Be in the know. 20 key reads for Thursday…

  1. Bill Miller calls this e-commerce giant the ‘cheapest big cap stock in the world’ (cnbc)
  2. China Reopening Stocks Jump on Report of Covid Policy Easing (bloomberg)
  3. Citi is moving back into U.S. equities because they see a rebound coming for this beaten-down sector (marketwatch)
  4. Oil Slides On Speculation Iran Nuclear Deal Will Be Signed “In Next 72 Hours” (zerohedge)
  5. China Looking to Reduce Social Cost of Covid Zero, Official Says (bloomberg)
  6. Manchin stands firm on disagreements with Biden policies (foxbusiness)
  7. How the Stock Market has Historically Reacted to War and Other Crises (barrons)
  8. Citigroup, Under New CEO Jane Fraser, Unveils a Fresh Strategy for the Bank (barrons)
  9. Retail Is a Tricky Investment. Why Nordstrom Stock Looks Like a Winner. (barrons)
  10. Splunk Names a New CEO and Reports Strong Earnings (barrons)
  11. How Might the War in Ukraine End? Five Factors Will Shape the Outcome (wsj)
  12. Powell Says Fed Is on Track to Raise Rates in Two Weeks (wsj)
  13. S. Moving to Confront China on Trade, Industrial Policy (wsj)
  14. S. Economy Grew Modestly Amid Omicron Surge, Fed Beige Book Says (wsj)
  15. Crispr Patent Ruling Picks Winners in Dispute Over Gene-Editing Technology (wsj)
  16. Starbucks Is Moving to Oust Workers in Buffalo, Union Supporters Say (nytimes)
  17. Macau extends casino licences for 6 months to pass gambling law (scmp)
  18. S. Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level Since Start of Year (bloomberg)
  19. China’s Xi Engulfed in Crises Just When He Wanted Stability Most (bloomberg)
  20. $1 Trillion in Puts… What to Expect the Next 40 Days (zerohedge)