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LIVE MARKETS-STOXX subdued on mixed earnings
STOXX 600 down 0.3%Retailers, health names lead lossesAutos provide liftTraders await Fed decisionWelcome 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.comSTOXX SUBDUED ON MIXED EARNINGSEurope...Reuters
Wed, May 7
This More Than 14%-Yielding Dividend Stock is Surprisingly Raising Its Already Monster Payout
Annaly Capital Management (NYSE: NLY) pays a monster dividend. The real estate investment trust's (REIT) yield is currently over 14%. That's a massive 10 times higher than the S&P 500. More often than not, dividends with yields over 10% seem to be screaming that a cut is forthcoming. However, that's...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Sorry, but Tariffs Are the Least of Apple's Problems Right Now
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares fell following last week's release of the numbers for its fiscal second quarter (which ended March 29) -- and understandably so. Although the iPhone maker topped analysts' revenue and earnings estimates, CEO Tim Cook confirmed that newly imposed import tariffs will take t...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Pest control firm Rentokil says CEO to retire by 2026
Shares have more than tripled in value since Ransom's appointment in 2013Shares down 2.7%Search for new CEO is underway, company says May 7 (Reuters) - Rentokil Initial RTO.L CEO Andy Ransom will retire by next year, the British pest control firm said on Wednesday, after 12 years during which...Reuters
Wed, May 7
Late to Retirement Planning? 5 Strategies to Help You Catch Up to Your Peers
There are an endless number of reasons you might be late to retirement planning. Whether it's unexpected medical bills, supporting family members, student debt, living in a high-cost-of-living area, or simply not earning enough, saving for retirement is sometimes put on a back burner.There's no sham...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Tariff Turmoil Put Nvidia to a Test: Top Customers Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft Just Showed Us Whether the Chip Giant Passed or Failed.
Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) earnings have soared quarter after quarter thanks to the great demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) products and services. The company is the world's leading designer of AI chips -- known as graphics processing units (GPUs) -- and has used this position as a springboar...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Can Shiba Inu Reach $1 in 2025? The Answer Might Blow Your Mind.
2024 was a great year for cryptocurrencies, with the total value of all coins and tokens soaring to an all-time high of $3.9 trillion shortly after President Trump was elected in November. Investors were excited about his pro-crypto stance and the friendly policies that might follow.Even cryptocurre...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
2 Hypergrowth Tech Stocks to Buy in 2025
Wall Street is a big believer in technology stocks at the moment. And who can blame them, with the rapid growth coming from areas of the market such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and e-commerce?Even after decades of growing online consumer spending, the market continues to expand...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
This Top Vanguard Fund Experienced Something Shocking in April, and It Offers a Distinctively Clear Message to Investors
The past month hasn't been easy for stock market investors. Indexes have changed directions multiple times, volatility has been high, and some of the market's leading companies have seen their stocks stumble.What's the reason for the turmoil? Investors, analysts, and economists all have voiced fears...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Warren Buffett Just Taught Us How to Manage Through a Bear Market. Here's the Lesson.
Uncertainty has been the name of the game for stock and bond market investors this year. Trade policy, changing tariff plans, anticipated Federal Reserve moves, and questions about ongoing economic growth have created fear among market watchers.These can be hazardous times for your financial health....The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
3 Stocks Trouncing the S&P 500 in 2025 That Can Keep Climbing Higher
The stock market has gotten off to a volatile start for 2025.After hitting a new all-time high in February, the market started showing some weakness amid growing concerns about how the Trump administration's trade policies would impact businesses. The sell-off accelerated in April after Trump's tari...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Street View: AMD to face China export challenges while MI chip series shows promise
** Advanced Micro Devices AMD.O on Tuesday forecast a $1.5 billion hit to revenue this year due to new U.S. curbs on chips, which require the company to obtain a license to ship advanced artificial-intelligence processors to China** Shares of chipmaker up 2.5% in premarket trading AI GAMBIT** JP ...Reuters
Wed, May 7
3 Breakout Growth Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade
Many growth stocks sputtered out this year as the Trump administration's tariffs raised concerns about a potential recession and drove investors back toward more conservative investments. That caution is warranted, since unpredictable tariffs can easily disrupt global supply chains, drive up labor a...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
CATL may offer less than 10% discount for $5 billion Hong Kong listing, sources say
Hong Kong listing could be city's largest share sale in four yearsCATL's net profit rose 32.9% in Q1 2025Funds to support new battery plant in HungaryBy Summer Zhen and Selena LiHONG KONG, May 7 (Reuters) - Prospective investors in CATL's upcoming $5 billion Hong Kong listing have been ...Reuters
Wed, May 7
Did Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Just Fire Off a Warning Shot to Wall Street?
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) founder and former CEO Jeff Bezos recently adopted a plan that would allow him to sell as much as 25 million shares of Amazon, in what would amount to nearly $4.75 billion, based on Amazon's stock price at the close of trading on May 2.To be clear, selling stock does not necess...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Elavon and Jscrambler Partner to Strengthen PCI DSS Compliance for Merchants
More Than 400 Merchants Within the Network Gain Access to Jscrambler's Leading Client-Side Protection for Skimming Prevention and Compliance MINNEAPOLIS and PORTO, Portugal, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Elavon, a global leader in payment processing, and Jscrambler, a pioneer in client-side pr...PR Newswire
Wed, May 7
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian shares up on U.S.-China hopes; Pakistan stocks fall after Indian air strikes
Shares in Manila, Jakarta and Seoul surgeChina to cut bank reserve requirements, ratesFed begins two-day meeting, rates likely on holdBy Roushni Nair May 7 (Reuters) - Asian shares rose and currencies rebounded on Wednesday, lifted by hopes that an upcoming high-level U.S.-China meeting could...Reuters
Wed, May 7
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian shares up on U.S.-China hopes; Pakistan stocks fall after Indian air strikes
Shares in Manila, Jakarta and Seoul surgeChina to cut bank reserve requirements, ratesFed begins two-day meeting, rates likely on holdBy Roushni Nair May 7 (Reuters) - Asian shares rose and currencies rebounded on Wednesday, lifted by hopes that an upcoming high-level U.S.-China meeting could...Reuters
Wed, May 7
Meet the 9.1%-Yielding Dividend Stock That's a Potential Winner From President Trump's Tariffs
During Whirlpool's (NYSE: WHR) first-quarter earnings call in late April, CEO Marc Bitzer said he believes his company will be a "net winner of a new tariff policy." He has a strong case for thinking so, and it looks likely the appliance maker has real potential to see better days ahead.That said, i...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
BREAKINGVIEWS-Attacks cloud India's nascent safe haven status
By Una Galani and Shritama BoseHONG KONG/MUMBAI, May 7 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Skirmishes between India and Pakistan are not new. But the rich world's stake in South Asia is rapidly increasing. That makes the risk of a conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours harder to ignore for countrie...Reuters
Wed, May 7
