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CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures advance on upbeat bank earnings
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Futures for Canada's main stock index rose on Wednesday as robust earnings for National Bank of Canada boosted sentiment, while investors looked ahead to chip giant Nvidia's quarterly results. March futures on the S&P/TSX index SXFcv1 were up 0.34% at 7.25 a.m. ET (122...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
BUZZ-Sezzle rises after lifting annual profit forecast
** Shares of buy now, pay later firm Sezzle SEZL.O up 17.3% at $341.86 in premarket trading** SEZL late Tuesday forecast FY 2025 net income per share of $13.25, higher than its earlier expectation of $12 ** Co also expects total revenue growth of 25% to 30% in FY 2025** Meanwhile, Q4 net income reac...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
BUZZ-3M reiterates annual sales forecast; shares down
** Shares of diversified manufacturer 3M Co MMM.N down ~1% at $145.30 premarket** Co reaffirms its annual forecast of organic sales growth in the range of 2% to 3%** 3M says it would return at least $10 bln in cash to shareholders and expects operating margin to be about 25% by 2027** Stock rose 41....Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
AMCOR AND BERRY GLOBAL SHAREHOLDERS OVERWHELMINGLY APPROVE COMBINATION
Approval marks another significant milestone towards combining these highly complementary businesses ZURICH and EVANSVILLE, Ind., Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor plc ("Amcor") (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC) and Berry Global Group, Inc. ("Berry") (NYSE: BERY) today announced th...PR Newswire
Wed, Feb 26
From Volatility to Fraud, Is Investing in Cryptocurrency Just Too Risky?
In the wake of the 450% gain Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has logged since late 2022, it's not a stretch to suggest that plenty of investors are kicking themselves for not buying into (literally and figuratively) the cryptocurrency movement. Even without understanding what they're worth or how they're valu...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
Should Nvidia Stock Investors Be Worried About Recent Microsoft Reports?
In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and recent updates impacting the semiconductor giant. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of Feb. 24, 2025. The video was published on ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
BUZZ-Spotify's possible launch of 'Superfan tier' to benefit co more than music labels, HSBC says
** Spotify's SPOT.N potential launch of a "Superfan tier" is likely to benefit the streaming company more than the music labels, HSBC says** HSBC raises PT to $700 from $665** Financial dynamics are unclear if the new package includes early access to concert tickets as they favor artists...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Crucial Nvidia results to set the course for faltering 'Magnificent Seven'
By Aditya SoniFeb 26 (Reuters) - Nvidia's much-awaited results - seen as a barometer of AI chip demand - on Wednesday could prove to be an inflection point for artificial intelligence stocks as technology companies tighten data center spending. Investors have raked in big returns over the last f...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Here's the S&P 500 ETF I'm Buying Next -- And It's Not What You're Thinking
I'm a fan of index fund investing, but the S&P 500 has become a little too top-heavy, with more than one-third of its weighting concentrated in just 10 stocks. In this video, I'll explain which alternative S&P 500 index exchange-traded fund (ETF) I'm currently considering for my portfolio.*Stock pri...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
Crypto Scams Are Costing People Millions. Here's How to Invest Safely.
Cryptocurrencies are incredibly safe data storage systems. They keep a detailed ledger of transactions wide open to the public, but only for reading. Inserting new transactions requires some heavy-duty computing, and high-quality encryption ensures that nobody can change existing records.Unfortunate...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
LIVE MARKETS-Where to make space for a Europe overweight? Sell big tech
STOXX at record highAB Inbev jumps after resultsU.S. share futures up 0.5% Welcome 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.com.WHERE TO MAKE SPACE FOR A EUROPE OVERWEIGHT? SELL BIG TECH...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Clear Secure Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Clear Secure Inc YOU.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 90 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 17 cents. The mean expectation of eight analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 29 cents per share. Wa...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
BUZZ-First Solar rises on higher Q4 profit, 2025 sales forecast
** U.S. solar panel maker First Solar's FSLR.O shares up 2.8% at $151.55 premarket** Co on Tuesday reported Q4 net income of $393 million, up ~13% from a year earlier** FSLR expects 2025 sales between $5.3 billion and $5.8 billion, compared with est. of $5.50 billion - LSEG data** However, J.P. ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
AstraZeneca breast cancer drug shows positive results, shares up
Investing.com -- AstraZeneca (NASDAQ:AZN) announced on Wednesday that its experimental breast cancer treatment, camizestrant, helped extend survival without disease progression in patients with an advanced form of the illness during a late-stage clinical trial.
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Wed, Feb 26
BUZZ-Agilon Health tumbles as FY forecast misses estimates
** Shares of senior care platform Agilon Health AGL.N fall 18.5% to $2.96 premarket** On Tuesday, co forecast 2025 sales to be between $5.83 bln and $6.03 bln; analysts' on avg expect annual sales to be $6.59 bln - LSEG** Co also expects Q1 FY25 sales to be between $1.48 bln and $1.52 bln; analy...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Palantir CEO Alex Karp Just Hinted at a Huge Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunity That Could Be a Game Changer
There's a pretty solid argument to be made that Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has been the most lucrative of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks to own over the last 12 months. After all, Palantir's shares returned an incredible 340% in 2024, making it the top-performing stock in the S&P 500 ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
BUZZ-Instacart drops after profit outlook disappoints
** Shares of online grocery delivery firm Instacart CART.O, formally known as Maplebear, down 9.8% premarket at $44, a 7-week low, after core profit forecast missed expectations** Co late Tues said sees current qtr adj EBITDA - earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization - of $220...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
BUZZ-Taboola rises on additional $200 mln share buyback, Q4 revenue beat
** Shares of digital advertising company Taboola.com TBLA.O climb 8.1% to $4.00 before the bell** Says increasing share buyback by up to $200 mln, bringing current total buyback to about $240 mln** As of Dec. 31, 2024, TBLA had remaining authorization to buyback shares of up to $45.6 mln — annual fi...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Building Your Retirement Savings? 1 Easy Trick to Help You Earn Exponential Wealth.
The average worker expects to need around $1.8 million in savings to enjoy a comfortable retirement, a 2024 survey from Charles Schwab found.While that may be an intimidating number, it's likely accurate for many Americans. Between surging retirement costs -- like housing, healthcare, and long-term ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
Will This Hot Growth Stock Outperform Uber Between Now and 2030? Here's What Wall Street Thinks.
Uber (NYSE: UBER) is winning over investors in remarkable fashion. Its shares have accelerated 132% higher in the past two years. The momentum has continued into 2025, driven by fourth-quarter 2024 financial results that pleased the market. It also boosted investor sentiment when billionaire hedge f...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
