They are finished speaking, consistent with the regulations accompanying a tourist night 65, the staff will only meet members and witnesses as appropriate, when not recognized in order to avoid background noise. Members are reminded that all house rules, relating to order in the courtroom, apply in this hearing. This hearing is entitled Insider Trading, stock option grants, and examination of corporate integrity in the covid19 pandemic. We know that we have votes on the floor, we will not have any delays of this hearing in order to allow members to vote. If members should go vote, and return, and while we all have part of the alphabet to vote in, im sure there can be some accommodation made so that when they return you can ask questions, and vote with the others not appearing on other alphabetical characterizations. And when im voting, i believe mr. Meeks, has agreed to serve as chair until my return. I will now recognize myself for five minutes for an opening statement. Our Capital Ma
Fall on year and below analyst expectations. They confirmed plans to exit thermal. U. S. China relations sour even further. Jing says the tax lets take a look at how we are shaping up for this asian trading day. U. S. Futures within shouting distance when it comes to the regular session of that february record but then retreating by the close. We are seeing not much happening when it comes to active futures contracts. The nikkei 225 looking weaker going into the open. Chicago futures trading there. The topix in the meantime remains the bestperforming market in august. We will see if it continues those gains today. Ftse futures looking like we will open up higher by. 4 . The data calendar for the day, we get the rba august meeting minutes, looking into the details of their bond buying as well as the renewed assessment of how that new victorian lockdown will barter economy in those Monetary Policy settings. Also watching crude, we are seeing weakness, just holding over 42 a barrel althou
Americans and ongoing battle of stimulus this morning. Heavy haters, walmart, home depot and kohls reporting Quarterly Earnings, we have all the numbers and impact. Lets check numbers, we are looking at a firmer tone, futures indicating a gain at start of trading, about 55 points nasdaq with record close yesterday adding to it this morning with another gain of 35 points. S p 500 ending the day yesterday less than 5 points away from a new record high close when the dow was down 86 but the nasdaq was up 110, the race to acquire tiktok, stock is surging this morning after reportedly throwing its hat to the ring and what it means to microsoft and ongoing battle this morning. Oracle shares up 2 and a half percent. Men being told not to have one alcoholic drink a day. Whats behind the warning . Mornings with maria is live right now. Ftse 100 up 11, cac quarante up 17 and dax index in germany higher by 66 points. European Central Bank President warning banks arent likely to fullery recover fr
Fair, orderly and efficient markets; and facilitate capital formation. It plays a Critical Role in ensuring that our nation has Capital Markets that the public can have confidence and trust in. It provides information to investors so that as americans prepare for their futures, they not only have a wide array of financial opportunities, but they also have the information necessary to make informed investment decisions. Chairman clayton, you came before this committee a year ago and assured us that you would continue to take steps to ensure that the u. S. Capital markets remain the deepest, most dynamic and liquid in the world. I commend you and the sec staff for the actions that have been taken over the past year. Actions worth mentioning include the secs final rule package on regulation best interest, which strikes the appropriate balance of increasing transparency in investors relationships, while preserving access to advice relationships and investment products. The sec also propose
Members question the fcc chair about Digital Currency, shareholder protection and climate related financial disclosures. This is an hour and a half. Today we will receive testimony from security and Exchange Commission chairman regarding the work and agenda of the fcc. I thank you for your willingness to appear before the committee today and mr. Clean your willingness to testify the borrower side of the fcc. You ca came before this committa year ago and am sure dusty would continue to take steps to ensure the Capital Markets remained the deepest and most liquid in the world. I commend you and the staff for your actions taken over the past year. Actions worth mentioning include the final rule package on regulation best interest which is great as the appropriate balance in increasing transparency and investors relationships while preserving access to the advice relationships and investment products. They also propose modifying the accelerated definition to reduce the number of registered