NRG Energy To Acquire Vivint Smart Home For $2.8 Bln In Cash

NRG Expects 7% To 9% Long-term Annual Dividend Per Share Growth

While hosting a virtual Investor Day later on Thursday, NRG Energy Inc. (NRG) said its management will provide an update on its consumer services strategy as well as new capital allocation framework and operating efficiency initiatives.

RTTNews | 1177 days ago

U.S. Dollar Ticks Higher Amid Inflation Data Release, Expectations Of Reopening Of Strait Of Hormuz

The U.S. Dollar value inched higher as investors weighed today's inflation data that pushed the odds for a rate hike in the U.S. higher against reports of an upcoming meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council nations and Iran to hasten the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

RTTNews | 10h 1min ago

TSX Climbs On Tech Rally, Looks Set To End 6-day Losing Streak

The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 0.36% Friday to 35,634.50 as technology stocks surged 3.5%, contributing significantly to gains. Oil prices fell following International Energy Agency's downward global oil demand forecast revision.

RTTNews | 12h 17min ago

Swiss Market Ends Modestly Higher

The Switzerland stock market closed modestly higher on Friday, in line with markets across Europe, as a sharp drop in oil prices helped lift sentiment.

RTTNews | 12h 50min ago

European Markets Rise As Oil Prices Fall On IEA Demand Cut

European markets gained ground Friday after the International Energy Agency cut its global oil demand forecast, sending Brent crude futures down 3.5% to $103.50. The IEA now projects world oil demand will drop 2.5 million barrels per day this year versus its prior estimate of 1.6 million bpd.

RTTNews | 13h 13min ago

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.

RTTNews | 16h 35min ago

CPSC Recalls: 2.3 Mln Candy Bottles, Motorcycles, Dressers, Dual Fuel Ranges, Fire Spray Canisters

The U.S. Consumer Product safety Commission or CPSC has announced various recalls including more than 2.3 million sour crush candy bottles, motorcycles, six-drawer dressers, dual fuel ranges, hair dryer brushes, and fire spray canisters, among others. In most of the recalls, consumers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled product, and contact the respective firm for either a free repair

RTTNews | 16h 43min ago

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.

RTTNews | 17h 23min ago

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