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Down Over 10%, This Elite High-Yield Dividend Stock Is a Great buy for Passive Income Right Now
Key PointsFederal Realty has increased its dividend for 57 straight years. The REIT focuses on quality over quantity. Its strategy should continue paying dividends for investors in the future. 10 stocks we like better than Federal Realty Investment Trust › Shares of Federal Realty Investment Trust (...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jul 15
MORNING BID AMERICAS-CPI, banks and Nvidia, oh my!
By Mike Dolan LONDON, July 15 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets todayBy Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets After a relatively quiet start to the week, markets on Tuesday will have to navigate a torrent of new information on U.S. inflation, bank earnings and Ch...Reuters
Tue, Jul 15
Nasdaq, S&P 500 futures gain ground with earnings, inflation in spotlight
July 15 (Reuters) - Futures tracking the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 edged higher on Tuesday as investors geared up for earnings from major Wall Street lenders as well as inflation data that could sway expectations around how soon the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates.Reuters
Tue, Jul 15
FTSE 100 reaches 9,000 level with trade talks, rate path in focus
FTSE 100 up 0.1%; FTSE 250 up 0.6%Experian jumps on revenue growthBarratt Redrow slumps on annual home completion missReeves, Bailey to speak at Mansion House dinnerBy Ankita Yadav July 15 (Reuters) - The UK's FTSE 100 surpassed the 9,000-point mark for the first time on Tuesday, as investors...Reuters
Tue, Jul 15
Brokerages raise Fastenal PT after Q2 earnings beat estimates
** Brokerages including Jefferies and J.P. Morgan raise their price targets on industrial supplies distributor Fastenal FAST.O ** Co on Monday beat Q2 earnings estimates, helped by higher demand for its safety supplies** Jefferies says co's growth driven by favorable product mix and customer tar...Reuters
Tue, Jul 15
Metrocity Bankshares Inc expected to post earnings of 63 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Metrocity Bankshares Inc MCBS.OQ MCBS.O is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on July 17 (estimated) for the period ending June 30 2025The Doraville Georgia-based company is expected to report a 0.5% decrease in revenue to $36.1 million from $36.27 million a year...Reuters
Tue, Jul 15
JPMorgan, BNY rise after quarterly results
Shares of BNY BK.N, the world's largest custodian bank, up 1.1% premarket** Co's total revenue climbed 9% and exceeded $5 billion for the first time in a quarter** Net interest income (NII) rose 17% vs analysts' avg. expectation of 11.8%, according to data compiled by LSEG** Profi...
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Tue, Jul 15
Visa Is One of the Largest Financial Companies by Market Cap. But Is It a Buy?
Key PointsDespite macro uncertainty, Visa posted strong growth in revenue and payment volume in the latest fiscal quarter. Visa is one of the world's most profitable companies, with a net margin that typically hovers above 50%. The valuation isn’t cheap, which could get in the way of achieving stron...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jul 15
Could Buying Nvidia Today Set You Up for Life?
Key PointsThe AI boom isn't over for Nvidia.But the laws of large numbers could make it difficult for the stock to repeat its mind-blowing past returns.Nvidia remains a potential market beater, but is it also a millionaire maker? That's more complicated.10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › There w...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jul 15
Trump to Unveil $70 Billion Plan for AI and Energy Investment, EQT Hits New High Since July
TradingKey - On Tuesday, Donald Trump is set to announce a $70 billion investment in artificial intelligence and energy during an event in Pennsylvania. The initiative is aimed at accelerating development within these sectors.
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Tue, Jul 15
Here's Why MP Materials Stock Soared in the 1st Half of 2025
Key PointsThe United States' need to secure a domestic supply of rare earth materials is a major driver for MP Materials stock. The recent Department of Defense partnership is great news for the company. 10 stocks we like better than MP Materials › Shares of rare earth materials and magnets company ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jul 15
A Single Investment Could Have Turned $1,000 Into More Than $30 Million
Key PointsA $1,000 investment into Bitcoin in 2011 would be worth nearly $30 million today.While Bitcoin has now gone mainstream, back in 2011 it was an extremely risky and speculative investment. It's not too late to buy Bitcoin, with some predicting that it could increase from $120,000 to $21 mill...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jul 15
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures inch up ahead of key domestic and US inflation data
July 15 (Reuters) - Futures linked to Canada's main stock index nudged higher on Tuesday as investors awaited domestic and U.S. inflation data.Futures on the S&P/TSX index .SXFcv1 were up 0.2% by 06:04 a.m. ET (1004 GMT).On Tuesday, spotlight will be on Canadian consumer price index data for...Reuters
Tue, Jul 15
Saint Bella officially listed on HKEX, marking milestone for family care sector
SAINT BELLA Inc. (“Saint Bella” or the “Group”, stock code: 2508.HK) has officially commenced trading on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange(“HKEX”) on June 26th 2025, becoming the "First Hong Kong-Listed Global Premium Family Care Company." This marks a new chapter in Saint Bella’s journey within the capital market, providing strong support for the Group’s high-quality development in the future.According to its allotment announcement, Saint Bella's public offering received over 193 times oversubscription, while the International Offering garnered approximately 15.59 times oversubscription. The Offer Price is HK$6.58 per share and will be traded in board lot sizes of 500 Shares. The company issued a total of 109.7million shares, raising approximately HK$630 million.On its first day of listing, Saint Bella opened over 40% higher, with a total market capitalization exceeding HK$5 billion. As the first Hong Kong-listed global premium family care company, Saint Bella's IPO holds significant meaning, reflecting an investment sentiment in the new consumption sector.Backed by Tencent and state-owned capital, forging new landscape in full-cycle family care sectorAccording to the prospectus, Saint Bella secured a total of US$41.46 million in cornerstone investments from investors including GIMM Holding Limited (25% held by 58.com Inc.), JKKB Limited (backed by Hangzhou Xiaoshan Economic and Technological Development Zone State-owned Assets Management Co., Ltd.), China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited and individual investor Carl Wu. Besides cornerstone investment from state-owned capital, Saint Bella is also backed by strong shareholders from Chinese and international leading companies pre-IPO. Among institutional investors, Tencent held an 11.61% stake pre-listing, and Gaorong Capital held 8.26%, additionally Hong Kong-listed companies such as Sun Hung Kai &Co., China Life, and Swire Properties are also among its pre-IPO shareholders.This investment in Saint Bella indicates a high recognition of the Group's business model. Saint Bella entered the postpartum care and recovery sector by targeting the high-end market since its foundation. Through high-quality service model, the group successfully gained customers’ trust. After establishing a firm foothold in the ultra-high-end market, Saint Bella then expand into the broader consumer market with brand names "Baby Bella" and "Bella Isla," becoming a leading enterprise in the industry. Saint Bella is the largest postpartum care and recovery group both in Asia and China in terms of revenue from postpartum centers in 2024. In addition, the group is also the fastest-growing scaled postpartum and recovery group in China in terms of revenue growth rate from 2022 to 2024.Furthermore, Saint Bella operates an extensive network of 96 postpartum centers under the brand names of “Saint Bella”, “Bella Isla”, and “Baby Bella” with 62 being self-operated and 34 managed centers.To meet clients’ increasingly diverse needs and to build diversified business growth for the company, Saint Bella has actively expanded its business scope and enriched its products verticality. Combined users’ trust and high-quality services and products, Saint Bella is committed to creating value for client at different stages of their lifecycle value. In 2018, Saint Bella launched its home care service brand "Prime Care Family” meeting market demand arcuately. To ensure service quality, Saint Bella provides standardized training for its baby care specialists, building a professional baby care service team. In 2021, Saint Bella officially ventured into the food business by acquiring GuangHeTang which has over 20 years of experience and a strong reputation in the nutrition, health, and wellness industry. Saint Bella has leveraged GuangHeTang's strengths in health and wellness, shifting its business focus to e-commerce sales of food products meeting women's health and nutritional needs at different stages from menstruation to pregnancy, lactation, postpartum, and post-miscarriage.Saint Bella's business covers multiple areas including postpartum care, postpartum recovery, home care, and food products covering women’s needs, forming a comprehensive family health care service cycle. The establishment of this full-cycle home care ecosystem not only meets the diverse needs of clients but also significantly enhances client’s loyalty, laying a solid foundation for Saint Bella’s diversified development.Outstanding financial performance, committed to development across multiple sectorsDriven by the synergy of its diversified business lines, Saint Bella has demonstrated strong performance. According to the prospectus, Saint Bella's revenue climbed from RMB472 million to RMB799 million, achieving a compound annual growth rate of 30.15% from 2022 to 2024. Furthermore, Saint Bella maintained profitability for two consecutive years in 2023 and 2024, highlighting the adjusted profit surged by 103.43% year-on-year to RMB42.26 million in 2024. These financial figures fully demonstrate Saint Bella's strong market competitiveness and business expansion capabilities.Saint Bella has established strategic partnerships with leading artificial intelligence companies to jointly explore the application of large language models in mother and baby care and family health care. According to prospectus, a portion of the raised funds will invest into artificial intelligence. By introducing AIoT devices, large language models, and other technologies, Saint Bella aims to transform into one of the most technology-enabled operators within the industry, providing clients higher-quality care service experience to maintain its competitiveness in the market.Overseas markets are also a key direction for Saint Bella's expansion. As the first postpartum center operator based in mainland China to expand globally, Saint Bella has firmly taken on its internationalization path. In 2022, Saint Bella added our first managed center in Hong Kong; in 2023, Saint Bella expanded its first self-operated overseas center in Singapore; and entered the North American market by adding the first managed overseas center in the Greater Los Angeles area in the United States in 2024. By exporting its technological advantages overseas, Sanbeila has continuously enhanced its brand's international influence, paving the way for the Group's international expandsion.Saint Bella is also positioned to become long term industry contributor with its comprehensive service network. The successful listing on the HKEX marks the beginning of the Group’s next chapter of development. Saint Bella will continue to prioritize customers’ experience and strengthen its competitive advantages through digitalization and leverage “new consumption” momentum to achieve larger market share.For more information, visit: saintbella.comInstagram: @saintbella.official15/07/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
Tue, Jul 15
GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares gain ahead of key US earnings and data, while trade talks loom
JGB yields hit multi-decade highs amid election concernsOil prices dip as Trump sets deadline for Russia on UkraineUS inflation, big bank earnings to come later in the day By Lawrence White and Alun John LONDON, July 15 (Reuters) - Shares climbed worldwide and the dollar held onto most of its Jul...Reuters
Tue, Jul 15
LIVE MARKETS-History repeating itself
STOXX 600 up 0.2%Tech leads gainersNvidia to resume AI chip sales to China Wall St futures edge upWelcome 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 WATCH OUT FOR HISTORY REPEA...Reuters
Tue, Jul 15
Gold miners gain as bullion prices edge higher
** U.S.-listed shares of gold miners up premarket, tracking rise in bullion prices GOL/** Spot gold XAU= up 0.6% at $3,361.46/ounce as concerns over the global trade war fuelled demand for safe-haven assets, while investors awaited a key U.S. inflation reading** The U.S. dollar .DXY was down 0.1%, m...Reuters
Tue, Jul 15
4 Reasons to Buy Cardano Before 2025 Ends
Key PointsCardano’s new upgrades could make its blockchain a lot more appealing.Institutional investors are still increasing their exposure to Cardano.Lower interest rates could bring back more investors.10 stocks we like better than Cardano › When Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) was launched in October 2017,...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jul 15
Tencent Music Entertainment Group to Report Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on August 12, 2025
SHENZHEN, China, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Music Entertainment Group ("TME", or the "Company") (NYSE: TME and HKEX: 1698), the leading online music and audio entertainment platform in China, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results...PR Newswire
Tue, Jul 15
