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LONDON, May 23 (Reuters) - Global investors admit to flying blind in markets roiled by erratic U.S. trade rhetoric and chaotic economic forecasting, stressing that placing long-term bets was harder now than at any time since the 2020 COVID-19 crisis.

Shares of solar stocks, including rooftop solar provider Sunrun (NASDAQ: RUN), renewables-focused utility NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE), and renewable power provider AES Corp. (NYSE: AES), plunged on Thursday, falling 40%, 9.1%, and 5.2%, respectively, as of 12:50 p.m. ET.

For years, semiconductor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has been exiting lines of business that don't fit with its overall strategy. Under former CEO Pat Gelsinger, Intel sold off its NAND and SSD operations, wound down its Optane memory unit, spun off Mobileye via an initial public offering (IPO)...

Though oncology remains the largest therapeutic area in the pharmaceutical industry, the weight management field has caught fire in the past few years. Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) is one of the undisputed leaders in developing anti-obesity medicines, with Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) being its biggest...

TradingKey - Ford’s (F) Q1 2025 financials represent a key inflection point in the company’s multi-year transformation story. Profit Squeeze from Tariffs: Adjusted EBIT fell 63% YoY to $1.0 billion, with tariffs cutting $200 million in Q1 and $1.5 billion expected for FY25.

TradingKey - Revenue dropped 72% YoY to $1.33 billion, but gross margins held firm at 47.3% GAAP and 48.9% non-GAAP with IRA credits. Generated $480 million in free cash flow and ended 2024 with $1.72 billion in cash, highlighting capital discipline amid contraction.

Entering trading this week, shares of Iovance Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ: IOVA) have crashed by nearly 78% since the start of the year. It has been an abysmal start to 2025 for a company that does possess some attractive long-term growth prospects.

Wall Street finally lost momentum on Tuesday as the tech rally that had been dragging indexes higher gave out, ending a six-day streak of gains. According to data from CNBC, the S&P 500 closed at 5,940.46, dropping 0.39%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 114.83 points, or 0.27%, to fin

TradingKey - Operating income rose 15% YoY to $4.4 billion in Q2 FY25, driven by a 37% surge in DTC and 12% growth in Experiences. Free cash flow exceeded $8.5 billion TTM, supporting buybacks, CapEx, and valuation upside as Disney monetizes streaming and parks more efficiently.

Looking ahead, with the Federal Reserve resuming its rate-cutting cycle, domestic tax reductions, and robust corporate earnings, we remain optimistic about the U.S. stock market.

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) stock nearly doubled in the last two years while the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) gained 43.3%.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.

TradingKey - GM trades at a steep discount, with a forward P/E of 5.0x—67% below sector median and 32% under its 5-year average. FY2025 EBIT-adjusted guidance was cut by $3 billion –$4 billion due to a projected $4–$5B tariff impact, despite strong U.S. margin performance at 8.8%.

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has advanced 1% year to date, a remarkable recovery after the index slid into correction territory in March. President Trump's decision to roll back certain tariffs and pause others has given investors a confidence boost.

TradingKey - Deribit acquisition expands Coinbase’s dominance in crypto derivatives, adding institutional clients and global reach. Fair value ranges from $224–$299 based on current growth, with $500+ reflecting long-term growth potential but significant uncertainty.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reaching its tentacles into every part of the economy; aviation is no exception. That is why Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) and Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) are teaming up for next-generation aircraft and air taxi technologies.

Overall, we believe that as the leader in the rapidly growing surgical robot market, with its unique business model and ecosystem, it can continue to maintain its lead and constantly erode the market share of its competitors.

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) announced an innovation for the data center industry supporting artificial intelligence.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.

TradingKey - In a model-building-obsessed market, Palantir Technologies (PLTR) has taken a radically distinct path, one that’s proving not only sustainable but also dominant. Revenue soared 39% YoY, with U.S. commercial growth hitting 71%, confirming Palantir's shift to core enterprise AI...

TradingKey - The market tends to read inertia as stagnation. Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK.A) (BRK.B) own $347 billion cash hoard has caused renewed suspicion of capital deployment, as skeptics cite lagging returns and soaring cash ratios.

TradingKey - In the midst of a chaotic healthcare environment of price scrutiny, margin pressure, and shifting consumer behavior, CVS Health (CVS) has undertaken a conscious shift: less bulk, more acuity.