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RPT-ROI-First an oil shock, now a strong dollar surprise?: McGeever
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, March 18 (Reuters) - War in the Middle East means investors may not only have to contemplate a higher oil price, but also a stronger dollar than many had bargained for at the start of the year.The greenback has emerged as one of the clearest "safe-haven"...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
RWR vs. VNQ: How These Popular Real Estate ETFs Stack Up on Fees, Risk, and Performance
Key PointsRWR charges nearly double the expense ratio of VNQ, but it's outperformed over the past five years.Both ETFs hold similar top REITs, though VNQ offers broader diversification with more holdings.Risk profiles are closely matched, with similar betas and max drawdowns.10 stocks we like better...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
Microsoft: A Deep Dive Into the Tech Giant's Future
Explore the exciting world of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!*Stock prices used were the prices of Feb. 4, 2026. The v...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
Why DigitalOcean Stock Soared on Wednesday
Key PointsHe feels that his fellow pundits are underestimating the company's growth potential.In his view, DigitalOcean can particularly benefit from a wave of AI inferencing.10 stocks we like better than DigitalOcean › Cloud computing specialist DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN) was, hardly for the first t...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
Micron forecasts strong revenue on AI boom; higher spending plan knocks shares
By Juby Babu March 18 (Reuters) - Micron Technology forecast third-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations after posting a sharp jump in the second quarter on booming demand for memory chips used in artificial intelligence systems, while tighter supply drove record earnings. But its sha...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
US STOCKS-Wall Street ends sharply lower after Fed keeps rates unchanged
Crude prices reverse losses; Brent last up over 5%Fed holds rates steady, as expectedMicron climbs ahead of reportS&P 500 -1.36%, Nasdaq -1.46%, Dow -1.63%By Noel Randewich and Utkarsh Hathi March 18 (Reuters) - Wall Street ended sharply lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held U....Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Five Below up after annual sales, profit forecast above estimates
Shares of discount retailer Five Below FIVE.O up 7.2% at $227.77 in extended market tradingCo forecast annual sales, profit above estimates, helped by marketing efforts driving store trafficSees same-store sales to increase 3% to 5% vs analyst estimates of 2.49% rise, as per LSEG-compiled dataExpect...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Canada's Cavvy Energy Q4 net operating income rises
OverviewCanada energy producer's Q4 production rose 2% yr/yr to 23,003 boe/dQ4 net operating income was C$20.8 mln, vs C$13.7 mln yr agoAnnual production fell 14% due to voluntary shut-ins at third-party gas facilitiesOutlookCavvy sees 2026 production at 22,000-24,500 boe/d and sulphur output at...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
ROYAL CARIBBEAN DELIVERS MORE ISLAND TIME THAN EVER WITH ROYAL BEACH CLUB LELEPA AND NEW 2027-28 AUSTRALIA SUMMER LINEUP
Australia's boldest summer yet features the first-of-its-kind South Pacific island experience, plus more short getaways and longer holidays on Anthem and Voyager of the Seas starting October 2027 SYDNEY, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean is unveiling its most exciting Australian summer...PR Newswire
Wed, Mar 18
TRADING DAY-Hello inflation, goodbye 2026 Fed cut
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, March 18 (Reuters) - Wall Street sank and Treasury yields leaped on Wednesday as traders interpreted a spike in oil, hot U.S. producer prices, and underlying signals from the Federal Reserve - even as the central bank stood pat on policy - as signs that int...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
CANADA STOCKS-TSX tumbles as central banks warn of higher inflation
TSX down 1.87%, records worst day in two weeks BoC holds rates at 2.25%, opens door to hikes if requiredU.S. Fed leaves rate unchanged, warns of higher inflation By Rashika Singh and Nivedita Balu March 18 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell on Wednesday, after the Bank of Canada and t...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Guardian Pharmacy slides on secondary offering launch
Guardian Pharmacy Services GRDN.N shares down 10% in extended trading to $30.53 after launching 5 mln share secondary offeringLong-term care pharmacy services firm says certain stockholders to offload 3.98 mln shares and co to issue 1.02 mln sharesGRDN to use net offering proceeds it receives to rep...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
US STOCKS-Wall Street ends sharply lower after Fed keeps rates unchanged
Crude prices reverse losses; Brent last up over 5%Fed holds rates steady, as expectedMicron climbs ahead of reportS&P 500 -1.36%, Nasdaq -1.46%, Dow -1.63%By Noel Randewich and Utkarsh Hathi March 18 (Reuters) - Wall Street ended sharply lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held U....Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks slump after Fed keeps rates unchanged as oil prices climb
Brent crude futures jump to nearly $110 a barrelStocks fall as oil turns higher, PPI hotter than expectedFed keeps rates unchangedBy Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, March 18 (Reuters) - Global stocks fell on Wednesday, extending declines after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, while ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Compass dismisses lawsuit against Zillow after 'Zillow ban' ends
Lawsuit ends after Zillow opens platform to more listingsCompass had accused Zillow of violating antitrust lawCompass says Zillow's move helps sellers, brokersBy Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, March 18 (Reuters) - Compass COMP.N, the largest U.S. residential real estate brokerage, on Wednesday di...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm stocks dip as escalating Middle East war weighs on sentiment
Stocks drop 1.1%, FX down 0.7%Venezuela, PDVSA bonds jump after US waives certain sanctionsChile's economic growth slows in 2025By Twesha Dikshit March 18 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks dipped on Wednesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East sent oil prices surging and spurred a rota...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
LIVE MARKETS-US stocks drop as Fed foresees higher inflation
Main US indexes end sharply lower; Dow off most, down ~1.6%FOMC leaves rates unchangedAll S&P 500 sectors end down; Staples weakest group; Energy off leastDollar jumps >0.6%; US crude rallies >2%; gold down ~3%; bitcoin down >5%US 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.26%Welcome to the hom...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Usio Inc Q4 revenue misses analyst estimates
OverviewU.S. fintech firm's Q4 revenue grew 8% yr/yr but missed analyst expectationsAdjusted EBITDA for Q4 was negative, reflecting lower gross margins and higher SG&A expenseCompany repurchased $0.3 mln shares during Q4 as part of its buyback programOutlookUsio expects 2026 revenue growth o...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Unilever, Kraft Heinz held talks to merge food business and condiments division, FT reports
March 18 (Reuters) - Unilever ULVR.L and Kraft Heinz KHC.O had recently held talks over a potential merger of parts of their food businesses, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, as the consumer goods companies grapple with weaker demand for packaged foods amid economic uncertainty.But the dis...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Micron beats quarterly revenue estimates
March 18 (Reuters) - Chipmaker Micron Technology MU.O beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, benefiting from a surge in demand for its memory chips used in artificial intelligence hardware.The company reported revenue of $23.86 billion for the quarter, compared with anal...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
