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American Express Q4 EPS Beats Estimates
Financial services giant American Express (NYSE:AXP) reported fourth quarter and full-year 2024 earnings on Friday, Jan. 24, that topped analysts' consensus estimates. AmEx announced an EPS of $3.04, just beating the projection of $3.03. Revenue reached $17.18 billion, also narrowly beating expectat...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 24
US STOCKS-Wall St set for lower open with focus on economic data; Boeing declines
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.Boeing down on warning of bigger-than-expected Q4 lossVerizon rises on higher-than-expected Q4 subscriber additionsAmerican Express falls after Q4 resultsS&P January PMI data awaitedFutures...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
2 Growth-Focused Vanguard ETFs to Pile Money Into for Decades
An easy and relatively safe way to invest into the market is to put money into exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These are popular options for investors because they can eliminate the need to worry about choosing and then tracking individual stocks. And since ETFs can hold hundreds, sometimes even thous...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 24
LIVE MARKETS-S&P 500 scores record highs, but resistance line looms
U.S. equity index futures modestly red; Russell 2000 off ~0.3%Euro STOXX 600 index up ~0.3%Dollar down; crude up; gold up ~1%; bitcoin up ~2%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield flat At ~4.64%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thought...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
Baltic index logs third weekly loss on weaker rates across vessel segments
Jan 24 (Reuters) - The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell on Friday and posted its third straight weekly loss, weighed down by weaker rates across vessel types.* The overall index .BADI, which factors in rates for capesi...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
If You'd Invested $10,000 in Arista Networks Stock 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today (Spoiler: Wow, You'd Have a Lot.)
Some years ago, I might have assumed that Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET) had something to do with Arista Records, the music label famous for stars such as Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin. But no -- Arista Networks is a specialist in networking (think routers, network switches, etc.) and cloud comp...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 24
3 Richly Valued Stocks I'll Be Watching Like a Hawk in 2025
Investing in stocks with high valuations isn't necessarily a bad decision, but it's something to be done deliberately and with caution. Today, the market's average price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple is around 30.6. So stocks with P/E ratios that are higher than that might be a bit overvalued -- or per...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 24
3 Mistakes to Avoid With Solana in 2025
With the price of Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) surging past $250 and lingering relatively near its all-time high of $293, it's an exciting time to be an investor in one of the most dynamic blockchains out there right now.But, like with all cryptocurrencies and all investments, there's a slew of mistakes mos...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 24
BUZZ-Brinker International falls after KeyBanc cuts rating on valuation
** Chili's Grill & Bar operator Brinker International's EAT.N shares fall 1.5% to $152.26 premarket** Brokerage KeyBanc downgrades stock to "sector weight" from "overweight" ** Says stock’s current valuation is well beyond a realistic bull-case scenario** Says profit targ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
Nancy Pelosi Invests in Alphabet and Amazon. Should Investors Follow Suit and Buy the Stocks?
Whether you like or dislike her politics, one thing former House Speaker and current Rep. Nancy Pelosi has proven to be is a great investor. She, or whoever is making her investment decisions, has had a knack especially when it comes to investing in technology stocks.Earlier this month, it was discl...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 24
Is Palo Alto Networks Stock a Buy?
The cybersecurity sector is expected to see strong growth in the coming years due to seemingly endless cyber threats. Underscoring this, in his final days in office, former President Biden signed an executive order focused on improving U.S. cybersecurity, stating that "adversarial countries and crim...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 24
EV maker Nikola exploring options including potential sale, Bloomberg News reports (Jan. 23)
Corrects paragraph 5 of Jan. 23 story to say Nikola had $464.7 mln in cash and cash equivalents at the end of 2023, not at the end of last yearJan 23 (Reuters) - EV maker Nikola NKLA.O is exploring options including selling parts of its business or the entire company as it struggles with a cash crun...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
BUZZ-Moderna gains after receiving COVID-19 vaccine supply tender
** Shares of vaccine maker Moderna MRNA.O gain 1.9% to $43.18 premarket ** Co has been awarded tender to supply its mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in the European Union, Norway and North Macedonia, allowing 17 countries to access the vaccine for up to four years** Tender comes after MRNA cut its 2025 sales f...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
BREAKINGVIEWS-Ericsson’s recovery looks tough to maintain
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.By Jennifer Johnson LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Communications equipment is hardly a buzzy growth sector, though recent share price moves by European suppliers might suggest otherwise. Stockholm-base...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
Novo Nordisk next-gen shot shows 22% weight loss in early results
Results of early-stage trial of injectable amycretinNovo shares jump as much as 13% to a one-month highNovo faces strong competition in obesity drugs from Eli LillyAdds analyst comment in paragraphs 7-9, more trial information in 12, side effects in 13-14, competitive landscape in 15-18By Ludwig Bur...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
BUZZ-NextEra Energy falls on lower Q4 profit
** Utility firm NextEra Energy's NEE.N shares fall 1.5% to $67.82 premarket** Company posts Q4 earnings of 58 cents per share compared with 59 cents per share a year ago** NEE's renewable business, NextEra Energy Resources, reports Q4 loss of $442 mln compared with a net profit of $885 mln a...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
BUZZ-Burger King parent Restaurant Brands up after Guggenheim upgrades to 'buy'
** U.S.-listed shares of Burger King parent Restaurant Brands QSR.NQSR.TO rise 1.24% at $62.29 premarket** Brokerage Guggenheim upgrades stock to "buy" from "hold", cites attractive valuation of shares due to stock underperformance** Says earnings volatility in franchised quick servi...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
Lakeland Financial Corp reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Lakeland Financial Corp LKFN.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 94 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $1.16. The mean expectation of four analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 90 cents per share...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
2 Reasons Alphabet Is the Best Quantum Computing Stock to Buy Right Now
Quantum computing has been receiving a lot of attention lately as a handful of companies compete to develop some of the most sophisticated computers on the planet. The potential for these computers to dramatically change everything from weather prediction to cybersecurity encryption is high, though ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 24
BUZZ-Street View: Union Pacific on track despite challenges
** U.S. railroad operator Union Pacific UNP.N on Thursday posted a better-than-expected Q4 profit, with improving volumes and robust pricing partially offseting lower fuel surcharge revenue and less profitable cargo mix** Median PT of 30 brokerages covering UNP stock is $265- data compiled by LSEG ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 24
