Service Sector Drives Job Growth While Goods Production Falters All employment gains stemmed from the service sector, which added 190,000 jobs. Consumer-facing industries, including trade, transportation, and utilities, led hiring…
Tag: Economics
Nasdaq 100: Amazon Stock Drops 4% After Hours Despite Strong Q4 Earnings Beat
Daily Amazon.com, Inc.Despite a strong Q4, Amazon’s stock fell 4.25% in after-hours trading as the company issued weaker-than-expected guidance for the first quarter of 2025. Amazon expects Q1 revenue between…
US-China Trade Tensions Rise—What’s Next for Markets and the Yuan?
In addition to trade tensions, China is intensifying scrutiny on US tech firms. The Chinese government announced an antitrust investigation into Google. On February 6, Beijing extended its probe to…
Nasdaq Index: Alphabet’s Earnings Shock—Stock Drops 6% After Hours on Revenue Miss
Despite the pullback, Alphabet’s stock has gained 15.72% in the last three months and is up 43.64% over the past year, reflecting broader confidence in the company’s long-term growth potential.…