Thursday, 3 June 2021

Reuters Business: S&P 500, Nasdaq dragged by tech as upbeat data fans inflation fears

S&P 500, Nasdaq dragged by tech as upbeat data fans inflation fears

U.S. stocks ended lower on Thursday, with tech shares dragging on the S&P 500 (.SPX) and Nasdaq (.IXIC), as investors balanced concerns about inflation and the Federal Reserve reining in stimulus with relief about corporate tax hikes.

Boeing CEO warns of airline supply constraints, U.S.-China trade

Boeing Co (BA.N) Chief Executive Dave Calhoun on Thursday said there could be "supply constraints" beginning in the summer after a "more robust" recovery than he expected from the aviation downturn during the pandemic.

Broadcom forecasts upbeat current-quarter sales on 5G ramp up

Broadcom Inc (AVGO.O) forecast current-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, as the semiconductor firm is set to benefit from the rising adoption of 5G technology.

Sustained workout wear demand drives Lululemon's upbeat 2021 forecasts

Lululemon Athletica Inc (LULU.O) forecast full-year net revenue and profit above Street estimates on Thursday, anticipating continued demand for its workout wear despite easing COVID-19 restrictions in many of its top markets.

S&P 500, Nasdaq dragged by tech as upbeat data fans inflation fears

U.S. stocks wavered on Thursday, with tech shares dragging on the S&P 500 (.SPX) and Nasdaq (.IXIC), as investors balanced concerns about inflation and the Federal Reserve reining in stimulus with relief about corporate tax hikes.

AMC stock reverses losses as movie chain completes another share sale

AMC Entertainment (AMC.N) shares reversed losses on Thursday after the retail investor favorite said it completed a share offering it announced earlier in the day, raising $587.4 million in additional equity capital.

New Exxon board member Hietala brings business transformation experience

Exxon Mobil's newly elected board member Kaisa Hietala says her work at Finnish refiner and biofuel producer Neste makes her more than just a champion of biofuels, she also has experience transforming a business.

Exclusive: U.S. to give ransomware hacks similar priority as terrorism

The U.S. Department of Justice is elevating investigations of ransomware attacks to a similar priority as terrorism in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline hack and mounting damage caused by cyber criminals, a senior department official told Reuters.

With AMC shares sky-high, 'gamma squeeze' less of a driving force

The meteoric rise in shares of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (AMC.N) may have diminished an important options market force that helped fuel its recent gains, analysts said.

JPMorgan names global co-heads for investment banking group - memo

JPMorgan & Chase Co (JPM.N) has named three global co-heads to lead the part of its investment bank which advises other financial institutions on mergers, acquisitions and capital raises, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters.

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