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Oil futures rose in electronic trading Tuesday after the American Petroleum Institute reported that U.S. crude supplies fell by 1.1 million barrels for the week ended May 13, according to sources who reviewed the report. Analysts polled by S&P Global Platts forecast a decline of 3 million barrels for crude inventories. The closely watched Energy Information Administration report will be released Wednesday. June crude was at $48.47 a barrel in electronic trading, up from the contract's settlement... Читать дальше...

The board of directors of JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased the company's dividend to 48 cents a share from 44 cents a share, it said in a statement Tuesday. The dividend is payable July 31 to shareholders of record July 6. Shares of JPMorgan Chase rose 0.2% late Tuesday after ending the regular trading session flat.

Forest fires in northern Alberta are threatening two major oil-sands mining complexes, government officials said on Tuesday, a day after 8,000 workers evacuated camps and production facilities at risk from the spread of uncontrolled blazes.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Tuesday sank to its lowest level in almost two months after comments from Federal Reserve officials fueled fears that the U.S. central bank would resume raising benchmark rates as early as June. The Dow tumbled 180 points, or 1%, to 17,529, marking its lowest close since March 28. Nearly all of the Dow's 30 components finished in negative territory, led by a 2.5% slide in Home Depot Inc. . Shares of Caterpillar Inc. and DuPont closed in positive territory. Читать дальше...

Dow ends down 182 points, falling to 7-week low

Discount retailer reckons its ‘treasure hunt’ model is an advantage.

Discount retailer reckons its ‘treasure hunt’ model is an advantage.

Two Fed officials stressed on Tuesday that the U.S. central bank could hike rates at the upcoming June meeting.

The Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would allow families of victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to sue the government of Saudi Arabia, over the objections of the U.S. ally and the White House.

Apparel retailers have reported disappointing earnings, but some analysts believe Target‘s diverse merchandise is a buffer.

Apparel retailers have reported disappointing earnings, but some analysts believe Target‘s diverse merchandise is a buffer.

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Oil futures climbed Tuesday to mark their best settlement since early October. Traders bet that production disruptions in Canada and Nigeria will help ease a global glut of crude supplies. The market also expects upcoming weekly reports to reveal a decline in oil inventories. June WTI crude rose 59 cents, or 1.2%, to settle at $48.31 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Carl Icahn’s investment firm downgraded to junk status at S&P

Carl Icahn’s investment firm, Icahn Enterprises, has been downgraded to junk status at Standard & Poor’s.

Dow industrials off 200 points after Fed officials leave door open to June hike

Target Corp. recalled about 2,600 Hanukkah menorahs sold from October 2015 through December 2015 for about $20, because of a fire hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission. The clear acrylic menorahs, in a pyramid design and 10.5 inches long, can melt when the candles are burning, posing a fire hazard, the CPSC said. Target has received eight reports of melting, including three reports of fire, but no property damage or injuries. Target shares shed 1.9% in afternoon trade... Читать дальше...

Gold futures settled higher on Tuesday, finding support from weakness in U.S. equities and the dollar. However, comments from Federal Reserve officials on the potential for future interest-rate hikes limited gains for the metal. June gold settled at $1,276.90 an ounce, up $2.70, or 0.2%. That was the highest settlement since May 6.

Infant bicycle helmets imported by Wisconsin-based Pacific Cycle Inc., and sold exclusively in China, are being recalled because of choking and magnet ingestion hazards, according to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The China-made helmets, with magnetic non-pinch plastic-covered buckle chin straps for infants ranging from one to three years old, were sold exclusively at Target Corp. stores and Target.com from January 2014 through April 2016, for between $18 and $25. The recall comes after... Читать дальше...

In the wake of the financial crisis, demand for absolute-return funds picked up, but, according to data sent out on Twitter over the weekend, their performance — at least as judged by any fund with the term “absolute” in its name — has been abysmal.

13-F filings from hedge funds and other big investors can be entertaining and potentially profitable, but don’t take it too far.