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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks edge higher, dollar wobbles with tariffs, Fed uncertainty in focus
Dollar loiters near multi-year lows Powell reiterates wait-and-see approach to rate cutsTraders await US payrolls report for Fed cuesTrump's tax bill passes Senate; House of Representatives up next By Ankur Banerjee and Johann M Cherian SINGAPORE, July 2 (Reuters) - Global stocks edged higher...Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
Meta Platforms Stock Will Beat the Market. Here's Why.
Halfway through 2025, one thing is clear: It's been another excellent stretch for Meta Platforms' (NASDAQ: META) stock. As of this writing, Meta shares are up 25% year to date, easily besting the benchmark S&P 500's total return of 6% and making Meta the top-performing stock among the Magnificent Se...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 2
Cathexis Successfully Completes the $5.8 Billion Sale of Yondr Group to DigitalBridge and La Caisse
Transaction represents a successful exit for Cathexis, which founded Yondr in 2018 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cathexis Holdings, L.P. ("Cathexis") today announced the successful completion of the sale of Yondr Group ("Yondr"), a global developer, owner...PR Newswire
Wed, Jul 2
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Market euphoria belies brewing inflation dangers
By Sebastian Pellejero NEW YORK, July 1 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Investors have, by and large, shrugged off the predicted shocks and disruptions of the Trump administration’s trade war. Official inflation figures show price rises continuing to subside. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes have ro...Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Energy stocks, Netflix, Ross Stores
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8Wall Street stock index futures were subdued on Wednesday as investors weighed U.S. trade negotiations ahead of President Donald Trump's July 9 tariff deadline and awaited payrolls data ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
Futures muted as Trump tariff deadline looms, payrolls data awaited
July 2 (Reuters) - Wall Street stock index futures were subdued on Wednesday as investors weighed U.S. trade negotiations ahead of President Donald Trump's July 9 tariff deadline and awaited payrolls data for hints on the monetary policy path.Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
Which Cryptocurrency Is More Likely to Be a Millionaire Maker? Dogecoin vs. Cardano
People keep coming back to crypto for its purported ability to make one rich overnight. The enduring tale is that a modest pile of coins bought today will swell into a life-changing fortune tomorrow. Two of the perennial crowd-pleasers in that genre are Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Cardano (CRYPTO: A...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 2
Why Carnival Stock Cruised Forward in June
Carnival (NYSE: CCL) reported smooth sailing in the second quarter, producing results that exceeded expectations and showing significant progress improving its balance sheet.Investors are climbing aboard, sending shares of the cruise line operator up 21.1% in June, according to data provided by S&P ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 2
These Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Have Quietly Outperformed the Market All Year
Some artificial intelligence (AI) stocks inspire tons of headlines. You probably know exactly what Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) are doing in the AI space, whether their stocks are doing well or not.And then there's the quiet bunch. I can assure you that IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Micr...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 2
Barclays lifts STOXX 600 index's annual target to 570
July 2 (Reuters) - Barclays on Wednesday raised its year-end forecast for the STOXX 600 index .STOXX to 570 points, on easing trade and geo-political tensions and an accommodative monetary policy backdrop.The British brokerage's new target for the benchmark index implies an upside of about 6% fr...Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
Up More Than 100% in 3 Weeks, Is Hot IPO Stock Circle a Buy Today?
Investors are always on the lookout for the next big initial public offering (IPO). What could be better than getting in early on an incredible growth stock?The problem is, IPOs aren't what they used to be. The internet has made stock investing quick and easy, and social media connects people and id...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 2
LIVE MARKETS-No market jitters about French politics (yet)
STOXX 600 up 0.4%Trade deals awaitedBanks top gainersWall 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.comNO MARKET JITTERS ABOUT FRENCH POLITICS (YET)French Prime M...Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
UBS upgrades Altria Group to 'neutral' rating
** UBS upgrades Marlboro maker Altria Group MO.N to "neutral" from "sell" rating, says crackdowns on illicit vapes will benefit cigarette volumes** Brokerage says increased customs inspections at the U.S. border are leading to more refusals or seizures of illicit vapour products by U...Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
Copper miners rise as stronger yuan offsets tariff uncertainty
** U.S.-listed shares of copper miners rise premarket, tracking prices of the red metal** Benchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange up 0.2% at $9,951 a metric ton** Copper prices rose as a stronger yuan currency in top metals consumer China and weak U.S. dollar offset uncertain...Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
2 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now
Legendary investor and Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett announced recently that he'll step down from leading his company at the end of this year. At 94, Buffett finally deserves a little time off.Over the years, Berkshire has accumulated more than 30 stocks in its $280 billion portfolio, giving...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 2
U.S. Senate Tax Bill Through an Industry Lens: A Win for Chip Stocks, a Relief for Solar Shares
TradingKey - On July 1, the U.S. Senate passed Trump’s tax and spending bill by a razor-thin one-vote margin. The revised version includes enhanced tax credits for semiconductor manufacturers, while notably excluding feared tariffs on imported wind and solar components — bringing relief to clean
ArriVent BioPharma drops after $75 mln equity raise
** ArriVent BioPharma's AVBP.O shares down 4.3% premarket at $20 after overnight follow-on priced** Newtown Square, Pennsylvania-based late Tues announced ~3.8 mln shares, including pre-funded warrants to buy ~1.4 mln shares, for $75 mln gross proceeds** Offering price of $19.50 is 6.7% discount...Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
Centene plunges after pulling forecast on revenue pressure from Obamacare plans
July 2 (Reuters) - Centene CNC.N shares tumbled more than 25% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the health insurer withdrew its 2025 earnings forecast, citing a sharp decline in expected revenue from its marketplace plans.The company joins industry bellwether UnitedHealth UNH.N, which also sus...Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
Nvidia reclaimed market value pole position in June
July 2 (Reuters) - Nvidia NVDA.O reclaimed the top spot among the most valued companies worldwide in June, as its shares were supported by renewed optimism over its leadership in artificial intelligence and expectations of surging demand for its AI chips.The chipmaker's market value stood at $3....Reuters
Wed, Jul 2
These Real Estate Dividend Stocks Are Money-Printing Machines
Investing in real estate can be very lucrative, and rental properties can generate lots of income for their investors. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) own large and growing rental property portfolios, giving them the potential to be money-printing machines. Most REITs pay out the bulk of their...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jul 2
