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LIVE MARKETS-With tech on a tear, Nasdaq leaps to the top of the heap
US equity index futures slightly greenInitial jobless claims 221k vs 235k estJun retail sales MM > est, ex-Autos MM > estEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.7Dollar, crude up; gold off ~1%; bitcoin down >1.5%US 10-Year Treasury yield flat at ~4.46%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of market...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
AI that works for everyone: TELUS proud to join the UN AI for Good Global Summit 2025
TELUS President and CEO, Darren Entwistle, and Chief Data & Trust Officer, Pam Snively, attended the United Nations AI for Good Global Summit as part of the AI Skills Coalition driving AI literacy globally; TELUS hosted an interactive workshop using Fuel iX demonstrating how to build ethical AI ...PR Newswire
Thu, Jul 17
COLUMN-Trump has already crossed Fed independence Rubicon: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, July 17 (Reuters) - Whether Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is fired next week, forced to resign in six months or allowed to muddle through to the end of his term next May, the supposedly sacrosanct notion of Fed independence has already been shattered. Yet wha...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Baltic dry index hits over 9-month high on capesize surge
July 17 (Reuters) - The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which measures rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, climbed to its highest level in more than nine months on Thursday, driven by a sharp rise in capesize vessel rates.* The main index .BADI, which tracks rates for capesi...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Think You Know Roku? Here's 1 Little-Known Fact You Can't Overlook.
Key PointsRoku generated $977 million in free cash flow over the last four quarters, achieving a 23% cash flow margin that rivals profit-masters like Apple and Microsoft.With $2.26 billion in cash and no long-term debt, Roku has the financial flexibility to pursue many growth strategies at the same ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market update + The Walt Disney Company rings Opening Bell to celebrate Disneyland Resort's 70th anniversary
NEW YORK, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZtpwZmA+81lm048ks6+0NjLXyDdsO2Y...PR Newswire
Thu, Jul 17
Micron dips as Goldman Sachs downgrades South Korean rival SK Hynix
** Shares of memory chip maker Micron Technology MU.O down 3.4% at $ 112.40 premarket, after Goldman Sachs downgrades South Korean rival SK Hynix 000660.KS to "neutral" from "buy"** SK Hynix's shares closed down about 9% on the Korean exchange** GS analysts expect double-digit pc...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Is Invesco S&P 500 GARP ETF the Smartest Way to Invest in the S&P 500?
Key PointsThe S&P 500 index is meant to be broadly representative of the U.S. economy.The well-known index is also a key gauge for tracking the U.S. stock market.It's also where the Invesco S&P 500 GARP ETF starts looking for stocks.10 stocks we like better than Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust - ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
EV maker Lucid surges as Uber invests $300 mln in co
** Shares of electric-vehicle maker Lucid LCID.O jump 43.7% to $3.29 premarket ** Uber UBER.N will invest $300 million in Lucid in a robotaxi deal that aims to start with one major U.S. city late next year** Over six years starting in 2026, Uber will acquire and deploy over 20,000 Lucid Gravity SUVs...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Street View: Analysts cheer BofA's NII and loan growth, but expenses remain a concern
** Bank of America BAC.N beat estimates for second-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by tumultuous markets that helped its traders bring in more revenue, while its interest income also rose** Median PT of 24 brokerages covering the bank is $53.50, according to data compiled by LSEG, an upside of 1...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
First Horizon Reports Q2 EPS of $0.45
Regional banking giant First Horizon (NYSE:FHN) posted its second-quarter 2025 earnings on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, reporting adjusted EPS of $0.45, loan and deposit growth of 2% quarter over quarter, and a charge-off ratio of 22 basis points. Key discussions during the earnings conference call tha...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Cass Information Systems Inc reports results for the quarter ended June 30 - Earnings Summary
Cass Information Systems Inc CASS.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 66 cents per share for the quarter ended June 30, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 32 cents. The lone analyst forecast for the quarter was for earnings of 72 cents per share. Reven...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Sands Shopping Carnival - 4 Free Days of Family Fun Happening Now at Cotai Expo
Free business platform for local SMEs and Sands retailers July 17-20 Supports Macao government's "tourism+" initiative MACAO, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Organised by Sands China and co-organised by the Macao Chamber of Commerce, the Sands Shopping Carnival, kicked off Thursday at The...PR Newswire
Thu, Jul 17
Webster Financial Corp reports results for the quarter ended June 30 - Earnings Summary
Webster Financial Corp WBS.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.52 per share for the quarter ended June 30, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $1.26. The mean expectation of sixteen analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $1.43 per share. Wall St...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
These Were the 2 Best-Performing Stocks in the Nasdaq-100 in June 2025
Key PointsThe Nasdaq-100 Index performed very well in the month of June.The two top performers saw their prices increase nearly 5 times the index.Micron Technology and Arm Holdings were major winners for their shareholders.10 stocks we like better than Micron Technology › The Nasdaq-100 index had an...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
US Bancorp falls after Q3 interest income forecast misses estimates
** Shares of U.S. Bancorp USB.N fall 3.8% to $43.94 in premarket trade** USB's third-quarter net interest income forecast misses estimates ** Co expects third-quarter interest income between $4.1 billion and $4.2 billion, below expectations of $4.24 billion - LSEG** The bank also misses estimate...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Street View: Morgan Stanley gains analyst backing despite market dip
** On Wednesday, Morgan Stanley's MS.N profit beat Wall Street estimates in the second quarter as its traders cashed in on volatile markets** The bank beat forecasts with a net income of $3.5 billion, or $2.13 per share, in the quarter** Stock rated "hold" from an average of 23 analysts&...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Merck Just Announced a $10 Billion Deal That Will Help Diversify Its Business
Key PointsMerck aims to boost its business by buying Verona Pharma for $10 billion.Through the deal, it will add Ohtuvayre -- a treatment for COPD -- to its portfolio.With the stock valued at only 12 times earnings and yielding over 4%, it's a steal of a deal.10 stocks we like better than Merck › On...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Oppenheimer lifts Rockwell Automation on strong margin expectations
** Oppenheimer raises PT on Rockwell Automation ROK.N to $371 from $304, an upside of 5.5% to stock's last close** Maintains rating at 'outperform'** Brokerage sees co beating margin targets in the second-half of 2025 supported by lower tariff costs, strong productivity gains, and favora...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Is Nvidia Stock a Buy Now?
Key PointsNvidia stock has rallied impressively in the past three months, and trades at a premium valuation.Growth-oriented investors should consider looking past Nvidia's valuation in light of the opportunity.Huge investments in data centers and enterprise software could lead to years of solid grow...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
