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LIVE MARKETS-Europe before the bell: Futures in the green
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 EUROPE BEFORE THE BELL: FUTURES IN THE GREENEuropean equity futures are in positive territory on Friday, with major bourses lookin...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
With Netflix's 10-for-1 Stock Split Complete, Here Are 3 Growth Stocks to Buy in December That Could Issue Stock Splits in 2026
Key PointsMeta Platforms generates high cash flow and can afford to take risks on AI spending.ASML's lithography machines are essential for manufacturing advanced AI chips. Eli Lilly isn't cheap, but its drug portfolio is best in class. 10 stocks we like better than Meta Platforms › Netflix (NASDAQ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 5
British American Tobacco sells 9% ITC Hotels stake for $425 million
Dec 5 (Reuters) - British American Tobacco BATS.L has sold more than half its stake in ITC Hotels ITCT.NS for about 38 billion rupees ($424.70 million), the tobacco giant said on Friday. BAT held a 15.3% stake in the company, which it sought to dilute to reduce debt and exit a non-strateg...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
If You Save and Invest $50 Each Week, This Is How Massive Your Portfolio Could Be After 25 Years
Key PointsInvesting on a weekly basis makes more sense nowadays due to the prevalance of commission-free trading.Putting money aside each week can help you avoid the noise that can come with tracking market news.If you invest your savings, you can make the most of your money as compounded returns wi...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 5
British American Tobacco sells 9% ITC Hotels stake for $425 million
Dec 5 (Reuters) - British American Tobacco BATS.L has completed the sale of a 9% stake in ITC Hotels ITCT.NS for 38.2 billion rupees ($424.70 million), the tobacco giant said on Friday.Following completion of the sale, it now holds about 6.3% in ITC Hotels, BAT said. ($1 = 89.9450 Indian rupees...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
LIVE MARKETS-Firming Fed cut bets buoy stocks, undercut dollar
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 FIRMING FED CUT BETS BUOY STOCKS, UNDERCUT DOLLARBets for a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut next week sit unequivocally at the centr...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
Why AI Stock Veritone Was Soaring This Week
Key PointsInvestors were encouraged by a new business tie-up announced by the AI solutions provider.Its partner is edge computing company Armada.10 stocks we like better than Veritone › News of a new strategic partnership and an analyst's price target increase helped juice the stock of Veritone (NAS...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 5
Japan's Nikkei loses ground as investor focus shifts to BOJ, Fed meetings
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average lost ground on Friday, pausing after a recent rally, as expectations of rising domestic interest rates weighed on sentiment.The Nikkei 225 Index .N225 slid 1% to close at 50,491.87, trimming its weekly gain to 0.5%. The broa...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
Is This New Catalyst a New Reason to Buy Ethereum With $1,000?
Key PointsEthereum's Fusaka update could make the network cheaper to use.The update will enable more sophisticated wallet apps that are more convenient than before.It isn't going to be a quantum leap forward in any one dimension.10 stocks we like better than Ethereum › Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) lates...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 5
The Cryptocurrency That Could Be About to Explode 1,000%
Key PointsEver since its launch in 2020, Solana has been talked about as a potential "Ethereum killer."In 2023, Solana exploded in value by nearly 1,000%.Solana's blockchain ecosystem generated nearly $3 billion in revenue over the most recent 12-month period.10 stocks we like better than Solana › I...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 5
Crypto Daily | Bitcoin Trades Below $93K; Crypto ETF Flows Turn Red With $195M BTC Outflows and $41.6M ETH Withdrawals
Crypto Daily is our column tracking crypto market trends, offering timely insights and valuable updates to keep you informed.Crypto NewsCrypto markets saw a broad-based pullback after several days of steady gains, with the PayFi sector leading losses at nearly 4%. XRP slid 4.37%, while Bitcoin dippe...Tiger News
Fri, Dec 5
PRECIOUS-Gold flat as Treasury yields counter soft dollar ahead of key US data
U.S. 10-year Treasury yields at near two-week highU.S. unemployment benefit claims drop to over three-year lowPCE data for September due at 1500 GMTBy Ishaan Arora Dec 5 (Reuters) - Gold prices were broadly flat on Friday, as higher U.S. Treasury yields offset support from a weaker dollar, while ...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
Forget IonQ: Alphabet is a Much Better Bet on Quantum Computing.
Key PointsIonQ has seen revenue surge 222% in the latest quarter, and its stock price has soared as it progresses in the quantum computing market.Alphabet is mainly known for its Google platforms and cloud business -- but it’s also developing quantum computing technology.10 stocks we like better tha...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 5
HK Movers | China-Affiliated Brokerage Shares Jump. Holly Futures up 5.8%; GLMS SEC, CC Securities up over 3%; GF SEC, HTSC, CGS, CITIC SEC up over 2%
China-Affiliated Brokerage shares jumped in Hong Kong. Holly Futures up 5.8%; GLMS SEC, CC Securities up over 3%; GF SEC, HTSC, CGS, CITIC SEC up over 2%.Tiger News
Fri, Dec 5
GLOBAL MARKETS-Japan's Nikkei skids in upbeat Asia; investors eye US inflation data
Nikkei falls 1.5%, shares elsewhere cautiously higherJapan spending data weak, BOJ expected to hike this monthUS PCE data for September due tonight, no payrolls reportBy Stella Qiu SYDNEY, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei skidded on Friday, wiping out this week's gains amid an otherwise u...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
Why Is Wall Street So Bearish on Tesla? There's 1 Key Reason.
Key PointsTesla is witnessing increasing cost pressures across its business.Despite increasing optimism about its robotaxi and Optimus humanoid robot businesses, near-term revenue visibility appears limited.Much of Tesla’s growth seems to be already priced into its rich valuation.These 10 stocks cou...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 5
Japan's Nikkei skids in subdued Asia as bets of rate hike grow
SYDNEY, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei skidded on Friday, wiping out this week's gains amid an otherwise subdued Asian session, after weaker-than-expected spending data underscored the scourge of inflation as bets grew that the Bank of Japan would hike interest rates.Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
MORNING BID EUROPE-Firming Fed cut bets buoy stocks, undercut dollar
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin BucklandBets for a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut next week sit unequivocally at the centre of the market's focus right now, as does the murkiness of the economic data Fed officials depend on to make their policy decisions.With que...Reuters
Fri, Dec 5
Baidu's Kunlunxin, valued at close to $3 billion, eyes Hong Kong IPO, sources say
Dec 5 (Reuters) - Kunlunxin, the AI chip unit of Chinese internet search giant Baidu 9888.HK, is planning an initial public offering in Hong Kong, having recently completed a fundraising that valued it at 21 billion yuan ($2.97 billion), three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.The move coReuters
Fri, Dec 5
