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PREVIEW: Alcoa shares inch up, with results due after the close
** Shares of Alcoa AA.N are up 0.4% in trading Wed, with the aluminum co's quarterly results, due after the closing bell, seen showing a slight dip in rev** Analysts expect Q2 rev of $2.90 bln vs $2.91 bln and adj EPS of 31c/shr vs 16c a yr ago, according to LSEG** Analyst recommendations includ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Why Arm Holdings Stock Was Moving Higher Today
Key PointsBNP Paribas upgraded its rating on Arm Holdings.The bank sees it benefiting from a push into custom chips.The stock remains expensive, but its future is promising. 10 stocks we like better than Arm Holdings › Shares of Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) were climbing today as one Wall Street analy...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
Why Rigetti Computing Stock Is Skyrocketing Today
Key PointsThe company announced it has achieved a milestone in reducing its "gate errors."Rigetti is working on a promising technology, but investors should know it's many years from maturation. 10 stocks we like better than Rigetti Computing › Shares of Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) are soaring ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE- Commvault Systems, Rockwell Automation, Tesla
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8U.S. stock indexes pared losses on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said it was "highly unlikely" that he would fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, minutes after several ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Why Joby Aviation Stock Is Soaring Today
Key PointsJoby announced the expansion of its Marina, California, production site, doubling capacity in anticipation of its 2026 air taxi launch.Toyota engineers are “deeply integrated” in Joby’s manufacturing and design processes.Despite strong progress, investors should exercise caution, as the st...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
LIVE MARKETS-US bank shares ease as second batch of big firms report
Main US indexes modestly greenHealthcare leads S&P 500 sector gainers; Energy weakest groupDollar down; crude dips%; gold up ~1%; bitcoin up >2%US 10-Year Treasury yield falls to ~4.45%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share you...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
US STOCKS-Wall Street recovers from sharp fall after Trump denies plans to fire Powell
Indexes up: Dow 0.23%, S&P 500 0.13%, Nasdaq 0.09%Bank stocks mixed after Q2 earningsU.S June PPI unchanged on a monthly basisBy Pranav Kashyap and Nikhil Sharma July 16 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks clawed back into positive territory on Wednesday after President Donald Trump swiftly denied re...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Bank of America: 8% Dividend Hike in Q2
Key Points- Earnings per share (GAAP) reached $0.89, topping analyst expectations by 3.5% (GAAP), but GAAP revenue missed forecasts.- Net income (GAAP) climbed to $7.1 billion, with net interest income (GAAP) marking a fourth consecutive quarterly increase.- Bank of America announced an 8% dividend ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
Bank of America Posts Record Q2 Results
Bank of America Corporation(NYSE:BAC) reported its Q2 2025 earnings on July 16, 2025, posting $26.6 billion in revenue ( 4% year-over-year), $7.1 billion in net income, and $0.89 EPS ( 7% year-over-year), accompanied by record quarterly net interest income (NII) of $14.8 billion ( 7%). The quarter a...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
Texas probes M&M maker Mars' resistance to removing synthetic dyes
By Jonathan Stempel July 16 (Reuters) - Texas' attorney general said on Wednesday he has begun investigating Mars, which makes M&M's and Skittles candies, for its alleged refusal to remove synthetic food dyes from its products.Ken Paxton, the attorney general, said in a statement that...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Where Will C3.ai Stock Be in 1 Year?
Key PointsC3.ai endured some tough growing pains over the past few years.But its revenues are still rising and its gross margins are stabilizing.It could climb higher over the next 12 months, but it should remain below its IPO price.10 stocks we like better than C3.ai › C3.ai (NYSE: AI) was once a h...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
ASML: Strong Quarter, Uncertain Guidance
Key PointsASML beat top- and bottom-line expectations, growing sales by 24% and earnings per share by 47% in the quarter.The company continues to see solid demand for its high-end lithography equipment used to make the powerful chips needed for AI data centers.Tariffs and trade policy are clouding A...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
Better Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock: D-Wave Quantum vs. Nvidia
Key PointsD-Wave Quantum and Nvidia are building technology to drive the advancement of artificial intelligence.D-Wave's quantum computing solutions catapulted Q1 revenue to $15 million, an incredible 509% year-over-year increase.Nvidia is developing a quantum computing approach similar to how it co...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
INSTANT VIEW-Markets gyrate on brief scare that Trump will fire Fed's Powell
LONDON/NEW YORK, July 16 (Reuters - The dollar briefly tumbled on Wednesday and Treasury bond yields popped higher on reports citing an unidentified White House official that U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell soon, before Trump said he is not planning ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Gold miner Aura Minerals makes muted Nasdaq debut after $196 million IPO
** Shares of gold miner Aura Minerals AUGO.O rise 0.2% to $24.29 in their Nasdaq debut on Wednesday ** Stock opens at $24.50 vs $24.25 IPO price, valuing the British Virgin Islands-based firm at $2 billion** AUGO raises $196.4 million by selling 8.1 million shares in its U.S. IPO** IPO comes as A...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Why TSMC Stock Tumbled Early Wednesday
Key PointsASML just warned of slow or no sales growth in 2026.Investors are worried -- logically -- that if semiconductor equipment sales slow, then semiconductor sales could slow as well.Long term, the investment thesis for TSMC stock remains intact.10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconducto...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
Chip stocks drag European shares lower after ASML's warning
Partners Group rises after results, tops STOXX 600 indexASML warns it may not achieve growth in 2026, shares dropRenault falls after guidance cutBy Sanchayaita Roy, Sukriti Gupta and Twesha Dikshit July 16 (Reuters) - European shares fell on Wednesday, with chip stocks hit hard after ASML flagge...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
GLOBAL MARKETS-Markets turn volatile after reports Trump considered firing Fed chair Powell
Wall Street follows european stocks lowerUS producer price data unexpectedly unchangedSterling rises as UK CPI unexpectedly risesOil prices fall while gold rises By Sinéad Carew and Elizabeth Howcroft NEW YORK/PARIS, July 16 (Reuters) - Markets turned volatile on Wednesday with equities losin...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
