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PREVIEW: Costco Wholesale expected to report strong sale growth, shares edge higher
Shares of Costco Wholesale COST.O rise 0.7% at $880.54 on Wednesday ahead of its quarterly results due after markets close COST is expected to report 8% growth in revenue to $67.1 bln driven by strong sales in the U.S., its largest market. Adj EPS is expected to rise ~6% to $4.27Over the last 8 quar...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
Getting a New Medicare Advantage Plan in 2026? 3 Things to Be on the Lookout For
Key PointsA new Medicare Advantage plan could mean having to adjust to new costs.Pay attention to see which providers and pharmacies are in-network.Don't hesitate to explore your options for telehealth, The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › If you're getting a new Med...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 11
Could Nokia Reach $10 in 2026? The Answer May Blow Your Mind.
Key PointsBack in October, news of Nvidia's investing $1 billion into Nokia sent the stock to new multiyear highs.Shares in the telecom equipment maker have since pulled back, but this catalyst could make a significant return in the coming year.10 stocks we like better than Nokia › Since 2020, Nokia...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 11
Payment cos rally: Visa leads Dow gains, American Express hits record
Shares of payments companies were rallying on Thur, with Visa V.N up ~5% and leading gains in the blue chip Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI>, and American Express AXP.N rising ~2% and hitting a record highMastercard MA.N rose more than 3% and was eying its biggest one-day percentage gain since...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
PREVIEW: Broadcom seen reporting Q4 revenue growth above 24%
Shares in Broadcom AVGO.O fall 2.7% on Thursday, with broader chip sector, ahead of fiscal fourth-quarter financial report due after market closeWall Street sees the chip company reporting adj EPS of $1.86 vs $1.42 in year-ago quarter on revenue of $17.49 billion, which would be up 24.5% from $14.0...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
FTSE 100 gains after Fed's softer tone; eyes on GDP data
FTSE 100 up 0.5%; FTSE 250 up 0.10%Traders expect BoE to cut rates next week Precious metal miners jump as gold, silver climb Dec 11 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 rose on Thursday, buoyed by gains in precious metal miners, after the Federal Reserve's softer tone on the monetary policy pa...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
US STOCKS-Nasdaq slips to one‑week low as Oracle AI shock overshadows Fed relief
Indexes: Dow up 1%, S&P 500 off 0.34%, Nasdaq down 1.05%AI bubble fears impact crypto and tech stocksInvestors assess weekly jobless claims report Fed's rate cut brings optimism, but future rate path uncertainBy Johann M Cherian and Pranav Kashyap Dec 11 (Reuters) - Wall Street's tech...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
Why Newmont Stock Sizzled to a 52-Week High Today
Key PointsThe Federal Reserve's latest rate cut is driving gold prices higher. Newmont is generating record cash flows on high gold prices and declining costs. At least a couple of analysts see more than 25% upside in the gold stock.10 stocks we like better than Newmont › Shares of Newmont (NYSE: NE...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 11
Where Will Rivian Automotive Stock Be in 1 Year?
Key PointsRivian’s stock has dropped nearly 80% below its IPO price.It’s struggling to ramp up its production and deliveries.Its launch of the R2 SUV in 2026 will be a make-or-break moment.10 stocks we like better than Rivian Automotive › Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) was one of the hottest IPOs of 2021. Th...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 11
Delek Director Sells $281,300 in Shares After Regulatory Win Boosts Stock
Key PointsThe shares sold represented 4.25% of the executive's position. Delek is a diversified downstream energy company with operations across the southern United States. The stock has gained nearly 90% in the past year. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › On October 29, 202...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 11
European markets end higher as investors cheer Fed cut; SNB holds rate
Swiss National Bank keeps rates at zeroSchneider Electric up after share buyback, profit boost plans Naturgy slips after BlackRock cuts stakeRS Group rises as JP Morgan raises rating to 'overweight'By Purvi Agarwal, Ragini Mathur and Nikhil Sharma Dec 11 (Reuters) - European shares cl...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
PRECIOUS-Gold climbs to over one-month high after Fed rate cut; silver hits fresh record
FOMC announced 25-basis points rate cut on WednesdayNovember non-farm payrolls due on December 16Silver hits record high at $63.93/ozBy Sarah Qureshi Dec 11 (Reuters) - Gold rose on Thursday to hit its highest level in more than a month after the U.S. Federal Reserve's quarter-point rate ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
Investors Are Piling Into Palantir, but This AI Competitor Might Outperform It in 2026
Key PointsPalantir's stock rise has been driven by its AI platform, which acts as an AI operating system.UiPath's Maestro platform, which acts as an orchestration platform for AI agents, could be a similar growth driver. 10 stocks we like better than UiPath › For three years in a row, Palantir Techn...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 11
LIVE MARKETS-Stifel sees S&P 500 in 6,500-7,500 range for 2026, urges defensive tilt
S&P 500, Nasdaq lower; Dow jumpsTech down most among S&P sectors; Materials lead gainersSTOXX 600 up 0.5%Dollar, crude, bitcoin down; gold bouncesUS 10-year Treasury yield falls to 4.12% Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
Why Planet Labs Stock Just Rocketed
Key PointsPlanet Labs beat on earnings last night.The spy satellite operator is hitting its stride, and generating consistent free cash flow.10 stocks we like better than Planet Labs PBC › Earth observation satellite company Planet Labs (NYSE: PL) stock rocketed 32.5% through 11:10 a.m. ET Thursday ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 11
Hovde raises PT on Atlantic Union Bankshares to $42
Hovde Group raises price target on regional lender Atlantic Union Bankshares AUB.N to $42 from $40, a 16.6% upside to the stock's last closeBrokerage notes previous sessions' share increase of up to 4% has raised the company's valuation to about 12 times its 2026 EPS estimateWednesday...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks mixed, with Oracle adding to AI jitters; dollar, US yields decline on Fed views
Oracle shares fall after quarterly results; Nasdaq down as wellDollar down against euro, other currenciesFed promises T-bill buyingBy Caroline Valetkevitch and Marc Jones NEW YORK/LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Major stock indexes were mixed on Thursday, with technology-related shares down after clou...Reuters
Thu, Dec 11
