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4 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Ready for a Bull Run
The marketwide correction was fueled by the hefty selling of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. However, I think most of that selling is over, and it's time to start considering which stocks are primed for a strong bull run.I've got four stocks pinpointed that could be monster winners throughout 2...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 20
Shoe Carnival Inc falls after downbeat annual forecasts, quarterly results
** Footwear retailer Shoe Carnival's SCVL.O shares fall 16% to $19.02 premarket** Company forecasts net sales and profit for fiscal 2025 largely below what it reported for 2024** Q4 sales fall 6.1% from a year earlier and adjusted EPS down 8.5%** Company says Q4 comparable store sales decline of...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
PDD Holdings falls on Q4 revenue miss
** U.S.-listed shares of Temu parent PDD Holdings PDD.O fall 4.9% to $119.8 in premarket trading** Company reports Q4 revenue of 110.61 billion yuan ($15.27 billion) compared with analysts' average estimate of 115.38 billion yuan - data compiled by LSEG** Q4 net income rises to 27.45 billion yu...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
ProAssurance leaps on $1.3 billion go-private deal
** Shares of specialty insurer ProAssurance PRA.N rise 50.6% to $23.41 premarket** On Wednesday, Doctors Company, a medical malpractice insurer, has agreed to buy PRA for $1.3 billion, the cos said** PRA shareholders will get $25/shr, a 60.9% premium to stock's last close** PRA will no longer be...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
Zeekr Group Files Its 2024 Annual Report on Form 20-F
HANGZHOU, China, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ZEEKR Intelligent Technology Holding Limited ("Zeekr Group" or the "Company") (NYSE: ZK), the world's leading premium new energy vehicle group, today announced that it filed its 2024 annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year en...PR Newswire
Thu, Mar 20
Akebia Therapeutics tumbles on deep-discounted $50 mln stock sale
** Shares of Akebia Therapeutics AKBA.O down 26.1% at $2.10 before the bell after co raises equity at steep discount** Cambridge, Massachusetts-based co focused on kidney disease late Weds announced pricing of 25 mln shares at $2 for $50 mln gross proceeds** Offering priced at 29.6% discount to last...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
Could Westinghouse Be the Game Changer in Cameco's Growth Story?
Cameco (NYSE: CCJ) is a supplier to the nuclear power industry. There appears to be something of a nuclear renaissance taking shape, which positions the company for near-term success. But the Canadian uranium miner did something recently that could be a very important game changer over the long term...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 20
Constellation Brands down after Citi downgrades to 'neutral' on beer demand slowdown
** Shares of Corona beer maker Constellation Brands STZ.N down 1.4% at $176.58 premarket** Brokerage Citi downgrades stock to "neutral" from "buy", cuts PT to $200 from $260** Believes recent beer revenue slowdown could linger with Hispanic consumer weakness, soft U.S. beer category,...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
Optinose rises on Paratek Pharma's acquisition deal of up to $330 million
** Shares of drug developer Optinose OPTN.O rise 60% to $9.60 premarket** OPTN says privately held Paratek Pharmaceuticals will acquire co and its nasal spray, Xhance, for up to $330 million ** Xhance is used for treating type of long-term sinus and nasal passage inflammation called chronic rhinosin...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
Commerzbank hasn't talked with UniCredit after ECB approval for stake
UniCredit disclosed ECB stake approval last weekUniCredit has said it will need time to decide on any dealCommerzbank shares fall after recent gainsBy Tom Sims FRANKFURT, March 20 (Reuters) - Germany's Commerzbank CBKG.DE hasn't had talks with UniCredit CRDI.MI since the Italian lende...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
QXO, Beacon Roofing Supply shares rise after $11 billion deal
** Shares of building-products distributor QXO QXO.N rise 11.3% to $14.52 premarket, while Beacon Roofing Supply BECN.O gains 1.9% to $123.84** BECN has agreed to an $11 billion buyout offer from billionaire Brad Jacobs' firm QXO** QXO will pay $124.35 per share in cash, implying a ~2.3% premium...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall as central banks flag global risks
European stock markets fall as central banks flag concernsU.S. stock futures push higher, dollar rises in EuropeChinese shares slide after tech-driven rallyBoE expected to hold UK rates at 1200 GMTBy Marc Jones LONDON, March 20 (Reuters) - World markets slipped on Thursday as signals from the U.S...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
1 Super Growth Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist, Despite Lingering Fears About Tariffs
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind for the capital markets. Over the last month, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have dropped precipitously -- declining by 8% and 13%, respectively, as March 18.Perhaps the biggest factor influencing investors' decisions ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 20
91% of Retirees Today Depend on Social Security. Here's How to Get More of It.
It's not a secret that millions of older Americans today collect a monthly benefit from Social Security. But what may be surprising is the number of retirees who depend on those benefits.A good 91% of retirees today need Social Security to stay afloat, according to a 2024 survey by the Employee Bene...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 20
INDIA STOCKS-Indian shares jump as Fed's rate cut outlook bolsters sentiment
By Vivek Kumar M and Bharath Rajeswaran March 20 (Reuters) - Indian shares rose for the fourth straight session on Thursday, buoyed by the prospect of two rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year amid brewing tariff concerns.The NSE Nifty 50 .NSEI gained 1.24% to close at 23,190.65, while the B...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
HUYA Inc. Announces Ex-dividend Date for Recently Announced Cash Dividend
GUANGZHOU, China, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HUYA Inc. ("Huya" or the "Company") (NYSE: HUYA), a leading game live streaming platform in China, today announced that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") has set July 1, 2025 as the ex-dividend date for the Company's c...PR Newswire
Thu, Mar 20
My Top 5 Stocks to Buy Right Now
With the stock market in turmoil as economic uncertainty ramps up, long-term investors have an opportunity to pick up high-quality stocks at attractive prices. While there's no telling how much further the major indices will fall, there are plenty of great stocks worth buying right now. My top five ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 20
2 AI Stocks I Can't Stop Buying
U.S. stocks have underperformed expectations in 2025. President Donald Trump's return to protectionist economic policies has placed significant pressure on leading tech companies, which have been the primary catalysts behind the S&P 500's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) remarkable performance since October 2022.W...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 20
Coty rises after Citi upgrades to 'neutral'
** U.S.-listed shares of CoverGirl parent Coty COTY.N up 3.6% at $5.74 premarket** Citi upgrades stock to "neutral" rating from "buy", raises PT to $8 from $7** Citi says market is not assigning value to co's potential sale of the Wella stake, which COTY targets by end of CY25, ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 20
