Maks_Lab/iStock via Getty Images By Jennifer Nash Originally published on April 6, 2026 The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) released its March Services Purchasing Managers' Index ( PMI ), with the headline composite index at 54.0. This was lower than the forecast of 54.8 and keeps the index in expansion territory for a 21st consecutive month. Here is an excerpt from the report summary : Mill...
Maks_Lab/iStock via Getty Images By Jennifer Nash Originally published on April 6, 2026 The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) released its March Services Purchasing Managers' Index ( PMI ), with the headline composite index at 54.0. This was lower than the forecast of 54.8 and keeps the index in expansion territory for a 21st consecutive month. Here is an excerpt from the report summary : Miller continues, “March’s Services PMI ® features the third month in a row with an increase in the 12-month PMI ® average, up 0.6 percentage point from 51.7 percent in December 2025 to 52.3 percent. However, six of the 10 subindexes decreased month-over-month. The Prices Index increased, as expected, amid higher oil and fuel costs, and the Supplier Deliveries Index indicated slower performance compared to February, also unsurprisingly with shipping issues and flight disruptions due to the Middle East conflict and winter weather. Continuing strength in business activity, new orders and backlog of orders are positive economic signals, so the Employment Index dropping to its lowest level since December 2023 (43.5 percent) was a surprise. “There are other signs of economic strength. Exports and imports activity have expanded for two months in a row for the first time since September and October 2024. The predominant commentary this month was about impacts and adjustments due to the conflict with Iran and the expected flow through of higher oil prices at some point. Companies across many industries reported seeing higher gas and diesel pricing, and inventories of multiple goods increased to withstand supply chain disruptions or short-term oil price impacts. Such construction products as lumber, copper and steel were noted as up in price. Although tariff impacts were still noted by panelists, Iran-related impacts dominated the comments in March.” Here is a table showing the PMI's components. Unlike its much older kin, the ISM manufacturing series, there is relatively little history ...
For nearly two centuries, Deere (NYSE: DE) has been synonymous with the American farmer. But after the company reported first-quarter earnings in February, a new growth story began to emerge. It didn't come from the company's highly publicized software strategy or its autonomous tractors. It came from its construction and forestry (C&F) division, where a 50% jump in the order backlog put the focus...
For nearly two centuries, Deere (NYSE: DE) has been synonymous with the American farmer. But after the company reported first-quarter earnings in February, a new growth story began to emerge. It didn't come from the company's highly publicized software strategy or its autonomous tractors. It came from its construction and forestry (C&F) division, where a 50% jump in the order backlog put the focus back on Deere's oldest business, selling "dumb iron" to dig the physical foundations for AI data centers. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
(RTTNews) - The China stock market has finished higher in back-to-back sessions, rallying more than 110 points or 2.8 percent in that span. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just beneath the 4,000-point plateau and it may break through that barrier on Thursday.
(RTTNews) - The China stock market has finished higher in back-to-back sessions, rallying more than 110 points or 2.8 percent in that span. The Shanghai Composite Index now sits just beneath the 4,000-point plateau and it may break through that barrier on Thursday.
The average one-year price target for Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. - Limited Partnership (NYSE:BEP) has been revised to $26.33 / share. This is a decrease of 18.22% from the prior estimate of $32.19 dated February 23, 2026. The price target is an average
The average one-year price target for Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. - Limited Partnership (NYSE:BEP) has been revised to $26.33 / share. This is a decrease of 18.22% from the prior estimate of $32.19 dated February 23, 2026. The price target is an average
The White House has announced the US would hold direct talks with Iran, with Vice President JD Vance leading an American delegation to Islamabad, despite continued fighting in the Middle East. (Source: Bloomberg)
The White House has announced the US would hold direct talks with Iran, with Vice President JD Vance leading an American delegation to Islamabad, despite continued fighting in the Middle East. (Source: Bloomberg)