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Drugmakers fall as Trump signals announcement on medicine costs
** Shares of U.S drugmakers fall after President Trump signaled he would make an announcement next week on the cost of medicines** Shares of Eli Lilly LLY.N and Abbvie ABBV.N fall 3% each, Merck MRK.N down 2.5%, Gilead GILD.O slip 2.4%, Amgen AMGN.O down 2.2%, Pfizer PFE.N fall 1.7%** The S&P 50...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Vertex Pharma falls after Q1 results miss
** Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals VRTX.O fall 12.5% to $437.69, its biggest one-day loss pct since 2020 ** Co among top percentage losers on Nasdaq Biotechnology Index .NBI ** Co posted Q1 revenue of $2.77 billion, missing analyst estimates of $2.85 billion according to data compiled by LSEG*...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Gartner gains after raising annual profit forecast
** Shares of technology research firm Gartner IT.N up 2.5% at $437.75** Co now expects adj EPS of at least $11.70 for 2025, up from its prior estimate of $11.45 ** Q1 adj profit rose to $2.98 per share, beating an estimate of $2.72 per share, according to data compiled by LSEG* Revenue for Q1 up 4.2...Reuters
Tue, May 6
LIVE MARKETS-Pre-Liberation Day trade deficit hits record
Main US indexes red, but off lows; Nasdaq down ~0.5%Healthcare weakest S&P 500 sector; Utilities lead gainersEuro STOXX 600 index off ~0.3%Dollar down; bitcoin ~flat; gold up >1.5%; crude up >4%US 10-Year Treasury yield edges up to ~4.35%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of market...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Why Constellation Energy Stock Popped on Tuesday
Nuclear power utility Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CEG) exploded higher after reporting significantly higher revenue than expected for the first quarter of 2025.Heading into today's report, analysts forecast Constellation Energy would earn $2.15 per share on sales of $5.4 billion. Const...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 6
How MARA Holdings Stock Gained 16% Last Month
Shares of MARA Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA) rose 16.3% in April 2025, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The cryptocurrency mining and digital asset management specialist benefited from a rising Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price, which made MARA's assets more valuable.Mara's Bitcoin hoard g...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 6
Marriott trims 2025 revenue forecast, flags hit from government spending cuts
By Aishwarya Jain May 6 (Reuters) - U.S. hotel operator Marriott International MAR.O trimmed its full-year room revenue forecast on Tuesday, as tariff-induced uncertainties and federal spending cuts under President Donald Trump sap demand.The company highlighted a hit from a 10% drop in nights bo...Reuters
Tue, May 6
This Magnificent Vanguard ETF Could Supercharge Your Portfolio While Protecting Against Stock Market Volatility
The stock market has been volatile the past few months, but if there's one silver lining right now, it's that many higher-priced investments are on sale.Investing during periods of turbulence can make it easier to snag stocks at a discount, but it can also set you up for significant gains when the m...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 6
Should Investors Buy StoneCo Stock After Considering Its Risks?
StoneCo (NASDAQ: STNE) stock investors are curious about the business as it faces significant operational risks.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 2,...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 6
LIVE MARKETS-Near-term volatility aside, Mexico could weather the tariff storm quite well
Main US indexes red; Nasdaq off most, down ~0.7%Healthcare weakest S&P 500 sector; Utilities lead gainersEuro STOXX 600 index off ~0.3%Dollar down; bitcoin ~ flat; gold up ~1.4%; crude up >4%US 10-Year Treasury yield edges up to ~4.35%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brou...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Leidos rises after Q1 earnings beat estimates
** Defense contractor Leidos Holdings LDOS.N rise 3% to $152** Co's Q1 earnings beat Wall Street estimates, helped by robust demand for weapon systems** LDOS posts Q1 revenue of $4.25 bln above analyst estimates of $4.10 bln, according to data compiled by LSEG ** The Reston, Virginia-based C...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Should You Buy Apple Stock on the Dip?
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) reported increased iPhone sales, but the future looks uncertain as tariff costs loom for the smartphone pioneer.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the aft...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 6
Duke Energy gains after upbeat first quarter results
** Shares of U.S. utility Duke Energy DUK.N rise 1.6% to $122.68** Company beats expectations for Q1 profit and revenue helped by higher electricity rates, retail sales and a colder winter** DUK posts Q1 adjusted profit of $1.76 per share vs estimate of $1.60 per share - data compiled by LSEG** Comp...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Why Palantir Stock Is Plummeting Today
Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock is getting hit with big sell-offs in Tuesday's trading after the company's first-quarter earnings release yesterday. The company's share price was down 13.7% as of 10:30 a.m. ET.Palantir published its Q1 results after the market closed yesterday and delivered a profit t...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 6
Palantir Stock Crashes After Earnings but It Could Still Soar 300%, According to a Wall Street Analyst
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock had plunged 14% as of 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 6, as investors reacted to its first-quarter financial results. The company reported solid results amid continued demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) platform, but the market clearly had higher expect...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 6
CANADA STOCKS-TSX subdued on latest tariff threats ahead of Fed meet
By Sanchayaita Roy and Sukriti Gupta May 6 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index was flat in choppy trading on Tuesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff plans dampened investor sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision meeting.Toronto Stock Excha...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Paul Tudor Jones predicts new stock market lows despite potential tariff reduction
Investing.com -- Billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones anticipates that even if President Donald Trump reduces China tariffs by 50%, the stock market could still reach new lows. Jones, the founder ofInvesting.com
Tue, May 6
Debt buyer PRA Group hits more than 1 year-low after Q1 miss
** Debt buyer PRA Group's PRAA.O shares plunge as much as 31.5%, hitting their lowest since November 2023** PRAA late Monday posted Q1 profit well below Wall Street expectations, its first miss in about two years ** Co says it saw a shortfall in cash collections during the reported quarter, rela...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Why Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock Is Sinking Today
Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) were sinking 11.9% as of 10:18 a.m. ET on Tuesday. The sharp decline came after the company announced its 2025 first-quarter results on Monday evening.Vertex reported Q1 revenue of $2.77 billion, up 3% year over year. It posted adjusted earnings of $1....The Motley Fool
Tue, May 6
