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SLB rises after narrow Q2 profit beat
** Shares of oilfield services company SLB SLB.N rise 1.2% to $35.32 premarket** Posts Q2 earnings per share of 74 cents vs est of 73 cents - data compiled by LSEG** SLB reports North America revenue of $1.65 billion, compared with $1.64 billion a year ago** However, company posts lower Q2 profit, a...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Here's Why Joby Aviation Stock Took Off Vertically This Week
Key PointsAir taxis moved one step closer to commercialization this week. Joby Aviation has heavyweight backers, including Toyota, which is helping ensure the commercial viability of its growth plans. 10 stocks we like better than Joby Aviation › Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) soared by 47.2% this week ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 18
American Express rises after second-quarter profit beats estimates
** Shares of American Express AXP.N rise 0.5% to $317.20 in premarket ** AXP exceeds estimates for second-quarter profit, fueled by resilient spending by its affluent cardholders** Excluding one-time items, AXP earns $4.08 per share for the three months ended June 30, compared with analysts' exp...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
FTSE 100 set for fourth week of gains as Burberry soars
GSK slumps after FDA panel recommends against drug approvalFTSE 100 up 0.1%, FTSE 250 up 0.5%Burberry jumps on early signs of recoveryBy Ankita Yadav July 18 (Reuters) - London's main stock indexes rose on Friday, with the blue-chip index hovering near record highs, aided by a slew of positiv...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Battery Materials Stocks Rally Globally as US Imposes 93.5% Levy on China Graphite Imports
TradingKey - The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a preliminary ruling on July 17, deciding to impose a 93.5% anti-dumping tariff on imported anode-grade graphite from China. Combined with existing tariffs, the effective tax rate for importing such graphite will reach 160%.TradingKey
Fri, Jul 18
Here's Why MP Materials Blasted Higher Again This Week
Key PointsThe necessity to secure a reliable domestic supply of rare earth materials is driving MP Materials stock higher. A deal with Apple followed a landmark agreement with the Department of Defense. 10 stocks we like better than MP Materials › Shares in rare-earth materials and magnets company M...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 18
Global equity funds see outflows on tariff concerns
July 18 (Reuters) - Global investors pulled money out of equity funds in the week through July 16 as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats and an inflation report indicating an increase in U.S. consumer prices, dampened risk sentiment.Investors withdrew a net $5.3 billion from global equi...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Talen Energy shares surge on $3.5 billion gas-fired power plant deals
By Pooja Menon and Arunima Kumar July 18 (Reuters) - Shares of Talen Energy TLN.O jumped more than 15% on Friday in premarket trading, a day after the power producer announced deals worth $3.5 billion to buy two gas-fired plants.The utility company on Thursday said it will buy the Moxie Freedom ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
3 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy With $300 Right Now
Key PointsMany AI stocks have seen their valuations climb higher as market excitement in the industry grows.These three companies all provide essential tools and services for building new AI capabilities.Salesforce, Alphabet, and TSMC trade at low prices relative to their future growth potential.10 ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 18
Hess gains as Chevron wins Exxon Guyana legal battle
** Shares of oil and gas producer Hess HES.N rise 8% to $161 premarket ** Chevron CVX.N will proceed with its $53 billion acquisition of Hess HES.N after it prevailed in a landmark legal battle against larger rival Exxon Mobil XOM.N to gain access to the largest oil discovery in decades in Guyana**...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
BlackSky slides after upsized $160 mln convertible bond sale
** Shares of real-time geospatial intelligence solutions provider BlackSky Technology BKSY.N down 18.4% to $23.08 before the bell after co raises capital** Herndon, Virginia-based co early Fri announced pricing $160 mln 8.25% 8-yr convertible bond offering** Offering size boosted from $125 mln. Init...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
3M raises full-year profit forecast, shares rise
** Shares of 3M MMM.N up 3.3% at $164.3 premarket ** Co raises annual profit forecast, as its cost-cutting measures and efforts to focus on high-margin products begin to pay off** MMM now expects 2025 adjusted profit in range of $7.75 and $8 per share, compared with $7.60 to $7.90 per share expected...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Ethereum Just Approached $3,500. 3 Reasons This Leading Cryptocurrency Is Still a Buy
Key PointsEthereum is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.It has underperformed this year, especially compared to Bitcoin.Several developing catalysts could change this.10 stocks we like better than Ethereum › Cryptocurrencies are rounding into form. Bitcoin, the world's largest ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 18
Here Are My Top 3 Fintech Growth Stocks to Buy Now
Key PointsInteractive Brokers offers low-cost trading of various financial products and boasts high profit margins.SoFi has increased its deposit base to $27.3 billion and is building out its technology platform to support other fintech companies.Tradeweb has pioneered automation in trading for prof...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 18
Prediction: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Will Soar Over the Next 5 Years. Here's 1 Reason Why.
Key PointsTaiwan Semiconductor is the world's leading semiconductor foundry.TSMC produces the critical chips that help power the AI ecosystem.The company expects its AI accelerator revenue to double in 2025.10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing › Chipmaking giant Taiwan Se...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 18
LIVE MARKETS-Favour quality stocks with balance sheet strength over high profitability ones - JPM
STOXX 600 up 0.3%Saab rallies after results, lifts defenceGSK slides on FDA advisory updateWall St futures flatWelcome 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.comFAVOUR QUALITY STOCKS WI...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures rise on trade optimism and U.S. economic data
July 18 (Reuters) - Futures linked to Toronto's main stock index edged higher on Friday, with investor sentiment buoyed by domestic trade updates and U.S. data signalling economic resilience. Futures on the S&P/TSX index .SXFcv1 rose 0.2% at 1,636.40 points by 06:20 a.m. ET (1020 GMT). Ca...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Positive surprises and new stock records
By Mike Dolan LONDON, July 18 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets todayBy Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets For all the persistent questions and doubts about what happens next, the U.S. economy is beating forecasts again during the summer and Wall Street stocks are ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Hess gains as Chevron wins Exxon battle over Guyana oilfield
** Shares of oil and gas producer Hess HES.N rise 5.2% to $156 premarket ** Chevron CVX.N will proceed with its $53 billion acquisition of Hess HES.N after it prevailed in a landmark legal battle against larger rival Exxon Mobil XOM.N to gain access to the largest oil discovery in decades in Guyana...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Is Ford Stock a Buy Now?
Key PointsFord reported a 14.2% jump in Q2 unit sales, driven by pricing incentives to lure in customers. Shares of the automaker trade at a cheap P/E ratio of 9.4, and the dividend yield of 5.12% is high. But given Ford’s cyclicality, low growth, and low operating margin, the business isn’t high qu...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 18
