Dreary economic data rolled in ahead of the Fed chair's afternoon speech
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Dow Trades Lower Ahead of Powell | By Karee Venema | | The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) is modestly lower midday after a dismal batch of economic reports hit ahead of this afternoon's speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Specifically, an S&P CoreLogic/Case Shiller report showed home prices rose at their slowest pace since August 2012, while separate data showed new home sales fell for a second straight month in May, and consumer confidence dropped to a lower-than-expected 121.5 in June, marking its weakest reading since September 2017. Traders are also keeping a cautious eye on geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran, after President Donald Trump threatened "obliteration" on Twitter earlier. Continue reading for more on today's market, including: - The drug stock overdue for upgrades.
- Why Citi says it's time to buy GrubHub.
- Plus, a well-timed bullish options trade on Allergan; Krystal Biotech booms again; and FDA buzz sends Acer to the bottom of the Nasdaq.
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