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BankFinancial rises on $142 million buyout deal from First Financial
** Chicago-based BankFinancial's BFIN.O shares rise 5.4% to $11.47** Bigger peer First Financial Bancorp FFBC.O will buy BFIN in a $142 million all-stock deal** BankFinancial's stockholders will receive 0.48 share of FFBC for each BFIN share held, valuing the bank's stock at $11.34 apiec...Reuters
Tue, Aug 12
Why BigBear.ai Stock Is Plummeting Today
Key PointsBigBear.ai released its second-quarter results yesterday, and sales and earnings came in well below Wall Street's targets. The company also issued a large downward revision for its annual sales guidance. BigBear.ai missed out on government contracts that it expected to close, which raises ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 12
Fluence Energy set for worst daily drop in 6 months on Q3 revenue miss
** Renewable energy storage provider Fluence Energy's shares FLNC.O slump 19.9% to $7.32 - on track for their steepest one-day percentage decline since February** FLNC Q3 revenue of $602.5 mln misses analyst expectations of $760.7 mln, as per data compiled by LSEG ** "Delays in scaling our n...Reuters
Tue, Aug 12
Why Circle Internet Stock Popped Today
Key PointsCircle Internet went public in June.The stablecoin issuer reported its first financial result today -- a $4.48-per-share loss.Circle's guidance for the rest of the year isn't particularly helpful to investors.10 stocks we like better than Circle Internet Group › Shares of Circle Internet G...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 12
USA Rare Earth surges on deal with Enduro to supply neodymium magnets
** Shares of rare earth magnet company USA Rare Earth USAR.O rise 22.5% to $18.88, its highest level since March 2025 ** USAR signs memorandum of understanding with Enduro Pipeline Services to deliver its neodymium magnets, which it plans to begin producing in early 2026** Enduro provides pipeline c...Reuters
Tue, Aug 12
If You'd Invested $1,000 in Lemonade Stock (LMND) 3 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Key PointsLemonade uses AI to run a disruptive insurance business.As the models improve and growth remains high, the market is getting more excited about Lemonade stock.10 stocks we like better than Lemonade › Insurance company Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) has been trouncing the market recently. It's up 22...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 12
Micron Technology and Intel Shareholders Got Amazing News
In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) and Intel (NASDAQ: INTC). To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of Aug. 11, 2025. The video was publish...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 12
Stablecoin issuer Circle tops revenue estimate in first quarterly result since IPO
By Niket NishantAug 12 (Reuters) - Stablecoin giant Circle CRCL.N surpassed expectations for second-quarter revenue in its maiden quarterly results since going public, sending its shares up 5% on Tuesday.Higher circulation of its USDC stablecoin and stronger subscription services helped the New Yor...Reuters
Tue, Aug 12
LIVE MARKETS-Why noisy economic data could cost the economy
Main US indexes rally; Dow out front, up ~0.9%S&P 500 sectors mostly green; Consumer discretionary leadsEuro STOXX 600 index ~flatDollar, crude lower; gold down ~0.4%; bitcoin ticks upUS 10-year Treasury yield rises to ~4.30%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by...Reuters
Tue, Aug 12
SoundHoundAI Stock: Buy or Sell?
SoundHoundAI (NASDAQ: SOUN) reported surging revenue growth that is exciting stock market investors.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 9, 2025. The ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 12
Best Stock to Buy: Eli Lilly Stock vs. Novo Nordisk Stock
Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) and Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) are competing in the market for weight loss and diabetes treatments.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 12
President Trump Now Supports Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan -- What It Means for Investors
Key PointsTrump initially wanted Tan to resign as CEO before changing his view after the two met at the White House.It is too early to tell whether Tan's turnaround plan would lead to a comeback for Intel.Intel's valuation may imply little downside.10 stocks we like better than Intel › U.S. Presiden...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 12
Massive News for AMD Stock Investors
AMD's (NASDAQ: AMD) management team delivered insights investors cannot afford to miss.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 9, 2025. The video was pub...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 12
Airline Stocks Jump as U.S. July Airfares See Biggest Monthly Gain in Over Three Years
US airline fares jumped 4% in July after a 0.1% decline in June, marking the largest monthly increase in over three years., according to the BLS. Frontier rose 16%; JetBlue rose 9%; American Airlines and Alaska Air rose 8%; United Airlines rose 7%; Delta Air rose 6%; Southwest Airlines rose 4%; Ryan...Tiger News
Tue, Aug 12
SPX Technologies drops after unveiling $500 mln stock offering
** Shares of infrastructure equipment supplier SPX Technologies SPXC.N down 2.8% at $194.97 early Tues as it looks to raise equity ** SPX, which specializes in heating, ventilation and air-conditioning and detection and measurement solutions, late Mon announced $500 mln stock offering ...Reuters
Tue, Aug 12
SOFTS-New York cocoa prices climb while coffee turns lower
LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - New York cocoa futures rose on Tuesday, buoyed by fund short-covering against a backdrop of concern over the outlook for production in top grower Ivory Coast. COCOA* New York cocoa CCc2 rose 2.9% to $8,688 a metric ton by 1408 GMT, climbing back towards Monday&...Reuters
Tue, Aug 12
Plug Power Inc reports results for the quarter ended June 30 - Earnings Summary
Plug Power Inc PLUG.OQ reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 20 cents per share for the quarter ended June 30, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of -36 cents. The mean expectation of twenty analysts for the quarter was for a loss of 15 cents per share. Wall Str...Reuters
Tue, Aug 12
If You'd Invested $1,000 in Viking Therapeutics 3 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Key PointsWeight loss drugs are big news, and Viking has one in development in both injectable and oral form. Investors are eagerly awaiting trial results later this year. 10 stocks we like better than Viking Therapeutics › Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) investors have seen a handsome return ove...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 12
BREAKINGVIEWS-Premium-plastic battle risks race to the bottom
By Sebastian PellejeroNEW YORK, Aug 12 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Plastic is getting more fantastic, but also more fanciful. As prestige-level credit card issuers crank up fees while inflation eats away at benefits, any whispered status that's conferred will start to fade.Opulent consumer lendin...Reuters
Tue, Aug 12
US STOCKS-Wall St edges higher after inflation rises moderately in July
Indexes up: Dow 0.37%, S&P 500 0.32%, Nasdaq 0.32%US core inflation jumps by 3.1% in JulyIntel climbs after CEO meets TrumpCardinal Health falls on plans to buy Solaris for $1.9 blnBy Johann M Cherian and Sanchayaita Roy Aug 12 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes inched higher on ...Reuters
Tue, Aug 12
