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CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures rise on reports of moderate US approach to tariffs
March 24 (Reuters) - Futures tied to Canada's main stock index rose on Monday, mirroring gains of its Wall Street peers after media reports said the approach of the U.S. to fresh tariffs is likely to be more moderate than thought.The futures on the S&P/TSX index SXFcv1 were up 0.7% at 6.45 E...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
IBM rises after Wedbush adds stock to 'best ideas' list
** Shares of International Business Machines IBM.N rise 1.3% to $247.1 in premarket trading ** Wedbush adds the consultancy and IT software company to its "best ideas" list** Says IBM is well positioned to capitalize on the current demand shift for hybrid and AI applications as more enterpri...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
AZEK jumps on merger deal with James Hardie
** Shares of outdoor home-decking maker AZEK AZEK.N up 19% premarket to $49.25, over one-month high, on M&A news** Fiber-cement maker James Hardie Industries JHX.AX said it will acquire AZEK in cash-and-stock deal valued at $8.8 bln** Shareholders of Chicago-based AZEK to receive $26.45 in cash ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 69
The average retired worker who is 69 years old and collects Social Security gets about $1,945 per month, according to the latest edition of the Social Security Statistical Supplements. That's $23,340 per year in retirement income.However, there are a couple of things to point out. First, this data w...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 24
Tesla rises on Trump's potential tariff leeway, Musk's 'hold' call
** Tesla TSLA.O rises 4% to $258.70 premarket, after closing 5.3% higher on Friday** President Trump's administration is likely to exclude a set of sector-specific tariffs while applying reciprocal levies on April 2, according to media reports over the weekend ** Sentiment is being lifted by ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
Predictive Oncology Inc expected to post a loss of 25 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Predictive Oncology Inc POAI.OQ POAI.O is expected to report resultson March 26 (estimated) for the period ending December 31 2024The Pittsburgh Pennsylvania-based company is expected to report revenue of $350 thousand, according to the estimate from one analyst, based on LSEG data.LSEG's mean...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
RPT-COLUMN-Transatlantic rift might spur euro reserve holdings: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, March 24 (Reuters) - If military and diplomatic alliances help determine where countries bank hard currency reserves, the fraying of transatlantic ties raises big questions about the future balance between global dollar and euro holdings.Perennial doubts about the dollar'...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
Pinterest rises after Guggenheim upgrades to 'buy'
** Shares of image-sharing platform Pinterest PINS.N rise 4.4% to $33.83 in premarket trading** Guggenheim upgrades PINS to "buy" from "neutral", raises target price to $40 from $39** "We believe that the recent share price pullback creates an attractive opportunity to invest in ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
Citi initiates Herc with 'buy' on deal synergies
** Citi Research starts coverage on industrial equipment rental company Herc Holdings HRI.N with "buy" rating** Brokerage sets PT at $165, representing ~18% upside to the stock's last close** "We view valuation as attractive at current levels and think a strong case can be made for m...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
UK's FTSE 100 climbs as mining stocks shine
FTSE 100 up 0.19% FTSE 250 rises 0.12%Inflation data and budget update expected this week March 24 (Reuters) - The UK's benchmark FTSE 100 index rose on Monday, buoyed by strong performance in mining stocks, while investors also awaited more clarity on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Tariff exclusion hopes prop up markets
By Mike Dolan LONDON, March 24 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets todayBy Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets The final week of a bruising quarter for U.S. stocks looks set to start on an upbeat note amid signs of equivocation in Washington o...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
Every Plug Power Investor Should Keep an Eye on This Number
If one had to identify a theme for the recent fourth-quarter 2024 earnings presentation from fuel cell and hydrogen specialist Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG), "hope springs eternal" would be a strong choice. With revenue declining in 2024 and profitability still distant, management announced a restructur...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 24
US STOCKS-Futures jump on hopes of measured US tariffs
Futures up: Dow 0.7%, Nasdaq 1.1%, S&P 0.9% March 24 (Reuters) - Wall Street futures jumped on Monday, as investors held out hope for a more measured approach to U.S. tariffs, and awaited economic data for signals on the health of the U.S. economy and inflation.U.S. President Donald Trump'...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
GLOBAL MARKETS-Futures buoyant ahead of data-driven week
S&P 500 futures rise about 1%, euro firm above $1.08Traders brace for news on tariff barragePMIs, US PCE, China earnings in focusBy Nell Mackenzie and Tom Westbrook LONDON/SINGAPORE, March 24 (Reuters) - European shares rose on Monday on upbeat German data and U.S. stock futures and the dolla...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
Rumble Stock: A Millionaire-Maker in the Making?
You've certainly heard of YouTube, but are you familiar with its story? While it's arguably the only user-generated video sharing platform that matters now, this wasn't always the case. In its infancy following its 2005 launch it wasn't clear the platform was going to last. Then when Alphabet's Goog...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 24
If You'd Invested $10,000 in Monster Beverage Stock 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
It's fun to play "what if" games, and you can play them with stocks, too. For example, what if you'd plunked $10,000 into shares of Monster Beverage (NASDAQ: MNST) stock five years ago, as the COVID-19 pandemic heated up? How would you have done?The answer isn't as pretty as it appears: Your $10,000...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 24
2 High-Quality Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now
U.S. stocks are experiencing a rather volatile period. Despite multiple optimistic forecasts for the S&P 500 heading into 2025, the benchmark index is down 3.6% year to date as of this writing. High-performing tech stocks, especially those at the forefront of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolut...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 24
3 Top Tech Stocks to Buy Right Now
With the recent market sell-off, there are a number of attractive tech stocks that investors can look to add to their portfolios. For investors with some cash on the sidelines, here are three top tech stocks to consider.NvidiaIf there is one stock the market revolves around at the moment, it is Nvid...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 24
LIVE MARKETS-European stocks flat, miners rise
STOXX 600 flatMiners in the leadBanks, defence names strongWall St 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.EUROPEAN STOCKS FLAT, MINERS RISEThe STOXX 600 is fla...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
