Stocks fall as Fed minutes hint at June stimulus tapering
U S stocks slide after Fed minutes show several policymakers open to cutting stimulus as early as June if the economy improves, despite Bernanke testimony signaling caution. Dow down 33 to 15,354. S&P 500 at 1,659. Nasdaq -32. Gold and oil retreat. home sales beat forecasts.
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Target reports 29 percent drop in first quarter profit
Target Corp posts a 29 percent fall in Q1 profit as cool spring weather and higher payroll tax erode consumer spending. The Minneapolis headquartered retailer cuts its annual profit outlook, noting a weak job market and cautious consumer behavior while arguing the macro environment remains uncertain.
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Fossil Free movement targets college endowments to curb fossil fuels
More than 200 colleges explore divestment from fossil fuel firms to slow climate change. Skeptics question impact and feasibility, noting fossil fuels power the global economy and endowments’ losses may be small. Stanford, Harvard, HSBC and S&P warn endowments face limited effect from divestment.
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