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The S&P 600 Is About to Do This for the First Time in Years. It Could Lead to a Huge Rally for Small Caps.
Key PointsSmall caps have been plagued by negative earnings growth for years. That has led to significant underperformance relative to the S&P 500.S&P 600 earnings growth finally turned positive in 2025 and is expected to accelerate in 2026.If earnings growth rates deliver as currently forecast, it ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
2 Stocks Down Between 22% and 51% to Buy Right Now
Key PointsA cyclical slowdown in the financial sector is a buying opportunity for American Express investors.Fluence is in talks with hyperscalers about 36 GWh of data center projects that haven't even hit the backlog yet.Both stocks dropped on short-term concerns while long-term growth drivers rema...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
Which Days of the Week Yield the Best and Worst Stock Market Returns? 98 Years of History Provide a Clear Answer.
Key PointsOver the last century, no other asset class has come close to matching the annualized return of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite.Having a case of the Mondays might be a real thing for Wall Street.Although examining individual trading-day returns can be fun, t...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
UK stocks rise as easing oil prices lift sentiment; Fed decision awaited
FTSE 100 up 0.3%, FTSE 250 gains 1% Oil slide helps risk appetite even as Middle East tensions persistBritish borrowing costs fall for third consecutive dayDiploma hits record high after raising fiscal guidanceBy Tharuniyaa Lakshmi March 18 (Reuters) - London shares extended gains on Wednesday,...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Where Will Ripple (XRP) Be in 10 Years? (Hint: A $1 Trillion Valuation Is Possible If This Happens).
Key PointsRipple's CEO thinks a $1 trillion valuation is possible.Two catalysts must succeed for the project to reach a $1 trillion valuation.10 stocks we like better than XRP › For years, Ripple's XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has remained one of the top cryptocurrencies in the world. After reaching a $200 bil...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
Arvinas up after early-stage trial shows drug lowers key Parkinson's marker
Shares of biotech firm Arvinas ARVN.O rise 2% to $12.22 premarketCo says its experimental drug ARV-102 reduced markers linked to Parkinson's - a progressive brain disorder affecting movement, memory and sleep - in a small, early-stage trialAdds the once-daily pill cut levels of LRRK2, a protein ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Barclays cuts Western Alliance PT to $90 on elevated credit risk
Barclays cuts regional lender Western Alliance Bancorp WAL.N PT to $90 from $105, implying a 32% upside to stock's last closeSays headline risk around credit will likely continue to weigh on at WAL valuation until there is actual resolutionWAL earlier this month sued investment bank Jefferies Fi...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
BREAKINGVIEWS-Time for buyout barons to buy their own dip
By Liam Proud LONDON, March 18 (Reuters Breakingviews) - For many years, traditional asset managers have been on the defensive while the private-capital crowd grabbed an ever-larger slice of clients' portfolios. This trend was reflected in the listed investment houses' stock-market valua...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
What Happens If You Miss Your 2026 RMD Deadline?
Key PointsRMDs are due each year by Dec. 31.Failing to take yours could leave you paying a big penalty.Don't leave RMDs to the last minute.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Saving for retirement in a traditional IRA or 401(k) often seems like a good idea at the ti...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
Citi resumes coverage on Netflix with 'buy', expects US price increases in Q4
Citi resumes coverage on streaming giant Netflix NFLX.O with "buy" ratingSets PT at $115, implying a 21.9% upside to the stock's last closeBrokerage expects co to increase prices in the U.S. in Q4 2026"Lack of large-scale M&A may increase the opportunity for capital returns" ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
2 Consumer Stocks That Can Protect You in Today's Economy
Key PointsRealty Income offers a rock-solid customer base and generous monthly dividends.A downbeat stock and a relatively high-yield dividend point to an opportunity in Clorox.10 stocks we like better than Realty Income › Amid the fighting in the Middle East, stock investing may seem increasingly p...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
Citigroup raises price target on California Resources
Citigroup raises price target on oil and gas company California Resources CRC.N to $67 from $51; representing a premium of ~4.8% to the stock's last closeBrokerage believes CRC's core business of conventional oil production in California has swung from a headwind to a tailwind when combined ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
RPT-ROI-Inflation expectations flash a warning - but not a long-lasting one: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - Central banks have good reason to sit up and take notice of how this month's oil shock is hitting inflation expectations. Yet financial market pricing shows a split picture so far. It looks like a one-two punch: a near-term cost-of-living burst that ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
2 Mining Stocks to Buy in March
Key PointsAgnico Eagle Mines is actively growing through acquisitions.Wheaton Precious Metals is a precious metals streaming operator with fixed costs that is seeing record profits. Both companies increased their dividends by double-digit percentages this year.10 stocks we like better than Agnico Ea...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
SAB Biotherapeutics slips on $85 mln equity offering
Shares of SAB Biotherapeutics SABS.O down 2.9% premarket at $3.95 after $85 mln overnight follow-on pricedMiami Beach, Florida-based biopharma late Tues sold ~22.1 mln shares, including pre-funded warrants to buy ~2.8 mln shares, at $3.85Offering priced at 5.4% discount to last saleCo intends to use...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
LIVE MARKETS-Soaring jet fuel threatens European airline capacity
STOXX 600 up 0.6%Fed meeting in focusBrent holds above $103/barrelWall St futures higherWelcome 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 SOARING JET FUEL THREATENS EUROPEAN AIRLIN...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Millionaire Investors Are Buying Meme Coins. Should You Be Too?
Key PointsThe two most popular meme coins for millionaire investors are Dogecoin and Shiba Inu.While meme coins can soar in value for brief periods of time, they often crash back to earth, leaving investors empty-handed.While meme coins may offer some diversification benefits, they are likely not wo...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
Could an Oil Deal in Venezuela Boost Chevron's Stock?
Key PointsVenezuela holds a lot of oil. Chevron has operated in the country for more than a century. The oil giant is close to a deal to expand its production in Venezuela. 10 stocks we like better than Chevron › Chevron (NYSE: CVX) has operated in Venezuela for over 100 years. The U.S. oil giant ha...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Fed plot unfolds
By Mike Dolan March 18 - What matters in U.S. and global markets todayBy Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Given the backdrop of war and oil price volatility, investors’ focus later today will be on whether Federal Reserve officials consider the inflationary implications of th...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
