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Japan's Nikkei falls to 2-week low, tracking Wall Street's decline
TOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell to a two-week low on Thursday, tracking the sharp declines on Wall Street, while a spike in U.S. Treasury yields and a stronger yen weighed on sentiment.By 0019 GMT, the Nikkei .N225 was down 0.8% at 37,007.79, after dropping to 36,873....Reuters
Thu, May 22
Nike set to raise prices next week, plans to sell on Amazon again
May 21 (Reuters) - Nike NKE.N is planning to raise prices of some products from next week and will sell items on Amazon AMZN.O after six years, the company said on Wednesday. The footwear retailer will increase prices on apparel and equipment for adults between $2 and $10, while those priced between
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Thu, May 22
Stocks, dollar drop, yields gain; soft demand in 20-yr Treasury auction
NEW YORK, May 21 (Reuters) - Major stock indexes and the dollar fell on Wednesday as investors worried about a deteriorating U.S. fiscal outlook and Treasury yields climbed following a poorly received sale of 20-year U.S. bonds.Reuters
Thu, May 22
Liveramp Holdings Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Liveramp Holdings Inc RAMP.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 30 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 25 cents. The mean expectation of five analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 28 cents per share. ...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Snowflake Inc reports results for the quarter ended April 30 - Earnings Summary
Snowflake Inc SNOW.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 24 cents per share for the quarter ended April 30, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 14 cents. The mean expectation of thirty eight analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 21 cents per share. ...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Take-Two Interactive: A Closer Look at Its Market Potential
Explore the exciting world of Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ: TTWO) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!*Stock prices used were the prices of April 9, 202...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
President Trump Thinks Walmart Can Absorb the Impact of Tariffs. Can It?
Tariffs are coming down, and the market is getting excited. Since the U.S. and China announced a tariff deal, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is up 5%, bringing it back into a year-to-date gain. But the new deal hasn't gotten rid of tariffs entirely, and the market is taking these tentative steps wit...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
3 Unloved Tech Stocks That Could Go Parabolic
Many tech investors like to hunt for companies that could be the next hot stock -- ones that have the potential for quick and steep rallies that defy the broad market's expectations and perhaps even their own underlying fundamentals.Some stocks that fall into this category might be heavily shorted, ...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
Why Fair Isaac Stock Was Blasted Again on Wednesday
Even by the standards of a lousy Wednesday for stocks in general, Fair Isaac (NYSE: FICO) was a standout in the wrong kind of way. For the second trading session in a row, the credit scoring specialist took a real blow to its stock price, which tumbled by almost 16% on the day. That percentage figur...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
Prediction: 2 Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than United States Steel 5 Years From Now
United States Steel's (NYSE: X) place in history is secure, given how important the company was to the creation of the steel industry. But US Steel is no longer the industry-leading company it once was. Here's what's going on with this iconic steelmaker, and why peers Nucor (NYSE: NUE) and Steel Dyn...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
Why Curaleaf Stock Got Smoked on Wednesday
Investors buy marijuana stocks for the potential high they can provide, but on Hump Day, Curaleaf (OTC: CURLF) produced the wrong kind of buzz. The veteran pot company saw its share price sag by almost 5% on the day, on the back of a discouraging media report about weed legalization. That was a far ...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
Walmart plans job cuts in restructuring push to simplify operations
May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. retail bellwether Walmart WMT.N is planning to cut about 1,500 jobs as part of a restructuring push to simplify its operations, according to a memo seen by Reuters.The company's plan will impact teams in its global technology operations, e-commerce fulfillment in U.S. sto...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Meet the Monster Stock that Continues to Crush the Market
The stock market has done very well over the years. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has gained 235% over the last decade (12.9% annualized) and 640% over the past 20 years (10.5% annualized). Because of that, simply parking your money in an S&P 500 index fund would have been a very winning strategy. H...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
3 American Companies Investors Need to Know Amid Trump's Tariff Wars
It's difficult to predict precisely what the tariff landscape will look like when the dust settles on the trade conflict, but we can say some things with a high degree of certainty. The current U.S. administration is serious about improving trading conditions for American companies and workers. That...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
Did a Top Apple Executive Just Give Investors the Ultimate Reason to Dump the Stock?
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been one of the best stocks to own over the past five years on the stock market, rising more than 160% during that time frame. As of Monday's close, its market cap was just over $3.1 trillion, making it one of the most valuable companies in the world. The success and strengt...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
Why Reddit Stock Got Hammered on Wednesday
One of the more up-and-coming social media stocks in recent times, Reddit (NYSE: RDDT), went down quite a bit on Wednesday. Investors traded assertively out of the stock following an analyst's price-target cut, to the point where it closed the day more than 9% in the red. That was a far steeper fall...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
Weyerhaeuser gains on sale of Canadian lumber mill for C$120 million
** Shares of U.S. forest products company Weyerhaeuser WY.N rise ~1% to $25.42 in extended trading** Company to sell its lumber mill in Princeton, British Columbia, to wood products manufacturer Gorman Group for nearly C$120 million ($86.58 million)** WY expects to recognize a gain on the sale and i...Reuters
Wed, May 21
2 Reasons to Buy Rivian Now
Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) stock is finding the opposite of what was set up to be a slightly quiet year for the automaker, which is in between vehicle launches. Rivian is dealing with tariff uncertainty, trying to boost deliveries, and constructing the expansion to its Illinois plant to enable production...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
