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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 4
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures rise as Middle East crisis boosts oil, gold prices
March 4 (Reuters) - Futures tracking Canada's main stock index rose on Wednesday as rising tensions in the Middle East pumped up oil prices for the fourth straight day, while safe-haven demand boosted gold prices. March futures on the S&P/TSX composite index SXFcv1 were up 0.36%, as of 5:20 ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Prediction: The Current Bull Market Will End When This Happens
Key PointsThe bull market has been raging since the start of 2023, largely on excitement over artificial intelligence. The sector is driving economic growth and stock prices higher. If spending on AI data centers slows or stops, then the market is likely to fall. These 10 stocks could mint the next ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 4
Ross Stores rise after upbeat sales forecast on discounted apparel demand
Shares of discount store operator Ross Stores ROST.O up 6.3% at $210 premarketCo forecast annual sales above expectations and reported a Q4 comparable sales and profit beat after market close on TuesdayAlso announced a new $2.55 billion share buyback program for fiscal 2026 and 2027Ross continues to...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Latham climbs after Q4 sales beat
Shares of pool manufacturer Latham Group SWIM.O rise 19.6% to $7.76 premarketCo says Q4 net sales rose 14.5%, beating analyst expectationsSays outperformed in the U.S. market, driven by growth in fiberglass pool salesStock has inched up 1.4% so far this yearReuters
Wed, Mar 4
HEDGE FLOW-Hedge funds hit by market sell off, stuck in leverged trades, says Goldman
By Nell Mackenzie LONDON, March 4 (Reuters) - Global hedge funds were hit by Tuesday's sharp market sell-off, many suffering their worst trading losses since April 2025, when U.S. President Trump's tariff announcement, a Goldman Sachs prime brokerage note shows.Still, most hedge funds ret...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Wix.com rises after announcing equity investment
Wix.com WIX.O shares gain 7.2% to $79.70 in premarket tradingThe web development platform announced a $250 mln equity investment led by Durable Capital Partners and provided a 2026 revenue growth outlook in the mid-teens percentage rangeCo's also posted Q4 revenue rose 14% y/y to $524 mln, sligh...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
BlackRock Says Buy AI Energy Stocks Over Big Tech in 2026. Here Are 3 Top Picks.
Key PointsBloom Energy is one of the few names in the hydrogen fuel cell space that’s profitable.Constellation Energy’s restart of a nuclear power plant at Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island is part of a much bigger trend.GE Vernova has far more future revenue already lined up than it booked for the e...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 4
Better Buy During the Crypto Crash: Bitcoin or XRP?
Key PointsBitcoin is widely considered a store of value within the broader cryptocurrency landscape.Although it still is highly speculative, XRP could be interesting for those curious about the future of financial systems.XRP offers compelling utility, but Bitcoin's durability may prove more profita...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 4
Silver miners gain as metal prices edge higher on weak US dollar
U.S.-listed shares of silver miners gain premarket, tracking higher prices of the metal GOL/Spot silver XAG= up 4.6% at $85.74/ounce, after falling more than 8% in the last session, as the U.S. dollar took a breatherHecla Mining HL.N up 4.2% and Coeur Mining CDE.N rises 4.3%Canadian miners Endeavour...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Spanish stocks, bonds bounce back, investors shrug off Trump trade threat
LONDON, March 4 (Reuters) - Spanish stocks and bonds recovered early losses on Wednesday that were driven by President Donald Trump 's threat to impose a trade embargo on the country after Madrid's refusal to allow the U.S. military use its bases for missions linked to strikes on Iran. M...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Is NuScale the Smartest Investment You Can Make Today?
Key PointsNuScale's stock is down more than 75% from its October 2025 high.The company SMR design has approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.Its liquidity grew to $1.3 billion in 2025, providing NuScale with sufficient runway.10 stocks we like better than NuScale Power › A quick glance is a...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 4
Did Market Manipulation Cause Bitcoin to Crash?
Key PointsBitcoin's recent underperformance has a new scapegoat. The market manipulation being alleged is not necessarily supported by the data.Bitcoin's future still looks quite bright. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has shed more than 45% of its value during the past...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 4
3 Historically Cheap Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks -- Sporting an Average Yield of 5.68% -- Ripe for the Picking by Opportunistic Income Seekers
Key PointsDividend stocks have sizably outperformed non-payers in the return column, when examined over more than half a century.Although supercharged income stocks can sometimes be more trouble than they're worth, proper vetting can unearth some amazing deals.A trio of established companies with ro...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 4
Can Dogecoin Reach $1 in 2026? The Answer Might Shock You.
Key PointsDogecoin was created as a joke in 2013, but by 2021, it was more valuable than most companies in the S&P 500. The token proceeded to lose more than 90% of its value by mid-2022, and it has struggled to mount a sustained recovery. Dogecoin continues to trade significantly below its all-time...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 4
FACTBOX-Indonesia suffers a series of market sentiment setbacks in 2026
JAKARTA, March 4 (Reuters) - Fitch downgraded Indonesia's sovereign credit rating outlook from stable to negative on Wednesday, the latest in a series of blows to investor sentiment in Southeast Asia's largest economy. Following are some details of the setbacks suffered over the last two m...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Moderna climbs after $2.25 billion settlement for COVID vaccine patent dispute
Shares of vaccine maker Moderna MRNA.O rise 4.6% to $52.13 premarketCo says it has agreed to pay Genevant Sciences, a subsidiary of Roivant Sciences ROIV.O, and Arbutus Biopharma ABUS.O up to $2.25 billion to settle a COVID vaccine patent disputeThe deal resolves all U.S. and international legal act...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Are Uber and Joby Aviation Stocks About to Take Off Based on Their Recent Announcement?
Key PointsUber has already built an established rideshare booking business.Amid the deal, Joby can now generate revenue from offering rides.10 stocks we like better than Joby Aviation › One of the investment cases for Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) involves its role as a booking platform for rides. ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 4
Gitlab falls after downbeat FY27 profit forecast
Software development firm Gitlab's GTLB.O shares fall 8.8% to $24.35 premarketCo expects FY 27 adjusted EPS of 76 cents to 80 cents, below analysts' estimates of $1.05 - data compiled by LSEGAt least five brokerages cut PT on stock post results"We still think greater software creation sh...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
GLOBAL MARKETS -Oil shock fear hits Asian tech stocks while European selloff pauses
South Korea heads for heaviest selloff on record Japan, Taiwan also slipGold up 1.5%, rebounding from Tuesday's slumpBrent at $83.7, just off Tuesday's highs European shares steady, U.S. futures slightly lower By Alun John and Rae Wee LONDON/SINGAPORE, March 4 (Reuters) - Selling in hard-...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
