Europe is having its worst earnings season since the onset of Covid

Arc of Triomphe Paris, Champs-Elysees France at night vichie81 / iStock / Getty Images Plus LONDON — Around a half of European companies missed earnings expectations in the latest reporting season despite already low expectations, analysts told CNBC, who predicted that the region will continue to struggle amid high interest rates. As of Feb. 29 … Read more

Wall Street high on AI euphoria

Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What you need to know today  Markets positive Wall Street … Read more

The U.S. economy seems to be holding up

People shop at a retail store in Manhattan, New York City, on Jan. 5, 2024. Spencer Platt | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? … Read more

Goldman Sachs (GS) earnings 4Q 2023

Goldman Sachs on Tuesday posted fourth-quarter results that topped analysts’ expectations on better-than-expected asset and wealth management revenue. Here’s what the company reported versus what Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG, formerly known as Refinitiv, expected: Earnings: $5.48 per share; it wasn’t immediately clear if that was comparable to the $3.51 estimate of analysts surveyed … Read more

Markets on course to advance for eighth week

Traders react after the closing bell on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., December 13, 2023.  Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, … Read more

Oil prices set to rise in 2024 after OPEC+ voluntary cuts

Processing towers stand at the RN-Tuapsinsky refinery, operated by Rosneft Oil Co., in Tuapse, Russia, on Monday, March 23, 2020. Andrey Rudakov | Bloomberg | Getty Images Oil prices are expected to rise in the new year after some OPEC+ oil producers voluntarily pledged to cut output. The oil cartel on Thursday released a statement that did … Read more

Apple is trying to unwind its Goldman Sachs credit card partnership

David Solomon, Chairman and CEO, Goldman Sachs, participates in a panel discussion during the annual Milken Institute Global Conference at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 29, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. Michael Kovac | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Apple has given Goldman Sachs a proposal to end its credit-card and savings account … Read more

Shein files for U.S. IPO, looks to expand global reach

Shein has confidentially filed to go public in the U.S. as the Chinese-founded fast-fashion juggernaut looks to expand its global reach with a long-rumored initial public offering, CNBC has learned.  The retailer was last valued at $66 billion and could be ready to start trading on the public markets as soon as 2024, people familiar … Read more

Goldman Sachs sees ‘clear deficit’ of iron ore for the rest of the year

A worker pouring molten iron into a mold at a mill manufacturing marine engine components in Huaian, Jiangsu province, China. Reuters The iron ore market is looking at a shortfall for the rest of the year due to low inventories and falling production, said Goldman Sachs. “Rather than facing a surplus for this year, the … Read more

Goldman says Israel-Hamas war could majorly impact Europe’s economy

Armoured vehicles of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are seen during their ground operations at a location given as Gaza, as the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas continues, in this handout image released on November 1, 2023.  Israel Defense Forces | Reuters The Israel-Hamas war could have a significant impact on … Read more