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US STOCKS-Futures tick up with payrolls data, Powell's remarks on tap
Costco falls after quarterly profit misses expectationsFeb. non-farm payrolls report due at 8:30 a.m. ETFutures up: Dow 0.19%, S&P 500 0.3%, Nasdaq 0.43%By Johann M Cherian and Sukriti Gupta March 7 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures edged up on Friday, ahead of a key jobs report and commen...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Ethereum: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
The crypto market is back to its volatile old ways. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) prices rose 119% in 2024, easily outpacing the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) stock market index's 23% gain. By February 28, Bitcoin had dropped 8.6% below the year-end price level while the S&P 500 had gained a modest 1.4%.But Bit...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
Bank of America lowers stance on Europe versus global stocks after outperformance
Investing.com -- Bank of America downgraded its recommendation on European equities versus global stocks in a note Friday, citing recent outperformance and concerns over slowing global growth. The firInvesting.com
Fri, Mar 7
Bill Ackman's Modern-Day Berkshire Hathaway: Is It Going to Happen?
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has ambitious plans to transform Howard Hughes Holdings (NYSE: HHH) into the next Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B). In this video, I'll discuss the latest developments with the potential deal, the current state of Howard Hughes' business, and why the com...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Gap, Broadcom, Wayfair
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8March 7 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Friday, ahead of a key jobs report and comments from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, as investors keenly awaited clarity on ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
US equity funds see outflows on tech selloff, trade war worries
March 7 (Reuters) - U.S. equity funds witnessed the largest weekly outflow in four weeks in the week to March 5, driven by a tech sector selloff and escalating trade war fears after President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China.With risk appetite subdued, inv...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Should You Buy AMD Stock on the Dip?
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) has been one of the worst stocks to own over the past year. While investors were excited about AMD potentially taking market share from rival Nvidia in the all-important data center market, that hasn't manifested. Furthermore, the rest of AMD's business has been ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
[Reuters Breakingviews] Seven & i’s latest revamp leaves stale aftertaste
HONG KONG, March 7 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Seven & i 3382.T needs a better narrative. On Thursday, the Japanese owner of corner-store empire 7-Eleven unveiled the second attempt at an alternative plan to rival Alimentation Couche-Tard’s ATD.TO $47 billion takeover offer in the form of a 2...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Apple Intelligence Is Fueling iPhone Upgrades in Positive News for Apple Stock Investors
The company is encouraged by this latest catalyst that could increase the upgrade activity of consumers.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of March 4, 2025. The video was published on March 6, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 1...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
RPT-TIMELINE-Walgreens, from pharmacy behemoth to distressed retailer
March 7 (Reuters) - Walgreens Boots Alliance WBA.O is being taken private by Sycamore Partners for $10 billion, bringing to a close the pharmacy chain operator's nearly century-long association with the public markets.The following is a timeline of key events in the history of the storied compan...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Palantir Stock Sell-Off: Is Now the Time to Buy the Dip?
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks haven't fared well over the past few weeks. Many of the most prominent AI stocks tumbled, which may lead many investors to wonder if now is a great time to scoop up some of these dominant companies.Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) hasn't escaped this rout, an...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
Could Rocket Lab Be a Millionaire-Maker Stock?
In today's video, I discuss Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB), its business strategy, growth opportunities, potential risks, and why investors should not ignore this space stock.*Stock prices used were the market prices of March 6, 2025. The video was published on March 7, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Development aid’s future is hiding in plain sight
By Felix Martin LONDON, March 6 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Donald Trump’s new administration has plunged international development assistance into an existential crisis. Within hours of taking office in January, the president had issued an executive order mandating a 90-day pause on most aid to po...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Wayfair rises after Jefferies upgrades to 'buy'
** Furniture and home decor company Wayfair's W.N shares up 3.2% at $34.19 premarket ** Brokerage Jefferies upgrades stock rating to "buy", raises PT to $47 from $45** Says traffic at co's stores in states such as Arizona and Washington has risen, and expects growth in other regions*...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Bayer shares slump as it seeks shareholders' approval of capital hike
** Shares in Bayer BAYGn.DE slump about 7.4% after it said it was seeking shareholder approval to raise fresh equity capital worth 875 million euros ($949 million)** "Perhaps the biggest problem at first was the shock at the sheer amount," a German trader says, adding the shares should gradu...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Street View: Broadcom's AI chip story to be sturdy
** Broadcom Inc's AVGO.O CEO on Thursday assuaged investor worries about AI chip demand with a strong second-quarter forecast and hinted about new potential customers who could boost revenue in a highly competitive market** Shares of chipmaker soar ~10.7% to $198.61 in premarket tradingDOMINATIN...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
TIMELINE-Walgreens, from pharmacy behemoth to distressed retailer
March 7 (Reuters) - Walgreens Boots Alliance WBA.O is being taken private by Sycamore Partners for $10 billion, bringing to a close the pharmacy chain operator's nearly century-long association with the public markets. The following is a timeline of key events in the history of the storied compa...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
HEDGE FLOW-Hedge funds give up half of 2025 gains in 'challenging' markets, says Goldman Sachs
By Nell Mackenzie LONDON, March 7 (Reuters) - Hedge fund stock pickers and multi-strategy funds gave up around half their average yearly gains in Thursday's tech-driven equity selloff, a note by Goldman Sachs showed GS.N. Wall Street shares have been hit this week by a darkening U.S. economic...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
38% of Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio Is Invested in These 3 Unstoppable Dividend Stocks
There are several things Warren Buffett is known for as an investor. First, the Oracle of Omaha has consistently emphasized the importance of having a long-term mindset when investing in stocks. Second, he famously loves dividends.It's therefore no surprise that the company he chairs, Berkshire Hath...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
Is This Amazon Effort Good News for Tesla Investors?
Investors in Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock haven't had much to celebrate so far in 2025. As I write this, Tesla is the poorest-performing stock among the "Magnificent Seven" so far this year -- with shares sliding roughly 25%.This is quite a change for a stock that rocketed to new highs following Donal...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
