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BUZZ-Vaccine makers end the year with mixed performance
** Vaccine stocks conclude 2024 with mixed results, with Pfizer PFE.N and Moderna MRNA.O set to end the year in the red, while Novavax NVAX.O and BioNTech BNTX.O are on track to snap a two-year losing streak ** Shares of Pfizer have fallen 7.6% this year, trading at less than half their value at the...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-U.S. defense stocks rise in 2024 on higher global military spending
** Strong weapons demand amid the ongoing Middle East crisis and the Russia-Ukraine war boosted arms manufacturers' stock value this year** Stocks of defense majors catch up with the S&P 500 .SPX after lagging the market benchmark in 2023, with RTX RTX.N ouperforming YTD (up 37.6%)** Lockheed Marti...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-Penny-pinched shoppers flock to Walmart, Amazon in 2024; dollar stores take a beating
** U.S. retailer Walmart WMT.N and ecommerce giant Amazon.com AMZN.O emerged winners in 2024 by offering convenient shopping services and low prices to entice value-seeking shoppers** Walmart shares hit a record high in December and have surged 73% this year; the retailer was a go-to destination for...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
YEARENDER-Investors hope for US stock market trifecta in 2025 after back-to-back boom years
S&P 500 set for back-to-back years of gains over 20%Expected solid economy, corporate profit growth boost 2025 equity sentimentInflation remains key worry, especially with US tariffs in viewUpdates story that ran on Dec 20 with updated figuresBy Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Invest...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks edge up after 3-day drop, US yields ease
MSCI's all-country world index up 16% for 2024 S&P 500 on track for best 2-year run in over 25 yearsHigh US yields cool year-end stock rally Dollar dominates, set for strong annual gain Updates to US market openBy Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Global stocks edged higher on Tuesda...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
CANADA STOCKS-TSX on track for biggest annual gain since 2021
There will be no Canada equities report on Jan. 1; Reuters will resume coverage on Jan. 2TSX up 0.3%, set for best year in threeCommunication services lead broader gainsUpdates after markets openBy Ragini Mathur Dec 31 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index inched higher in the final trading sessi...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
LIVE MARKETS-Turning down the thermostat: Home price growth posts year-on-year cooldown
S&P 500, Dow rise slightly; Nasdaq ~flatEnergy leads S&P sector gainers; Tech, Utilities slipEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.5%Dollar, gold gain; crude up ~1%; bitcoin rallies >3.5%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield edges down to ~4.54%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reut...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-Cruise stocks advance as demand strengthens
** Shares of cruise operators Royal Caribbean RCL.N, Carnival CCL.N and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings NCLH.N up ~80%, 35% and 28% this year, respectively** RCL and NCLH have raised their annual forecasts multiple times this year, while CCL forecast strong bookings for 2025 earlier this month** Cos ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Comm services, Nvidia, US insurers
Eikon search string for individual stock moves: STXBZThe Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8Wall Street's major indexes opened higher in the final trading session of 2024, extending a more than two-year-long bull run fueled by po...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-Fortinet leads cybersecurity stocks; Crowdstrike manages Windows-outage in 2024
** CrowdStrike CRWD.O shares are up ~37% this year, as the cybersecurity company impressed its investors and analysts by handling the July 19 Windows-outage, which disrupted internet services globally** Customers are benefiting from CRWD's "customer commitment packages" designed to boost customer re...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
LIVE MARKETS-Wall Street opens last 2024 session higher
Main U.S. indexes rise slightlyEnergy leads S&P sector gainers; Tech slipsEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.5%Dollar, gold, crude gain; bitcoin rallies ~4%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield dips to ~4.52%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-Back in the game: IPO stocks surge in 2024 as 'animal spirits' hit equity markets
** U.S. initial public offerings recovered from nearly a three-year drought in 2024, with analysts and bankers expecting a more robust 2025** Hopes for a broad revival have been fueled by major equity indexes hitting record highs, return of Donald Trump to the White House and the strong post-debut p...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-Abercrombie & Fitch rallies among US apparel; cosmetics retailers face heat in 2024
** Apparel retailers Abercrombie & Fitch ANF.N, Gap GAP.N and VF Corp VFC.N outpaced rivals in a year marked by frugal and picky consumers motivated by trendy and discounted products** Popularity of Hollister and namesake Abercrombie brand boosted ANF stock by 75% this year, after a nearly three-fol...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam markets end 2024 with sharp annual losses; challenges ahead in 2025
There will be no Latin American Emerging Markets report on Wednesday, Jan. 1, as markets will be closed for the New Year holiday.Latam stocks up 0.3%, FX up 0.2% By Lisa Pauline Mattackal Dec 31 (Reuters) - Latin American markets were largely subdued on Tuesday, with indexes tracking the region's...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-Palantir, Nvidia set to top S&P 500 in 2024 on AI fever; Walgreens slumps
** Wall Street is set to close 2024 with stocks riding high as AI hype and robust economic growth powered indexes to record highs ** A tech rally has put Palantir Technologies PLTR.O and Nvidia NVDA.O on course to emerge as top performers in the benchmark S&P 500 index ** PLTR is set to lead gains t...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
Nvidia Stock Investors Got Amazing News About the Robotics Market
In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and recent semiconductor market updates. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of Dec. 30, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 30, 2024...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
US STOCKS-Wall St edges up as AI boom, rate cuts power bull run in 2024
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news windowCrypto stocks trade higher tracking bitcoin pricesIndexes up: Dow 0.19%, S&P 500 0.13%, Nasdaq 0.06%Updates after markets openBy Johann M Cherian and Pranav KashyapDec 31 (Reuters) - Wall Street...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-Lilly rides weight-loss drug wave, set for eighth straight yearly gain
** Weight loss drugmaker Eli Lilly's LLY.N shares have risen about 33% this year - set for the eighth successive year of gains ** LLY, already the world's most valuable healthcare company, is set to add another $180 billion to its market cap this year ** LLY's popular diabetes and weight loss drugs ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-Mark Cuban-backed Dave falls after US alleges deceptive practices
** Shares of billionaire Mark Cuban-backed digital banking firm Dave DAVE.O drop 9.3% to $85.68** The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday filed a complaint against DAVE and its CEO, Jason Wilk, for allegedly deceptive practices** Company advertised instant cash advances of up to $500 for their cons...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-Super Micro set to end roller coaster year with gains
** Shares of AI server maker Super Micro Computer SMCI.O up about 8% in 2024, as of last close, after a roller coaster year** SMCI shares surged earlier this year after indications of strong demand for its liquid-cooled servers widely used in data centers that process AI workloads** The AI darling's...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
