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U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE- Block, KBR, Sarepta Therapeutics
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8March 18 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures slipped on Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting that will be closely monitored for commentary from the central bank on po...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
LIVE MARKETS-Nasdaq composite's tradable low, can it last?
U.S. equity index futures red: Nasdaq 100 off ~0.5%Feb housing starts 1.501M vs 1.380M estimateFeb import prices MM, export prices MM both > estimatesEuro STOXX 600 index rallies ~0.9%Dollar edges up; gold, crude both up >1%; bitcoin down >1.5%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield edges up to ~4.33%W...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
Alphabet edges down on Google's deal to buy Wiz for $32 billion
** Google-parent Alphabet's GOOGL.O shares edge down 0.2% at $163.99 premarket** GOOGL to buy Wiz for $32 billion in its biggest deal, as the search engine giant aims to sharpen its edge in the cloud-computing race against Amazon AMZN.O and Microsoft MSFT.O ** Co expects the deal to close in 202...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
NYSE Content advisory: Pre-Market Update + American Express Marks Founding Anniversary as Proofpoint Teams Up with Microsoft for Cybersecurity
NEW YORK, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZtpwZmA+81lm048ks6+0NjLXyDdsO2YkfE=" ...PR Newswire
Tue, Mar 18
Mizuho starts coverage on Bloom Energy with 'neutral'
** Mizuho starts coverage on fuel-cell maker Bloom Energy BE.N with "neutral" rating and $28 PT, a 15.8% upside to stock's last close** Brokerage says co's fuel cells offer alternative to traditional grid electricity, with "quickest and cost-effective way for data center customer...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
Analyst says Oracle operations have limited digital media synergies with TikTok
Investing.com -- Bank of America analysts noted that Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) has emerged as the leading candidate to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations under Project Texas 2.0, according to press reports froInvesting.com
Tue, Mar 18
3 Cybersecurity Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade
Many tech stocks were rattled by recent concerns about rising tariffs, sticky inflation, and elevated interest rates. However, the cybersecurity sector has traditionally been well-insulated from those macro headwinds since companies generally won't shut down their digital defenses just to save a few...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 18
Sarepta tumbles as patient dies following gene therapy treatment
** Shares of gene therapy developer Sarepta Therapeutics SRPT.O slump 24.4% to $77.32 in premarket trading** SRPT says a young man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) died following treatment with its gene therapy, Elevidys** Says the patient suffered from acute liver failure, a known side effect...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
2 Top Bargain Stocks Ready for a Bull Run
Spotting a bargain in the stock market isn't as easy as it looks. There's a difference between "cheap looking" and cheap. A rock-bottom price-to-earnings ratio, for example, isn't enough on its own to make a stock a bargain. If earnings are set to tumble, ratios and metrics won't tell you the whole ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 18
Peabody, Core Natural rise after Trump's push for energy using 'clean coal'
** Shares of coal producer Peabody Energy BTU.N rise 4.8% to $14 premarket ** U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was authorizing his administration to immediately begin producing energy with "clean coal" ** Peer Core Natural Resources CNR.N rise 1.32% to $73 premarket ** 4 out of ...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
KBR climbs after $229 million defense contract
** Shares of military solutions provider KBR Inc KBR.N rise 1.7% to $51.94 premarket** KBR says Department of Defense has awarded it $229 million contract to provide research and analysis for U.S. Army's CH-47 Chinook helicopter systems over period of five years ** KBR will provide logistics...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
Strategy (MicroStrategy): Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy) (NASDAQ: MSTR) has been one of the biggest winners of this market over the past couple of years. The stock is up 1,900% since 2023, even with the recent 40% decline from the highs. The company is most known for recentering its business model and identity ar...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 18
Market Sell-Off: 2 Dirt Cheap Stocks That Just Got Even Cheaper
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) recently reached correction territory as the benchmark index fell by 10% from its recent highs. Not all stocks look "cheap" now, even after this recent decline, but it has created some excellent buying opportunities.Two stocks that have jumped back up to the top of my w...The Motley Fool
Tue, Mar 18
Sarepta says patient dies after treatment with gene therapy
March 18 (Reuters) - Sarepta Therapeutics SRPT.O said on Tuesday a young man has died due to acute liver failure after treatment with its gene therapy for rare muscular dystrophy.Shares of the company fell nearly 24% to $77.29 in premarket trading.Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
Norwegian retailer XXL shares surge 37% as Frasers Group plans mandatory offer
Investing.com - Shares in XXL ASA (OL:XXL) soared 36.94% on Tuesday after the UK's Frasers Group PLC (LON:FRAS) announced plans to make a mandatory offer for the remaining shares of the Norwegian reInvesting.com
Tue, Mar 18
RPT-COLUMN-Houston, we may have an asset problem, not a debt problem: McGeever
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, March 18 (Reuters) - It's widely believed that the biggest issue with U.S. consumers' balance sheets is indebtedness, but the Federal Reserve's latest financial accounts – and the volatile stock market – suggest that larger risks may be on the other...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-China stocks rally is a worrying flight to safety
By Hudson Lockett HONG KONG, March 18 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Chinese retail investors appear to be regaining some of their long-lost risk appetite in local stocks. That should be a welcome sign that efforts to restore confidence in the economy are finally having an impact. On closer look,...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
LIVE MARKETS-Tight German vote: "No less than 489"
STOXX 600 up 0.7%DAX hits recordGerman landmark vote eyedBofA survey: sell signal endedWall Street futures dipWelcome 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.comTIGHT GERMAN VOTE: "N...Reuters
Tue, Mar 18
Zepp Health Corporation to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results on March 26, 2025
Earnings Call Scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET on March 26, 2025 MILPITAS, Calif., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zepp Health Corporation ("Zepp Health" or the "Company") (NYSE: ZEPP), a global leader in smart wearables and health technology, today announced that i...PR Newswire
Tue, Mar 18
