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Fortinet rises after TD Cowen upgrades to 'buy'
Shares of cybersecurity firm Fortinet FTNT.O rise 2.9% to about $79.9 in premarket tradingTD Cowen lifts co's rating to "buy" from "hold"; maintains PT at $100Brokerage says it sees its FY26 billings estimate of 11.6% revised higher on stable spending as AI is not replacing secur...Reuters
Fri, Jan 23
US STOCKS-US stock futures dip as Intel plunges, geopolitical concerns linger
Futures down: Dow 0.24%, S&P 500 0.23%, Nasdaq 0.35% Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures dipped on Friday, signaling a second consecutive week of declines for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, as Intel's shares plunged after disappointing forecasts, while lingering geopolitical tensions weig...Reuters
Fri, Jan 23
Does This Property Management Stock Look Mispriced After a New $8 Million Buy?
Key PointsJacobson & Schmitt Advisors increased its FirstService stake by 49,829 shares in the fourth quarter; the estimated trade size was $8.11 million based on quarterly average prices.Meanwhile, the quarter-end position value rose by $4.42 million, reflecting both the share increase and price mo...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 23
3 Ways Alphabet Could Disappoint Investors in 2026
Key PointsAlphabet doesn’t need to fail for investors to be disappointed.AI success must show up in earnings, not just engagement.Sustained heavy investment without visible acceleration in free cash flow could pressure valuation multiples over time.10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › After a st...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 23
Should You Buy Palantir Stock Before Feb. 2?
Key PointsBased on company predictions, investors are expecting 2025 revenue growth of more than 50%. Investing is about much more than one day, but, historically, Palantir stock jumps following an earnings report.Palantir trades at a historically high valuation, but shares have experienced notable ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 23
2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy on the Dip in 2026 and Hold Forever
Key PointsHome to mission-critical and niche software solutions, these stocks shouldn't be easily disrupted by AI.Down 20% and 32% from their 52-week highs, both companies are trading at reasonable valuations.These two Steady Eddie stocks have increased their dividends for 47 consecutive years combi...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 23
Here's How Much a $250-Per-Month Investment in the S&P 500 Could Grow to Over 25 Years
Key PointsTracking the S&P 500 index through an exchange-traded fund is an easy and effective way to increase your portfolio's value.You're likely to achieve considerable gains from investing in a fund such as the SPDR S&P 500 ETF.Investors, however, should brace for the possibility of lower-than-no...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 23
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2026January 27-28 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT)March 17-18 (second day: statement releas...Reuters
Fri, Jan 23
DIARY-Europe's STOXX 600 corporate earnings week ahead
Jan 23 (Reuters) - Diary of Europe's STOXX 600 (.STOXX) corporate earnings for the week ahead EUROPE'S STOXX 600 EARNINGS Start DateStart Time(GMT)RICCompany NameEvent Name26-Jan-202610:30EPIRa.STEpiroc ABQ4 2025 Epiroc AB Earnings Release26-Jan-202607:00RYA.IRyanair Holdings PLCQ3 2026...Reuters
Fri, Jan 23
Wall St Week Ahead-Fed, big earnings week loom for markets as global tensions muddy outlook
About one fifth of S&P 500 set to post quarterly resultsMicrosoft, Apple, Tesla among those due to reportFed expected to hold rates steady on Wednesday as independence questions hoverBy Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Investors who have been consumed by geopolitical turmoil to st...Reuters
Fri, Jan 23
Global equity funds see record outflows as U.S., China withdrawals surge, TD Securities says
Jan 23 (Reuters) - Global equity funds recorded their largest outflows on record, as heavy withdrawals from the U.S. and China outweighed a relatively strong showing in other regions, TD Securities strategists said in a Friday note analysing EPFR data. World stocks funds saw $43.2 billion in outflow...Reuters
Fri, Jan 23
Stocks of silver miners surge as metal rallies on geopolitical uncertainty
Shares of silver miners rise premarket, tracking gains in prices of the white metal GOL/Spot silver XAG= rises 1.7% to $97.85 per ounce, after hitting a record high of $99.34 earlierSurge in prices powered by diminishing confidence in U.S. assets on account of geopolitical tensions and economic unce...Reuters
Fri, Jan 23
LIVE MARKETS-Earnings can shield equities from geopolitical noise
STOXX 600 down 0.4%CSG raises 3.8 billion euros in largest ever defence listingEricsson rises after resultsWall 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 ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 23
This 26,409% Gain Shows Why Politics Has No Place in Investing
Key PointsOf the nine presidents holding office during the past 50 years, only one saw the S&P 500 retreat in his tenure.Even then, the S&P 500 has more than quintupled since his inauguration.Stocks are up strongly since the first terms of every president, no matter which party they belonged to. 10 ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 23
Berenberg says robust spending on chipmaking tools to continue, China's domestic gap persists
Berenberg forecasts wafer fabrication equipment spending to rise 17% and 16% in 2026 and 2027, respectively Says potential acceleration of advanced chip making processes like A14 and complementary field-effect transistors by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co 2330.TW, the world's main produce...Reuters
Fri, Jan 23
Can Generative AI Drive These 3 ETFs to 43% Gains This Year?
Key PointsThe VanEck Semiconductor ETF has heavy exposure to Nvidia and Taiwan Semiconductor. For equal-weight exposure, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF is a good option.The iShares Semiconductor ETF focuses specifically on U.S.-based companies.10 stocks we like better than VanEck ETF Tr...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 23
Eli Lilly Soared by 39% in 2025, but Here's Another Healthcare Stock to Buy in 2026
Key PointsEli Lilly has skyrocketed due to its strength in the high-growth obesity drug market.One biotech company in particular may benefit from this market in just a few years.10 stocks we like better than Viking Therapeutics › Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) delivered a gain worthy of a technology growth s...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 23
What's the Unfortunate Truth About Maxing Out Your 401(k)?
Key PointsMost Americans can't feasibly max out their 401(k)s because of the relatively high contribution limit.IRAs offer more flexibility in a lot more areas than a 401(k).IRAs are best used as a supplement to a 401(k) account.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › W...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 23
My 2026 Prediction for XRP (Ripple) Might Shock You
Key PointsInvestors rejoiced last year when payments company Ripple settled its long legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The settlement sent Ripple's XRP cryptocurrency soaring to a seven-year high, but the euphoria was short-lived. XRP is currently down almost 50% from its rec...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 23
LIVE MARKETS-Europe's bank buyback boost fading - UBS
STOXX 600 down 0.3%CSG raises 3.8 billion euros in largest ever defence listingEricsson rises after resultsWall 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 ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 23
