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US STOCKS-S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slip on rate, tariff concerns
Futures down: Dow 0.01%, S&P 500 0.14%, Nasdaq 0.32% July 16 (Reuters) - Futures tracking the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell on Wednesday as signs that U.S. tariff policies were clouding corporate outlooks and spurring inflation weighed on record-high markets.U.S. semiconductor equipment mak...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Is This the Perfect Age to Start Collecting Social Security?
Key PointsYou can claim Social Security benefits as early as age 62 or as late as age 70.Starting early will make your benefits smaller, while starting late will make them larger. Some reports recommend age 70, but that's not necessarily perfect for everyone.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most re...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025July 29-30 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT) September 16-17 (...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Street View: Wells Fargo holds analyst confidence despite near-term NII adjustments
** Wells Fargo WFC.N beats second-quarter profit estimates on Tuesday but cuts its 2025 guidance for net interest income** The fourth-largest U.S. lender's reports a net income of$5.49 billion, or $1.60 a share, in the three months ended June 30** Stock rated "buy" from an average of 25 ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
LIVE MARKETS-The great euro zone employment split is good for the ECB
STOXX 600 down 0.2%Renault warning hits autosTariffs cloud ASML outlookWall St futures dipWelcome 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 GREAT EURO ZONE EMPLOYMENT SPLIT IS GOOD...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Shakeup in Bloomberg Billionaires Index: Oracle Founder Surpasses Zuckerberg
TradingKey - On Tuesday, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index saw a reshuffle, with Oracle (ORCL) founder Larry Ellison climbing to second place with a net worth of $251.2 billion, surpassing Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
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Wed, Jul 16
The Smartest Bank Stocks to Buy With $100 Right Now
Key PointsSoFi is adding high-value services to its platform that target its specific market.Nu is adding millions of customers quarterly, but it's still a small fish in a large sea of financial companies in Latin America.10 stocks we like better than SoFi Technologies › Bank stocks as a category ar...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
Finnair warns of weaker North Atlantic demand
By Essi Lehto HELSINKI, July 16 (Reuters) - Finnair FIA1S.HE warned on Wednesday that weaker-than-expected demand for North Atlantic flights, falling ticket prices, and the impact of strikes could weigh on its 2025 comparable operating profit, sending its shares down as much as 9%.The Finnish car...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
1 Under-the-Radar Factor That Could Cause Alphabet's Stock to Soar in the Back Half of 2025
Key PointsGoogle Search's dominance is starting to come under question.Google Search has delivered excellent results in recent quarters.Google Cloud is Alphabet's most important growth segment. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is currently out of favor...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
Alphabet Q2 Preview: AI Competition And Cloud Growth In Focus
Alphabet is scheduled to report results for the second quarter of 2025 after market close on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.Alphabet's Q2 revenue is expected to be $79.614 billion, adjusted net income will be $29.646 billion, and adjusted EPS is expected to be $2.452, according to Bloomberg's consistent e...Tiger News
Wed, Jul 16
Should You Buy Dogecoin While It's Under $1?
Key PointsDogecoin is a cryptocurrency with very little utility in the real world. Elon Musk has been a big supporter of Dogecoin, and his influence has triggered some of the meme token's biggest rallies. Dogecoin is trading 74% below its all-time high, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's a buy. ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
Baidu Stocks Surge in US and Hong Kong as Apollo Go Teams Up with Uber for Global Expansion
TradingKey - On Tuesday, Eastern Time, Chinese search engine giant Baidu announced a multi-year partnership with ride-hailing titan Uber. The agreement involves deploying thousands of Apollo Go autonomous vehicles on Uber’s platforms outside China and the US, with the first deployments expected in A
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Wed, Jul 16
My Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Just Announced Jaw-Dropping Growth
Key PointsTaiwan Semiconductor has several key clients in the AI race.It just announced stellar monthly growth.10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing › In the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), my top stock pick is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM). Its pos...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
3 Reasons Why XRP (Ripple) Will Probably Outperform Shiba Inu This Summer
Key PointsXRP has a lot of new features and new users.Shiba Inu doesn't. The gap is only going to get wider over time.10 stocks we like better than XRP › Two kinds of cryptocurrencies tend to dominate headlines. One group, meme coins, exist mainly as jokes that are funny for as long as their price c...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
LIVE MARKETS-"Not the market to miss": UBS flags fragile bank rally
STOXX 600 down 0.2%Renault warning hits autosTariffs cloud ASML outlookWall St futures dipWelcome 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."NOT THE MARKET TO MISS": UBS FLAGS ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
2 Risky Stocks That Could Plunge
Key PointsThere are no truly safe stocks, but there are plenty of risky ones.Carvana's valuation is in the stratosphere, and the company needs to hit its optimistic long-term targets.IonQ is battling larger companies like IBM and Alphabet in an industry that could still be many years away from comme...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
Gold miner Aura Minerals set for Nasdaq debut after $196 million IPO
** Gold miner Aura Minerals ORA.TO set to begin trading on Nasdaq on Wednesday under ticker symbol “AUGO”** British Virgin Islands-based AUGO raises $196.4 million by selling 8.1 million shares at $24.25 apiece in its U.S. IPO** IPO comes as AUGO looks to transfer its principal listing venue to the ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Trump Could Make This Amazing Dividend Stock Even More Valuable Soon; Here's Why
Key PointsThe president is pushing for lower interest rates.Lower rates will make high-yielding stocks more valuable.Vici Properties could be a big winner. 10 stocks we like better than Vici Properties › Countless inputs influence the price of stocks and the direction of the market; inflation, compa...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 16
US semiconductor equipment makers fall after ASML's signals 2026 growth uncertainty
** Shares of U.S. semiconductor equipment makers fall premarket after ASML ASML.AS warns it may not achieve growth in 2026** ASML is the world's biggest supplier of computer chip-making equipment** Applied Materials AMAT.O, Lam Research LRCX.O and KLA Corp KLAC.O also fall between 2.5% to 3%** T...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
Central banks ramp up buying at euro zone bond sales
Official institutions increase buying at euro zone bond salesBloc offers more stability than US, bankers sayToo early to conclude major shift in FX reserves - bankersBy Yoruk Bahceli LONDON, July 16 (Reuters) - Central banks have ramped up buying at euro zone bonds sales this year, data shows, in...Reuters
Wed, Jul 16
