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South African rand steady as Trump calms market fears by adopting softer tone on Iran, Fed chair
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The South African rand was steady in early trading on Thursday, after U.S. President Donald Trump calmed market anxiety over potential U.S. military action against Iran.Like other risk-sensitive currencies, the rand often takes its cues from global drivers such as U....Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
MS ups Nokia on AI-fuelled demand
Morgan Stanley raises Finnish telecoms equipment maker Nokia NOKIA.HE to "overweight" from "equal-weight" on AI-driven demandNokia's revenues from AI & Cloud are relatively small, accounting for about 6% of group revenues, but they are "growing rapidly fuelled by the data...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Poised to Run in 2026 and Beyond
Key PointsData center spending could climb to $7 trillion by 2030, according to McKinsey.Advanced Micro Devices expects revenue to grow at a 35% compound annual rate over the next three to five years.Hut 8 just signed a multibillion-dollar deal to supply data center capacity to Anthropic, with more ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 15
LIVE MARKETS-Before the bell: futures rise, semis eyed, Richemont beats
Welcome 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.comBEFORE THE BELL: FUTURES RISE, SEMIS EYED, RICHEMONT BEATSEuropean futures on Thursday pointed to a possible extension of the region’s ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Japan's Nikkei falls from record as tech shares retreat; Topix rises
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell back from a record high on Thursday, as the yen's rebound weighed on exporters and a red-hot rally in technology shares lost steam.The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index .N225 fell 0.4% to close at 54,110.50, snapping a th...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Ashmore reports $2.6 billion inflows as emerging markets lure investors
Jan 15 - Asset manager Ashmore Group ASHM.L reported $2.6 billion net inflows and $1.2 billion in returns in the second quarter on Thursday, as investors piled into emerging markets assets amid rising risks in the U.S.A shift in strategic focus toward emerging markets and alternative assets has help...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Got $3,000? 4 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term
Key PointsAlphabet and Microsoft each operate massive cloud computing operations.Nvidia will need to replace worn GPUs on a regular basis.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is working toward more efficient chip technology to decrease costs. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › Artificial intelli...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 15
Ashmore's managed assets jump on positive emerging markets sentiment
Jan 15 - Asset manager Ashmore Group ASHM.L on Thursday reported an 8% sequential rise in second-quarter assets under management to $52.5 billion, as resilience in emerging markets outplayed pressures from the traditional U.S. market.Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
PRECIOUS-Gold slips as profit-taking, softer geopolitical tone hit safe-haven demand
Silver hits record high of $93.57/oz in early tradeSpot silver, platinum, palladium all fallTrump seems to adopt wait-and-see posture toward Iran protestsBy Ishaan Arora Jan 15 (Reuters) - Gold slipped on Thursday as investors booked profits after the yellow metal hit a record in the previous ses...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
LIVE MARKETS-Great stock rotation rolls on
Welcome 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.comGREAT STOCK ROTATION ROLLS ON A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin BucklandThe shift out of the hig...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
24H | Semiconductor Stocks Jump After TSMC Expects 2026 Capex of $52-56 Bln
Semiconductor stocks gained in overnight trading, as TSMC said its capital expenditure would be higher over the next three years and forecasts 2026 capex of $52 billion to $56 billion.ASML rose 5%; Applied Materials and Lam Research rose 4%; Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares and KLA rose ...Tiger News
Thu, Jan 15
TJX Companies: The Retail Stock That Actually Benefits From Tariffs and Inflation
Key PointsTJX has the opportunity to grow its store base by around 35% over the long term.The off-price model benefits when traditional retailers struggle, driving impressive sales growth and margin expansion.The stock trades at a premium valuation following a strong run, creating a risk-reward dile...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 15
GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil drops as Trump calms Iran fears; tech stocks slide in Asia
Trump says he has been told protester killings in Iran were subsidingInvestors globally rotating from tech shares to cyclical stocksYen bounces back from 1-1/2-year low after intervention warningsBy Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Oil prices retreated from multi-month highs on Thursday a...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
Prediction: Filings in February Will Show Warren Buffett Made 1 Investment for the Third and Final Time in His Tenure at Berkshire Hathaway
Key PointsIn a few weeks, 13-F filings will reveal the last moves that Warren Buffett made in his tenure as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO. He has bought silver twice before, most recently 30 years ago, when he spelled out the opportunity he saw.Similar conditions in 2025 may have created a setup that pro...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 15
Crypto Daily | Bitcoin Surpasses Above $96,000; Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Pulls Support for Crypto Market-Structure Bill
Crypto Daily is our column tracking crypto market trends, offering timely insights and valuable updates to keep you informed.Crypto NewsBitcoin (BTC) Surpasses Above $96,000 with 1.64% Increase in 24 HoursBitcoin surpassed above $96,000 and is now trading at $96,435, with 1.64% increase in 24 hours....Tiger News
Thu, Jan 15
Gold slips as profit-taking, softer geopolitical tone hit safe-haven demand
Gold slipped on Thursday as investors booked profits after the yellow metal hit a record in the previous session, while an apparent softer tone from U.S. President Donald Trump on the Federal Reserve chair and Iran also dampened safe-haven demand.Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on January 15
Jan 15 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening higher on Thursday, with futures FFIc1 up 0.5%.RIO TINTO: Rio Tinto RIO.L and BHP BHP.AX will work together to extract up to 200 million metric tons of iron ore in Australia's Pilbara region. Separately, an Australian Rio Tint...Reuters
Thu, Jan 15
