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Is Medtronic Stock a Buy?
Medical device manufacturer Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) is a healthcare industry stalwart. The company, based in the U.S. and Ireland, is one of the largest in its segment, developing and selling a diverse portfolio of products that includes hospital equipment and devices for cardiovascular care and diabe...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
Ryan Specialty shares fall 4% as analysts focus on outlook despite in-line quarter
By David BullFeb 21 - (The Insurer) - Shares in Ryan Specialty traded down on Friday morning despite the company reporting Q4 profits in line with Wall Street expectations and forecasting another year of double-digit organic growth as well as margin expansion and a robust M&A pipeline.On Thursda...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Prediction: There Will Be a Meme Coin ETF in 2025, And You Will Be Tempted to Invest. Please Don't.
The launch of the new spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs last January was one of the most successful ETF product launches ever. In a span of just 12 months, these spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted more than $100 billion from investors, and have become one of the most popular ways for individuals, hedge funds...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
CORRECTED-BUZZ-Five9 rises after Q4 revenue beats estimates
Correct bullet 4 to add dropped dollar symbol and change forecast range to $1.140 bln-$1.144 bln from $1.14 bln-$1.44 bln** Call-center software firm Five9 FIVN.O shares up ~3.4% to $43.1** After markets close on Thursday, FIVN reported better-than-expected Q4 revenue, driven by growth in subscripti...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Alibaba's Unexpected Comeback: What Investors Need to Know
In this video, I will talk about Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) and its recent earnings report. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Feb. 19, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 20, 2025.Where to inv...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
BUZZ-MP Materials rises on smaller-than-expected Q4 loss, brokerages raise PT
Updates** Rare earths producer MP Materials' MP.N shares rise 5.4% to $24.43** Company reported Q4 loss of 12 cents per share on Thursday vs est loss of 13 cents per share - data compiled by LSEG** MP produced 11,478 metric tons of rare earth oxides (REO) in concentrate, 24% up from a year earli...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
LIVE MARKETS-The coming storm: Flash PMI, home sales, UMich
Major U.S. stock indexes red; Dow off mostIndustrials weakest S&P 500 sector; staples sole gainerEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.4%Dollar, bitcoin up; gold off; crude down ~2%US 10-Year Treasury yield falls to ~4.45%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters repor...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
BUZZ-UnitedHealth hits 10-month low on report of DOJ's probe into company's Medicare billing practices
Updates** Shares of healthcare conglomerate UnitedHealth UNH.N fall as much as 13% to a 10-month low of $438.50 ** UNH set to lose nearly $40 billion in market cap if losses hold ** U.S. Department of Justice launched investigation into company's Medicare billing practices in recent months,...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stocks to Buy Because of DeepSeek
In this video, I will talk about three AI growth stocks worth buying because of the DeepSeek reveal a couple of weeks ago. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Feb. 17, 2025. The video was pu...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
Why Garmin Stock Hit an All-Time High This Week
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) has been riding a wave of success in recent years. Once thought of only as a provider of navigation devices, the company now has a loyal following of fitness-oriented consumers, athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, and professionals in the aviation and marine sectors.That has turned in...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
Stock markets may face correction, says Goldman Sachs
By Nell Mackenzie LONDON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Wall Street stocks could be facing a correction because of ructions in the options market, Goldman Sachs specialist Scott Rubner said in a Thursday note seen by Reuters on Friday. Roughly $2.7 trillion of U.S. stock market derivatives are due to expire...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Block shares drop as spending slowdown puts BNPL expansion in focus
Holiday-quarter earnings miss estimates on muted spendingCash App's gross profit growth slows in Q4Jefferies dubs 2025 as 'now or never' year for Block Updates shares in paragraph 1, market cap loss in paragraph 7, adds analyst comments in paragraphs 13 and 16By Manya Saini Feb 21 (Re...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Block (XYZ) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Block (NYSE: XYZ)Q4 2024 Earnings CallFeb 20, 2025, 5:00 p.m. ETContents:Prepared RemarksQuestions and AnswersCall ParticipantsPrepared Remarks:OperatorGood day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Block fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call. Today's call wi...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
LIVE MARKETS-US stocks dip, with transports down more than 3%
US stocks down early; Dow off mostIndustrials weakest S&P 500 sector; Financials, Staples edge upEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.2%Dollar up; gold, bitcoin dip; crude down ~2%US 10-Year Treasury yield falls to ~4.46%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters repor...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Why UnitedHealth Stock Is Down Today
The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly launched an investigation into UnitedHealth Group's (NYSE: UNH) Medicare billing practices.Investors were shaken by the report, sending UnitedHealth shares down 9% as of 10 a.m. Eastern.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed wha...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
EMERGING MARKETS-Latin American currencies set for longest weekly win streak in over 14 years
Mexico's economy shrinks in fourth quarter Colombian stocks set to outperform equity indexes this week MSCI's Latin American currencies index up 0.1%, stocks down 1.3%By Purvi Agarwal Feb 21 (Reuters) - Most Latin American currencies were higher against the dollar on Friday, but an index ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Brady: Mixed Results Reveal Growth
Brady (NYSE:BRC), a company known for industrial and safety product, released its financial results for the second quarter on Feb. 21, 2025. The report showed a strong revenue growth driven by acquisitions, although earnings did not meet expectations. Revenue was $356.7 million, a 10.6% increase yea...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
BUZZ-CarGurus skids after mixed Q4 results, downbeat rev outlook
** Shares of online auto marketplace CarGurus CARG.O skidding 19.1% to $30.42, an over three month-low, early Fri after mixed qtrly report, downbeat current-qtr rev guidance** Shares on course for biggest daily pct drop since Aug 9, 2022** Boston-based firm late Thurs posted Q4 total rev of $228.5 m...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
US STOCKS-Wall St set for weekly declines as investors parse more data; UnitedHealth drops
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.Payments firm Block falls as Q4 profit misses estimatesUnitedHealth drops after report of DOJ investigation Indexes down: Dow 0.86%, S&P 500 0.37%, Nasdaq 0.22%Updates for market openBy Sha...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
BUZZ-US energy sector tracks crude prices lower
** S&P 500 energy index .SPNY slips 0.7% as oil prices fall O/R** Brent crude futures LCOc1 down 1.2% at $75.58/barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude CLc1 decline 1.3% to $71.52/barrel, as uncertainty loomed over a potential peace deal in Ukraine** Prices further pressured by a rise in U...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
