(RTTNews) - The Canadian market is likely to open on a positive note Wednesday morning with materials stocks set to attract buying thanks to strong precious metals prices. A notable drop in crude oil prices could ease concerns about inflation.

(RTTNews) - A report released by the Labor Department on Wednesday showed import prices in the U.S. increased by much more than expected in the month of August.

Key PointsCME Group operates a dominant global derivatives marketplace with an industry-leading 62% net margin.

Key PointsNuScale Power and MilleniTEK successfully fabricated first-of-a-kind boron-oxide pellets for NuScale's passive emergency core cooling system.

Albert Edwards, of Société Générale, said current gasoline prices are more closely reflecting crude oil prices of $150 a barrel.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe unveiled new branding as it grows rapidly under the ownership of private equity firm Blackstone.

Sales at U.S. retailers surged in August and posted the biggest increase in five months, offering another piece of evidence suggesting the economy sped up toward the end of summer.

New Zealand's $54 billion pension fund returned 14.2% in the year to June.

From razors to soda, private label keeps eating retail. For many big brands, there’s no point fighting it.

The biggest trade in options on the Cboe VIX Index Tuesday was an unusual $6 million purchase of deep, deep in-the-money-puts.

Walmart will sell Medicare Advantage plans as part of a new partnership with a nonprofit health insurer.

Key PointsA product introduction in the middle of the last decade redefined Apple.

Key PointsIonQ still appears to have the accuracy edge, while its connectivity and early progress on error-correction strengthen its advantage.

(RTTNews) - Despite data showing an acceleration in the nation's consumer price inflation in the month of August, U.K. stocks gained notable ground in positive territory on Wednesday thanks to strong buying in mining and bank stocks.

Key PointsDon't assume you won't have to pay for Medicare.

Key PointsNvidia and AMD both sell their GPUs to Anthropic.

Key PointsShopify continues to grow at a rapid clip, but investors may balk at its valuation.

Key PointsYou have the choice to claim Social Security between the ages of 62 and age 70.

Key PointsNobody knows exactly when the next bear market will begin, but it's only a matter of time.

In recent trading, shares of CONMED Corp (Symbol: CNMD) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $46.43, changing hands for $46.95/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valuatio

Key PointsThese companies offer essential products or medicines, or have qualities that favor resilience during tough times.

(RTTNews) - Anderon LLC, an IBM Corp. (IBM) company, announced Wednesday the finalization of a $1 billion award under the CHIPS and Science Act with the U.S. Department of Commerce.

In recent trading, shares of Schrodinger Inc (Symbol: SDGR) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $21.43, changing hands for $23.25/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valu

In recent trading, shares of Murphy Oil Corp (Symbol: MUR) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $39.73, changing hands for $40.40/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valua

In recent trading, shares of Qualys, Inc. (Symbol: QLYS) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $175.41, changing hands for $185.37/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valua