Stocks Hit Records as Markets Rally on Diminished War Fears
Global stocks rise and U.S. indices set new highs after the U S and Iran eased tensions. The S P 500 gains 0 7 percent to 3274 70, the Dow adds 211 81 to 28956 90, and the Nasdaq climbs 0 8 percent to 9203 43. Traders shift to riskier tech as recession fears ease and a Phase 1 trade deal with China looms. Job data next may show 160 000 jobs added with unemployment at 3 5 percent.
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Retailers Report Holiday Sales Decline Online Pressure Grows
J C Penney Kohl s and Victoria s Secret parent report weaker holiday results amid online rivals. Macy s also dipped slightly as overall retail rose. Penney s net store sales fell 7 5 percent in Nov Dec with 5 3 percent drop in adjusted results after scrapping major appliances. CEO Jill Soltau shifts focus to women gear and home basics as furniture moves online. Analysts warn 2020 remains a make or break year for the chain.
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Facebook rejects ban on political ads in 2020 drive
San Francisco based Facebook remains opposed to banning or fact checking political ads, offering only limited user controls on exposure and an easier library for political ads. The stance contrasts with Google and Twitter moves, drawing criticism from politicians and tech rivals who warn microtargeted misinformation risks.
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GM moves temps to full time across plants sharpens union talks
Detroit roundup shows GM converting about 930 temporary workers to permanent status at 30 plants including 255 at Flint and 103 at Lansing Delta Township as part of a four year UAW contract. Ford made 592 temp conversions while Fiat Chrysler lags behind. A separate Detroit report covers UAW president Rory Gamble denying wrongdoing amid federal probes into union leadership and vendor ties.
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