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Farm and construction equipment makers rise on US-China trade deal
** Shares of U.S.-based construction and farm equipment makers rise premarket** Caterpillar CAT.N rises 4.1%, Deere DE.N up 2.2% and CNH Industrial CNH.N up 2.5 %** U.S. and China reach deal to slash reciprocal tariffs - which was affecting prices of industrial metals and other raw materials, cruci...Reuters
Mon, May 12
U.S. drugmakers fall on Trump plan to cut drug prices
** Shares of U.S. drugmakers fall between 2% and 3% premarket after President Donald Trump pledged to slash prescription prices by about 30%–80%, which aligns with price levels paid by other wealthy nations** President Trump said he would sign an executive order on Monday morning to pursue "most...Reuters
Mon, May 12
3 Things Alphabet's Management Just Said That Should Make Tesla and Nvidia Investors Happy
Sometimes, valuable information regarding a company's prospects can be garnered from its peers and clients. That's the case with what tech giant and Google-owner Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) management recently said on its earnings call. Here's a look at three discussion points from the earnings call t...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
China ADRs rise after US, China agree to temporary tariff cuts
** U.S.-listed shares of Chinese companies rise premarket after U.S. and China agree to temporarily slash tariffs ** The world's two biggest economies said there would be a 90-day pause on measures and tariffs would come down to a 10% baseline rate ** E-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding BABA.N...Reuters
Mon, May 12
Stocks surge, dollar rallies as US and China pledge to slash tariffs
LONDON, May 12 (Reuters) - Wall Street stock futures surged, the dollar rallied and gold prices slumped on Monday as U.S. and Chinese officials pledged to slash reciprocal tariffs in a move that swept trade war fears out of global markets, at least for now.
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Mon, May 12
1 Growth Stock Down 20% to Buy Right Now
Although the market has bounced back since early April, there is still significant uncertainty regarding the state of tariffs and the economy. Amidst the turmoil, investors will find that some of the most dominant businesses are taking a hit. It's time to take a closer look at potential opportunitie...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
US retailers rise after US, China agree to ease some tariffs, 90-day pause
** Shares of retailers surge in premarket trading after U.S. and China agree to ease some tariffs** U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, after talks with Chinese officials in Geneva, told reporters that Washington and Beijing reached a deal for a 90-day pause on measures that reciprocal tariffs wo...Reuters
Mon, May 12
Down 61%, Is This Industry Disruptor's Stock a Buy Right Now?
GXO Logistics (NYSE: GXO) hit the public markets with much fanfare. The world's largest pure-play contract logistics company was spun off from XPO in August 2021, when the pandemic stock market was booming. Investors had high hopes that GXO would be able to disrupt the logistics industry with bold i...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf stock markets extend gains after US-China trade agreement
May 12 (Reuters) - Gulf stock markets continued their upward trend early on Monday, buoyed by rising oil prices and developments in U.S.-China trade negotiations, which bolstered market sentiment as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to visit the region.The United States and China said on Monday t...Reuters
Mon, May 12
Is Bitcoin Truly "Digital Gold"? 3 Ways the Leading Cryptocurrency Diverges From the Most Popular Inflation Hedge
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is, as you may have heard, often called by the catchy moniker "digital gold."But there are a handful of key differences between Bitcoin and real gold, which has long been used as a store of value and as a hedge against inflation. Here are three of the most important ones to kno...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
What Will Berkshire Hathaway Look Like Without Warren Buffett? Here's What Charlie Munger Predicted 10 Years Ago.
With Warren Buffett's stunning announcement that he will retire by the end of the year, investors are wondering what's in store for Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B). Vice Chairman Greg Abel is taking over, but will Berkshire Hathaway be the same?A decade ago, Charlie Munger, Buffett's d...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
Vipshop to Announce First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 20, 2025
GUANGZHOU, China, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE: VIPS), a leading online discount retailer for brands in China ("Vipshop" or the "Company"), today announced that it plans to release its first quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, b...PR Newswire
Mon, May 12
Billionaire Chase Coleman Has 68% of His $24.5 Billion Portfolio Invested in 10 Stocks. Here's the Best of the Bunch.
At age 49, Chase Coleman III is relatively young to be one of the wealthiest people on the planet. But his net worth of $6 billion landed him at No. 581 on Forbes' 2025 ranking of the world's billionaires. Coleman manages even more money than that $6 billion figure. His Tiger Global Management watch...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
Wondering if Pfizer's 7.6% Dividend Yield Is Sustainable? Here's What You Need to Know.
Income investors have liked Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) for years. However, the big drugmaker's exceptionally juicy dividend these days has made its stock even more attractive.But when a dividend yield reaches ultrahigh levels, investors can feel a heightened level of uncertainty. Wondering if Pfizer's 7.6% ...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
US STOCKS-US stock futures jump as US-China trade stand-off thaws
Futures advance: Dow 1.99%, S&P 500 2.5%, Nasdaq 3.31% May 12 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures jumped on Monday after the United States and China said they had reached a deal to reduce tariffs, easing concerns of an all-out trade war that had gripped global markets. Speaking after talks ...Reuters
Mon, May 12
Is Meta Platforms a Better "Magnificent Seven" Stock to Buy Right Now Than Apple?
Sometimes adjectives lose their zing. That might appear to be the case this year when a certain description is used for some of the biggest companies on the planet. Most of the so-called "Magnificent Seven" stocks aren't so magnificent anymore.However, just because these stocks aren't flying as high...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
U.S.-China Tariff Deal Exceeds Expectations, Risk Assets Rally in Major Reversal! Nasdaq Futures Up 3%, Hong Kong Stocks Jump 6%, Oil Rises 3%, Gold..
TradingKey – Following high-level economic and trade talks, both China and the United States announced "substantial progress" in their negotiations. According to a joint statement released on May 12, China will cut its tariffs on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%, while the U.S. will reduce tariffs on...
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Mon, May 12
President Trump Just Walked Back Another Social Security Change -- and It's a Small Victory for Seniors
The first few months of President Donald Trump's second term have brought a flurry of Social Security changes that may have left you feeling anxious and a little confused. So far, most of the changes he's made are procedural, affecting things like how you verify your identity when you call the Socia...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: IonQ vs. Palantir Technologies
There's no shortage of tech companies focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) these days, but two companies that have attracted significant attention from investors are IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) and Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR).IonQ's share price has rocketed 264% higher over the past year, and Pal...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 12
Crude Oil Market Imbalance: Weak Q1 Results from “King of Oil” Aramco May Be Just the Beginning
TradingKey – Before U.S. President Donald Trump’s official visit to Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco — the kingdom’s cash cow and the world’s largest oil producer — released its first-quarter 2025 earnings report. Affected by persistently weak global oil prices, Saudi Aramco’s profits fell by 4.6%...TradingKey
Mon, May 12
