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Tech Giants Lift Markets as Investors Brace for Fed Decision

Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit their highest levels in more than a week on Monday. Wall Street finished the day on a strong note, with major U.S. indexes advancing as investors positioned themselves for a pivotal week of corporate earnings and a closely watched Federal Reserve meeting. Market Momentum The S&P 500 and Nasdaq extended their recent winning streak, marking their longest run of gains in weeks. Confidence was fueled largely by heavyweight technology stocks, which continued to attract buyers ahead of their upcoming earnings reports. What’s Driving the Optimism Companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Broadcom, and Meta helped propel the market higher. Their performance has been central to the broader rally, especially as enthusiasm around artificial intelligence remains a dominant theme in tech valuations. Eyes on Earnings and the Fed Investors are now turning their attention to earnings guidance from these major firms, which could determine whether t...

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Indigo Books & Music Inc. lays off staff as part of its strategic plan to return to profitability

 

Indigo Books & Music Inc. has laid off an unspecified number of staff as part of the retailer’s ongoing efforts to streamline its operations. The cuts stem from the company’s strategic plan meant to return the business to profitability. 

The company has seen several quarters of losses and a flurry of executive and board changes over the last year. Most recently, the company reported a net loss of $22.4 million in its second quarter, a period when founder and chief executive Heather Reisman retired and turned the business over to Peter Ruis. Ruis left the company abruptly in September, making way for Reisman to return.


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