Ernest HoffmanErnest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations. Ernest began working in market news in 2007, establishing the broadcast division of CEP News in Montreal, Canada, where he developed the fastest web-based audio news service in the world and produced economic news videos in partnership with MSN and the TMX. He has a Bachelor's degree Specialization in ...

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With a market cap of $31.9 billion, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) is a global leader in the beauty industry. The company manufactures, markets, and sells a wide range of skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products under prestigious brands such as Estée Lauder, Clinique, La Mer, M·A·C, Jo Malone London, and TOM FORD Beauty. Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally classified as “large-cap” stocks, and Estée Lauder fits this criterion perfectly. Its products are distributed worl ...

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Shares of Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS) fell about 23% premarket on Wednesday after weaker fiscal third quarter results and outlook, while the stock also saw a downgrade at Baird. Baird downgraded Synopsys' rating to Neutral from Outperform and lowered the price target on ...

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Western Union has partnered with dLocal, a cross-border payment platform, to provide digital payment options on its online platforms in Latin American markets. The move is expected to align with “local habits and preferences”, offering customers in regions such as Chile, Mexico, Peru, Panama, Argentina, and Brazil a “more agile and modern” payment experience. The agreement incorporates locally relevant payment methods, including cards and bank transfers, into Western Union's digital channels. It is expe ...

US stocks broadly rose on Wednesday as Oracle's (ORCL) blowout revenue forecast lifted AI hopes. Meanwhile, wholesale inflation unexpectedly declined last month, bolstering the case for the Federal Reserve to cut rates next week. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) and the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) both climbed around 0.4%, on the heels of record closing highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI), which includes fewer tech stocks, fell 0.1%. Oracle stunned Wall Street as its CEO said its cloud revenue will skyrocket ...

US stocks eyed fresh all-time highs on Wednesday as Oracle's (ORCL) blowout revenue forecast lifted AI hopes. Meanwhile, wholesale inflation unexpectedly declined last month, bolstering the case for the Federal Reserve to cut rates next week. Futures on the S&P 500 (ES=F) climbed 0.5%, while those on the Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) also rose 0.6%, on the heels of record closing highs. Contracts on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F), which includes fewer tech stocks, hovered above the flatline. Oracle stunned ...