TODAY'S TOP STORIES

The White House National Monkeypox Response team announced a series of actions to further accelerate the Biden administration's response to the monkeypox (MPV) outbreak and mitigate the spread of the virus. Since the first case of the infectious viral disease was confirmed in the United States on May 18, a total of 14,115 cases spread across more than 60 jurisdictions were reported in the country

The following are some of the stocks making big moves in Friday's pre-market trading (as of 06.50 A.M. ET).

At least a dozen people, including children, were killed as powerful thunder storms lashed across central and southern parts of Europe. Casualties were reported in Italy, Austria, and France. High winds and heavy rain uprooted trees and blew off roof tops. Heavy, continuous rain for the past three days produced flash flooding and fierce hail across southern parts of France. Thousands of peopl

Apple Inc. has released an emergency security update noting that some of its iPhones, iPads and Macs had certain vulnerabilities. The tech major said the flaws potentially allow full admin access to devices. The models affected by the issue include iPhone 6S and later models, several models of the newer iPads, and Mac computers running macOS Monterey and above. The flaws also affect the iPod Touch

European stocks were moving lower on Friday after U.S. central bankers offered divergent signals over the size of the next interest-rate hike. Inflation and recession worries were back in focus after data showed Germany's producer price inflation accelerated unexpectedly to a new record high in July,...

German stocks fell on Friday as an energy-supply crunch continued to batter the region, raising worries about a possible recession. Inflation worries remained in focus after data showed Germany's producer price inflation accelerated unexpectedly to a new record high in July, primarily driven by higher...

UK retail sales unexpectedly recovered in July as promotions boosted online sales, while consumer sentiment hit a new record low in August amid the deepening cost of living crisis caused by rising inflation and the bleak economic prospects, separate data revealed Friday. Retail sales gained 0.3 percent on month, in contrast to the revised 0.2 percent fall in June.

Davie, Florida-based Hard Rock Cafe International (USA) Inc. is recalling about 1,550 units of children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings citing strangulation risk, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The recall involves the Hard Rock Cafe Children's Hooded Sweatshirt, Laura Be Guitar Co Boys Split Design Zip Hood blk, with a neck drawstring.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned against marketing illegal flavored nicotine gummies, manufactured by VPR Brands LP, doing business as, "Krave Nic". The warning letter was issued as the agency considers these gummies as public concern due to their resemblance to kid-friendly food or candy products and the potential to cause severe nicotine toxicity or even death among young...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service or FSIS has issued a public health alert against "Hawaii Big Island Beef" brand ground beef products for possible adulteration with E. coli O157:H7. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.

European stocks look set to open broadly lower on Friday as investors fret over a possible recession in Europe and look ahead to next week's Jackson Hole economic symposium for directional cues. With the euro zone inflation outlook failing to improve since a July rate hike, there is uncertainty over...

Retail sales and public sector finances from the UK are due on Friday, headlining a light day for the European economic news. At 2.00 am ET, the Office for National Statistics releases UK retail sales and public sector finance data. Sales are forecast to fall 0.2 percent on month, slightly faster than the 0.1 percent drop in June. The budget deficit is seen at GBP 25.3 billion in July.

ASUS Computer International has recalled about 10,000 ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Hero motherboards due to fire and burn hazards. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a capacitor on the recalled motherboard was installed in a reverse position which can lead to a short circuit, overheating...

4moms has recalled over 2 million MamaRoo and RockaRoo infant swings and rockers after a 10-month old baby died due to entanglement. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Thorley Industries, LLC, d.b.a. 4Moms announced the recall of about two million MamaRoo swings and 220,000 RockaRoo...

Following the pullback seen during trading on Wednesday, stocks showed a lack of direction throughout the session on Thursday. The major averages spent most of the day bouncing back and forth across the unchanged line before closing modestly higher.