Home Sales Fell 4.9% in January, Extending Slump in Housing Market 
 

Home prices and mortgage rates, which were a drag on home sales for most of 2024, stayed elevated and put off many buyers.

 
U.S. Consumer Confidence Falls Back on Fears of Tariff-Induced Price Increases 
 

The University of Michigan's index of consumer sentiment tumbled to 64.7 at the end of February, well below January's 71.7. It also was weaker than economists' expectations of 67.8.

 
Dow Moves Lower as UnitedHealth Stock Drops 
 

The Dow fell moderately on probe of UnitedHealth by the Justice Department, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 posted muted moves.

 
Europe's Economic Stagnation Persists, Latest Business Surveys Say 
 

The eurozone economy continued to flatline in February, torn between signs of revival in Germany and sharp decline in France.

 
Chinese Stocks Rally on Strong Alibaba Earnings, DeepSeek Optimism 
 

Upbeat earnings by big tech companies have added to a recent rally driven by Xi Jinping's meeting with top corporate executives and the AI hype around DeepSeek.

 
In the Trump Era, Flying Green Doesn't Matter Anymore 
 

The president's endorsement has pushed up air-taxi stocks, but development of all types of zero-emission aircraft is falling by the wayside.

 
U.K. Retail Sales Rise for First Time in Five Months 
 

Retailers in the U.K. reported a brighter start to the new year, with sales rising after four straight months of falls, largely from a recovery in the food segment.

 
French Industry Sentiment Improves Despite Tariff Threat 
 

The mood in France's factories brightened a little this month as borrowing costs come down, and despite the threat of tariffs on exports to the U.S.

 
Why Is Warren Buffett Hoarding So Much Cash? 
 

Investors are poised to study the Berkshire Hathaway chairman's annual letter for insights about the stock market.

 
The Latest Dilemma Facing Finance Chiefs: What to Tell Investors About Tariffs 
 

CFOs are weighing how much information to share about the impact of tariffs, especially as many are yet to take effect and the landscape continues to evolve.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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