January 2023
U.S. consumer sentiment strengthens in final January reading
U.S. consumer sentiment improved in late January to 64.9 from the earlier reading of 64.6, according to the University of Michigan's gauge of consumer… Source
FDA panel backs plan for annual COVID-19 booster, as new
An FDA panel endorsed the agency's plan for a once-a-year COVID-19 booster. And CDC data shows that XBB.1.5 continues to lead other variants in the U.S. Source
S&P 500 nears first ‘golden cross’ in 2½ years, but
The S&P 500 is on the verge of achieving its first “golden cross” in two-and-a-half years. But that doesn't mean stocks are destined for more gains over the… Source
Charles Schwab blasts NYSE over stock-trading glitch
Retail brokerage Charles Schwab late Wednesday publicly criticized the New York Stock Exchange for its handling of a trading glitch this week. Source
U.S. economy grew a sturdy 2.9% at the end of
The U.S. faces tough odds to repeat its performance in 2023 as rising interest rates sap growth Source
U.S. Economic Calendar
U.S. economic calendar consensus forecasts from MarketWatch. Source
U.S. durable-goods orders jump 5.6%
Orders for manufactured goods jumped 5.6% in December because of a flush of new contracts for Boeing passenger planes, but business investment was weak again… Source
S&P 500 rallies to close at nearly 2-month high, Nasdaq
U.S. stocks finish higher on Thursday as fourth-quarter gross domestic product came in slightly stronger than expected, boosting investor confidence that the… Source