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LIVE MARKETS-Dollar rebound a key sign for equity strength
Main US indexes jump; Nasdaq up ~4%, out frontCons Disc leads S&P 500 sector gainers; Utilities weakest groupDollar surges; crude up ~2%; bitcoin off >1%; gold off ~3%US 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.45%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters repor...Reuters
Mon, May 12
2 Palantir Tales: The Business and the Stock
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Sanmeet Deo and host Ricky Mulvey discuss:Palantir's impressive business results and astonishing valuation.Celsius' "meh" quarter.Why DoorDash kept growing after the peak of COVID.Then Cynthia Stewart, executive director of DART Collective, joins Motley Fool pers...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
Why Nvidia, Broadcom, and Other Semiconductor and AI Stocks Rallied Monday Morning
Investors and consumers have been climbing a wall of worry lately. The imposition of tariffs and the trade war with China has sparked concerns about the potential to reignite inflation and pressure an already fragile economy. There has even been a growing chorus warning about the potential for a rec...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
Why Trucking Stocks Are in the Fast Lane Today
There appears to be progress in resolving the trade war between the United States and China, and the companies that are responsible for hauling the goods imported into the United States are rallying on the prospect of having more work ahead.Shares of XPO (NYSE: XPO) are up 14% as of 11:30 a.m. ET on...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
Why Whirlpool Shares Surged Today
Shares in appliance maker Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) were up as much as 9.1% in early trading today. The move comes after a significant de-escalation in the trade conflict between the U.S. and China, as both countries agreed to 90 days of easing tariffs on each other. It's a positive for companies seen a...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
Why RH Stock Rocketed Higher Today
Shares of luxury home furnishings retailer RH (NYSE: RH) spiked today after the Trump administration said that it's working out a trade deal with China. The two countries have been locked in a trade war, and investors have been worried that retailers like RH will suffer if the economy slows down and...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
Fox names new streaming service 'Fox One', plans launch before football season
Fox's shares rise nearly 5%Fox One pricing to align with wholesale rates; no discountsRevenue up 27% on Super Bowl ad boostBy Jaspreet Singh May 12 (Reuters) - Fox Corp FOXA.O said its new subscription-based streaming service will be called "Fox One" and is set to launch before the fa...Reuters
Mon, May 12
The 2 Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
The market has partially recovered from the 2025 lows it touched last month, but it's still well off its highs, which makes this a great time to add some new stocks to your portfolio. An investment of $1,000 would be a good amount to start with; you can add more later on any market dips. If you're r...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
Nvidia Stock Continued to Rally Today. Why It's Not Too Late to Buy.
Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) jumped again today to start this week's trading. The stock rose more than 5% before easing back Monday morning. That move kept the positive momentum going for the artificial intelligence (AI) leader. Shares were up 4.8% as of 12:09 p.m. ET.Shares have soared about 20%...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
Why Apple's Stock Is Surging Today
Shares of consumer tech giant Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) traded over 5% higher, as of 11:51 a.m. ET today, after officials from the U.S. and China announced a 90-day pause on extremely high tariffs rates, setting the stage for a broader trade agreement. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) t...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
Seadrill Ltd reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Seadrill Ltd SDRL.N reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 23 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 81 cents. The mean expectation of six analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 51 cents per share. Wall Street e...Reuters
Mon, May 12
Blade Air Mobility takes off after narrower-than-expected loss, rev beat
** Blade Air Mobility's BLDE.O shares up 19.2% at $3.48, a two month high, after co posted narrow-than-expected qtrly loss and topline beat** BLDE on course for biggest one-day pct gain since Nov 2023 amid broader rally in equities, with the Nasdaq .IXIC surging >3% on Mon after U.S.-China ta...Reuters
Mon, May 12
LIVE MARKETS-Treasury yields jump, Fed rate cut expectations pushed back
Main US indexes jump; Nasdaq up >3.5%, out frontCons Disc leads S&P 500 sector gainers; Utilities weakest groupEuro STOXX 600 index up ~1.2%Dollar surges; crude up ~2%; bitcoin off ~1.4%; gold off >2.5%US 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.45%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of m...Reuters
Mon, May 12
Why Railroad Stocks Are Moving Higher Today
Weekend progress toward resolving the trade spat between the United States and China has markets rallying, and railroad stocks are among the big winners.Shares of Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP), CSX (NASDAQ: CSX), Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC), Canadian Pacific Kansas City (NYSE: CP), and Canadian Nationa...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
Pharma stocks recover from initial shock of Trump's drug pricing order
Healthcare stocks in Australia, Asia fallInvestors question how the changes will be implementedPresident Trump signed executive order on Monday morningBy Sriparna Roy and Joel Jose May 12 (Reuters) - Shares of U.S. drugmakers rebounded on Monday after an initial selloff as analysts said that Pr...Reuters
Mon, May 12
Why Nuclear Stocks Constellation Energy, Vistra, and Oklo All Popped This Morning
Shares of nuclear power producers Constellation Energy (NASDAQ: CEG), Vistra (NYSE: VST), and Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) (actually, Oklo is more of a nuclear start-up) all moved higher in Monday morning trading. The moves may have been inspired by broader investor enthusiasm in the wake of the Trump administ...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
Sweetgreen slips after JP Morgan cuts PT
** Shares of salad chain Sweetgreen SG.N fall 1% to $15.1** JP Morgan cuts PT to $20 from $25** SG's sales were particularly challenged across overindexed markets, especially New York City, Boston, Los Angeles and D.C., that broadly account for ~40% of store base - JP Morgan** Consumers are more...Reuters
Mon, May 12
Big News! U.S. and China Trade Deal Shakes Up Markets
The stock market is on fire on Monday after an initial trade deal with China was announced by U.S. officials. Details are still being ironed out, but the two countries are lowering tariffs and taking a 90-day "pause" to ramp up negotiations. Travis Hoium covers the details and the market's reaction ...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
TXNM Energy rises on report of acquisition talks with Blackstone
** Shares of utility company TXNM Energy TXNM.N rise 1.2% to $53.52 ** Equity firm Blackstone BX.N says it is in talks to acquire TXNM Energy, Bloomberg News reports** An agreement is expected to be reached as early as the coming weeks, although the talks may be delayed or falter, report says** In M...Reuters
Mon, May 12
Pharmacy benefit managers fall as Trump signs order to lower US drug prices
** Shares of companies owning pharmacy benefit managers fall after U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order to cut prescription drug prices to match those in other high-income nations** Shares of Cigna CI.N down 6.6%, CVS Health CVS.N falls 4.2% and UnitedHealth UNH.N is down marginally*...Reuters
Mon, May 12
