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AQR Capital Management posts double-digit returns in 2025, says source
LONDON, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Cliff Asness's AQR Capital Management finished last year with double-digit returns across its funds, a person familiar with the matter said on Friday. The $189 billion hedge fund made annual gains of 19.6% in its multi-strategy Apex Strategy, 18.6% ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
Better Dividend Stock: Ares Capital vs. Main Street Capital
Key PointsAres Capital has maintained or increased its dividend for the past 16 years. Main Street Capital has paid a sustainable and steadily rising monthly dividend since its IPO in 2007.The BDCs also periodically pay supplemental quarterly dividends. 10 stocks we like better than Ares Capital › B...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Rivian, Tesla, MGM Resorts
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8The S&P 500 and Nasdaq made a strong start to the first trading day of 2026, with technology stocks leading the rally, as risk sentiment improved after multiple dour sessions in the fina...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
US STOCKS-S&P, Nasdaq start 2026 on firm footing as tech rebounds after recent losses
Indexes: Dow flat, S&P 500 up 0.4%, Nasdaq up 0.75%Furniture retailers rise after Trump postpones tariff hikesTech stocks boost gains on Wall StreetBy Purvi Agarwal and Nikhil Sharma Jan 2 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq made a strong start to the first trading day of 2026, with techno...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
Top Calls on Wall Street: Apple, Nvidia, Baidu, CoreWeave, Nike, Wayfair, and More
Here are Friday’s biggest calls on Wall Street:Raymond James reinstates Apple as market performThe firm resumed coverage of the stock and downgraded it from its prior outperform rating.“Despite strong fundamentals and improving product cycles, we believe Apple’s current valuation appropriately refle...Tiger News
Fri, Jan 2
Is This Fund the Ultimate Buy and Hold Investment for the Age of AI?
Key PointsAnalysts are hotly debating whether Nvidia's position in the age of AI is unassailable.Yet, it's impossible to know which winners will emerge in a few years' time. One diversified fund with low fees and stellar performance offers a potential solution.10 stocks we like better than VanEck ET...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm assets start year firmer; investors weigh Venezuela overtures
Stocks up 0.4%, currencies gain 0.5%Amid escalating tensions, Maduro says Venezuela 'brother country' to USUkraine's dollar bonds dropBy Niket Nishant Jan 2 (Reuters) - Latin American stocks edged higher on Friday, kicking off the new year on a strong footing while investors kept a c...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
LIVE MARKETS-A green start to the year
Nasdaq up >1%, S&P 500 up ~0.7%; Dow edges upTech leads S&P 500 sector gainers; Real Estate weakest groupEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.8%Dollar up; gold gains; bitcoin up ~1%; crude off ~1%US 10-Year Treasury yield edges up to ~4.17%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets broug...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
Truist cuts PT on MGM Resorts International
Truist Securities cuts PT on casino operator MGM Resorts International MGM.N to $45 from $47New PT implies a 23.3% upside to stock's last closeBrokerage says Las Vegas Strip trends look weaker than expectedThe Las Vegas Strip is a stretch in Clark County, Nevada known for its concentration of re...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
Tesla reports drop in fourth-quarter deliveries
Electric automaker Tesla TSLA.O reports Q4 deliveries; posts second consecutive annual decline TSLA handed over 418,227 vehicles in the October–December quarter, down 15.6% from 495,570 a year earlier; analysts expected 434,487 vehicles, according to Visible AlphaFor the full year, TSLA delivered 1....Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
EV maker Rivian's shares rise after delivery data release
EV maker Rivian Automotive's RIVN.O shares rise 4.3% to $20.56Co says it delivered 9,745 vehicles in Q4 versus average Visible Alpha estimates of 10,050 vehiclesFor the full fiscal year, RIVN delivered 42,247 vehicles versus analysts' estimates of 42,500RIVN shares gained 48.2% in 2025Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
2 Artificial Intelligence Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade
Key PointsNvidia remains well positioned to benefit from the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure buildout.TSMC has become an invaluable player in the semiconductor space. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › The biggest trend driving the market right now is artificial intelligence ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
CANADA STOCKS-TSX opens higher on first trading day of 2026
Jan 2 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index opened the first trading day of the year higher on Friday, after a rebound in precious metal prices propped up mining-linked stocks.At 9:30 a.m. ET, the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX Composite index .GSPTSE was up 0.54% at 31,882.97 points.Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall Street opens higher on first trading day of 2026
Jan 2 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on the first trading day of 2026, as risk sentiment improved after multiple sessions in the final days of a roller-coaster 2025 ended in the red.The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 42.7 points, or 0.09%, at the open to 48,105.98. ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
1 ETF Standing Out as a Top Buy Right Now
Key PointsThe U.S. market has been dominated by tech and growth stocks for the past three years.As parts of the economy show signs of slowing, a rotation from growth to value stocks may be in the cards.Investing in value now means capturing attractive opportunities in financials, healthcare, and ind...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Micron, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Chipotle Mexican Grill
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8Wall Street was poised for a strong open on the first trading day of 2026, as risk sentiment improved after multiple sessions in the final days of a roller-coaster 2025 ended in the red. .N...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
LIVE MARKETS-In a photo finish, growth edged momentum in 2025
US equity index futures rally; Nasdaq 100 up ~1%Euro STOXX 600 index up ~0.6%Dollar up; bitcoin, gold both up >1%; crude off ~1%US 10-Year Treasury yield edges up to ~4.17%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with u...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
Meet the Cornerstone Quantum Computing Stock Billionaires Have Piled Into for 2026 (Hint: It's Not IonQ, Rigetti Computing, or D-Wave Quantum)
Key PointsQuarterly Form 13F filings allow investors to track which stocks Wall Street's billionaire investors have been buying and selling.Headwinds appear to be mounting for quantum computing pure-play stocks IonQ, Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum, and Quantum Computing Inc.Meanwhile, several bil...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market update + 2026 Trading Begins after the S&P 500's Strong 2025
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Fri, Jan 2
