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SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, bonds swaps, call at 1:00 p.m. IST
MUMBAI, Oct 29 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN rose 0.46% to 85,018, while the broader NSE Nifty 50 .NSEI added 0.53% to 26,076, ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision, while asset managers fell after regulators proposed reducing exit loads for investors. .BORUPE...Reuters
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Should You Buy S&P Global Stock Before Oct. 30?
Key PointsS&P Global’s stock has traded sideways over the past year.Some near-term macro concerns are weighing down its stock.But it might raise its full-year guidance to reflect the recent interest rate cuts.10 stocks we like better than S&P Global › S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) is often considered an e...The Motley Fool
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SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, bonds swaps, call at 1:00 p.m. IST
MUMBAI, Oct 29 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN rose 0.46% to 85,018, while the broader NSE Nifty 50 .NSEI added 0.53% to 26,076, ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision, while asset managers fell after regulators proposed reducing exit loads for investors. .BORUPE...Reuters
9 hours ago
The Stock Market Faces Make-or-Break Tests: The Fed's Interest-Rate Decision and Earnings From Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft
Key PointsThe S&P 500 has been in a bull market for more than three years, but the stock market could stumble, depending on the outcome of several important events this week.The Federal Reserve will announce its interest-rate decision on Wednesday, and five big technology companies will report earni...The Motley Fool
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Does Billionaire Philippe Laffont Know Something Wall Street Doesn't? His Hedge Fund Is Backing a Stock That Jumped 211% in Just 5 Days.
Key PointsBeyond Meat stock popped over 200% before pulling back in the last few trading sessions.Although the stock was temporarily parabolic, Beyond Meat's core business is in decline.Coatue is also invested in Beyond Meat's top rival, Impossible Foods. 10 stocks we like better than Beyond Meat › ...The Motley Fool
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Japan's Nikkei crosses 51,000 for first time on tech optimism
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average surged past the key 51,000 level for the first time on Wednesday, underpinned by investor optimism over artificial intelligence sector investments.The tech-heavy Nikkei 225 Index .N225 closed up 2.2% at an unprecedented 51,...Reuters
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China stocks end at 10-year high on upbeat earnings, hopes for solid Trump-Xi meeting
SHANGHAI, Oct 29 (Reuters) - China stocks closed at a fresh 10-year high on Wednesday, led by energy and non-ferrous metal shares, as upbeat earnings and trade headlines boosted investor sentiment ahead of a planned meeting of U.S. and Chinese leaders. China's blue-chip CSI300 Index .CSI...Reuters
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Working While Collecting Social Security? Don't Overlook This Big Change in 2026
Key PointsYou're allowed to work while receiving benefits from Social Security.You'll be subject to an earnings test if you haven't reached full retirement age.The earnings-test limits are increasing in 2026, which could make it easier to earn money without risking having benefits withheld. The $23,...The Motley Fool
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My 2 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now
Key PointsDeckers fell by double digits on its earnings report due to weak full-year guidance.The stock is now cheaper than it's been in a long time and the headwinds from tariffs will eventually fade.Netflix's execution has been impeccable, and the boost from "KPop Demon Hunters" could be underrate...The Motley Fool
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Google Is the Latest Tech Titan to Go Nuclear to Power Its AI Ambitions
Key PointsGoogle is buying nuclear power from a currently shuttered plant that NextEra Energy plans to restart.The companies are also collaborating to potentially develop new nuclear power plants. Google is one of several technology companies that have signed significant power deals in the past year...The Motley Fool
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1 Incredible Reason to Buy Nvidia Stock (NVDA) in November -- or Sooner
Key PointsNvidia has become a dominant force in chips (and more) for data centers.Due to the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), data centers are in high demand.Balancing headwinds and tailwinds, Nvidia looks like a promising long-term buy at recent levels. 10 stocks we like better than Nv...The Motley Fool
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Italy - Factors to watch on October 29
The following factors could affect Italian markets on Wednesday.Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*).For a complete list of diary events in Italy please click on IT/DIA.ECONOMYISTAT releases September non-EU foreign trade ...Reuters
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Warren Buffett Is 2 Months From Retirement -- but He's Still Buying Shares of This Historically Cheap Legal Monopoly
Key PointsRunning circles around the benchmark S&P 500 has been a common theme during Warren Buffett's 60 years as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.Berkshire's billionaire boss always wants a good deal -- and it's the one investing rule he's unwilling to compromise on.Buffett added more than 5 million shar...The Motley Fool
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South African rand gains on expectations of Fed rate cut
JOHANNESBURG, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The South African rand gained in early trade on Wednesday, as investors braced for a day headlined by the Federal Reserve's decision and an easing of U.S.-China trade tensions.At 0638 GMT, the rand traded at 17.1350 against the dollar ZAR=D3, up about 0.1% from i...Reuters
10 hours ago
LIVE MARKETS-Fed, Big Tech and Trump pageantry rule the day
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.comFED, BIG TECH AND TRUMP PAGEANTRY RULE THE DAYA look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae WeeIt's a busy day fo...Reuters
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Metal, IT stocks lead India's equity benchmarks higher ahead of Fed decision
India's Nifty 50 .NSEI and Sensex .BSESN up 0.4% and 0.3%, respectivelyRise ahead of an expected U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut later in the dayFourteen of the 16 major sectors advance; broader mid-caps .NIFSMCP100 up 0.3%, while small-caps .NIFSMCP100 flatMetal stocks .NIFTYMET jump 2% to record...Reuters
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Adidas brand's North American sales up 8% in Q3
Oct 29(Reuters) - German sportswear maker Adidas ADSGn.DE on Wednesday said sales for its Adidas brand in North America rose 8% on the year, excluding the impact of currency movements, the weakest growth among its regions. The company has increased prices in the United States to offset the impact of...Reuters
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Stocks upbeat on AI optimism as investors gird for Fed, tech earnings
Asian shares got a lift from Wall Street on Wednesday thanks to a fresh wave of optimism over artificial intelligence, as investors braced for a busy day headlined by the Federal Reserve's decision and earnings from technology heavyweights.Reuters
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Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on October 29
ZURICH/GDANSK, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Wednesday: UBS UBSG.S UBS Group reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of $2.48 billion in the third quarter, beating an average analysts' estimate of $1.29 billion, according t...Reuters
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Australian shares close at two-week low as inflation spike sinks rate cut hopes
Australian shares closed at their lowest level in two weeks on Wednesday as a spike in core inflation dashed hopes of a near-term interest rate cut, prompting a sell-off in banking and real estate stocks.Reuters
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