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Thu, May 15
US STOCKS-US stock futures slide as tariff rally eases, UnitedHealth slips
Futures down: Dow 0.4%, S&P 500 0.64%, Nasdaq 0.84%Fed Chair Jerome Powell to speak later in the dayUnitedHealth down after report co under criminal probe May 15 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures slipped on Thursday as a rally fueled by the U.S.-China tariff truce appeared to ease, while U...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Lockheed Martin edges higher after Trump floats possible new F-55 warplane, F-22 upgrade
** Defense giant Lockheed Martin's shares LMT.N rise 1.5% to $456 premarket** U.S. examining possible development of twin-engined warplane to be known as F-55, as well as upgrade to its LMT-made F-22 Raptor called F-22 Super, President Donald Trump said** Trump referred to the proposed F-55 as b...Reuters
Thu, May 15
What Most-Favored-Nation Status Could Mean for Pharmaceutical Stocks
Recently, the Trump Administration signed an executive order to lower the prices Americans pay for prescription drugs. According to the administration, the U.S. funds roughly 75% of global pharmaceutical profits despite having less than 5% of the population.It's no secret that brand-name drugs in th...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
UnitedHealth falls on report of criminal probe for possible Medicare fraud
** Shares of health insurer UnitedHealth Group UNH.N fall 6.2% to $288.70 premarket ** The Wall Street Journal reported late on Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Justice is carrying out a criminal investigation into UnitedHealth for possible Medicare fraud** The DOJ's healthcare-fraud unit ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Intel Foundry Is Still Struggling to Win Customers
There have been a few high-profile customer wins for Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) nascent foundry business and its flagship Intel 18A manufacturing process, including deals with Microsoft and Amazon to produce future chips. The company has also won some business for its advanced packaging technology, and ...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
Cathie Wood Thinks Tesla's Stock Is Going to $2,600, While Bitcoin Will Hit at Least $700,000 by 2030. Which Might Actually Happen?
Cathie Wood is more or less a perma-bull when it comes to tech and artificial intelligence, and many of the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) run by Wood's firm, Ark Invest, reflect this sentiment. Wood also isn't afraid to go out on a limb. Some of her more bullish calls relate to the electric carmaker ...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
LIVE MARKETS-Asian retail investors favouring domestic markets over US
STOXX 600 down 0.3%Trump: US close to nuclear deal with IranDefence outperforms, energy dragsWall Street futures declineWelcome 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.com ASIAN...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Savers Value Village dips after $139 million secondary offering
** Shares of thrift operator Savers Value Village SVV.N fall 1.25% to $9.45 premarket** SVV late Wednesday announced pricing of its secondary offering in which certain investors sold 15 million shares at $9.25 apiece for gross proceeds of $138.8 million** Selling shareholders include alternative inv...Reuters
Thu, May 15
This Stock Skyrocketed 3,470% in 10 Years and Still Has Room to Grow
Focusing too much on the market's short-term volatility can cause investors to forget that broader equities tend to deliver strong returns over the long run. Zooming out always helps -- when looking at a chart of the performance of major indexes over long periods, even corrections look like relative...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
Mr Kipling sales help lift Premier Foods annual profit
FY headline trading profit 187.8 mln stg vs ests 185 mln stgCEO highlights potential price hikesExpects FY revenue growth to balance volume and price-mix By Yamini Kalia May 15 (Reuters) - Britain's Premier Foods PFD.L beat annual profit expectations on Thursday, helped by year-round growth i...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Is AMD Stock Due for a Big Rally After Its Earnings Beat?
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), also known as AMD, reported earnings on May 6, and they were impressive. The chipmaker has been showing signs of progress and a faster growth rate. That could be indicative of the competition that its chips may offer to rival Nvidia, potentially giving the tech ...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
Why Archer Aviation Stock Is a No-Brainer Buy Below $15
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR), a frontrunner in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology for urban air mobility, is emerging as a foundational player in the next trillion-dollar transportation revolution. The company's dual-revenue approach, targeting high-margin commercial air taxi r...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
Oil companies fall as potential US-Iran nuclear deal stoke oversupply concerns
** U.S.-listed shares of oil companies fall premarket, with crude prices dipping by more than $2/bbl** Crude prices decline on expectations for a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal that could result in sanctions easing, while a surprise build in U.S. crude oil inventories last week heightened investor concerns ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Nvidia Just Rejoined Apple and Microsoft in the $3 Trillion Club. Could It Become the First $4 Trillion Stock by 2026?
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) first reached a market cap of $3 trillion in June 2024. The giant GPU maker remained above the threshold throughout much of the next eight months before a steep sell-off this year.However, Nvidia just rejoined Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) in the $3 trillion...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
Biohaven drops after FDA extends review period for genetic disease drug
** Drugmaker Biohaven's BHVN.N shares fall 11.6% to $17.39 premarket** Co says the US FDA has extended review period of its marketing application for its genetic disease drug, troriluzole, by three months** FDA's decision is now expected in fourth quarter of the year, co says** No new safety...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Bridgewater's Major Q1 Adjustments: Big Bet on Alibaba, Heavy Gold Investment, SPDR S&P 500 ETF Reduction
TradingKey - Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund, released its latest 13F filing, revealing significant adjustments to its equity strategy in the first quarter of 2025. The firm increased its holdings in Chinese stocks, purchasing over 5.4 million shares of Alibaba.
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Thu, May 15
ACELYRIN Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
ACELYRIN Inc SLRN.OQ reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 55 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of -36 cents. The lone analyst forecast for the quarter was for a loss of 50 cents per share. Reported revenue was zer...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Is This Beaten-Down Stock a Buy Near Its 52-Week Low?
Penny stocks -- companies with shares trading at around $5 or even less apiece -- usually carry above-average risk. However, there may be hidden gems among them: companies with attractive prospects that continue to be ignored by most investors. Identifying those penny stocks with significant latent ...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
GLOBAL MARKETS-Oil dives on US-Iran hopes as stocks surge stalls
Stocks struggle, oil prices tumble nearly 4%U.S. retail sales, Walmart earnings on tapDollar slides against Korean won, reminiscent of Taiwan dollar episodeBy Marc Jones LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) - Oil tumbled nearly 4% as a potential U.S.-Iran nuclear deal raised the prospect of increased global ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
