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The Motley Fool Interviews NYU Professor Vasant Dhar: Thinking With Machines
Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma recently talked with Vasant Dhar about the brave new world of AI.To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center. When you're ready to invest, check out this top 10 list of stocks to buy.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 6
Genprex rises as diabetes gene therapy shows promise in animal tests
Shares of drug developer Genprex GNPX.O rise 7.8% to $1.94 premarketCo says its experimental gene therapy for diabetes, GPX-002, showed encouraging results in early animal studiesSays therapy improved sugar processing; one primate in study normalized blood sugar after 7 months, another showed improv...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
US STOCKS-Wall Street futures cool after Maduro's capture-triggered rally
Futures: Dow down 0.18%, S&P 500 down 0.05%, Nasdaq up 0.08%Vistra gains after $4.7 billion deal to buy Cogentrix EnergyIntel rises on launching Panther Lake AI chip for laptopsBy Purvi Agarwal and Nikhil Sharma Jan 6 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were muted on Tuesday as investors too...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
3 High-Yield Stocks From Canada to Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever
Key PointsBank of Nova Scotia is a low-risk turnaround with a lofty 4.2% yield.Brookfield Renewable Partners is a clean energy leader with a 5.3% yield.Enbridge is a North American midstream Goliath with a 5.7% yield.10 stocks we like better than Bank Of Nova Scotia › If you are like me, you own sto...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 6
Aclaris rises as inflammation drug shows promise in early trial
Shares of drug developer Aclaris Therapeutics ACRS.O rise 2.3% to $2.71 premarketCo says its experimental drug ATI-052 showed promising safety and effectiveness in an early-stage clinical trialATI-052 aims to treat atopic dermatitis, or eczema, and asthma by blocking inflammation signals - ACRSCo sa...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
4 Social Security Changes Retirees Will Hate in 2026
Key PointsThe Trump administration is making several changes to Social Security in 2026.The 2026 Social Security changes could result in Americans losing benefits or access to services.Seniors could struggle to get in-person help if they need it.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees comple...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 6
Chief Operating Officer Sells NetScout Systems Shares for $54,460
Key PointsSanjay Munshi sold 2,000 shares for $54,460 on Dec. 3, 2025, at $27.23 per share.The transaction represented 24.23% of Sanjay Munshi's direct holdings, reducing his position from 8,254 to 6,254 shares.The disposition was entirely direct; post-transaction indirect holdings remained zero.The...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 6
Top Stocks to Double Up on Right Now
Key PointsBroadcom has an enormous opportunity with its custom AI chips.TSMC's lead in semiconductor manufacturing continues to widen, and the stock is still relatively cheap. Amazon's stock is undervalued, and its cloud revenue growth should continue to accelerate. 10 stocks we like better than Bro...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 6
Insurer Globe Life falls after Evercore ISI downgrades rating
Shares of life insurer Globe Life GL.N down 1.2% at $138.98 premarketEvercore ISI downgrades stock to "in-line" from "outperform", maintains PT at $155With favorable outcomes on the resolution of regulatory risk, improved future free cash flow from its planned use of Bermuda based ca...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
Ball Corp rises after Citigroup upgrades to 'buy'
Shares of aluminum packaging maker Ball Corp BALL.N up 2.1% at $55.04 in premarket tradingCitigroup upgrades stock to "buy" from "neutral," raises PT to $67 from $54Brokerage says Ron Lewis’s appointment as CEO will help sharpen co’s strategies and prioritize high‑return, profitable ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
LIVE MARKETS-Soft landing or fiscal cliff?
STOXX 600 up 0.2% to new recordNovo Nordisk leads healthcare stocks higherEnergy stocks riseS&P 500 futures flatWelcome 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 SOFT LANDING O...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Intel, Vistra, Jackson Financial
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8U.S. stock index futures were muted on Tuesday as investors took a breather after Wall Street posted its biggest intraday gains in weeks in the previous session, while markets braced for a d...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
Pre-Bell | Stock Futures Muted; Nvidia-Linked Shares Rally With Aeva up 26%; Zeta Rockets 10% on OpenAI Collaboration; Novo Jumps Another 4%
01 Stock MarketAs of Jan 6, U.S. stock index futures are mixed, with Dow futures softer, S&P 500 futures flat, and Nasdaq 100 futures slightly higher. E-mini Dow futures slipped 0.18%, while E-mini S&P 500 futures edged down 0.06%. E-mini Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.08%, suggesting megacap tech could ...Tiger News
Tue, Jan 6
Realty Income dips after $750 mln convertible bond sale
Realty Income's O.N shares down 0.5% at $57.57 before the bell after it secures capital raiseCommercial real estate investment trust announces pricing private offering of $750 mln 3.5% 3-yr convertible bonds (CBs)Initial conversion price set at $69.42, 20% above stock's last close of $57.85...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
Alumis jumps after skin disease drug meets main goal in late-stage trials
Shares of biopharma firm Alumis ALMS.O jump 17.2% to $9.74 premarket ALMS says its experimental pill, envudeucitinib, met the main goal in two late-stage studies in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasisIn both the trials, envudeucitinib showed clearer skin compared to placebo after 24 we...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
Prediction: These 5 Top Stocks Will Be the Largest REIT Dividend Payers in 2026
Key PointsREITs generate lots of stable income, the bulk of which they must pay out in dividends. Prologis should be the largest dividend payer in the REIT sector this year. Several of the largest REIT dividend payers will likely increase their payments in 2026. 10 stocks we like better than Realty ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 6
Street View: Analysts upbeat on Vistra's $4.7 billion buy of Cogentrix Energy
Utility Vistra VST.N to acquire Cogentrix Energy from Quantum Capital Group for nearly $4.7 billionDeal includes 10 natural gas-fired power plants located across PJM, ISO New England and ERCOT; expected to close in mid-to-late 2026VST up 4.6% at $170.46 premarket VISTRA'S LATE CHRISTMAS PRESENT ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
JP Morgan lifts PT of Wells Fargo on net interest income growth optimism
JP Morgan raises PT on U.S. bank Wells Fargo WFC.N to $99 from $92New PT implies a 2.7% upside to the stock's last closeBrokerage cites higher earnings visibility and faster‑than‑peers net interest income growth, supported by an expanding investment banking and trading franchiseSays price target...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
IBM Announces Long-Term Renewal as the Official AI, Cloud and Digital Transformation Partner for The All England Lawn Tennis Club
The partnership will see new and enhanced digital experiences served up for fans of The Championships, Wimbledon, enabled by IBM-led transformation and powered by AI LONDON, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and The All England Lawn Tennis Club today announced a multi-year renewal o...PR Newswire
Tue, Jan 6
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures dip as investors take a breather after record high
Jan 6 (Reuters) - Canada's stock index futures edged lower on Tuesday, a day after the index hit a record high, as investors assessed the turmoil in oil-rich Venezuela and awaited the release of key economic data later in the week. March futures on Toronto's benchmark S&P/TSX Co...Reuters
Tue, Jan 6
