| Symbol | Price | Change | %Change |
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| CAVA | $44.45 | 2.45 | 5.83 |
Shares of CAVA, a Mediterranean restaurant chain, experienced a significant surge of more than 80% during its initial public offering (IPO), indicating a strong desire for investments in the restaurant industry.
The shares were initially priced at $22 per share but began trading at $42 during the middle of the day when they were added to the New York Stock Exchange.
Doom & Gloom
A recent survey conducted by Deliotte reveals that American CFOs hold a negative outlook on the economy.
GameStop Meeting
| Symbol | Price | Change | %Change |
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| GME | $25.66 | -0.04 | -0.16 |
GameStop investors
We will be eagerly awaiting new developments at the yearly gathering of the video game company. The CEO, Matt Furlong, has recently been dismissed and replaced by Ryan Cohen, the founder of Chewy, who happens to be the company’s largest individual stakeholder.
UPS – Teamsters
United Parcel Service Inc.
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The negotiations for the upcoming contract between UPS and the Teamsters are ongoing. The union considers the delivery giant as their biggest employer.
Retail sales
| Symbol | Price | Change | %Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMT | $157.92 | 1.01 | 0.64 |
| TGT | $135.75 | 2.52 | 1.89 |
| W | $52.81 | 0.07 | 0.13 |
| HD | $301.35 | 1.52 | 0.51 |
| MCD | $291.40 | 2.97 | 1.03 |
Despite inflation and an unstable economy, consumers persist in making purchases in the areas of food, home improvement, and general merchandise.
The European Central Bank has increased interest rates once more in order to counter inflation, following the United States Federal Reserve’s decision to halt rate hikes.
The European Central Bank has proceeded with raising interest rates and has promised that there will be additional increases in the future.
On Thursday, there was a small increase of 0.25% in order to combat the rising inflation that is causing prices of groceries, utility bills, and summer vacations to rise.
The day after the U.S. Federal Reserve halted its pattern of raising interest rates, Europe witnessed its eighth consecutive hike since July 2022. This move by the European Central Bank is aimed at reducing inflation, which currently stands at 6.1%.
Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank, has stated that the bank will continue to increase interest rates at their upcoming meeting in July and has no plans of stopping at the moment.
Starbucks suit
A manager from Starbucks received a substantial financial settlement after alleging that she was dismissed from her position solely based on her race, being white.
Canada has decided to halt its collaboration with a development bank established by China until it completes its investigation into various grievances.
The finance minister of Canada has announced that they will be halting their engagement with a development bank, established by Chinese individuals, as they conduct an investigation into allegations made by a Canadian citizen who resigned from the bank. The citizen claims that the bank is largely controlled by individuals affiliated with the Communist Party, and believes that Canada should not be a member of this organization.
Some view the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank as a competitor to the World Bank, originating from China.
The institution, established in 2016 and known as AIIB, was created to provide funding for railways and other infrastructure projects. It consists of 106 member governments, which encompass numerous Asian countries as well as Australia, Canada, Russia, France, and Britain. However, notable exclusions from membership are Japan and the United States.
Chrystia Freeland, deputy prime minister of Canada, announced that the Canadian government will immediately cease all bank-related activities led by the government. In Ottawa, she informed reporters that she has directed the Department of Finance to promptly investigate the accusations made and assess Canada’s role in the AIIB.
Freeland emphasized the importance for democratic nations to reduce their economic reliance on authoritarian regimes in order to safeguard against potential risks. Additionally, she highlighted the need to understand the tactics used by these regimes to exert their influence globally.
Bill Gates travels to China while leaders make efforts to rejuvenate foreign business attraction.
| Symbol | Price | Change | %Change |
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| MSFT | $337.34 | 3.01 | 0.90 |
Microsoft Corp.
Bill Gates, the co-founder, has expressed his plans to visit Beijing. He is among several international business leaders who have recently visited China, as the ruling Communist Party aims to rekindle investor enthusiasm for the nation.
Gates, who resigned as Microsoft chairman in 2014, tweeted that he would be meeting with partners who have collaborated with his philanthropic organization.
Nonetheless, Gates is highly respected in China as a proficient businessperson, providing an opportunity for Chinese officials to demonstrate their passion for international commerce by promoting any interactions with him.
The ruling party is attempting to revive international interest in China’s declining economy and calm companies that have been unsettled by crackdowns on anti-monopoly and data security, investigations on consulting firms, and strained relations with Washington.
A tentative contract agreement has been reached between the dockworkers and shippers on the West Coast.
After more than a year of negotiations and numerous work disruptions at some of the biggest ports, the union representing numerous dockworkers on the West Coast has finally arrived at a tentative agreement for a new contract. This development brings some relief to the shipping traffic that had been severely affected by the ongoing disputes.
The dockworkers union made an announcement on Wednesday about a potential agreement with the Pacific Maritime Association, a trade organization representing cargo carriers and terminal operators, regarding a six-year contract. However, specific information regarding the deal was not disclosed.
In case it is approved, the agreement will have an impact on 22,000 dockworkers situated at 29 ports spanning from Washington state to California. The dockworkers have not had a valid contract since July of the previous year.
The workers were asking for increased salaries, pointing out that companies involved in shipping and operating terminals earned unprecedented profits throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
