U.S. stocks finish choppy session mostly higher after inflation data
U.S. stocks finished mostly higher on Wednesday, with only the Dow lagging...
U.S. stocks finished mostly higher on Wednesday, with only the Dow lagging in the red, following a report on inflation in April that showed price pressures eased about as much as expected. The S&P 500SPX, 0.45% gained 18.40 points, or 0.5%, to 4,137.60, according to preliminary closing data from FactSet. The Dow Jones Industrial AverageDJIA, -0.09% shed 30.68 points, or 0.1%, to 33,531.13. The Nasdaq CompositeCOMP, 1.04% gained 126.69 points, or 1%, to 12,306.44. Headline inflation rose by 4.9% year-over-year in April, while core prices rose by 5.5% year-over-year.
EOG Resources, Coterra Energy to cut gas production
Gas producers EOG Resources and Coterra Energy intend to cut back their...
Gas producers EOG Resources and Coterra Energy intend to cut back their activity in natural gas plays amid falling commodity prices, but say they are upbeat about the outlook for US gas production. EOG chief executive Ezra Yacob said, however, the company remains "constructive" on the "longer-term gas story" in the US and that record demand and new storage capacity bode well for the US's position as a leader in the global LNG market.
BP is ramping up oil exploration and drilling activity in frontier prospects as the...
BP is ramping up oil exploration and drilling activity in frontier prospects as the energy giant tries to stem a decline in its oil and gas output after years of focusing on a shift to renewables to cut carbon emissions.
WTI, Brent crude dip amid surprise US inventory rise
Oil prices slipped during early trading today after the American Petroleum Institute reported an unexpected...
Oil prices slipped during early trading today after the American Petroleum Institute reported an unexpected rise in US crude inventories of some 3.6 million barrels in the week ended May 5, defying analysts' expectations. US crude dropped 20 cents to $73.51 a barrel, while Brent crude dropped 16 cents to $77.28 a barrel, as investors await the release of US Consumer Price Index data for April to gauge the Federal Reserve's next likely policy move.
The New York Republican who fabricated much of his career and life background was ...
The New York Republican who fabricated much of his career and life background was charged with federal criminal offenses, multiple news outlets reported yesterday. The charges are still sealed, but they could be revealed today if Santos appears in court. Despite numerous investigations into his actions, incessant mocking, and calls for him to resign (even from his fellow New York Republicans), Santos is adamant about wanting to stay in Congress and said last month he would run for reelection.
