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US STOCKS-Wall Street set for slightly lower open as China trade uncertainty lingers; Alphabet jumps
Futures down: Dow 0.4%, S&P 500 0.21%, Nasdaq 0.28%Indexes on pace for weekly gains Alphabet gains after upbeat Q1 results Intel falls after weak forecast By Lisa Pauline Mattackal and Purvi Agarwal April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Friday, as invest...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
US bond funds attract first weekly inflow in six weeks
April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. bond funds recorded net inflows in the week through April 23 for the first time in six weeks, as a selloff in U.S. bond markets eased and investors grew hopeful about a potential de-escalation in the trade war between the U.S. and China.Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
HCA Healthcare Tops Revenue Expectations
HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA), a prominent player in the healthcare sector, announced robust first-quarter results for 2025 on Friday, April 25, that surpassed market expectations. The company recorded an adjusted EPS of $6.45 for Q1 2025, exceeding the anticipated $5.75. Its reported revenue was $18.32...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 25
Where Will TSMC Stock Be in 5 Years?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM), popularly known as TSMC, has turned out to be a solid investment over the past five years. Shares of the foundry giant have jumped an impressive 182% during this period, easily outpacing the 83% gains clocked by the S&P 500 index.However, the broader s...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 25
LIVE MARKETS-S&P 500 index's strong 3-day run has set a high bar
U.S. equity index futures red: Dow off ~0.4%Euro STOXX 600 index up ~0.5%Dollar up; bitcoin rises >1%; crude, gold both down >1%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield falls to ~4.27%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market update + NYSE President congratulates new SEC Chair Paul Atkins
NEW YORK, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Yesterday, NYSE President Lynn Martin congratulated newly sworn-in SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, supporting his longstanding views on the markets. ...PR Newswire
Fri, Apr 25
Baltic index logs second weekly gain on higher rates across vessels
April 25 (Reuters) - The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index rose on Friday and posted its second straight weekly gain, helped by higher demand across all vessel segments.* The main index .BADI, which monitors rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, added 20 points, o...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
UBS upgrades Interroll to “neutral,” lowers price target on slower growth outlook
Investing.com -- Interroll Group (SIX:INRN) has been upgraded to "neutral" from "sell" by UBS Global Research, with a new price target of CHF1,798, down from CHF2,040, in a note dated Friday. The revInvesting.com
Fri, Apr 25
Between Costco and Home Depot, Which Is the Top Retail Stock to Buy Right Now?
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) and Home Depot (NYSE: HD) are two of the biggest retailers in the world. One focuses on general merchandise, while the other caters to DIY and professional customers with home improvement products. The combined market cap of these two companies is a staggering $770 billion as o...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 25
1 Surprisingly Recession-Resistant Stock You Can Buy Right Now
American Express (NYSE: AXP) might not seem like a recession-resistant business, but you might be surprised. While it certainly has some vulnerability to a bad economy, Amex also has an affluent clientele and excellent asset quality that should allow the business to weather the storm better than its...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 25
Global equity funds see second week of inflows on easing US-China tariff tensions
April 25 (Reuters) - Global equity funds attracted inflows for a second straight week through April 23, supported by signs of a potential de-escalation in the tariff war between the U.S. and China, which boosted demand for riskier assets. According to LSEG Lipper data, global equity funds saw a net ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Centene falls on high costs tied to Medicaid plans
** Shares of health insurer Centene CNC.N fall 2% to $60.35 premarket** Company's medical spending is slightly above Street estimates, as it faces high costs in its government-backed Medicaid plans for lower-income groups** CNC reports Q1 medical loss ratio — the percentage of premiums spent on ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Street View: Comcast to face slow market growth, intense competition
** Comcast CMCSA.O reports larger-than-expected quarterly decline in broadband subscribers, falling short of Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as it faces intense competition in a saturated market** Median PT of 30 brokerages covering the stock is $40 - LSEG FIRMS SKEPTICAL OF MARKETING EFFORTS...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
1 Terrible Reason to Buy Ford Stock
President Trump's recent rollout of tariffs has caused chaos in the stock market and plenty of uncertainty among business leaders who are trying to map out the long-term strategy for their companies.Some investors are looking for any signs that the Trump administration may take a softer approach to ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 25
Charter Communications gains after Q1 revenue beat
** Shares of broadband and cable TV provider Charter Communications CHTR.O up 1.5% at $340.30 premarket ** CHTR reports Q1 revenue of $13.74 bln, beating analysts' average estimate of $13.68 bln, according to data compiled by LSEG** Company adds 514,000 mobile lines during Q1, higher than the gr...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Phillips 66 down after bigger-than-expected Q1 loss
** Shares of U.S. refiner Phillips 66 PSX.N down 2.6% at $102.99 premarket** Co reports bigger-than-expected loss in Q1, hurt by lower refining margins** Q1 adj. loss was 90 cents/shr vs estimate of a loss of 72 cents/shr - data compiled by LSEG** Q1 refining margins fell 38% to $6.81/bbl and turnar...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 75
Many investors may know the average Social Security benefit for retirees currently stands at $1,976 per month. But that's an average with a wide range of inputs as well as potential outputs. The more money you earned during your working years, the greater your eventual payment becomes. The age at wh...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 25
Street View: T-Mobile an industry leader but overvalued
** T-Mobile TMUS.O added fewer wireless subscribers in the first quarter than Wall Street had expected. ** Shares of carrier were down 5.3% premarket at $248.13** Nineteen of the 30 brokerages covering stock have a 'buy' or 'strong buy' rating, 10 'hold' and 1 'sell';...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Charter Communications beats revenue estimate on strength in mobile services
April 25 (Reuters) - Charter Communications CHTR.O on Friday topped Wall Street estimate for first-quarter revenue and added more subscribers than expected for its mobile services, thanks to strong demand for its bundled plans.Shares of the broadband and cable TV provider were up 1.5% in premarket t...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
HCA Healthcare rises after higher Q1 profit
** Hospital operator HCA Healthcare's HCA.N shares rise 1.9% to $348 premarket** HCA says its Q1 profit rose nearly 9% as more people underwent elective procedures and sought medical care due to rise in flu cases** HCA posts Q1 profit of $6.45/share vs $5.93/share year earlier ** Co reports ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
