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GLOBAL MARKETS-Tech stocks buoy Wall Street, safe havens wane on Iran de-escalation
TSMC record profit boosts tech sectorBlackRock, banks deliver strong earningsTrump says Iranian crackdown easingOil and gold retreat from previous days' highsTrump Says he has no plans to fire Fed's Powell By Isla Binnie and Amanda Cooper Jan 15 (Reuters) - Blockbuster results from chipma...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
European corporates expected to deliver worst earnings growth in past seven quarters
Jan 15 (Reuters) - European corporate earnings are set to decline in the fourth quarter, the latest forecasts showed on Thursday, as geopolitical uncertainty mounts and the market awaits a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on the legality of President Donald Trump's tariffs. European firms ar...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Parsons acquires open-source national security firm Altamira Technologies; shares rise
Shares of cybersecurity firm Parsons Corp PSN.N rise nearly 1.8% to about $71.6 in morning trading Co acquires Altamira Technologies, an open-source national security firm, in a deal worth up to $375 millionSays Northern Virginia-based Altamira to enhance PSN's defense portfolio by delivering ad...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Boston Scientific beefs up heart device portfolio with $14.5 billion Penumbra deal
Penumbra expected to generate $1.4 bln in 2025 sales; shares surge 12%Transaction values Penumbra at $374 per share, 19.3% premium to last closePenumbra CEO Adam Elsesser to join Boston Scientific's board after deal closeBy Mariam Sunny and Mrinalika Roy Jan 15 (Reuters) - Boston Scientific B...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
AI Is Rewriting Global Power Needs, Creating a Massive Opportunity for This Engineering and Construction Company
Key PointsFluor is a leading engineering, procurement, and construction company with over a century of experience.The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for complex infrastructure projects.Fluor has a backlog of $28.2 billion and anticipates even larger project awards in ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 15
Penumbra jumps on Boston Scientific's $14.5 billion buyout
Shares of medical equipment maker Penumbra PEN.N rise 12.1% to $351.32Boston Scientific says it will buy Penumbra in a deal valued at about $14.5 billion The transaction values each Penumbra share at $374, a premium of 19.3% to the stock's last closeBoston Scientific BSX.N falls 4.2% to $89.7...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Goldman Sachs climbs after Q4 profit beat estimates
Shares of investment bank Goldman Sachs GS.N rise 3.3% to $962.03 after Q4 profit beat estimates GS posts earnings per share of $14.01, higher than $11.95 a year ago, benefiting from robust equity trading and dealmakingInvestment banking fees surge 25% to $2.58 bln as friendlier regulatory environme...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Why Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Surged Today
Key PointsTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company beat on sales and beat on earnings last night.Earnings are growing much faster than analysts had anticipated.10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing › Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) stock soared 6.1...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 15
BREAKINGVIEWS-Google sets out inviting stall for robot shoppers
By Sebastian PellejeroNEW YORK, Jan 15 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Google is welcoming new robot shoppers. The web search giant rolled out artificial intelligence this week that can browse, compare and buy goods on behalf of customers. It's an attempt to lay claim to virtual shelves and store win...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
China's smartphone market dips 1% last year, Huawei reclaims top spot, Omdia says
China's smartphone market fell 1% last year and Huawei reclaimed the top spot with 17% market share after five years, research firm Omdia saysVivo closely followed in second place with 46 million units shipped and a 16% market share - OmdiaBenefiting from its strong performance in the fourth qua...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Interactive Brokers hits record high after allowing 24/7 funding with stablecoin
Shares of Interactive Brokers IBKR.O rise 4.8% to $74.79 after allowing eligible clients to fund their brokerage accounts using stablecoinIBRK rose to a record intra-day high of $75.24 and is on track for two straight sessions of gains"This new capability provides near-instant processing and 24/...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Nepsis Bets on CAVA's Future Growth Plan With $2.9 Million Purchase
Key PointsNepsis Inc. bought 52,776 CAVA shares, an estimated $2.94 million trade based on average closing prices during the quarter.The fund’s CAVA position value increased by $2.88 million, a shift reflecting both new purchases and stock price movement.Post-trade, Nepsis held 176,694 CAVA shares v...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 15
If I Could Own Only 1 Quantum Computing Stock in 2026, This Would Be It
Key PointsWe're still years away from practical full-scale quantum computing systems.That makes many quantum computing stocks risky.There is one quantum computing company that is a leader in the space, and its strong balance sheet makes it particularly appealing.10 stocks we like better than Alphabe...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 15
Worried About a Stock Market Crash in 2026? Avoid This 1 Common Investing Mistake.
Key PointsAround eight in 10 Americans are worried about an upcoming recession.Nobody knows what 2026 holds, but it's wise to take steps to protect your portfolio now.Investing in the right places is key to surviving market volatility.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Stock ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 15
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-STAAR Surgical, Ocular, Builders FirstSource
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8Wall Street's main indexes bounced back on Thursday after a two-day fall, riding a chip-led rally sparked by TSMC's blockbuster results, while investors sifted through earnings from ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Entegris shares rise on UBS rating upgrade, PT hike
Shares of chip manufacturing supplier Entegris ENTG.O rise 10.76% to $115.29UBS upgrades rating to 'buy' from 'neutral'; raises price target to $145 from $90Earlier in the day, ENTG shares hit highest since September 26, 2024"As we look to C2027, we expect ENTG to benefit from hi...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
GE HealthCare falls after UBS downgrades to "sell"
Shares of medical device maker GE HealthCare GEHC.O fall 2.6% to $83.11Brokerage UBS downgrades GEHC stock to "sell" from "neutral" and raises PT to $77 from $73New PT represents an 16.85% downside to the stock's last close Brokerage says GEHC's tariff-mitigation efforts are ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
