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Why Shopify (SHOP) Stock Is Up Today

Shares of e-commerce software platform Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) jumped 4.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported impressive fourth-quarter results that exceeded analysts' gross merchandise volume expectations, leading to a solid sales beat. The improved top-line growth was driven by growth with existing customers and their businesses, better payment monetization, and strength in Europe. The result reflected the growing adoption of products like Shopify Pay and Shopify Plus, which can a

Treasuries Fall as Fed’s Powell Affirms Patience on Rate Cuts

(Bloomberg) -- US Treasuries were modestly lower after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell affirmed that the central bank favors delaying additional interest-rate cuts. Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia’s Neom Signs $5 Billion Deal for AI Data CenterNice Airport, If You Can Get to It: No Subway, No Highway, No BridgeSin puente y sin metro: el nuevo aeropuerto de Lima es una debacleThe Forgotten French Architect Who Rebuilt MarseilleIn New Orleans, an Aging Dome Tries to Stay Super“We know tha

Argentina Market Veterans Launch New Brokerage Amid Milei Rally

(Bloomberg) -- Senior executives Walter Stoeppelwerth and Nicolas Chiesa obtained a brokerage license in Argentina and will kick off operations this month as investors keep flocking into the country’s assets under Javier Milei’s government. Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia’s Neom Signs $5 Billion Deal for AI Data CenterNice Airport, If You Can Get to It: No Subway, No Highway, No BridgeSin puente y sin metro: el nuevo aeropuerto de Lima es una debacleThe Forgotten French Architect Who Rebuil

Australia's CBA first-half profit climbs as economic pain for consumers wanes

(Reuters) -Commonwealth Bank of Australia,, the country's biggest lender, said on Wednesday first-half profit rose slightly as an improving economy enabled it to slash loan impairment charges, sending its shares to a record high. Income tax cuts that took effect last July and rising wages have increased the amount people can save and spend, CBA said, adding that loan hardship cases had declined 15% from June to December and most borrowers were still ahead on repayments. "We expect Australia will follow offshore economies with an easing cycle starting in 2025", said CEO Matt Comyn.