Stock markets fall after sharp US growth slowdown
by The Guardian
The Guardian— Commerce department says gross domestic product growth decelerated to 1.6% at start of year as consumers slowed spendingAmerica’s leading stock indices came under pressure on Thursday after official data revealed that US economic growth slowed sharply to its weakest rate in almost two years.But as high interest rates take their toll on the world’s largest economy, inflation continues to loom large. Continue reading
Kiplinger—Stock Market Today: Markets Tumble Amid Slower Economic Growth and Rising Prices. Disappointing readings on GDP and inflation helped tank equities.
WSJ—Stock Market News, April 23, 2024: Nasdaq Closes Higher; Tesla Stock Rises Post-Market. These stocks are all rallying early Tuesday, amid a flurry of earnings reports and a little M&A news. ↗️ Tesla (TSLA): All eyes are on the [EV maker's earnings](https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-earnings-04-23-2024/card/tesla-repo
The Next Web—Darktrace agrees £4.3B sale to US investor in blow to UK stock market. British cybersecurity flag bearer Darktrace is set to leave London’s stock market after agreeing a £4.3bn sale to US private equity firm Thoma Bravo. Shareholders will have to approve the takeover before it's rubber-stamped. The chair of Darktrace, Gordon Hurst, said the deal represents "an attractive premium and an opportunity for shareholders." "The proposed acquisition will provide Darktrace access to a strong financial partner in Thoma Bravo, with deep software sector expertise, who...