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India's Paras Defence surges on optical systems pact with South Korea's Green Optics
Shares of Paras Defence and Space Technologies PRAF.NS jump 6.4% to 713.8 rupees after tie-up with South Korea's Green Optics 0015G0.KQPact includes joint development, manufacturing, business development of optics & optical systems for space and defence applicationsPRAF rose as much as 11.8%...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Spanish stocks, bonds dented by Trump trade embargo threat
LONDON, March 4 (Reuters) - Spanish stocks and bonds came under pressure on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump threatened to impose a full 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. Futures on Madrid&#...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
US STOCKS-Wall Street futures slip on Middle East conflict, oil-driven inflation concerns
Futures down: Dow 0.3%, S&P 500 0.39%, Nasdaq 0.63% March 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Wednesday as investors assessed an escalating Middle East conflict and awaited a fresh slate of economic data for cues on the interest rate outlook, while surging oil prices added ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
LIVE MARKETS-Europe before the bell: tentative stabilisation, Spain down
Welcome 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 EUROPE BEFORE THE BELL: TENTATIVE STABILISATION, SPAIN DOWNEuropean shares were expected to steady on Wednesday after the outbreak...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Lululemon's Founder Dennis Wilson Is Making His Frustration With the Company's Board Clear. 3 Key Takeaways for Investors.
Key PointsLululemon pushed founder Dennis Wilson out of the CEO role in 2013.Wilson is still one of the largest shareholders and continues to agitate for change.10 stocks we like better than Lululemon Athletica Inc. › Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) is a major force in the athleisure category. Th...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 4
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on March 4
March 4 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening higher on Wednesday, with futures FFIc1 up 0.1%.VISTRY: Vistry VTYV.L said that Chief Executive and Chair Greg Fitzgerald intends to step down, and that the roles will be separated after his retirement.BEAZLEY: Beazley BEZG.L rep...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
METALS-Aluminium climbs on supply fears as Iran conflict escalates
March 4 (Reuters) - Aluminium prices extended gains on Wednesday as supply worries deepened after Norway's Norsk Hydro NHY.OL announced a controlled shutdown in its aluminium joint venture in Qatar amid a widening war in the Middle East.The region accounts for around 8% of global aluminium capac...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Should You Buy Nvidia Stock Before March 19? History Offers Compelling Evidence
Key PointsNvidia will unveil plans for the future at its annual GTC developer conference, scheduled for March 16-19.CEO Jensen Huang has historically taken the stage to present the keynote address, unveiling Nvidia's latest product releases.The stock has historically declined in the weeks following ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 4
Japan's Nikkei slips to one-month low as Middle East conflict intensifies
By Junko Fujita TOKYO, March 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell for a third session to a one-month low on Wednesday, as investors sold risk assets amid an intensifying Middle East conflict.The Nikkei .N225 slid 3.61% to 54,245.54, its lowest since February 6, marking the biggest ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Is Wingstop's Growth Story Maturing at 3,000 Stores? What Investors Should Watch Now.
Key PointsWingstop’s growth is shifting from price-driven gains to a traffic and unit productivity test.Investors now must scrutinize comps, new-store returns, and valuation as the chain tops 3,000 locations. 10 stocks we like better than Wingstop › As Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) crosses roughly 3,000 l...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 4
Samsung Drops Another 10% Amid U.S.-Iran Conflict; U.S. Foundry Mass Production Delayed Again
TradingKey - On Wednesday, March 4, the US-Iran conflict continued to weigh on Asian markets. By the close of the South Korean stock market, the benchmark KOSPI Index triggered intraday circuit breakers for the second consecutive day and closed sharply lower, falling 12.11% today. Heavyweight SamsunTradingKey
Wed, Mar 4
LIVE MARKETS-Stocks dump more on oil shock fears
Welcome 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 STOCKS DUMP MORE ON OIL SHOCK FEARSA look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook and Wayne Cole Ma...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on March 4
March 4 (Reuters) - The following Spanish stocks may be affected by newspaper reports and other factors on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy:SANTANDER SAN.MC Santander's SAN.MC $12.2 billion acquisition of U.S. regional lender Webster ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
GLOBAL MARKETS-Record selloff in Seoul leads stock rout as markets brace for energy shock
S. Korea head for heaviest selloff on recordU.S. and European equity futures slipMSCI AxJ index down 4.5%; Nikkei slides 3.9%By Tom Westbrook and Rae Wee SINGAPORE, March 4 (Reuters) - Asian stocks tanked on Wednesday, with a record-breaking market crash in Seoul, as investors dumped crowded bets...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Is Opendoor Technologies Stock Going to $10?
Key PointsOpendoor is making progress on its new goals in tangible ways.It's still demonstrating lower revenue year over year.Opendoor stock is cheap for a reason.10 stocks we like better than Opendoor Technologies › Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ: OPEN) was supposed to be the great digital real esta...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 4
MIDEAST STOCKS-UAE bourses slide as markets reopen after two-day halt following Iran attacks
March 4 (Reuters) - Dubai and Abu Dhabi stocks tumbled on Wednesday as they reopened after a two-day halt following Iran's unprecedented wave of missile and drone attacks on the Gulf nation on Sunday.The closure froze trading in billions of dollars' worth of listed assets as investors awaite...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
EXCLUSIVE-Walmart-backed PhonePe targets up to $10.5 billion valuation in India IPO, sources say
IPO expected to raise $900 million-$1.05 billion, sources sayWalmart to trim stake; Microsoft, Tiger Global to exitPhonePe processed nearly half of UPI payments in Jan, data showBy Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, March 4 (Reuters) - Walmart-backed Indian fintech firm PhonePe PHOP.NS, the country's mos...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Adidas expects operating profit to rise to 2.3 billion euros in 2026
March 4(Reuters) - German sportswear maker Adidas ADSGn.DE on Wednesday said it expected its operating profit to increase to around 2.3 billion euros ($2.7 billion) this year, despite around 400 million euros negative impact from U.S. tariffs and unfavorable currency developments.Currency-neutral re...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Capillary Technologies India rises on 5-year deal with US co
Capillary Technologies India CAPY.NS rises as much as 2.6% to 517.9 rupeesCo secures five-year deal with U.S. large retailer with total contract value of more than $20 mlnSays co will support retailer in advancing its customer engagement, loyalty capabilitiesMore than 66,000 shares traded, below 30-...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Prediction: 2 Stocks That'll Be Worth More Than Microsoft 10 Years From Now
Key PointsMicrosoft could face more competition in an AI world.Amazon has an advantage in cloud computing with its custom chips, while its e-commerce business is well positioned for agentic commerce.Meta has shown it can use AI to drive rapid growth.10 stocks we like better than Amazon › Microsoft i...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 4
