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UBS raises PT on LNG exporter Cheniere Energy
Brokerage UBS raises price target on U.S. LNG company Cheniere Energy LNG.N to $301 from $277New PT represents an upside of nearly 21% to the stock's last closeBrokerage says co's management tends to give conservative initial guidance and noted that forward curves have strengthened since the...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
US energy stocks gain as expanding conflict heightens supply risks
Shares of U.S. energy companies rise premarket, tracking higher crude prices as the widening U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran disrupts fuel shipments and heightens fears of further Middle East supply disruptions O/RBrent crude futures LCOc1 hit their highest since July 2024 at $82.80/barrel, before r...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
3 Reasons to Sell Cardano Today and Buy Ethereum or XRP Instead
Key PointsIt's unclear what Cardano's competitive strategy is.Ethereum is already the sector leader for decentralized finance. XRP is building the capabilities it needs to win with institutional finance.10 stocks we like better than Cardano › Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) is a crypto project that's easy to ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 3
MercadoLibre Stock Plummets After Earnings. Here's Why the Market Is Getting It Wrong.
Key PointsMercadoLibre continues to report high growth, and it's launching new products and features to attract more business.Investments in growth are coming at the expense of margins.MercadoLibre looks priced to buy for the long term.10 stocks we like better than MercadoLibre › MercadoLibre (NASDA...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 3
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
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...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
ANALYSIS-Buyback plans aren't enough to soothe investors after software-sector rout
Software sector down 28% since OctoberSector has nearly quadrupled buyback announcements vs year-agoInvestors doubt buybacks will end sector worriesBy Sinéad Carew and Saqib Iqbal Ahmed March 3 (Reuters) - U.S. software companies have stepped up their stock buyback plans during a months-long rout...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
Fresnillo shares fall as dividend misses expectations and weaker metals weigh
Fresnillo's profit driven by higher precious metals pricesRecord dividend proposed, total payouts reach $950 millionFresnillo anticipates sustained high prices for silver and gold March 3 (Reuters) - Precious metals miner Fresnillo FRES.L reported an 81% surge in annual profit and set a recor...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
European steelmakers fall on fears around demand and rising energy costs on Middle East conflict
Shares in European steelmakers take a hit as the escalating conflict in the Middle East fuels concerns over costs and demand"Steelmakers have obviously been hit hard by fears around demand and rising energy costs," ODDO BHF says in a note, adding that stainless producers are slightly more se...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel to dump $280 mln worth of Palantir stock; shares down
Shares of military-grade AI tools and services provider Palantir PLTR.O drop 3.6% to $140 premarket Tech billionaire Peter Thiel, one of PLTR's co-founders, to sell 2 mln PLTR shares worth $280 mln, per filing late on Monday Thiel among top five biggest holders of PLTR stock, according to data c...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures fall as global stock rout deepens amid Middle East conflict
March 3 (Reuters) - Futures for Canada's main stock index slipped on Tuesday, as a global stocks rout deepened amid a widening conflict in the Middle East, while prices of precious metals fell on a stronger U.S. dollar. March futures on the S&P/TSX composite index SXFcv1 were down 1.93%, as ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
Marshall Wace posts positive February returns in two funds, source says
By Nell MackenzieLONDON, March 3 (Reuters) - British hedge fund Marshall Wace posted positive returns in two of its funds in February, a source close to the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. Co-founded by British financier Paul Marshall, the firm, which manages over $80 billion in assets, saw its Mark...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
3 Top Oil Stocks to Buy in March
Key PointsChevron expects to grow its free cash flow by more than 10% annually through 2030, even if oil prices fall from the current level. ConocoPhillips' free cash flow could nearly double by the end of the decade if oil averages $70 a barrel.ExxonMobil expects to add $25 billion to its annual ea...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 3
Is Bitcoin Safe from AI Replacement Threats?
Key PointsCrypto's infrastructure could help us prove we are human. Fraudsters are already using AI for sophisticated scams.Blockchain integrations would make autonomous AI activities more transparent and auditable.10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › Waves of artificial intelligence (AI) disrupt...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 3
Is Chewy Stock Going to $100?
Key PointsChewy stock traded as high as $120 per share during the pandemic.It has since lost nearly 80% of its value.A low forward P/E may make the stock attractive to buyers.10 stocks we like better than Chewy › Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) stock was a pandemic darling. The online pet supply retailer became ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 3
NRG Energy falls on report of stake sale by LS Power
Shares of electric utility NRG Energy NRG.N fall 4% to $168.50 premarketLS Power is seeking up to $2.1 bln from a sale of its stake in NRG, Bloomberg News reportsThe 12.3 mln shares are being offered for $163.50 to $168 each, representing a discount of as much as 6.9% to NRG's last close- Report...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
Silver miners fall as stronger dollar outweighs safe-haven demand
U.S.-listed shares of silver miners fall premarket, tracking prices of the white metal GOL/Spot silver XAG= down 6.5% at $83.63/ounce as stronger U.S. dollar curbs demand for safe havens amid rising Middle East tensionsThe dollar rose to a more than one-month high, supported by firm demand and cauti...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
LIVE MARKETS-The European sectors with the biggest Middle East exposure
STOXX 600 down 3.6%Higher energy rekindles inflation fearsAll sectors in the redWall Street futures slideWelcome 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 THE EUROPEAN SECTORS WITH...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
MIDEAST STOCKS-Middle East jitters drag Gulf markets; Egypt slips for third day
Qatar halts LNG productionOil and gas prices surge as Iran war disrupts Mideast outputEgypt slids for third dayBy Ateeq Shariff and Md Manzer Hussain March 3 (Reuters) - Most Gulf stock markets fell on Tuesday, with the Qatar benchmark extending its decline after the country halted liquefied natu...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
MAIA Biotechnology plunges after $30 million share sale
Drug developer MAIA Biotechnology's MAIA.A shares plunge 29% to $1.47 premarketMAIA late on Monday announced pricing of $30 million public offeringCo sold 20 million shares at $1.50 apiece, a 27.5% discount to stock's last close Offering led by healthcare-dedicated investors alongside ex...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
