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MORNING BID AMERICAS-Battle of the barrel
By Anna Szymanski March 20 - Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! The energy market is the Iran war’s key theatre of battle – and the damage is escalating – yet financial markets are ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 20
Want $1 Million in Retirement? These 3 Stocks Have the Growth Rates to Get You There.
Key PointsSezzle evolved from an app into a profitable fintech, generating 97% repeat usage.LegalZoom's AI-plus-attorney model captures small businesses at $50/month. This is a liability moat no chatbot can replicate.Braze is already powering customer messaging for brands like Burger King, Canva, an...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 20
XPeng's US-listed shares down, EV firm expects Q1 revenue to decline
U.S.-listed shares of Chinese EV maker XPeng XPEV.N fall 2.4% to $18.69 premarket XPEV says it expects Q1 revenue to be between 12.20 billion yuan and 13.28 billion yuan, representing a y/y decrease of about 16.01% to 22.84%Co reports revenue of 22.25 billion yuan ($3.23 billion) in Q4 vs analysts&#...Reuters
Fri, Mar 20
Nvidia Made Millionaires. This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Could Be Next.
Key PointsSoundHound AI is a leader in conversational AI technology.The company is putting up tremendous growth in a potential $140 billion market.There are numerous reasons for optimism, though SoundHound AI must tread carefully around its big tech competitors.10 stocks we like better than SoundHou...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 20
Rhythm's therapy becomes first FDA-approved treatment for brain damage-related obesity
By Sneha S K and Sahil PandeyMarch 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the use of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals’ RYTM.O therapy for a rare form of obesity caused by brain damage, making it the first treatment to be approved in the country for the condition.Shares of the company w...Reuters
Fri, Mar 20
Better Buy Now: Alphabet vs. Microsoft
Key PointsBoth Microsoft and Alphabet have thriving cloud computing businesses.Microsoft's valuation is historically low. 10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) are two of the biggest names in artificial intelligence (AI), but i...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 20
Major Investors Are Buying Up Shares of MP Materials. Here's Why the Industrial Stock Could Soar in 2026 and Beyond.
Key PointsKadensa Capital reported a new $16.5 million position in MP stock in Q3 2025.MP Materials reported an earnings beat in Q4.MP is building a new factory to expand rare-earth magnet production to 10,000 metric tons annually.10 stocks we like better than MP Materials › MP Materials (NYSE: MP) ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 20
FedEx shares surge as investors cheer resilient demand, higher profit forecast
By Rashika SinghMarch 20 (Reuters) - FedEx FDX.N shares surged about 10% before the bell on Friday, after the package-delivery giant raised its full-year profit forecast and signaled steady shipping demand despite geopolitical tensions and surging fuel costs.While the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has in...Reuters
Fri, Mar 20
Liquefied gas shipper Navigator slides as shareholder to cut stake
Liquefied gas carrier Navigator Holdings' NVGS.N shares down 5.9% premarket at $18.04 after secondary offering newsUK-based NVGS late Thurs announced selling shareholder BW Group to part with 7 mln sharesAlso, co intends to repurchase 3.5 mln of offering shares from the underwritersSale by BW (B...Reuters
Fri, Mar 20
3 Cryptocurrencies to Buy for a Diversified Portfolio
Key PointsBitcoin accounts for 60% of the crypto market, and needs to be a cornerstone of any crypto portfolio.Ethereum, as the premier Layer 1 blockchain network, should be the second crypto added to a portfolio.For maximum diversification and upside potential, investors can add a bargain-priced al...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 20
4 Things Investors Need to Know About Uber's $1.25 Billion Robotaxi Deal With EV Maker Rivian
Key PointsUber's deal with Rivian highlights the importance of developing full autonomy features.The deal is a big vote of confidence for Rivian's bets on AI.10 stocks we like better than Rivian Automotive › Ride-sharing company Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) is throwing its hat in the robotaxi ring...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 20
Rhythm Pharma rises after FDA clears therapy for hypothalamic obesity
Shares of drugmaker Rhythm Pharmaceuticals RYTM.O rise 6.3% to $96.03 premarketCo said on Thursday the U.S. FDA approved its treatment, Imcivree, as the first therapy for acquired hypothalamic obesity, a rare form of obesity caused by damage to the brain region that regulates hunger and weightCo sai...Reuters
Fri, Mar 20
Jefferies upgrades ONEOK to 'buy' on potential Bakken boost
Shares of U.S. pipeline operator ONEOK OKE.N rise ~2% to $90.09 premarketJefferies upgrades to "buy" from "hold" rating; raises PT to $98 from $85, representing 10.8% upside to stock's last closeBrokerage says even if near-term volumes stay soft, OKE still has upside from butane ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 20
What Is the "Achilles Shield" and How Is Lockheed Martin Involved? Here's What Investors Need to Know.
Key PointsGreece has approved 4 billion euros worth of investments in its ability to protect its airspace.This recently approved measure is part of a much bigger and broader initiative to upgrade its entire military.U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin makes much of the equipment green-lighted by...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 20
LIVE MARKETS-U.S. economy can't shrug of high oil prices as it did 15 years ago
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com. U.S. ECONOMY CAN'T SHRUG OF HIGH OIL PRICES AS IT DID 15 YEARS AGO UBS analysts have had a stab at answering the question of ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 20
Manulife Named "Asia's Best Insurance Provider for Wealth Management" by Euromoney
HONG KONG, March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manulife today announced it has been named "Asia's Best Insurance Provider for Wealth Management" at the 2026 Euromoney Private Banking Awards. The award recognizes Manulife's excellence in delivering tailored and innovative wealth and legacy plann...PR Newswire
Fri, Mar 20
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2026April 28-29 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)June 16-17 (second day: statement released 1400 ED...Reuters
Fri, Mar 20
Energy crisis pulls stocks 5% below January high, but path to quick recovery remains
For the S&P 500, 5% drops are common, occurring 60 times since 1957History suggests 5% pullbacks are often buying opportunitiesInvestors cautious, wary of deeper pullbacks and potential bull trapsBy Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, March 20 (Reuters) - Stock markets are facing their sharpest volat...Reuters
Fri, Mar 20
DIARY-Europe's STOXX 600 corporate earnings week ahead
March 20 (Reuters) - Diary of Europe's STOXX 600 (.STOXX) corporate earnings for the week ahead EUROPE'S STOXX 600 EARNINGS Start DateStart Time (GMT)RICCompany NameEvent Name23-Mar-2026NTSEXOR.ASExor NVFull Year 2025 Exor NV Earnings Release23-Mar-202609:00RUBF.PARubis SCAFull Year 2025...Reuters
Fri, Mar 20
Wall St Week Ahead-Persistent Iran war, energy price surge set to loom over stocks
Middle East developments expected to dominate marketsOil surge, rising Treasury yields in focusInvestors watch technical levels as S&P 500 drops below key trendlineBy Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, March 20 (Reuters) - A Middle East crisis that has convulsed markets should remain the focal point f...Reuters
Fri, Mar 20
