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MORNING BID AMERICAS-CPI on radar after US-China rollover
By Mike Dolan LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets todayBy Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets World markets got a minor fillip from the expected 90-day rollover of the U.S.-China trade tariff truce, clearing one of Tuesday's two big hurdles. Now...Reuters
Tue, Aug 12
Is Taking Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) in July a Smart Move?
Key PointsIf you're on the fence about when to take your RMDs, July may be the sweet spot. July withdrawals can help you avoid the end-of-year rush. If you plan to take a withdrawal in July but the market is poised to take off, you have the option of waiting until later in the year. The $23,760 Soci...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 12
Venture Global gains as Q2 revenue beats expectations
** Shares of LNG producer Venture Global VG.N up ~8% at $13.02 premarket** Company beats Q2 revenue estimates, as the easing of new export permits for liquefied natural gas in the U.S. helped improve sales** VG posts Q2 revenue of $3.1 billion vs estimates of $2.89 billion, according to data compile...Reuters
Tue, Aug 12
If You'd Invested $1,000 in VIG 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Key PointsThe Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF has produced impressive net growth since the middle of 2020, at least closely trailing growth tech stocks.While it's paid good dividends during this period, most of these gains have come from capital appreciation.Although properly categorized as a div...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 12
FTSE 100 rises after US-China trade truce extension; key economic data in focus
FTSE 100 up 0.3%, FTSE 250 flatSpirax jumps on forecast of faster second-half sales growthBellway gains as it expects to build more homes in 2026UK hiring falls but wage growth stays highUS inflation data awaited Aug 12 (Reuters) - Britain's blue-chip index rose on Tuesday as an extended U.S...Reuters
Tue, Aug 12
Is CoreWeave a Buy, Sell, or Hold Before Aug. 13?
Key PointsCoreWeave is one of the fastest-growing stocks on the market today.The company is also posting wide losses and has a lot of debt.The stock has been volatile since its IPO in March. 10 stocks we like better than CoreWeave › Initial public offerings (IPOs) are known for being volatile, but C...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 12
Is This Cryptocurrency the Biggest Winner of Trump's Tariffs? (Spoiler Alert: It's Not Bitcoin)
Key PointsDuring the period of peak tariff uncertainty, Ethereum was the top-performing major cryptocurrency.That Ethereum trounced Bitcoin during this period could signal a major shift in market sentiment.One supporting factor for Ethereum's best-in-class performance has been the growth of Ethereum...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 12
US STOCKS-Wall St futures steady as investors brace for crucial inflation data
Futures up: Dow 0.12%, S&P 500 0.05%, Nasdaq 0.02% Aug 12 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were trading flat on Tuesday, as caution prevailed ahead of a key inflation report that could sway expectations over the Federal Reserve's next monetary policy move.There was also some relief th...Reuters
Tue, Aug 12
Why Newsmax Stock Sank 12.2% Last Month and Has Kept Plummeting in August
Key PointsNewsmax stock suffered a double-digit sell-off last month despite no major negative news for the company. The media specialist's share price has seen a dramatic downward turn after skyrocketing in the days of trading following its IPO. Newsmax hasn't benefited from recent momentum for othe...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 12
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025September 16-17 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)October 28-29 (second day: statement releas...Reuters
Tue, Aug 12
This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Baby Boomers
Key PointsThe average might be bigger than you expect.Everyone's situation is unique.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Comparing your retirement savings nest egg to everyone else's can paint a misleading picture. Everyone's situation -- and needs -- are different....The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 12
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures rise as US-China truce extension eases tariff jitters
Aug 12 (Reuters) - Futures tracking Canada's main stock index climbed on Tuesday as commodity prices firmed following the U.S.–China trade truce, while attention turned to the much-awaited U.S. inflation data for insight into the Federal Reserve's rate-cut trajectory.Futures on the S&P/T...Reuters
Tue, Aug 12
Intel climbs after CEO meets Trump
** Shares of chipmaker Intel INTC.O rise 3.3% to $21.3 premarket ** U.S. President Donald Trump said he met Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan on Monday, praising Tan and calling the meeting "very interesting"** Last week, Trump had demanded Tan's immediate resignation, calling him "highly conflic...Reuters
Tue, Aug 12
Is UPS Stock Stuck Back at Pre-Pandemic Levels, or Is There Room for Recovery in 2025?
Key PointsUnited Parcel Service's stock rose sharply during the pandemic as shopping from home rose.As the post-pandemic world opened back up again, UPS' business stalled and the company began to revamp its operations.UPS is preparing for the future by slimming down and refocusing on its highest-mar...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 12
Got $1,000? 3 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
Key PointsA leader in animal health trades at its lowest valuation ever.A Dividend King at a great price.A company poised to grow as the general population ages.10 stocks we like better than Zoetis › Right now is not a good time in the healthcare sector. Various companies across the space are well b...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 12
Gold miners gain as bullion prices edge higher
** U.S.-listed shares of gold miners rise premarket, tracking rise in bullion prices GOL/** Spot gold XAU= up 0.2% at $3,348.22/ounce, after a sharp selloff in the previous session, as investors focused on U.S. inflation data that could shape the Federal Reserve's rate-cut timeline** Bullion sli...Reuters
Tue, Aug 12
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Just Delivered Incredible News For Nvidia Stock Investors
Key PointsOpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggested that GPT-5 has made significant strides compared to prior models, especially in areas such as coding and healthcare.The release of GPT-5 and competing large language models bodes well for continued demand for Nvidia's GPU architectures and CUDA software plat...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 12
3 Reasons to Buy SoFi Technologies Stock Now, and 2 Reasons to Wait
Key PointsGetting people to switch banks isn't easy, but SoFi Technologies has been adding millions of new customers annually.With its own technology platform, SoFi can avoid software vendors that chew up its competitors' profits.SoFi's lending portfolio has an acceptable level of delinquency now, b...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 12
LIVE MARKETS-Tariff u-turn steadies gold, UBS keeps $3,500 view
STOXX 600 up 0.2%Eyes on US consumer pricesUS, China extend tariff truceWall St futures steadyWelcome 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 TARIFF U-TURN STEADIES GOLD, UBS...Reuters
Tue, Aug 12
