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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
Corona maker Constellation Brands rises after Citigroup upgrades to 'buy'
Shares of Constellation Brands STZ.N, which makes Corona beer, gain ~3% to $156 in premarket tradingCitigroup upgrades stock to "buy" from "neutral" on expectations of faster beer sales growth in Q4 and financial year 2027Anticipates steady improvement over the following year, helped...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks up on lower oil and AI optimism, Fed in spotlight
Brent crude futures fall 0.3% to $103.13 a barrelSTOXX 600 rises 0.6%, U.S. futures edge higherFed 'dot plot' may indicate whether a rate cut this year remainsBusy central bank calendar aheadBy Stella Qiu and Lucy Raitano SYDNEY/LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - European shares rose for a thir...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
The Federal Reserve Meets March 18 and Wall Street Has Completely Given Up on Rate Cuts
Key PointsThe Fed will make its second rate decision, but investors see rates holding steady.For the full year, investors see a 70% chance that the Fed makes at least one rate cut.There's also a risk that rates go up due to inflation, possibly from the war in Iran. These 10 stocks could mint the nex...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
T1 Energy rises after Norway grid assigns 50 MW to data center site
Shares of U.S. solar company T1 Energy TE.N rise 5.8% to $8.25 premarket Co says Norway's grid operator Statnett assigned 50 megawatts (MW) of power to its 926,000-square-foot industrial building in Mo i RanaCo says it remains in the interconnection queue for 396MW of power Co says the 50‑megawa...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
LIVE MARKETS-Bitcoin as a safe-haven? Not so fast
STOXX 600 up 0.5%Fed meeting in focusOil prices fallWall 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 BITCOIN AS A SAFE-HAVEN? NOT SO FASTFor a long time, bit...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Lululemon CEO void keeps investors on edge as Levi's veteran tapped for board
March 18 (Reuters) - The appointment of Levi's veteran Chip Bergh to Lululemon's LULU.O board did little to reassure Wall Street investors who are still awaiting a permanent CEO to repair the brand and navigate a proxy battle with founder Chip Wilson.The company, which forecast muted 202...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures edge up ahead of Fed, BoC decisions
March 18 (Reuters) - Futures linked to Canada's benchmark index inched up on Wednesday as easing oil prices lifted sentiment, with investors awaiting monetary policy decisions by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada later in the day.March futures on the S&P/TSX composite index SXF...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Oracle Isn't Done Spending Big on AI. Here's Why It Said Investors Shouldn't Worry.
Key PointsOracle's massive capital expenditures have taken a sledgehammer to its free cash flow.Upfront customer payments and efficiency improvements should slow the rate of cash burn.10 stocks we like better than Oracle › Few companies are capturing the high-octane growth potential of artificial in...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, swaps, call at 3:30 p.m. IST
March 18 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was up 0.83% to 76,704.13, same as the broader NSE Nifty 50 index's .NSEI rise of 0.83% to 23,777.8, led by a rebound in information technology stocks and broader Asian gains as oil prices eased ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's r...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, swaps, call at 3:30 p.m. IST
March 18 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was up 0.83% to 76,704.13, same as the broader NSE Nifty 50 index's .NSEI rise of 0.83% to 23,777.8, led by a rebound in information technology stocks and broader Asian gains as oil prices eased ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's r...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Clear Street lifts Circle PT to $152 after Mastercard deal for BVNK
Clear Street raises stablecoin giant Circle Internet Group CRCL.N PT to $152 from $136, implying an 11.8% upside to stock's last closeBrokerage says Mastercard's MA.N acquisition of stablecoin payments infrastructure firm BVNK is a validation of blockchain as a faster, cheaper, global, and 2...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Ovid Therapeutics rises as epilepsy drug shows clean safety
Shares of biotech firm Ovid Therapeutics OVID.O rise about 16% to $2.33 premarketSays experimental epilepsy drug OV329 showed a clean safety profile in an early-stage studyVolunteers given a 7 mg dose reported no treatment-related side effects; other events were mild and short-lived - OVIDSays no si...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Oil Prices Could Push the 2027 Social Security COLA Above 3.5% and Here's Why
Key PointsGasoline prices have risen by more than 20% in a month.Fuel and household energy prices are major components of inflation.If oil prices remain elevated, it could lead to a higher Social Security COLA than expected. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Oil p...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
Is This 16% Yield an Income Investor's Dream or Too Good to Be True?
Key PointsFS Credit Opportunities' yield is high in part because of a sell-off fueled by the "SaaSpocalypse."However, the fund's exposure to at-risk SaaS companies isn't high.The fund's ultra-high yield isn't an income investor's dream, but it isn't too good to be true, either.10 stocks we like bett...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
e.l.f. Beauty Shares Are Down 10% This Month. 2 Reasons the Stock Is Sinking.
Key PointsE.l.f. continues to report high sales growth and capture market share.Margins have been pressured by tariffs and investments.E.l.f. stock trades at a high discount to its averages.10 stocks we like better than e.l.f. Beauty › e.l.f. Beauty (NYSE: ELF) has become one of the top names in cos...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 18
Docusign rises on upbeat FY27 revenue forecast, increased share buyback
Virtual document signing platform Docusign's DOCU.O shares rise 2% to $48.50 premarketCo expects FY27 revenue between $3.48 billion and $3.50 billion, above analyst consensus of $3.42 billion, according to data compiled by LSEGCo also tops analysts' estimates for Q4 revenue and profit Co sta...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2026March 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)April 28-29 (second day: statement released 1400 E...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
ANALYSIS-Wall Street's bank capital victory in sight but hurdles remain
Big bank capital to fall slightly under revised rule draftsNew drafts softer than 2023 versions, seen as industry winBanks may seek further adjustments due to uneven benefitsIndustry will have 90 days to provide feedback on proposalsRules could take until early 2027 to be finalizedBy Pete Schroeder ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Crypto exchange Gemini falls after Citi downgrades to 'sell'
Shares of Gemini GEMI.O, the crypto platform founded by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, fall 2% to $6.96 premarketCiti downgrades GEMI to "sell" from "neutral"; cuts PT to $5.50 from $13, implying a 22.6% downside to stock's last closeBrokerage cites increasing co...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
