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LIVE MARKETS-Utilities not immune from growth slowdown
STOXX 600 down 0.4%Moncler, Hermes dip after resultsSiemens Energy ralliesEyes on ECB decisionWall Street futures higherWelcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comUTILITIES NOT I...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Hertz shares soar as Ackman's fund boosts stake
** Car rental firm Hertz HTZ.O shares rise 28.4% to $7.33 premarket, following a 56% jump in prior session** Ackman's Pershing Square Holdings builds stake in co** The investment advisory holds a 19.8% stake in HTZ, through shares and swaps, according to CNBC, making it the second largest shareh...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
2 High-Yielding Monthly Dividend Stocks I'd Buy Before Adding AGNC Investment's Monster Dividend to My Portfolio
AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC) stands out among dividend stocks. The real estate investment trust (REIT) currently pays a monster dividend that yields 17%. That's more than 10 times higher than the S&P 500's 1.4% dividend yield. Even better, the REIT pays its dividend monthly instead of the quarterl...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
The 3 Biggest Reasons Why This High-Yield Bank Is Better Than Citigroup
Citigroup (NYSE: C) is a bank you've likely heard of, given its long history and size. It is currently offering dividend investors a 3.5% forward dividend yield versus the 2.6% average for banks. That sounds attractive, but there's a history here. And you can get a roughly 5% yield from this giant i...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
Gold miners fall as bullion prices inch lower
** U.S.-listed shares of gold miners down premarket, tracking a fall in bullion prices GOL/** Spot gold XAU= down 0.7% at $3,321.60/ounce, after touching a record high of $3,357.40/ounce earlier in the session** Bullion has gained 2.5% so far this week** Gold prices pulled back from a record high as...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
The Best Stocks to Invest $50,000 In Right Now
Stock market turmoil in recent weeks may not have put you in the mood to invest, but today actually is an excellent moment to deploy cash. That's because stocks, after tumbling, in many cases have reached bargain valuations -- and this offers you the chance to pick them up for an excellent price. No...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
UnitedHealth slumps after cutting annual profit forecast
** Shares of healthcare firm UnitedHealth Group UNH.N slumps 10.3% to $525.01 before the bell ** UNH cuts its annual adjusted profit forecast to a range of $26 to $26.50 per share from between $29.50 and $30 per share** Co reports Q1 adjusted profit of $7.20 per share, compared to analysts' e...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
2 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now
Warren Buffett's holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, has done very well over the decades, posting average annual returns in excess of 20%. Much of this performance was generated from Berkshire's publicly traded portfolio. And thanks to disclosure rules, we can dig into the regulatory filings and se...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
Faraday Future Announces That It Resolutely Opposes A Reverse Stock Split, Is Committed To Maintaining Nasdaq Listing
April 17 (Reuters) - Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc FFAI.O:FARADAY FUTURE ANNOUNCES THAT IT RESOLUTELY OPPOSES A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT, IS COMMITTED TO MAINTAINING NASDAQ LISTINGFARADAY FUTURE INTELLIGENT ELECTRIC INC - FX CEO MAX TO MEET WHITE HOUSE DECISION-MAKERSFARADAY FUTURE- INTEND TO L...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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, Apr 17
3 Social Security Survivors Benefit Rules All Retirees Need to Know
Social Security retirement benefits get most of the focus, but the program's survivors benefits could be just as crucial for your future financial security if a family member passes away. These are regular monthly checks the government pays to qualifying relatives of deceased workers and retirees.If...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
ASML Just Provided Important News for Semiconductor Stocks
In this video, I go over ASML's (NASDAQ: ASML) first-quarter earnings report and management comments about the company's future. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of April 15, 2025. The video...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
US STOCKS-US stock futures bounce back after selloff with Japan trade talks in focus
Futures up: Dow 0.9%, S&P 500 0.98%, Nasdaq 1.1% April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Thursday, as investors cautiously welcomed tariff talks between the U.S. and Japan on the final trading day of the week, recovering some ground after sharp losses in the previous session. U...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
U.S. chipmakers rise as TSMC lifts spirits after Nvidia-led tumble
** Shares of U.S. chipmakers climb premarket after world's largest contract chip manufacturer TSMC's bullish forecast for the year on robust demand for AI** TSMC 2330.TW stands by its annual expectations for sales and capital spending despite U.S. tariffs and forecasts AI chip revenue to dou...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Alcoa falls on forecasting $90 million tariff hit in Q2
** Aluminum producer Alcoa AA.N shares drop 2.8% to $24.35 before the bell after co forecasts $90 million tariff hit in Q2** Current U.S. duties levied on aluminum imports stand at 25%** Canadian imports cost almost $20 million in Q1, co says** Shares rose in post-market trading on Wednesday after Q...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
TSMC upbeat on outlook as robust AI demand offsets tariff uncertainty
TSMC Jan-March net profit jumps 60%, beats forecastsProfit lifted by surging demand for advanced chips used in AIKeeps full-year outlook for revenue, capital spendingBy Wen-Yee Lee, Faith Hung and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, April 17 (Reuters) - The world's largest contract chip maker, TSMC 2330.TW...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
LIVE MARKETS-The case for a return to US outperformance
STOXX 600 down 0.5%Moncler, Hermes dip after resultsSiemens Energy ralliesEyes on ECB decisionWall Street futures higherWelcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com THE CASE FO...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
2025 IBM X-Force Threat Index: Large-Scale Credential Theft Escalates, Threat Actors Pivot to Stealthier Tactics
Nearly half of all cyberattacks resulted in stolen data or credentials Identity abuse was the preferred entry point Asia Pacific represented more than one-third of attacks in 2024 ARMONK, N.Y., April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today released the 2025 X-Force Threat Int...PR Newswire
Thu, Apr 17
2 High-Yielding ETFs Retirees Can Safely Build Their Portfolios Around
Are you a retiree who's worried about the stock market? Now can be a concerning time to buy stocks, given the volatility. Where the economy is headed and what the tariff situation will look like over the next year or two are anyone's guess at this point. But the good news is that there are safe opti...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
