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Phathom Pharmaceuticals tumbles on $130 mln equity raise
Phathom Pharmaceuticals PHAT.O shares down 13.7% before the bell to $15.61 after $130 mln overnight follow-on pricedGastrointestinal (GI) diseases-focused biopharma late Weds announced ~8.1 mln shares, including ~1.3 mln pre-funded warrants, at $16, a 11.5% discount to last saleIt intends to use net...Reuters
Thu, Jan 8
JPM forecasts copper deficit in 2026, ups Boliden to 'neutral'
J.P. Morgan reiterates its structurally positive view on the EMEA Base Metals sector, forecasting the global copper market to be in deficit from 2026 onwardsSays demand destruction and substitution to alternative materials is unlikely to "crash the party" at current pricesBroker upgrades Swe...Reuters
Thu, Jan 8
AB Foods cuts profit forecast on Primark discounting, US weakness
Primark like-for-like sales drop 2.7% in 16 weeks to January 3 Heavy discounting at Primark impacts profitabilityTough trading to continue in short term, CEO saysShares drop as much as 12%By Yadarisa Shabong Jan 8 (Reuters) - AB Foods ABF.L warned annual profit would fall as heavy discounting at ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 8
Why Beyond Meat Plummeted 78% in 2025
Key PointsBeyond Meat continues to report declining sales and net losses.The industry has experienced a slowdown, and interest in alternative meat products is waning.Management is cutting costs and extending debt to stay afloat.10 stocks we like better than Beyond Meat › Shares of Beyond Meat (NASDA...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 8
Remy Cointreau shares rise, analysts point to 'slightly positive' Q3 comments in pre-close call
Shares in Remy Cointreau RCOP.PA rise close to 7%; analysts point to "slightly positive" comments from a pre-close Q3 management call held earlier on ThursdayBernstein says US sell-ins were "slightly up" in Q3, an improvement on H1, with the French spirits maker meeting its internal ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 8
Street View: Analysts cautious on Exxon after co signals weaker upstream earnings, higher costs
Oil major Exxon Mobil XOM.N signals lower crude oil prices could cut its fourth-quarter upstream earnings by about $800 million to $1.2 billionCo adds that changes in gas prices could affect its quarterly upstream earnings from negative $300 million to as much as positive $100 millionIn 2025, XOM ro...Reuters
Thu, Jan 8
Investors Are Still Bullish on AI Stocks. Here Are 2 to Buy in 2026.
Key PointsNvidia will continue to benefit as data centers transition from CPUs to GPUs as a part of the multitrillion-dollar infrastructure upgrade cycle.Meta Platforms has successfully monetized its AI technologies by effectively integrating them into its core businesses.With clear AI monetization ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 8
London stocks dip as oil drags; defence index hits record high
FTSE 100 down 0.3%, FTSE 250 down 0.4%Defence stocks hit record high amid geopolitical tensionsHouse prices rise 0.3% annually, slowest since March 2024 Jan 8 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 edged lower on Thursday, pressured by weakness in oil stocks, even as defence shares surged to a record ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 8
ANALYSIS-Market risk mounts as Supreme Court weighs Trump's emergency tariff powers
Ruling could impact market segments and investor exposureRefund may boost sectors but poses administrative challengesDecision's impact may be limited given alternative legal mechanismsBy Laura Matthews and Suzanne McGee NEW YORK, Jan 8 (Reuters) - A forthcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision...Reuters
Thu, Jan 8
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2026January 27-28 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT)March 17-18 (second day: statement released 1...Reuters
Thu, Jan 8
Got $1,000? 3 Stocks to Buy While They're on Sale.
Key PointsSomething big may have just changed for the better for the so-called Amazon of Latin America.Chewy isn’t exactly a fast grower, but it has still figured out how to beat Amazon at its own game.The sports-betting app DraftKings has a promising future, even if 2025 ended up being a forgettabl...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 8
Should You Buy Bitcoin While It's Under $100,000?
Key PointsBitcoin's price movements were extremely volatile throughout 2025.During the past few months, Bitcoin has experienced meaningful selling pressure.Bitcoin has started 2026 with some momentum, which could be the spark to a more prolonged rally.10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › Whatever...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 8
Best Stock to Buy Now: Carnival vs. Viking Holdings
Key PointsCarnival is the cruise industry leader and sells at a lower P/E than its peers.Viking has upended this industry after a recent initial public offering and a different approach to cruising.10 stocks we like better than Carnival Corp. › Carnival (NYSE: CCL) is the longtime leader in the crui...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 8
Ahold Delhaize slips after peer Albertsons' dim outlook
Shares in Dutch retailer Ahold Delhaize AD.AS slip 2.6% after its U.S. peer Albertsons ACI.N forecast tepid annual sales due to a disruption in SNAP benefits and expectations of lower drug pricesAlbertsons shares closed down around 6% in New York on WednesdayThe read-across is negative due to drifti...Reuters
Thu, Jan 8
US STOCKS-US stock futures dip; defense firms climb up Trump budget plans
Futures down: Dow 0.30%, S&P 500 0.22%, Nasdaq 0.31% Jan 8 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures moved lower on Thursday, as investors turned cautious in the run up to Friday's crucial nonfarm payrolls, while defense companies advanced after President Donald Trump called for a $1.5 trillio...Reuters
Thu, Jan 8
INDIA STOCKS-India's stock benchmarks fall most in over 4 months on renewed US tariff jitters
By Bharath Rajeswaran and Vivek Kumar M Jan 8 (Reuters) - India's benchmark shares logged their steepest one‑day fall in over four months on Thursday, dragged by heavyweight Reliance Industries, as uncertainty over U.S. tariffs spurred broad selling. The Nifty 50 .NSEI fell 1.01% to 25,8...Reuters
Thu, Jan 8
2 Healthcare Stocks to Buy for 2026 and Beyond
Key PointsAxsome Therapeutics and Exelixis are generating solid revenue with their current lineups.Both have promising late-stage candidates that should allow them to expand their portfolios. 10 stocks we like better than Axsome Therapeutics › The healthcare sector underperformed broader equities in...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 8
Revolution Medicines dips after AbbVie denies takeover talks
Shares of Revolution Medicines RVMD.O down 9.8% at $92.60 premarket after AbbVie ABBV.N denies takeover talks ABBV says “not in discussions with Revolution Medicines” after WSJ report of advanced deal talks; RVMD declines to comment on speculation RVMD stock had closed at an all-time high after WSJ&...Reuters
Thu, Jan 8
GLOBAL MARKETS-European defence stocks hit record high, dollar gains as geopolitics bites
European defence stocks hit new all-time highOil prices rise as traders monitor Venezuela developmentsEyes on US nonfarm payrolls; bets of two more Fed cuts remainBy Marc Jones and Rae Wee LONDON/SINGAPORE, Jan 8 (Reuters) - European defence stocks jumped to a record high and oil prices and t...Reuters
Thu, Jan 8
Is Solana a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2026?
Key PointsSolana's role as a platform for tokenized capital is expanding fast.It also now has easier access to capital in the traditional financial system.But there's a lawsuit happening that could be very problematic.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Much to the chagrin of ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 8
