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BUZZ-Apple plans to spend more than $500 bln in US over next four years, shares down
** Apple's AAPL.O shares down 1.3% at $242.37 premarket** The iPhone maker plans to spend more than $500 bln in the U.S. over the next four years** Company also plans to help bring online a factory in Texas by 2026 to build AI servers and will add about 20,000 research and development jobs acros...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
BUZZ-Domino's Pizza falls after missing Q4 same-store sales estimates
** Domino's Pizza's DPZ.O shares down 4.7% at $440.4 premarket** Company reports a quarterly same-store sales rise of 0.4% in the U.S., compared with analysts' average estimate of a 1.63% rise, according to data compiled by LSEG** Posts revenue of $1.44 billion, missing estimates of $1.4...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Stock-Split Watch: Is Nvidia Next?
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock splits have become a clear sign of the stock's strength in the world of artificial intelligence (AI). Its AI accelerators have arguably made it the most essential AI stock. Its transformational power over the chip industry allowed it to replace the former industry leader ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 24
Freehold Royalties Ltd expected to post earnings of 28 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Freehold Royalties Ltd FRU.TO is expected to report results on February 26 (estimated) for the period ending December 31 2024LSEG's mean analyst estimate for Freehold Royalties Ltd is for earnings of 28 cents per share. The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Could SentinelOne Stock Help You Become a Millionaire?
One of the cybersecurity names that has drawn attention in recent years is SentinelOne (NYSE: S). Its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven approach has helped it stand out in the increasingly critical cybersecurity industry. Additionally, the company is small enough that outsized growth could theoret...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 24
BUZZ-J.P. Morgan upgrades bluebird bio to 'neutral'
** J.P. Morgan upgrades gene therapy maker bluebird bio BLUE.O to "neutral" from "underweight" rating, citing co's announcement that it would be taken private** Brokerage expects co's privatization to take place within 1H25** BLUE says it will be taken private by Carlyle CG.O...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Clouds gather on Wall St as German midcaps surge
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike DolanGlobal investors got a reminder last week that the U.S. economic expansion is not etched in stone, even Wall Street is priced as if it was, and German stocks got another shot in the arm on Monday from weekend election results.A string...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Brick-and-Mortar Retail Is Back – Here's 1 Great Dividend Stock You Should Pay Attention To
It wasn't too long ago when experts were essentially forecasting the death of brick-and-mortar retail, but it now looks like those fears may have been overblown. In this video, longtime Fool.com contributors Matt Frankel, CFP®, and Tyler Crowe take a look at Tanger Factory Outlet Centers' (NYSE: SKT...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 24
US STOCKS-Futures bounce after Wall St selloff; Nvidia results draw near
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.Futures up: Dow 0.71%, S&P 500 0.52%, Nasdaq 0.42% Feb 24 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Monday, as risk-taking recovered following a sharp selloff on Wall Street in the pr...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Want the Max $5,108 Social Security Benefit? Here's the Salary You Need
Social Security isn't designed to replace your entire income in retirement. The average retiree collected $1,979 in January. That's not going to cover a whole lot of your basic expenses once you're retired, especially when you consider the rising costs of healthcare and housing.But some retirees may...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 24
US manufacturers see higher metal prices as tariffs near
Business activity index fell to 17-month low in FebruaryManufacturers that rely on steel revise financial forecasts due to tariffsWhite House says tariffs give US metal producers breathing room, higher prices a 'natural result'By Timothy Aeppel Feb 24 (Reuters) - The price of the steel Gl...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025March 18-19 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)May 6-7 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
RPT-BUZZ-US stocks weekly: Uncertainty
Repeats from Friday with no changes to text. Updates chart** S&P 500 .SPX slides 1.7% as economic data, geopolitics cast a pall .N** SPX, once again, repulsed by long-term resistance line** Dow .DJI, down 2.5%, has worst week since late Oct, and Nasdaq composite .IXIC also sells off by 2.5%** La...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
5 Unique Small-Cap Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) You've Never Heard Of
Many investors use standard Russell 2000 or similar index funds to invest in small-cap stocks, and I'm one of them. However, there are some outside-the-box small-cap ETFs that could help you increase your portfolio income, give you exposure to even smaller companies, and more.*Stock prices used were...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 24
If You Put Just $500 in Your IRA or 401(k) Every Month for 30 Years, You Could Have This Much Cash by Retirement
I love what-if financial scenarios -- where you figure out what would happen if, say, you invested a certain sum regularly over a long period. I've made many charts over the years, in fact, showing various scenarios for articles I've written.I think I love these tables because they offer the kind of...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 24
LIVE MARKETS-US exceptionalism under threat?
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. US EXCEPTIONALISM UNDER THREAT?As markets gear up for Nvidia's results on Wednesday, the first release since the emergence of Dee...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
MPU FlexTV Awarded "TOP 10 National Micro-Short Drama Overseas Platforms" at the 14th China International New Media Short Film Festival, Co-hosted by the National Radio and Television Administration
SINGAPORE, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE American: MPU) announced that on February 19, the 14th China International New Media Short Film Festival (CSFF) , co-hosted by the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) and the Shenzhen Municipal Government, held its prest...PR Newswire
Mon, Feb 24
BUZZ-Nike gains after Jefferies upgrades to 'buy'
** Shares of Air Jordan maker Nike NKE.N up ~2.03% at $78.05 in premarket trading** Jefferies upgrades NKE's rating to "buy" from "hold"; raises PT to $115 from $75** Brokerage says NKE's renewed focus on innovation will balance inventories, boost wholesale distribution and l...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
The Smartest Vanguard ETF to Buy With $500 Right Now
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is arguably the stock market's most important index. It tracks the 500 largest U.S. companies on the market, and it has become the benchmark for U.S. and international investors.While the S&P 500 itself is fairly broad in style, variations of the index lean toward speci...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 24
Should You Buy AGNC Investment Stock While It's Below $11?
Most investors own AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC) for its big monthly dividends and don't focus too much on its near-term price swings. The mortgage real estate investment trust (mREIT) pays a hefty forward dividend yield of 13.8%, but its stock has still quietly risen about 10% over the past 12 mon...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 24
