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Integer down after upsized $875 million convertible debt offering
** Shares of medical device contract development firm Integer Holdings ITGR.N fall 2.6% to $115.28** Late Thursday, ITGR priced its upsized offering of $875 million convertible bonds due 2030** The previous offering size was $750 million** Initial conversion price of $150.96 represents 27.5% premium...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
Abbott falls after judge rules retrial in infant formula case
** Shares of Abbott Laboratories ABT.N fall 2.85% to $126.19** A judge in the Whitfield infant formula case granted a retrial to the plaintiffs following the October 31, 2024 verdict that handed a unanimous win in favor of Abbott and Reckitt's RKT.L unit Mead Johnson** The ruling found the compa...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
South African rand jumps as gold high boosts commodity-backed currency
JOHANNESBURG, March 14 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand gained on Friday due to record high gold prices that were driven by investors seeking safe haven assets amid worries over a global trade war.At 1457 GMT, the rand traded at 18.1850 against the dollar ZAR=D3, about 0.7% firmer than its previo...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
This Is the One Crypto You'll Regret Not Buying Right Now
Right now, there's extreme fear in the cryptocurrency market. The CoinMarketCap crypto fear and greed index is at 19 (out of a possible 100), suggesting that many market participants are ready to throw in the towel on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).But that would most likely be a mistake. A price tag near $8...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 14
Stock Market Correction: 2 Stocks Down 26% and 20% in a Month That You Can Buy Right Now
The S&P 500 recently dipped into correction territory, falling more than 10% from its recent high, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index has performed even worse. While it's never fun to watch the value of your stock portfolio go down, it's important to take a step back. After all, market corrections ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 14
US STOCKS-Wall St climbs after string of sharp losses as investors weigh tariff impact
Indexes up: Dow 0.59%, S&P 500 0.90%, Nasdaq 1.21%Consumer sentiment stands at 57.9 in MarchTesla up on report it is planning lower-cost Model Y in ShanghaiBullion miners up as gold prices cross $3,000 markBy Johann M Cherian and Pranav Kashyap March 14 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Fri...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
CANADA STOCKS-TSX jumps 1% ahead of Mark Carney's inauguration as Canadian prime minister
By Nikhil Sharma March 14 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index rose 1% on Friday ahead of Mark Carney's appointment as prime minister of Canada, while still set for a weekly loss amid growth concerns from an ongoing trade war.The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
Tariff jitters threaten mid-cap US banks' profits, Morgan Stanley says
** Uncertainty from tariff increases are pressuring expectations for mid-cap U.S. banks' loan growth and provisions, potentially weighing on future profits, Morgan Stanley analysts write in a note ** Brokerage says it is bringing down its price targets on stocks in the sector by ~10%, but says t...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
BREAKINGVIEWS-Bankers may not welcome UK rainmaker’s legal win
By Aimee DonnellanLONDON, March 14 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Investment bankers are “like teenage lovers”, who “pour out their efforts, almost without limit and in response to the slightest encouragement”, to obtain “the nirvana of a mandate”. So said British judge Simon Gleeson, as part of Wednesd...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
Meet the Monster Stock That Continues to Crush the Market
The market has taken some wild swings lately, as "tariff" and "recession" become the words of the day. No one knows what's going to happen in the short term, and the market is reflecting the uncertainty that many people are feeling right now. After a glorious 2024, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is d...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 14
KeyCorp climbs after authorizing $1 billion share repurchase program
** Regional lender KeyCorp's KEY.N shares rise as much as 3.4%; last up 2.4% to $15.52** Company late Thursday announced $1 billion share repurchase program** Bank intends to begin repurchasing shares in the second half of 2025 in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions** Brokera...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
Prediction: These 2 Stocks Will Thrive Under Trump's Energy Plan
Under President Donald Trump, there has been a big shift in energy policy in the U.S. Instead of incentivizing green energy technologies such as solar and wind, the current administration is focused on increasing American energy production and infrastructure.The administration is particularly focuse...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 14
Apple set for worst week since 2020 pandemic selloff
** Shares of Apple AAPL.O, the world's most valuable company, on course for its biggest weekly drop since the height of pandemic-fueled selloff in March 2020** AAPL set for weekly drop of more than 12%, what could be its worst since a near 18% drop in March 2020 ** Stock up 0.2% at $210.06, jus...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
UK's Bakkavor rejects $1.48 billion bid by rival Greencore
March 14 (Reuters) - British convenience food manufacturer Greencore GNC.L said on Friday Bakkavor BAKK.L had rejected two of its bids for a potential acquisition, the latest of which would have valued the rival at 1.14 billion pounds ($1.48 billion). Shares of Bakkavor jumped more than 18% to 179.5...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
Why AST SpaceMobile Stock Tumbled 20% This Week
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) wants to connect the world. The company plans to be the leader in using satellite technology to bring broadband directly to cellphone users across the globe. It's been making steady progress on that goal with the launch of its first satellites last year.But AST shares ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 14
LIVE MARKETS-So far, so good
U.S. indexes higher, Nasdaq leads up ~1.4%Tech leads S&P sector gainers; Staples sole declinerEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.9%Dollar slips; gold ~flat after topping $3k; crude up; bitcoin up >3%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield edges up to ~4.30%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets br...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
Baltic index hits 17-week high, posts fourth straight weekly gain
March 14 (Reuters) - The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index, which monitors rates for vessels moving dry bulk commodities, hit a 17-week peak on Friday and posted a fourth straight weekly gain, as rates firmed for all segments. * The main index .BADI, which factors in rates for capes...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
Mizuho raises CVS Health's PT on its business diversification
** Brokerage Mizuho raises healthcare conglomerate CVS Health's CVS.N PT to $70 from $58, with "outperform" rating ** New PT represents ~14% upside to the stock's close** Brokerage says CVS is "an attractive investment opportunity given the diversification of its business"** ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 14
