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Lithia & Driveway Boosts Share Repurchase Program By $350 Mln
(RTTNews) - Automotive retailer Lithia & Driveway (LAD) announced Tuesday a $350 million increase to its share repurchase authorization by its Board of Directors, bringing total funds available for future repurchases to approximately $660 million.
To date this year, LAD has invested over $156 million to repurchase nearly 609,500 shares, 2.2% of outstanding shares, at a weighted average price of $257 per share.
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U.S. Dollar Rises Amid Reduced Bet On Fed Rate Cut, FOMC Minutes
The U.S. dollar strengthened against most major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday, due to reduced bets on the U.S. Fed's more aggressive policy easing.
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Yen Rises Amid BoJ Rate Hike Speculation
The Japanese yen strengthened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday, as traders expect that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) may raise interest rates by the end of the year in accordance with its policy normalization path.
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European Shares Edge Lower Following US Tech Selloff
European stocks were subdued on Wednesday after closing at five-month high in the previous session on news of a potential Ukraine-Russia summit.
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UK Inflation Hits 18-Month High
UK consumer price inflation accelerated to an 18-month high in July on airfares and food prices, suggesting that the Bank of England is likely to delay further easing. The consumer price index posted an annual growth of 3.8 percent after rising 3.6 percent in June, the Office for National Statistics reported Wednesday.
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Asian Shares Mixed As Tech Stocks Track Declines In US Peers
Asian stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as investors locked in profits in tech stocks amid concerns over valuations and reports of potential U.S. government equity stakes in major chipmakers.
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Australian Dollar Falls Amid RBA Rate Cut Speculation
The Australian dollar weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday, as traders expect two or more rate cuts if inflation continues to decline as anticipated.
Earlier this month, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lowered its cash rate to 3.60 percent from 3.85 percent, as widely expected.
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New Zealand Hints At More Interest Rate Cuts
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand reduced its key interest rate by 25 basis points to a three-year low and hinted at further easing on Wednesday. The Monetary Policy Committee, governed by Christian Hawkesby, voted to lower the Official Cash Rate to 3 percent from 3.25 percent. The bank has reduced the rate by 250 basis points since August 2024.
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NZ Dollar Slides As RBNZ Cuts Rate By 25 Bps
The New Zealand dollar weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday, after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand decided to cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points and signaled further easing.
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