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US uranium producer Energy Fuels to expand rare earths supply chain with ASM deal
Deal values Australian Strategic Materials at $300 millionRepresents a 121% premium on ASM's close from January 20Government policy expected to drive more sector consolidationU.S. seeking deals to bolster access to rare earthsBy Melanie Burton MELBOURNE, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. uranium produc...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
South African Markets - Factors to watch on January 21
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The following scheduled economic events, equity and currency market moves may affect South African markets on Wednesday.ECONOMIC EVENTSDecember consumer inflation data ZACPIY=ECINovember retail sales ZARET=ECI dataSOUTH AFRICAN MARKETSThe South African rand traded we...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
MORNING BID EUROPE-Markets cling to hopes of a Davos de-escalation
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Wall Street's verdict on Trump's Greenland move is in and it's not pretty. All three U.S. equity benchmarks suffered their worst one-day falls in three months, the dollar slumped by the most in a month while Treas...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
PRECIOUS-Gold zooms past $4,800 for the first time as Greenland tensions simmer
Gold hits all-time high at $4,865.73/ozPlatinum scales record high at $2,511.80/ozSilver trades below its record high of $95.87 hit on TuesdayNATO and US "will work something out," says TrumpBy Ishaan Arora Jan 21 (Reuters) - Gold prices were boosted to a record high above $4,800 per ounc...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Netflix Stock's Sell-Off Just Got Even Worse. Here's Why I'm Still Not Buying the Dip.
Key PointsNetflix's revenue growth rate accelerated in Q4.The company's paid subscriber count recently crossed 325 million.Management forecasts slower revenue growth in 2026.10 stocks we like better than Netflix › Shares of TV specialist Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) sank in after-market hours on Tuesday w...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 21
EMERGING MARKETS-S.Korea's won jumps after Lee sees move towards 1,400; baht hits 2021-high
South Korean won gains on President Lee's remarksThai baht hits highest level since March 2021Bank Indonesia expected to hold rates - Reuters pollEmerging Asia equities slip on rising trade tensionsBy Nichiket Sunil Jan 21 (Reuters) - The South Korean won jumped on Wednesday after President ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
African Markets - Factors to watch on January 21
NAIROBI, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The following debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Wednesday. - - - - -GLOBAL MARKETSAsian stocks extended their losses for a third session on Wednesday, undone by heightened tensions over U.S. threats to acquire G...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
GRAINS-Soybean futures rise on softer dollar; Trump's Greenland threats cap gains
BEIJING, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures rose on Wednesday, supported by a weaker dollar, although gains were limited by ample supply and global jitters over U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to reignite a trade war with Europe over Greenland. Wheat was unchanged, while corn edged...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
BREAKINGVIEWS-Buyout zombie wave will favour the preppers
By Liam Proud LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The message from the movies is clear: the most likely survivors of a zombie apocalypse tend to be those who are best prepared. A similar lesson may apply to the private equity industry, which is facing a rise in the number of "living dea...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Prediction: These 4 Popular Cryptocurrencies Will Plunge by 50% (or More) in 2026
Key PointsDogecoin is trading 80% below its all-time high, and no longer stands out in a crowded field of meme coins.Cardano has been surpassed by a new generation of potential Ethereum challengers.Litecoin has underperformed the market for years and is running out of potential catalysts.10 stocks w...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 21
2 Soaring Stocks I'd Buy Now With No Hesitation
Key PointsAmazon is seeing strong operating leverage in its e-commerce business and accelerating growth with AWS.Philip Morris International is seeing storng momentum with its smoke-free portfolio.Both stocks are attractively valued. 10 stocks we like better than Amazon › The consumer space is star...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 21
India's Newgen Technologies snaps losing streak on Jefferies upgrade
Shares of Newgen Software Technologies NEWG.NS rise as much as 4.7% to 658.15 rupees; set to snap 8 days of lossSoftware solutions provider's shares slumped 14.5% on Tuesday after it posted consolidated net profit of 628.2 million rupees; 29.4% lower year-on-yearJefferies upgrades stock to "...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
India's Burger King operator up as Inspira Global takes controlling stake
Shares of Restaurant Brands Asia RESR.NS, which operates Burger King restaurants in India, rise 2.65% to 65.37 rupeesStock set to snap three sessions of losses Inspira Global to buy a controlling stake in the firmThe Indian business group will also acquire Everstone's 11.26% stake in RESR, takin...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
PREVIEW-Analysts expect Dr Reddy's to post first profit drop in five quarters
Analysts expect India's Dr Reddy's REDY.NS to post a 23% Y/Y decline in Q3 profit to 10.89 billion rupees ($119.70 million), 0.4% gain in revenue to 84.17 billion rupees - data compiled by LSEGRev growth seen crawling to nearly 8-year low, while profit to fall for first time in five quarters...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Is Tesla a Good AI Growth Stock to Buy and Hold For the Next 10 Years?
Key PointsTesla has been slowly rolling out a pilot program for its autonomous ride-sharing service, Robotaxi.The electric-car maker's stock has slipped year to date.Tesla's vehicle delivery trends are moving in the wrong direction.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › With shar...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 21
I Predicted Coca-Cola Was a Better Buy Than Procter & Gamble in 2025, and I Was Right. Here Is My New Prediction for 2026.
Key PointsThe consumer staples sector got crushed in 2025.Coke outperformed the sector while P&G sold off.Both stocks could be solid buys in the new year.10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola › Just as I predicted, Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) was a better buy than Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) in 2025, wit...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 21
2 Undervalued AI Stocks to Buy in 2026 and Hold for Decades
Key PointsAmazon is investing billions in AI spending, and management expects client spend to shift in a massive way.Taiwan Semiconductor provides core AI services to multiple high-level clients.10 stocks we like better than Amazon › The S&P 500 is back to hitting new highs, but it's also becoming m...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 21
Japan Bond Turmoil Risks Up to $130 Billion Treasury Selling, Citi Says
Citigroup stated that the significant increase in volatility in the Japanese government bond market could spread to other markets - particularly the US Treasury bond market - which would force some investors to reduce their risk exposure in their investment portfolios.Mohammed Apabhai, the head of g...Tiger News
Wed, Jan 21
Down 40%, Is Netflix a Screaming Buy or a Cautionary Tale?
Key PointsNetflix delivered strong fourth-quarter results, but guidance was mixed.Doubts remain about its planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.The stock looks more affordable than it has in a long time. 10 stocks we like better than Netflix › Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is one of the best-perfor...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 21
Where to Find Medical Debt Relief in Retirement
Key PointsRetirees often find that healthcare is among their largest expenses. Industry analysts report that 49% to 80% of medical bills contain at least one mistake. Reach out to one of the many organizations that can help you pay those bills. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees comple...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 21
