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Discount retailer Five Below jumps on solid sales forecast despite tariff risks
** Shares of discount chain Five Below Inc FIVE.O jump 12% to $84.59 premarket** Retailer expects fiscal 2025 net sales between $4.21 bln and $4.33 bln, largely above analysts' estimate of $4.26 billion - data compiled by LSEG** Projects midpoint of adj. operating margin to decline about 180 bas...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
US STOCKS-Futures tick up after Fed holds rates steady
Futures up: Dow 0.09%, S&P 500 0.15%, Nasdaq 0.16% March 20 (Reuters) - Wall Street futures climbed on Thursday as investors drew confidence from the Federal Reserve's signaling of more interest rate cuts this year despite uncertainties stemming from U.S. trade policies.The Fed opted to m...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, swaps, call at 3:30 p.m IST
March 20 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was up 1.19% at 76,348.06, while the broader NSE index .NSEI advanced 1.24% to 23,190.65, buoyed by the prospect of two rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve this year amid escalating tariff concerns. .BORUPEE: The Indian rupee INR=IN rose ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, swaps, call at 3:30 p.m IST
March 20 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was up 1.19% at 76,348.06, while the broader NSE index .NSEI advanced 1.24% to 23,190.65, buoyed by the prospect of two rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve this year amid escalating tariff concerns. .BORUPEE: The Indian rupee INR=IN rose ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
Could Buying Apple Today Set You Up for Life?
Every investor has heard of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL). The consumer tech juggernaut has worked out to be a fantastic investment. Its share price has catapulted a jaw-dropping 14,460% in the past 20 years (as of March 17). Investors who bet on the business early have certainly generated monster wealth.Des...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 20
Time to Buy the Dip on Nu Stock?
The market's having a wild ride so far in 2025, and the S&P 500 briefly entered correction territory last week before swinging back up. For new investors, it could be a scary time. But seasoned investors know that not only is this par for the course, there's a silver lining: You can find excellent s...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 20
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, Mar 20
Jensen Huang Just Predicted This AI Category Would Reach $1 Trillion. Is Nvidia Stock a Buy?
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) emerged as the most closely watched artificial intelligence (AI) stock thanks to its soaring growth, and its annual GTC conference has also become one of the top AI events for analysts, industry insiders, and investors to watch.The AI chip leader regularly touts new products an...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 20
Want Decades of Passive Income? 2 Stocks to Buy Right Now
Every so often, the market experiences some turmoil, and investors rush to safe stocks, like what's been happening during the past few weeks. If you've been at it long enough, you'll recognize that this is normal and won't sweat it. You'll also already have a group of secure stocks and dividend paye...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 20
Is the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF the Smartest Investment You Can Make Today?
It feels ironic to posit that an exchange-traded fund (ETF) Warren Buffett just sold out of could be the smartest investment you could make, but even the Oracle of Omaha himself might agree. He has said many times that most investors should invest in an ETF that tracks the S&P 500, and individual in...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 20
Is Verizon's 6.2%-Yielding Dividend Still Safe After This Announcement?
Telecom giant Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) offers investors one of the highest-yielding payouts on the S&P 500, at around 6.2%. At that high a yield, you would need to invest around $16,100 to be able to collect $1,000 in annual dividend income. While that high level of yield is enticing, some ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 20
Russian rouble corrects after rally fuelled by US-Russia talks
MOSCOW, March 20 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble weakened further on Thursday, adjusting after a significant rally since the start of the year that has been fuelled by hopes of an easing in geopolitical tensions amid talks between Russia and the United States. By 0920 GMT, the rouble was down 0.4% at...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
LIVE MARKETS-Real estate up, STOXX muted, banks drag
STOXX 600 down 0.2%SNB cuts, Riksbank stands patEyes turn to BoENorges Bank makes $1 bln property dealsWall St futures edge upWelcome 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.comREAL ESTA...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Strategy vs. Palantir
Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) and Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) are both investing in the growing artificial intelligence (AI) market. Strategy -- until recently known as MicroStrategy -- has for some time been considered more of a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hoarder than a software company, but it has b...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 20
3 Emerging Tech Stocks That Could Supercharge Your Portfolio
The first quarter of 2025 has brought significant challenges for technology investors. With the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) struggling amid renewed trade tensions and economic policy shifts under the Trump administration, many innovative companies have seen their market valuations compress dramaticall...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 20
Where Will Broadcom Stock Be in 5 Years?
Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) stock has delivered impressive returns to investors in the past five years. An investment of $1,000 made in mid-March 2020 would have grown into a holding worth more than $8,300 thanks to robust demand for the company's chips, which are deployed in a host of applications ran...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 20
5 Reasons It's Not Too Late to Buy Eli Lilly Stock
Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) has been around for almost 150 years, finding ways to innovate and grow. Today, it's the most valuable healthcare company in the world, with a market cap of $730 billion.The next largest healthcare company is UnitedHealth Group, which is worth less than $450 billion. Over the p...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 20
Could a Recession Impact My Social Security Checks?
Nobody likes hearing the word "recession." It's an economic event that comes with a lot of uncertainty, financial challenges, and overall stress for many people.Recessions negatively impact all types of people, but they can be especially difficult on retirees or those approaching retirement because ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 20
Up Over 50% in 2025, Is Alibaba Stock a Buy Now?
2025 has turned out to be the most exciting year for Alibaba's (NYSE: BABA) investors. The stock has surged 68% (as of this writing), reaching a level unseen since 2021.After ignoring the tech giant for years, investors are finally paying attention to it again, thanks to the stabilization of its fin...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 20
SoftBank Acquires Ampere Computing to Solidify AI Strategy
TradingKey - SoftBank Group announced on Wednesday that it will acquire Ampere Computing, a startup focused on designing server chips based on Arm architecture, for $6.5 billion. The Japanese conglomerate anticipates that the transaction will be completed in the second half of 2025.
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Thu, Mar 20
