Stocks Advance to Break Losing Streak 
 

The S&P 500 is little changed on the week but heading for a spectacular first quarter.


 
The S&P 500 Is Poised for Best Start to Year Since 2019 
 

Resilient corporate profits, enthusiasm around AI and hopes that the Fed will cut rates have given investors plenty of reasons to keep on buying.


 
The Fed's Waller Is in 'No Rush' to Cut Rates. Here's Why. 
 

The Fed is in no rush to lower interest rates this year, said Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller.


 
China faces a 'lost decade' if it fails to tackle its debts, says Ray Dalio 
 

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio sees China heading for a '100-year big storm.'


 
Australian Retailers Shake off Malaise With a Little Help From Taylor Swift 
 

Australian retail sales rose, supported partly by sales associated with sold-out concerts by popstar Taylor Swift.


 
RBNZ Fills Two Vacancies on Crucial Monetary Policy Committee as Economy Stalls 
 

Two new appointees are set to join the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's monetary policy committee at a time when the economy remains in recession and expectations about interest-rate cuts are on the rise.


 
U.S. Publishes Draft Federal Rules for Cyber Incident Reporting 
 

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency on Wednesday published long-awaited draft rules on how critical-infrastructure companies must report cyberattacks to the government.


 
Shoppers Hunt for Affordable Easter Eggs as Outlook for Chocolate Makers Sours 
 

The surge in cocoa costs puts chocolate makers in a tight spot.


 
Crude-Oil Inventories Rise Unexpectedly 
 

U.S. crude-oil inventories increased by 3.2 million barrels last week. Analysts had predicted a 1.2 million-barrel fall. Gasoline supplies also rose as refiners stepped up their capacity use.


 
Bitcoin Falls Below $70,000 
 

Bitcoin hit an all-time high near $74,000 two weeks ago before cryptos suffered a correction.


(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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