Baker Hughes, Novartis, Microsoft make deeper cuts as layoff worries mount

Job cuts were back in the market spotlight Thursday as U.S.-listed firms like Baker Hughes and Novartis announced new layoffs, bringing more workforce reductions in energy and healthcare to a field already busy with restructuring at Microsoft and Coursera.

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Natural Gas Price Forecast: Storage Surprise Keeps Henry Hub Near $2.80 Before Summer Demand Test

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Storage Surprise Keeps Henry Hub Near $2.80 Before Summer Demand Test

Natural gas futures in the U.S. wrapped up the week just under $2.80 per million British thermal units. Prices held their ground on a lighter storage build, though a decisive move higher remained elusive with spring demand lagging. As of May 8, Trading Economics showed natural gas at $2.80, marking a monthly gain of roughly 5%, but the contract is still off more than 26% compared to the same period last year.
9 May 2026
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Stock Market Today: US Futures Slide Before the Bell as Oil Tops $100; Goldman Falls, Exxon and Baker Hughes Rise

Stock Market Today: US Futures Slide Before the Bell as Oil Tops $100; Goldman Falls, Exxon and Baker Hughes Rise

U.S. stock futures slipped ahead of Monday’s session as oil surged past the $100 mark—a reaction to stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks over the weekend. Energy names rallied, but banks and travel stocks took a hit. As of 8:32 a.m. ET, Dow futures had dropped 1.06%, S&P 500 futures were off 0.63%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.62%.
13 April 2026
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SLB stock jumps nearly 5% as 2026 opens — OPEC+ meeting and earnings in focus

SLB stock jumps nearly 5% as 2026 opens — OPEC+ meeting and earnings in focus

SLB N.V. shares rose 4.74% to $40.20 on Friday, outpacing the broader market in the first U.S. session of 2026. The stock traded between $38.07 and $40.44 and last changed hands at $40.23 in after-hours trading. Analysts tracked by Stock Analysis rate SLB a “strong buy” with a $50.96 price target, and the company is scheduled to report results on Jan. 23. StockAnalysis
3 January 2026
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Key Events Today

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Warsh at Jackson Hole

Policy tone can move rates, USD, equities, gold and crypto simultaneously.

#2

Michigan sentiment

A weak final reading or elevated inflation expectations could pressure risk assets.

#3

Chicago PMI

A surprise versus 58.0 may alter the near-term manufacturing-growth narrative.

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