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MORNING BID AMERICAS-It's all about the jobs
By Amanda Cooper Jan 7 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Amanda Cooper.Oil is in the spotlight this morning, under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement on social media that Venezuela will be "turning over" up to 50 million barrels of...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in January
Key PointsAres Capital is well-positioned to deliver market-beating total returns.Enbridge offers a safe dividend and strong growth opportunities.Realty Income has increased its dividend for 133 consecutive quarters.10 stocks we like better than Ares Capital › Want to start the new year on a positiv...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 7
Deutsche Bank sees European insurers offering steady growth, tech upside
Deutsche Bank expects European insurers to grow book value by about 8%, earnings by 9% and offer dividend yield of 4.5% in 2026Says sector backed by strong capital and cash flow, outperforming the European market but lagging banks in recent yearsNotes life insurance could regain favour with "hea...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Can Bitcoin Bounce Back in 2026?
Key PointsBitcoin fell about 5% in 2025 despite hitting record levels earlier in the year.Concerns about the economy and the cryptocurrency's valuation likely weighed on retail investors' minds in recent months.10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) started 2025 out hot, hitti...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 7
What Is the Plan for Berkshire Hathaway's $300 Billion Equity Portfolio Following Warren Buffett's Retirement?
Key PointsWarren Buffett officially retired from the CEO role at Berkshire Hathaway as of Jan. 1. Greg Abel has assumed CEO duties but will probably concentrate on the operating businesses. Given Todd Combs' unexpected recent departure, it's likely that Ted Wechsler will run the $300 billion equity...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 7
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
Wed, Jan 7
Piper Sandler downgrades Arthur J. Gallagher to 'neutral'
Piper Sandler downgrades insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher's AJG.N shares to "neutral" from "overweight"Cuts PT to $272 from $276, still a 3.8% upside to stock's last closeSays long-term prospects for insurance brokers are excellent, but incrementally less optimistic in th...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
LIVE MARKETS-Europe's auto sector remains bleak, but is it priced in?
STOXX 600 little changedDAX hits new recordEnergy, luxury stocks lagWall St futures lowerWelcome 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 EUROPE'S AUTO SECTOR REMAINS BLEAK, B...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
2 Unstoppable Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Through 2035
Key PointsMercadoLibre is facing some headwinds, but its strategy should allow the company to overcome them. Microsoft's booming cloud and AI businesses will help justify its heavy spending. 10 stocks we like better than MercadoLibre › While many wonder what 2026 has in store, it's important for lon...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 7
London stocks retreat from record high as investors assess US-Venezuela news
FTSE 100 down 0.5% after hitting a series of record highs Precious metal miners lead losses, gold slips over 1%Energy stocks fall amid U.S.-Venezuela developments Jan 7 (Reuters) - The UK's FTSE 100 index edged lower on Wednesday after a run of record highs, as investors assessed U.S.-Venezue...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
GLOBAL MARKETS-Trump's Venezuela missives knock high-flying stocks
Japanese stocks hit by China's export ban on dual-use itemsUS crude and Brent oil prices continue to declineMetals hold near record highs Euro zone inflation eases to 2% targetBy Naomi Rovnick and Rocky Swift TOKYO/LONDON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Global stocks retreated from all-time peaks and oil ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
AST SpaceMobile drops as Scotiabank downgrades rating
Shares of space broadband network AST SpaceMobile ASTS.O fall 4.4% to $93.25 premarketScotiabank downgrades stock to "sector underperform" from "sector perform" rating, citing long delays and how quickly rival Starlink is growingBrokerage says co still has no retail customers and nee...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Penguin Solutions gains after Q1 results beat estimates
Shares of data center firm Penguin Solutions PENG.O rise 5.3% to $22.7 premarket after co beats Q1 estimatesPosts Q1 revenue of $343.07 million vs. analysts' estimates of $338.64 million - data compiled by LSEGRecords adj. EPS of 49 cents vs. analysts' estimates of 44 cents Says integrated m...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Oracle's Secret Weapon Against AI Customer Risk Has a Fatal Flaw
Key PointsOracle addressed customer concentration risk in its latest earnings call.The company pointed to its ability to shift AI computing capacity between customers within hours in the event that a large customer failed to pay.While this keeps utilization high right now, if the industry overbuilds...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 7
Deckers Outdoor falls after Piper Sandler downgrades to 'underweight' rating
Shares of Hoka parent Deckers Outdoor DECK.N down 4.1% at $103.01 premarket Piper Sandler downgrades stock to "underweight" from "neutral"; cuts PT to $85 from $100, representing nearly 21% downside from stock's last closeWith Deckers leaning more into discounts for both HOKA and...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Should You Buy the Invesco QQQ ETF With the Nasdaq at an All-Time High? Here's What History Says
Key PointsThe Nasdaq is usually the exchange of choice for early-stage technology companies looking to go public. The Nasdaq-100 hosts 100 of the largest nonfinancial companies listed on the Nasdaq, many of which are from the tech sector. The Invesco QQQ ETF tracks the performance of the Nasdaq-100,...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 7
Strategy gains as MSCI keeps crypto treasury firms in indexes
Shares of Strategy MSTR.O up 3.9% at $164.2 premarket after MSCI MSCI.N drops plan to exclude crypto treasury firms from its indexesDecision keeps digital asset treasury companies (DATCOs) in global benchmarks; MSCI had proposed removal last fallDATCOs surged in popularity in 2025 as firms began hol...Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
Prediction: Dogecoin Will Hit $0.10 in 2026
Key PointsDogecoin's price will likely decline this year.There are a few possibilities that might upend that process.But you shouldn't bet on them because the odds are very slim.10 stocks we like better than Dogecoin › Assets can rise in value because they throw off cash that you can reinvest, or th...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 7
INDIA STOCKS-India equity benchmarks fall for third session as HDFC Bank, auto stocks drag
By Bharath Rajeswaran and Vivek Kumar M Jan 7 (Reuters) - Indian equity benchmarks fell for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, with losses in private lender HDFC Bank and automobile stocks adding to the caution triggered by geopolitical tensions and tariff worries. The Nifty 50 ....Reuters
Wed, Jan 7
1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Before It Soars 140% to Join Nvidia and Tesla as a Trillion-Dollar Company
Key PointsTech analyst Dan Ives says Palantir will be a trillion-dollar company within a year or two; that implies 140% upside from its current market value.Palantir is a leader in AI decisioning software and its revenue growth has accelerated in nine consecutive quarters.Palantir currently trades a...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 7
