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US STOCKS-S&P 500, Dow futures climb on rate-cut expectations; UnitedHealth jumps
Futures: Dow up 0.63%, S&P 500 up 0.06%, Nasdaq off 0.19% Aug 15 (Reuters) - Futures tracking the Dow and the S&P 500 were higher on Friday, underpinned by expectations of an interest rate cut in September, while UnitedHealth surged after Berkshire Hathaway raised its stake in the health ...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Should You Buy Berkshire Hathaway Stock, Even Though It's Down 10% Since Warren Buffett Announced He's Retiring as CEO?
Key PointsLegendary investor Warren Buffett is stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at the end of 2025.Berkshire is down by 11% since Buffett’s surprise announcement.10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Hathaway › Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) reached an all-time high in early ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
Where Will Oklo Be in 3 Years?
Key PointsNuclear power is experiencing a resurgence amid rising energy demand, primarily driven by AI.Oklo is pioneering advanced nuclear fuel technologies, including its Aurora powerhouse product line.It's awaiting regulatory approval, and plant operations may not begin until 2027 at the earliest....The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
Is UnitedHealth Group a Buy After Warren Buffett Enters the Picture?
Key PointsWarren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway took a $1.6 billion stake in UnitedHealth Group in Q2 2025, sending shares up over 9% after hours.The stock trades near a decade-low valuation at 12 times earnings after plummeting 46% year to date amid federal probes and surging medical costs.Wall Stree...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
Ukraine's Kyivstar jumps in landmark Nasdaq listing after SPAC deal close
** Mobile operator Kyivstar's KYIV.O shares rise 11.7% to $14.18 premarket in landmark Nasdaq listing, a day after closing SPAC merger** KYIV went public after clinching a $2.2 billion SPAC merger with Betsy Cohen's special purpose acquisition company, Cohen Circle Acquisition Corp I CCIR.O,...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
T1 Energy rises on deal with Corning to fully make solar panels in US
** Shares of U.S. solar company T1 Energy TE.N rise 12% to $1.44 premarket ** Company reaches a deal with specialty glass maker Corning GLW.N to build a fully domestic solar supply chain, connecting polysilicon, wafers, cells, and panels manufactured in the U.S.** GLW will supply TE with solar wafe...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Nikkei 225 and Topix Set Record Closes on Better-than-Expected Japan Q2 GDP Growth
TradingKey - On Friday, August 15th, the Nikkei 225 and Topix indices both reached new record high closes, buoyed by Japan's stronger-than-expected second-quarter GDP growth. The Nikkei gained 1.71%, closing at 43,378.31, while the Topix rose 1.63% to 3,107.68, briefly touching an intraday high of 3TradingKey
Fri, Aug 15
2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid
Key PointsAn estimated one-third of the U.S. adult population is at risk for kidney disease, making DaVita a tempting stock.BYD has the dominant share in the powerful Chinese EV market.Interest rates and sagging consumer confidence makes Lennar less appealing.10 stocks we like better than DaVita › W...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
Noah to Report Second Quarter and Half Year 2025 Unaudited Financial Results on August 27, 2025
SHANGHAI, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Noah Holdings Limited (the "Company" or "Noah") (NYSE: NOAH and HKEX: 6686), a leading and pioneer wealth management service provider offering comprehensive advisory services on global investment and asset allocation primarily for glob...PR Newswire
Fri, Aug 15
Hims & Hers slips after report of FTC probe into advertising practices
** Shares of telehealth platform Hims & Hers HIMS.N fall 2.3% to $46.03 premarket** Late on Thursday, Bloomberg News reported that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission is investigating Hims & Hers over its advertising and subscription cancellation practices, citing people familiar with the matt...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Just Hit a 52-Week High -- and It's Still Undervalued
Key PointsTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is a key supplier for many of the biggest names in AI.The company is building production facilities in the U.S.The stock is undervalued compared to its peers. 10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing › Artificial intelligence (AI) ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025September 16-17 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)October 28-29 (second day: statement releas...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
DIARY-Europe's STOXX 600 corporate earnings week ahead
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Diary of Europe's STOXX 600 (.STOXX) corporate earnings for the week ahead EUROPE'S STOXX 600 EARNINGS Start DateStart Time (GMT)RICCompany NameEvent Name19-Aug-2025AMCALCC.SAlcon AGHalf Year 2025 Alcon AG Earnings Release19-Aug-202515:15KGH.WAKGHM Polska Miedz SAHalf...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
UnitedHealth rises after Berkshire Hathaway buys new stake
** Shares of health insurer UnitedHealth UNH.N rise 12.8% to $306.16 premarket** Late on Thursday, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N acquired 5 million shares, or 0.55% stake, in UNH, according to a regulatory filing** Berkshire owned 5.04 million UnitedHealth shares worth about $1.57 b...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures steady as Trump-Putin meeting takes center stage
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Futures tied to Canada's main stock index steadied on Friday after the previous session's losses, as attention shifted to an upcoming high-stakes U.S.–Russia summit to discuss a potential end to the war in Ukraine.The futures on the S&P/TSX index .SXFcv1 rose 0.04% by ...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
3 Things Apple Investors Should Know Following a Recent Trump Announcement
Key PointsApple upped its U.S. manufacturing pledge to $600 billion during the next four years. The company’s American Manufacturing Program will expand its partnerships with existing U.S. suppliers. Apple’s announcement and related tariff news drove the stock higher last week.10 stocks we like bet...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
Better Growth Stock to Buy Right Now: Amazon or Alibaba?
Key PointsAlibaba's stock is outperforming Amazon's this year, but Amazon's revenue and earnings growth are stronger.Both Amazon and Alibaba should have strong growth prospects.Alibaba is the clear winner when it comes to valuation.10 stocks we like better than Alibaba Group › When a company is comp...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
13F Tracking | Buffett Reveals UnitedHealth Stake, Trims Apple; BlackRock Takes Heavy Positions On The “Big Seven”.
Top investment institutions have released the latest 13F filings. Buffett's Berkshire reveals UnitedHealth Stake, Trims Apple; BlackRock takes heavy positions on the “Big Seven”.Berkshire Hathaway 13F Filing Reveals Warren Buffett's Secret StockWarren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway revealed a position...Tiger News
Fri, Aug 15
Chinese self-driving firm WeRide rises on investment from Grab
** U.S.-listed shares of Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide WRD.O rise 4% to $10 premarket ** WRD says Singaporean tech company Grab GRAB.O committed an equity investment in co to ramp up deployment of Level 4 autonomous robotaxis and shuttles in Southeast Asia ** Grab and WeRide did not immedia...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
This Cathie Wood Stock Has More Than Doubled This Year, and It's Not Too Late to Buy
Key PointsRobinhood has been soaring during the past year due to strong financial results.The company has a growing list of products and an expanding ecosystem. Valuation is a concern, but Robinhood could still beat the market over the long run. 10 stocks we like better than Robinhood Markets › Cath...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
