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UPDATE 2-European stocks clock worst quarterly showing since 2022
There will be no European equities report on Jan. 1 on account of the New Year's Day holiday; Reuters will resume coverage from Jan. 2.STOXX 600 records 5.9% annual riseDAX leads in 2024, CAC 40 lagsEyes on rates, Trump in 2025Updates after markets closeBy Sruthi Shankar and Shashwat ChauhanDec 31 (...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-Sangamo Therapeutics plunges after Pfizer terminates partnership
** Shares of drug developer Sangamo Therapeutics SGMO.O fall 54.7% to $1.06 premarket** On Monday, SGMO said Pfizer PFE.N terminated their partnership to develop hemophilia A gene therapy, giroctocogene fitelparvovec** Brokerage Truist Securities says the termination of the collaboration with Pfizer...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
The Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) owns a stock portfolio worth roughly $300 billion with about four dozen individual stocks in it. Legendary stock-picker Warren Buffett himself hand-selected many of them, especially the larger positions.To be fair, there's a solid bull case to be made fo...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-US fast food chains grapple with value wars, weak demand in 2024
** The S&P 500 Restaurants sub index SPLRCREST has risen 2.7% so far this year, compared with a 23.8% rise in the S&P 500 index .SPX** Higher restaurant menu prices in the United States led to muted consumer demand in 2024, and chains responded with value offerings to renew interest** Shares of McDo...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
Where Will Dutch Bros Stock Be in 5 Years?
Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) is a small coffee-shop chain with big ambitions. It has recently grown from a regional presence to operating in 18 states, and the positive reception in different locales bodes well for the future. As the company has swept across the country, its stock has been up and down, b...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock That's Up 230,000% Since Its IPO and Still Has Massive Opportunities
There aren't too many stocks on the market that have gained 230,000% since their initial public offerings, especially without dividends and in less than 30 years. But the stocks that have done it are usually global giants that are settling down into value territory and starting up dividends.Amazon (...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
1 Super-Safe High-Yield Dividend King Stock to Buy Even if There's a Stock Market Sell-Off in 2025
One of the most important lessons you can learn as a long-term investor is to know what's driving the market. In 2023 and 2024, megacap growth stocks have been primarily responsible for taking the broader indexes to new heights.Folks who don't want to ride the growth stock wave have benefited from a...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-Targa Resources more than doubles; U.S. pipeline operators rise in 2024
** Shares of several U.S. oil and gas transportation firms rose in 2024 with Alerian Midstream Energy Index .AMNA gaining ~36% YTD** Gains in midstream firms were fueled by hopes of growing electric generation associated with artificial intelligence operations, cryptocurrency mining and data centers...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-Crisis averted: Top US banks surge in 2024 on rate cuts, revival in deal-making
** Top U.S. bank stocks surge in 2024, shrugging off a crisis of confidence triggered earlier this year by a surprise loss at Flagstar Financial FLG.N, formerly known as New York Community Bancorp ** Investor optimism has been fueled by the U.S. Federal Reserve embarking on its highly-anticipated in...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-Boeing set to be Dow's worst performer in turbulent year
** Boeing's BA.N stock is poised to drop 32% for 2024, the biggest pct decliner on the Dow Jones index .DJI, as the planemaker navigates multiple crises** The year began with a mid-air cabin panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines-operated ALK.N 737 MAX 9 jet carrying 171 passengers, triggering investig...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Early in 2025
The healthcare sector has long been a sanctuary for income investors seeking stability and growth. Within this realm, Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) and Merck & Co. (NYSE: MRK) stand out for their combination of above-average dividend yields and proven business models. These industry titans have c...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
3 Unstoppable Growth Stocks to Buy Even if There's a Stock Market Sell-Off in 2025
Buying growth stocks into a potential stock market sell-off may seem counterintuitive. After all, who wants to load up on stocks only to see them fall? But long-term investing isn't about timing the market. Rather, the goal is to identify companies that can grow earnings over time and reward patient...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-Health insurers set to end another year with losses
** Shares of health insurers are on track for a second straight year of declines as they grapple with elevated medical costs** UnitedHealth UNH.N, Humana HUM.N, CVS Health CVS.N and Cigna CI.N have seen high medical costs as people sought care under government-backed Medicare Advantage plans for old...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
3 Reasons to Buy Pfizer Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
The pharmaceutical industry can be a tough business. Companies must innovate constantly to stay relevant because patents protecting their proprietary drugs expire. Pfizer (NYSE: PFE), a longtime stalwart in the pharmaceutical sector, enjoyed a growth spurt during the COVID-19 pandemic due to its Com...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Transforming Stock Research
In today's video, Motley Fool contributor Jose Najarro interviews Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma to try to understand how investors can incorporate AI tools into their own investing framework.Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free »...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures rise on final trading day of 2024
Dec 31 (Reuters) - Futures tracking Canada's main stock index rose in light trading on Tuesday, the final trading session of 2024, boosted by rising commodity prices. March futures on the S&P/TSX index SXFcv1 were up 0.3% at 6:56 a.m. ET (11:56 GMT). Wall Street futures also edged higher at the end ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-Verastem jumps as FDA grants priority review for ovarian cancer combo therapy
** Shares of cancer drugmaker Verastem VSTM.O rise 45.7% to $5.35 premarket** On Monday, VSTM said the U.S. FDA granted Priority Review to its application for its experimental cancer therapy, avutometinib in combination with defactinib** Drugmaker sought approval for the combo therapy for patients w...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
Meet the Supercharged Growth Stock That Could Make You a Millionaire
Finding a stock that can outright make you a millionaire isn't easy. However, they're out there. A $10,000 investment in Nvidia a decade ago is now worth $2.72 million. And $10,000 invested 12 years ago in Tesla is now worth more than $2 million. These companies were right under most investors' nose...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-VeriSign, Vacasa, crypto stocks
Eikon search string for individual stock moves: STXBZThe Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8U.S. stocks index futures edged higher in the last trading session of 2024, continuing its bull run from more than two years ago on signs...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
