Stocks Rise Ahead of Amazon, Alphabet Earnings
U.S. stocks rose Tuesday, signaling that major indexes may extend this week's gains.
GameStop Mania Hits a Wall of Tighter Trading Terms
A weekslong trading frenzy suffered its sharpest reversal yet following an exchange operator's decision to rein in the use of borrowed money in the silver market.
Businesses Launch Legal Fight to Prevent USPS Price Hikes
Big users of the U.S. Mail, who already are upset about slow service, are asking a federal court to block hefty postage increases they expect to be announced next month and implemented this summer.
Europe's Economy Falls Further Behind U.S. and China. 'It's Getting Desperate.'
The eurozone's economy is diverging sharply from the U.S. and China, as stubbornly high coronavirus infections, extensive Covid-19 restrictions and a painfully slow vaccine rollout delay Europe's recovery from last year's historic economic downturn.
Wood-Pulp Prices Surge as Speculators Pounce in China
Demand is rising for premium napkins and toilet paper, with more people staying home during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Oil Companies Endure Brutal 2020, Warn of Slow Recovery
Exxon, BP and other major international oil companies notched one of their worst annual performances as the pandemic crushed demand for fossil fuels.
Republicans Propose $618 Billion Covid-19 Stimulus Plan
The Senate Republicans' proposal includes $1,000 in direct payments. President Biden has called for $1,400.
Former Boeing CEO Muilenburg Is Raising $200 Million for SPAC
Former Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg, about a year after his ouster, is taking steps to re-enter American business with a special-purpose acquisition company.
Traders Who Launched GameStop Frenzy Turn Against New Members
Longtime WallStreetBets followers ask moderators to ban new users or limit where they appear.
GameStop's Original True Believers
The spark for GameStop's rally has been credited to Chewy co-founder Ryan Cohen, but last spring, two small money managers teamed up in an audacious bid to shake up its board of directors.
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02-02-21 1915ET
