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Trump envoy says expects Ukraine minerals deal to be signed this week

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Trump envoy says expects Ukraine minerals deal to be signed this week

President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff on Sunday said he expects Ukraine to sign a mineral resources deal with the United States this week as part of efforts to end the war with Russia. “I expect to see a deal signed this week. You saw President (Volodymyr) Zelensky waver in his commitment towards that a […]

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A Reader Describes the Realities of Work as a Defense Contractor

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Writes “GS”, in response to recent articles on federal contractors and federal employees: Onsite observations of civil servants and their contractors I found what I believe to be averages: 25% hard workers and people of integrity like are found everywhere 50% that are average to below average 25% that are useless as in not working … Read more

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Friday, February 14

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NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, February 14

Friday Feb 14, 2025

Friday Feb 14, 2025

S&P Futures are trading slightly lower this morning with the pause in implementations of tariffs remaining the key headline. The key here is that it allows countries the opportunity to negotiate trade barriers ahead of any tariff action being implemented. Later this morning there are economic reports on Retail Sales and Industrial Production. ABNB, DKNG, FROG, GT, ROKU & WYNN are all higher after releasing their earnings reports. Monday is a holiday, on Tuesday morning watch for earnings from BIDU, FLR, GPC & MDT. The House Budget Committee passed a Budget Resolution and it will not go to the full House for a vote. Hong Kong markets surged as China’s President is meeting with business leaders in an effort to expand growth. Oil prices are moving higher as tariff announcements are delayed.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Friday, February 7

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NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, February 7

S&P Futures are flat to higher as markets awaits the Non-Farms Payrolls data. AMZN released positive earnings last night, stock is lower due to guidance coming in below expectations mainly due to the stronger dollar. AFRM, EXPE, HLT, PINS & TTWO are all moving higher after their announcements. President Trump is meeting with the Prime Minster of Japan today, markets are expecting news of a Trump call with China’s President XI. This morning markets will likely react to the Non- Farms Payrolls report. Oil prices are down due to the API inventory data which indicated a build in inventories.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Thursday, February 6 | NewsWare‘s Trade Talk

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NewsWare's Trade Talk: Thursday, February 6 | NewsWare‘s Trade Talk

S&P Futures are flat to higher. Last night’s earnings reports were not impressive, QCOM, ARM, F & SWKS are all moving lower after their announcements. Trade tensions and the lawmaker’s action on the budget reconciliation bill will continue to poise risk for the markets. HON announced that it will be splitting up into 3 separate companies. This morning markets will likely react to economic reports on Preliminary Productivity and Costs for 4Q and the Weekly Jobless Claims data. Oil prices are down due to the API inventory data which indicated a build in inventories.

NewsWare’s Trade Talk: Friday, January 31

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NewsWare's Trade Talk: Friday, January 31

Friday Jan 31, 2025

Friday Jan 31, 2025

S&P Futures are showing gains this morning due to another round of tech earnings. AAPL, V, KLAC & INTC are higher after earnings reports. Next week we have earnings reports from PLTR, PFE PEP MRK, AMGN, AMD, GOOG, DIS UBER QCOM BABA HON & AMZN. President Trump is expected to announce tariffs on Canada and Mexico tomorrow. Commodity-related stocks are in focus today. Before the opening bell today, the personal-consumption expenditures price index is due out. European markets are slightly higher and oil prices are slightly lower.