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Synopsys, Ansys deal may face China delay due to new US export curbs, Berenberg says
** Chip design software firm Synopsys' SNPS.O $35 bln cash-and-stock deal to buy simulation software company Ansys ANSS.O could possibly be delayed or blocked by China's State Administration for Market Regulation, Berenberg says** Brokerage says it thinks SNPS could miss its stated target of...Reuters
Fri, May 30
London stocks gain despite lingering US tariff uncertainty
FTSE 100 up 0.8%, FTSE 250 rises 0.6%M&G gains after deal with Japan's Dai-ichiHiscox rises after Berenberg restarts coverage May 30 (Reuters) - Britain's main indexes climbed on Friday, poised for weekly and monthly gains, despite a U.S. appeals court reinstating President Donald Tru...Reuters
Fri, May 30
2 Stocks That Can Rerate Higher Due to Recent Acquisitions
One way a stock can appreciate is if the market rerates the valuation assigned to the underlying company. For instance, if a company generates $5 per share in earnings and garners an earnings multiple of 10 from the market, it will trade at $50 per share. However, if the business improves and shows ...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 30
Regeneron shares slide on mixed trial data on smoker's lung drug
May 30 (Reuters) - Regeneron REGN.O shares fell nearly 13% before the bell on Friday after its experimental drug for patients with a type of lung condition commonly called "smoker's lung" failed a late-stage trial, although it succeeded in another. Regeneron and partner Sanofi SASY.PA we...Reuters
Fri, May 30
INDIA STOCKS-Indian benchmarks end May with gains as investors wait for growth data
By Bharath Rajeswaran and Vivek Kumar M May 30 (Reuters) - India's benchmark indexes edged lower on Friday but logged a third straight monthly gain, supported by steady institutional inflows and earnings momentum despite geopolitical and trade concerns. The Nifty 50 .NSEI rose 1.7% i...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Is Nvidia Still 1 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now?
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) reported quarterly financial results, which revealed incredible demand for its products.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 27, 2025. The video was published on May 29, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are t...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 30
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks head for best month since 2023 ahead of inflation data
All major stock markets have had a strong monthMarkets focused on inflation data and ongoing U.S. tariff issuesDollar battling to end 2025's run of monthly lossesBy Marc Jones LONDON, May 30 (Reuters) - World stocks were heading for their best month since late 2023 on Friday and the dollar wa...Reuters
Fri, May 30
I'm Saying No to This Popular Retirement Rule. Should You?
Do you want to know the first thing I do with my paycheck each month? I send it into my retirement savings.Would I rather be spending that money on something fun, or even something essential that my family needs now, like groceries? You bet.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just rev...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 30
Gold miners fall as bullion prices edge lower on strong US dollar
** U.S.-listed shares of gold miners fall premarket, tracking dip in gold prices GOL/** Spot gold XAU= down 0.6% at $3,296.30/ounce** Gold prices slipped amid a slight uptick in the dollar, while investors awaited a key U.S. inflation report that may provide further insight into the Federal Reserve&...Reuters
Fri, May 30
3 USA-Based Stocks That Can Be Great Buys Amid Tariff Risks
Tariffs pose a big uncertainty for many businesses and investors for the foreseeable future. How big they will be and how long they will be imposed are two of the biggest unknowns, and that can make it difficult to predict how the stock market will perform. And with every week, the situation appears...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 30
Here's What You Need to Know About Before You Buy or Sell Walmart Stock
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is attracting investors because of its excellent performance.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 27, 2025. The video was published on May 29, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy righ...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 30
US STOCKS-Wall Street futures down as Trump's tariffs stay put after latest court ruling
Futures down: Dow 0.07%, S&P 500 0.14%, Nasdaq 0.17% May 30 (Reuters) - Wall Street futures slipped on Friday, as investors took stock of an appeals court decision to undo a prior ruling that had blocked most of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, heading into the last trading day of a...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Bitcoin Is Surging, but Not All Cryptocurrencies Are a Safe Investment. Here Are 3 to Avoid
After a brief decline in March and April, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is back. It's now up more than 12% for the year, and hit a new all-time high of $112,000 on May 22. Historically, a rally in Bitcoin has led to a rally across the entire crypto market.That's the good news. The bad news is that not all c...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 30
Qudian Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results
XIAMEN, China, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Qudian Inc. ("Qudian" or "the Company" or "We") (NYSE: QD), a consumer-oriented technology company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Financial H...PR Newswire
Fri, May 30
ANALYSIS-Investors see US stocks rally broadening, even as 'Magnificent Seven' rebound
Stable economy, valuations viewed as key to broadeningMag 7 stocks account for over 40% of S&P 500's return since April lowsMag 7 earnings growth edge seen narrowing this yearBy Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, May 30 (Reuters) - Megacap technology and growth stocks have retaken U.S. market lead...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Wall St Week Ahead-Jobs data, tax bill, trade on tap for rebounding US stocks
Nonfarm payrolls for May due on June 6Fiscal legislation in focus in WashingtonRulings on Trump's tariffs muddies trade backdropBy Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, May 30 (Reuters) - Key U.S. economic data, developments with federal tax-and-spending legislation and twists and turns on trade all are ...Reuters
Fri, May 30
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025June 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)July 29-30 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/18...Reuters
Fri, May 30
DIARY-Europe's STOXX 600 corporate earnings week ahead
May 30 (Reuters) - Diary of Europe's STOXX 600 (.STOXX) corporate earnings for the week ahead EUROPE'S STOXX 600 EARNINGS Start DateStart Time(GMT)RICCompany NameEvent Name03-Jun-202513:00BLND.LBritish Land Company PLCFull Year 2025 British Land Company PLC Earnings Presentation (Q&A)0...Reuters
Fri, May 30
Billionaire Chase Coleman Just Loaded Up on 4 Brilliant AI Stocks
I monitor billionaires' investments in hedge funds, which gives me investment ideas and helps me determine whether my thoughts on a particular stock are still relevant.One of the funds I follow is Chase Coleman's Tiger Global Management fund, which made some major purchases of top artificial intelli...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 30
Apparel maker Gap falls on warning of tariff hit to income
** Shares of Old Navy-parent Gap GAP.N slide about 15% to $23.81 premarket** Apparel maker flags tariff-related costs in the range of $250 million to $300 million, but aims to mitigate more than half of that amount** Says U.S. tariffs will pressure its annual operating income; maintains annual forec...Reuters
Fri, May 30
