.S. Consumer Price Growth Matches Estimates, Core Prices Rise Slightly More Than Expected
A closely watched report released by the Labor Department on Friday showed consumer prices in the U.S. increased in line with economist estimates in the month of August, although core prices rose by slightly more than expected. The Labor Department said its consumer price index climbed by 0.4 percent in August after inching up by 0.1 percent in July.
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U.S. Consumer Prices Increase In Line With Estimates In August
A closely watched report released by the Labor Department on Friday showed consumer prices in the U.S. increased in line with economist estimates in the month of August.
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IEA Cuts Oil Demand Forecast; Canadian Markets Eye Recovery
Canadian stocks may open with positive bias Friday as oil prices decline following the International Energy Agency's downward revision of global oil demand. Investors seek bargains after six consecutive days of losses. U.S. consumer price data could impact sentiment.
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Canadian Dollar Falls As Oil Prices Edge Lower
The Canadian dollar weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Friday, as the crude oil prices traded lower amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and concerns over prolonged disruption to global energy supplies.
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Kroger Q2 Profit Rises, Backs FY26 Adj. Earnings View, Cuts Sales Growth Forecast; Stock Drops
Supermarket chain Kroger Co. reported Friday higher profit and sales in its second quarter, while Identical Sales growth was slower than the prior year. Further, the firm maintained adjusted earnings outlook for fiscal 2026, but trimmed growth view for identical sales without fuel. In the pre-market activity on the NYSE, the shares were losing around 2.62 percent.
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UK Stocks Rise On GDP Growth, Oil Price Decline
UK stocks advanced Friday as July GDP growth of 0.4% beat expectations and oil prices tumbled following downward IEA demand revisions. The FTSE 100 reached 10,674.52, up 0.61% despite ongoing US-Iran concerns.
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