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Bank of America rises on quarterly profit beat
** Shares of major U.S. lender Bank of America BAC.N rise 2.4% in premarket trading** Co reports Q2 profit beat of 89 cents per share** Analysts, on average, expected 86 cents a share - estimates compiled by LSEG** 19 of 24 brokerages rate the stock "buy" or higher, 5 'hold'; median ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
3 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stocks Down 16% to 20% to Buy and Hold Forever
Key PointsDividend stocks are one of the most powerful investing tools to build wealth. The S&P 500 has plenty of magnificent dividend stocks, some of which are top buys now.Buying some of these stocks now could turn out to be one of your smartest investment moves.10 stocks we like better than Chevr...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Tariff inflation irks bonds
By Mike Dolan LONDON, July 16 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets todayBy Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets U.S. long-bond rates have climbed back above 5% with the June consumer price report showing signs of tariff-related inflation, agitating global bond mark...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
ANALYSIS-Battered dollar a boon for U.S. multinational companies
Dollar Index down nearly 10% this yearWeaker U.S. currency helps companies convert foreign earnings more favorablyEvery 10% drop in the dollar leads to a 2% earnings upside Analysts note broader economic and geopolitical factors could temper FX impact on stock pricesBy Saqib Iqbal AhmedNEW YORK, J...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
3 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years
Key PointsIBM's 2.4% yield may seem modest today, but the tech giant's AI transformation positions it for accelerating dividend growth.Coca-Cola has raised its dividend for 63 consecutive years, and reinvesting those payouts boosted 5-year returns by 48%.Altria delivers a massive 7.2% yield while mo...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
Commerce Bancshares Inc reports results for the quarter ended June 30 - Earnings Summary
Commerce Bancshares Inc CBSH.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.14 per share for the quarter ended June 30, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $1.02. The mean expectation of seven analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $1.04 per share. Wall S...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Investor hopes for oil companies in Q2 mostly low, Siebert Williams says
** Brokerage Siebert Williams says investor hopes are mostly low for oil companies despite its expectations, which were in line to positive Q2 results** Adds that in contrast, natgas names have a headwind of a Q2 miss on distributable cash flow per share/core profit and downward revisions to 2H25, p...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Meta's unclear strategy for Llama concerns investors, Arete Research says
** Meta's META.O go-to-market strategy for its Llama suite remains unclear, Arete Research says** Brokerage says co may start hiring sales representatives into 2026 for the AI model as investors are likely to demand returns sooner than later** Brokerage raises PT on META to $677 from $582, but i...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Could Investing $10,000 in Nvidia Make You a Millionaire?
Key PointsNvidia continues to upgrade its products and launch more powerful chips.It has a huge opportunity in data centers, which need powerful chips for their large data loads.Nvidia stock became the first $4 trillion stock last week.10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) mad...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
M&T Bank quarterly profit rises on higher fees, lower rainy day funds
July 16 (Reuters) - M&T Bank MTB.N reported a more than 9% rise in second-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by higher fee revenue from its mortgage banking and trust businesses.Shares of the Buffalo, New York-based regional bank, which also set aside lower buffers in the quarter for potential ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Better Growth Stock: SoFi Technologies vs. Robinhood Markets
Key PointsSoFi Technologies and Robinhood Markets have revolutionized the banking and investing landscape.Both have some risks, but plenty of long-term growth ahead.One company's higher floor makes it the superior growth stock of the two.10 stocks we like better than SoFi Technologies › SoFi Technol...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures flat ahead of US inflation data
July 16 (Reuters) - Futures linked to Canada's benchmark index were flat on Wednesday as concerns about tariff-induced inflation weighed on the markets ahead of U.S. producer prices data due later in the day.Futures on the S&P/TSX index .SXFcv1 were unchanged at 1,607.9 points by 06:17 a.m. ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
10 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now
Key PointsApple, Bank of America, and Coca-Cola are among Berkshire Hathaway's largest holdings.Those looking for passive income will find compelling opportunities in these three positions.Various industries are represented in the portfolio, such as AI, electric vehicles, and energy.10 stocks we lik...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
Street View- Citigroup's capital return strategy sparks optimism despite macro caution
** Citigroup C.N beat Wall St Q2 profit estimates and said it plans to buy back at least $4 billion in stock** Co's shares briefly touched their highest level since 2008 financial crisis** Median PT of 22 brokerages covering the stock is $100, with "buy" rating - data compiled by LSEG ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Oppenheimer initiates coverage on MBX Biosciences with 'outperform'
** Brokerage Oppenheimer initiates coverage on biotech firm MBX Biosciences MBX.O with PT of $38 and "outperform" rating** "Our enthusiasm stems from the company's innovative Precision Endocrine Peptide (PEP) platform and its potential to redefine standards in endocrine and metabolic...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Q2 preview: Analysts zero in on carrier loss costs and broker growth headwinds
By David BullJuly 16 - (The Insurer) - Investor attention during the U.S. P&C earnings season will be on casualty loss cost trends, reserving and property softening at carriers and organic growth headwinds for brokers, according to analysts at BofA Securities and Morgan Stanley.In a preview note...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Easterly Government Properties rises after BMO upgrades to 'market perform'
** Shares of commercial real estate investment trust Easterly Government Properties DEA.N rises about 6% to $24 premarket ** BMO upgrades rating to 'market perform' from 'underperform'; lifts PT to $25 from $24** New PT shows upside of 9.4% to stock's last close** BMO says co is ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Street View: JPMorgan 'has cracked the code on scale'
** JPMorgan Chase JPM.N raised its net interest income forecast for 2025 after strong results in investment banking and trading helped it surpass profit expectations for the second quarter** Median PT of 26 brokerages covering the stock is $303, according to data compiled by LSEGSUPERIOR, BUT VALUAT...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
I'm Not Counting on Social Security COLAs to Carry Me Through Retirement. Here's What I'm Doing to Combat Inflation Instead.
Key PointsMost Americans aren't saving enough for retirement these days.A budget and some discipline can help you maximize your income.Letting investing do some of the work for you will help your money grow.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Most U.S. households do...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
