WallSt Focus

The U.S. labor market has continued to surprise economists as it has defied concerns of a slowdown. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows a slight increase in job openings in February, reaching 8.76 million.

Despite the initial jitters earlier today, the market managed to rebound. The Dow Jones gained 1%, the S&P 500 added 1.3%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq climbed 1.5%.

The U.S. stock market kicked off a crucial week with a lackluster performance this Monday, April 8.

The stock market closed out an impressive first quarter on Thursday with a steady performance. Stocks were little unchanged and this muted action came despite a record-setting close for the S&P 500 just a day earlier and an influx of economic news.

The U.S. economy defied expectations in the first quarter of 2024, continuing a climb of steady growth despite challenges and headwinds from rising interest rates and inflation.

In the wake of soaring speculation fueled by reports of potential acquisition talks with Johnson & Johnson, Shockwave Medical finds itself in the spotlight as investors weigh the prospects of a strategic deal

The interest from Sycamore Partners indeed sheds a spotlight on Gildan, yet the concerns raised by shareholders like Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd and Browning West underscore a dissonance regarding the its valuation and strategic direction.