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RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Hong Kong slump drives Jardine out of comfort zone
By Ka Sing ChanHONG KONG, Dec 1 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Jardine Matheson’s JARD.SI new chief executive, Lincoln Pan, will probably be keeping bankers busy. The former co-head of private equity at PAG takes the helm on Monday at a critical juncture: property prices in Hong Kong have plunged, prompt...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
BREAKINGVIEWS-HSBC chair hunt nears predictably subpar endgame
By Liam ProudLONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The $240 bln Asia-focused bank is hearing pitches from former UK finance minister George Osborne and Goldman's Kevin Sneader, the FT reported. Neither has the requisite blend of banking and political nous to lead the board. The deeper issue, ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
This Latin American E-Commerce Stock Could Be Worth $500 Billion in 10 Years
Key PointsMercadoLibre is an e-commerce and fintech leader in Latin America. The company could keep growing aggressively for many years. Taking the long view, MercadoLibre shares look cheap today. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Many investors are biased toward stocks in t...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
The 3 Best Trillion-Dollar Stocks to Buy Now. (Hint: Nvidia Isn't One of Them.)
Key PointsMeta Platforms is considering making a big purchase of Alphabet's AI chips.Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing would also be beneficiaries of that deal. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been at the top of the artificial intelligence (AI) invest...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
Zscaler falls after Bernstein downgrades to 'market perform'
Cloud security firm Zscaler's ZS.O shares fall 1.1% to $248.80 premarketBernstein downgrades stock to "market perform" from "outperform"Brokerage says co's 2026 guidance for annualized recurring revenue fed into worries about increased competition"We don’t, yet, see the c...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
BillionToOne wins upbeat coverage as analysts flag growth in prenatal, cancer tests
Dec 1 (Reuters) - Wall Street analysts, who acted as lead underwriters for BillionToOne's BLLN.O Nasdaq debut last month, began coverage of the diagnostics firm on Monday with broadly upbeat views, pointing to its advanced technology and growth prospects in prenatal and cancer testing.BillionToO...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
LIVE MARKETS-Luxury: well positioned for accelerating growth
STOXX 600 down 0.4%Defence stocks lagMiners lead as metals riseWall Street futures lowerWelcome 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 LUXURY: WELL POSITIONED FOR ACCELERATING G...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures dip as investors await bank earnings
Dec 1 (Reuters) - Futures tracking Canada's main stock index slipped on Monday as investors took a breather after solid gains in November, while awaiting a slew of bank earnings later this week.S&P/TSX 60 index futures SXFc1 were down 0.3% as of 06:20 a.m. ET, with higher commodity prices pr...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
MORNING BID AMERICAS-A far from quiet end to the year
By Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Dhara Ranasinghe, Editor, Financial Markets EMEA.What matters in U.S. and global markets today. Trade in the final month of a turbulent 2025 is underway and the readout from markets is that it'...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
1 Flashing Warning Sign Palantir Investors Can't Afford to Miss
Key PointsPalantir's software is seeing widespread adoption.Palantir's growth rates are incredible and have been sustained for several quarters.Amid all the success, investors should pay close attention attention to Palantir's valuation.10 stocks we like better than Palantir Technologies › Palantir ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
US STOCKS-Wall St futures drop on caution ahead of data, Powell's remarks
Futures off: Dow 0.45%, S&P 500 0.56%, Nasdaq 0.68% Dec 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell on Monday as investors stepped to the sidelines and awaited economic data and remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to gauge the central bank's verdict on monetary policy when it...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
Energy Transfer: The 8% Dividend Stock to Own
Key PointsEnergy Transfer generates very stable cash flows. The MLP also has a conservative financial profile. It has the financial flexibility to grow its operations and high-yielding distribution. 10 stocks we like better than Energy Transfer › A high dividend yield is often a warning sign that a ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
Can This Small-Cap ETF Deliver 100% Gains by 2030?
Key PointsThis ETF is one of the biggest in the small-cap category.Beyond its large asset base, it has a legacy of outperformance.Its track record is all the more impressive when considering other factors.10 stocks we like better than American Century ETF Trust - Avantis U.s. Small Cap Value ETF › C...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
LIVE MARKETS-Defence selloff: Citi advises buying the dip
STOXX 600 down 0.4%Defence stocks lagMiners lead as metals riseWall Street futures lowerWelcome 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 DEFENCE SELLOFF: CITI ADVISES BUYING ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
Is the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF a Buy Now?
Key PointsPrior to the AI boom, this ETF had a similar total return to the S&P 500.The ETF's yield is modest at just 1.6%, but has the potential to grow.A basket approach could work well for dividend-oriented investors. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF › If you're loo...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025December 9-10 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT) 2026January 27-28 (second day: sta...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
US stocks weekly: Relief
S&P 500 .SPX rallies 3.7% as Fed rate-cut bets gather momentum .NDow .DJI gains 3.2%; Nasdaq Composite .IXIC advances 4.9%. SPX and Dow extend their monthly win streaks to seven months in a row. Nasdaq, however, snaps its seven-month win streak Still with the week's rally, all three main in...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
Silver miners climb as metal prices hit record high
U.S.-listed shares of silver miners rise premarket, tracking prices of the white metal GOL/Spot silver XAG= up 1.3% at $57.12 per ounce after hitting an all-time high of $57.86 earlierPrices hit an all-time high, driven by investor expectations of a possible U.S. interest rate cut later this month a...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
GLOBAL MARKETS-European stocks fall, yen boosted by Japan rate hike bets
European stock indexes open lower, defence stocks fallBank of Japan governor says will consider raising ratesBitcoin down, gold at six-week highBy Elizabeth Howcroft PARIS, Dec 1 (Reuters) - European stock markets fell on Monday, pulling back from recent gains, while the yen and Japanese governme...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
With 2025 Coming to an End, Here Are 3 Key Social Security Changes to Know Heading Into the New Year
Key PointsThe 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%.The wage base limit will increase by over $8,000 in 2026.The retirement earnings test threshold will also increase.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › The end of the year is a time when many people...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
