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DraftKings Is Expanding Beyond Traditional Sports Betting. Does Its Foray into Prediction Markets Make the Stock a Buy in 2026?
Key PointsDraftKings has a strong position in sports betting.To grow its business, it is expanding into the prediction market space.If you have a long-term investment horizon, you should tread with caution.10 stocks we like better than DraftKings › DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) is making a good business...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 3
LIVE MARKETS-The case for short‑lived turmoil
STOXX 600 down 2.5%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 CASE FOR SHORT-LIVED ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
1 Stock-Split Stock -- Up 27,500% in 25 Years -- That's a No-Brainer Buy in March and 1 to Avoid
Key PointsInvestors have been gravitating toward high-profile stock-split stocks for years. An industry-leading online travel company, with ironclad overseas market share, is trading at a 41% discount to its average forward earnings multiple over the last five years. Meanwhile, Wall Street's highest...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 3
US STOCKS-Wall St futures slide as Middle East conflict stokes inflation worries
Futures down: Dow 1.45%, S&P 500 1.54%, Nasdaq 2.2%Tehran vows to close Strait of Hormuz, impacting oil pricesInvestors await Fed signals amid rate cut uncertaintyMongoDB shares plunge 27% after profit forecast misses estimates March 3 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell on Tuesday ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
Standard Chartered Says Ethereum (ETH) Will Reach $4,000 This Year. But It Will Fall Further First
Key PointsStandard Chartered thinks that Ethereum could fall another 30% before it rebounds.Analysts are bullish long-term, predicting that stablecoin adoption could drive growth.Regulatory progress could help reverse crypto's tumble.10 stocks we like better than Ethereum › Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 3
Gold miners drop as bullion falls on dollar strength despite safe-haven demand
U.S.-listed shares of gold miners fall premarket, tracking a decline in gold prices GOL/Spot gold XAU= down 0.8% at $5,283.87/ounce, as a stronger dollar outweighs safe-haven demand from the escalating U.S.-Israeli air war against IranTop miners Newmont NEM.N and Barrick Mining B.N down 3.3% and 3.1...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
10 States Where Living on Social Security Alone Is Particularly Challenging, Even Without a Mortgage
Key PointsHousing costs are a major factor in determining the least affordable states.The rising cost of living offers greater challenges to those living on Social Security alone.Retirees in these states may find themselves robbing Peter to pay Paul.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees co...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 3
European shares skid to one-month lows as Middle East war drags on
STOXX 600 down 2.6%; Bank, insurance stocks plummetLottomatica tops STOXX on 2026 earnings forecast, buybackBy Pranav Kashyap and Avinash P March 3 (Reuters) - European shares plunged to one-month lows on Tuesday as the global equities rout gathered pace, with investors staring down the pros...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rout deepens as energy price spike rekindles inflation fears
European stocks, US futures slideEnergy price spike stokes inflation fearsIran vows to close Strait of HormuzKorean benchmark share index plunges 7.2%, leads Asia declinesBy Gregor Stuart Hunter and Lucy Raitano SINGAPORE/LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) - A selloff in stocks deepened and the dollar str...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
Drugmaker Harrow slumps after forecasting annual revenue below estimates
Shares of ophthalmic drugmaker Harrow HROW.O fall 14.9% to $45.69 premarketCo said late on Monday that it expects 2026 revenue in the range of $350 million to $365 million, below analysts' average estimate of $386.25 million, according to LSEG compiled dataHROW reported Q4 revenue of $89.1 milli...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
MIDEAST STOCKS-Middle East jitters drag Gulf markets; energy shares lift Saudi
Qatar halts LNG productionOil and gas prices surge as Iran war disrupts Mideast outputSaudi budget airline flynas extends lossesBy Ateeq Shariff March 3 (Reuters) - Most Gulf stock markets fell on Tuesday, with the Qatar benchmark extending its decline after the country halted liquefied natural g...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
European banks extend losses as Middle East conflict escalates
Shares in European banks extend their losses for a second day, as the Middle-Eastern conflict escalates and Iran vows to close the Strait of HormuzThe STOXX 600 banks index .SX7P fall 3.6% and is among the worst performers of sectoral indices on the pan-European STOXX 600 .STOXX index, which is down...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
BREAKINGVIEWS-Revolut $100 bln price tag would set tough IPO bar
By Jennifer JohnsonLONDON, March 3 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The neobank’s investors are pushing for a share sale that could see it valued at $100 bln later this year, Bloomberg reported, while an IPO may be on the cards at $150 bln. Both figures imply chunky premiums to listed peers like Robinhood....Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
3 Things to Know About Walmart Stock Before You Buy
Key PointsDurable same-store sales growth is supported by Walmart’s significant customer value proposition and wide moat. The business has adapted to the technological age, with a focus on e-commerce, digital ad revenue, and artificial intelligence innovation. Walmart might be a Dividend King, but t...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 3
Better Buy in 2026: Bitcoin or a Broad-Market ETF? The Answer Couldn't Be Clearer for Long-Term Investors
Key PointsBitcoin's price is down more than 20% during the past year as investors weigh AI disruptions and economic uncertainty.The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF tracks the broad-market index and usually benefits regardless of which sectors of the economy are doing well.10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 3
Venture Global surges after NY court rejects Shell bid to overturn arbitration
Shares of U.S. LNG company Venture Global VG.N up ~9% at $12.40 premarketA New York state judge on Monday rejected British oil major Shell's SHEL.L request to throw out at arbitration award that favored VG in a dispute over the American company's alleged improper sale of liquefied natural ga...Reuters
Tue, Mar 3
Right Before Retiring, Warren Buffett Dumped Shares of Amazon and Apple and Bought 368,000 Shares of This Restaurant Stock
Key PointsDomino's continues to report growing sales and profits.It's the leader in a resilient space.It pays a reliable dividend.10 stocks we like better than Domino's Pizza › Warren Buffett is no longer the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, but the company just released its latest 13F filing detailing th...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 3
Buy 3 Vanguard Index Funds to Beat the S&P 500 in the Next Year, According to Wall Street
Key PointsThe Vanguard Information Technology ETF provides heavy exposure to Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft.The Vanguard Communications Service ETF provides heavy exposure to Alphabet and Meta Platforms.The Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF provides heavy exposure to Amazon and Tesla.10 stocks we li...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 3
