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CVS rises on 2025 profit forecast raise
** Shares of healthcare conglomerate CVS Health CVS.N rise 7.2% to $71.50 premarket ** Co raises full-year profit forecast on strong performance across its businesses** Raises FY adj.profit forecast to $6 to $6.20 per share from $5.75 to $6 per share previously ** Reports Q1 adj.profit of $2.25 ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Gold miners fall as bullion prices hit two-week low
** U.S.-listed shares of gold miners fall premarket, tracking dip in bullion prices** Spot gold XAU= down 2.1% at $3,219.57/ounce** Gold prices declined to two-week low, hurt by stronger U.S. dollar and signs of easing trade tensions reduced bullion's safe-haven appeal** Strong U.S. dollar makes...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Oppenheimer upgrades Caterpillar to 'outperform', instating PT
** Oppenheimer upgrades construction equipment manufacturer Caterpillar CAT.N to 'outperform' from 'perform', keeping the price target unchanged at $395 ** Brokerage said, while the global macro outlook likely to remain near-term overhang, co's better-than-feared quarter highligh...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Prediction: 2 Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than Palantir 3 Years From Now
Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) is one of the most valuable companies in the world, with a market cap of around $250 billion. That places it within the top 50 largest companies, but some (including myself) question whether this is a legitimate valuation.While Palantir had great success and is a strong compa...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
Ethereum's $58 Billion Problem Could Get Worse
Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is in danger of being overtaken by a $58 billion threat. There isn't much that it can do immediately to mitigate this threat. And it's getting bigger.Here's what you need to know and how to adapt your investment strategy accordingly.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analys...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
Is Sofi Technologies Stock a Buy Now?
Shares of SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) leaped higher when the market opened on Tuesday, April 29, and ended the day in positive territory. Investors responded well to a first-quarter earnings report that contained plenty of positives. By 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, the stock was down 6%.In th...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
Estee Lauder up after smaller-than-expected quarterly sales drop
** Shares of cosmetics giant Estee Lauder up ~5% at $62.97 premarket** Co posts smaller-than-expected drop in quarterly sales** Co's Q3 net sales fall 10% to $3.55 billion vs analysts' estimates of a fall of 10.72% to $3.52 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG** Logs quar...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Air Products falls on 2025 earnings forecast cut
** Shares of industrial gas company Air Products APD.N fall 5.4% to $256.50 premarket** Company slashes current-year profit forecast after reporting lower-than-expected Q2 earnings, hurt by lower volumes and higher costs** APD lowers its 2025 adjusted profit forecast to $11.85/shr to $12.15/shr from...Reuters
Thu, May 1
GM forecasts 2025 core profit, including tariff hit
DETROIT, May 1 (Reuters) - General Motors GM.N offered a new 2025 forecast for core profit on Thursday after receiving some clarity and reprieve from the White House this week on automotive tariffs.The automaker expects to notch an annual adjusted core profit between $10 billion and $12.5 billion, i...Reuters
Thu, May 1
3 Brilliant High-Yield Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term
The average dividend yield of stocks in the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is just 1.3% or so today, even though the index fell into correction territory earlier in 2025. That speaks to both the still-high level of the market and the volatility that is rampant right now. If you are a dividend inves...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
Moderna beats Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit and sales
Moderna's cost-cutting drives better-than-expected resultsCombination COVID and flu shot approval not expected until 2026Tariffs have minimal impact on Moderna's U.S.-manufactured drugsBy Patrick Wingrove May 1 (Reuters) - Moderna MRNA.O on Thursday reported first-quarter profit and sales...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Align Technology rises after lifting 2025 revenue growth forecast
** Shares of dental products manufacturer Align Technology ALGN.O rise 13.6% to $196.82 premarket** Late on Wednesday, co raised 2025 year-over-year revenue growth in the range of 3.5% to 5.5%, from prior low single-digit expectations** Co reports Q1 adj. profit of $2.13 per share, above analysts...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Here's Why Energy Transfer Stock Is a Buy Before May 6
It's important for investors to take the long-term view. We should be looking to buy and hold companies for years, if not decades, because that can produce the best total returns. As such, we shouldn't put too much emphasis on the short-term gyrations of a company's stock price or quarterly earnings...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
Is Costco Stock a Long-Term Buy?
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) has been an outstanding holding for investors. In the past 40 years, shares have climbed 14,540%, crushing the S&P 500 index. Including dividends, the gains are even more impressive.This top retail enterprise has many attractive qualities that can draw in investors looking to o...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
If Trump's Tariffs Lead to More Inflation, You'll Be Glad You Bought This Investment
Many experts, including the policy-making members of the Federal Reserve, are worried that President Donald Trump's tariff policies could lead to a spike in inflation. The tariff policies remain rather uncertain, and there are reports that trade deals are being worked out as I write this. However, s...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
I'd Recommend All Social Security Beneficiaries Make This 1 Move Now
It's been a confusing couple of months for Social Security beneficiaries. You've probably had to adjust to the Trump administration's new rule changes only to see some of those new rules walked back a few weeks later.Wait times for phone support can eat up more than an hour of your day while it can ...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
SoFi Stock Analysis: Buy, Hold, or Sell After Excellent Earnings Results?
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) delivered better-than-expected results for the first quarter of 2025.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 afternoon prices of April 28, 2025...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
Should Investors Buy T-Mobile Stock on the Dip?
Telecommunications companies are preparing to increase prices on devices and accessories to offset tariff cost increases.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 afternoon price...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
Is Target Stock Too Cheap to Pass Up?
Target (NYSE: TGT) has withstood pressure from online retail and other big box retailers while leveraging its footprint to provide convenient products for customers. But investors haven't put much value on the stock, which is trading at just 11x earnings, which may be a steal long-term.*Stock prices...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025May 6-7 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)June 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
