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US STOCKS-Futures flat after Thursday's fall as markets await Fed, tariff cues
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 0.07%, S&P 500 0.01%, Nasdaq 0.11% Feb 21 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were largely flat on Friday after declining in the previous session when investors fretted ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Is a Living Trust Really the Best Way to Pass an Inheritance to Your Family?
This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your personal situation, please contact a lawyer.Throughout my life, I've always heard that it's better to be proactive than reactive. That goes for your health, career, and finances. Being proactive help...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
LIVE MARKETS-Tariff risk underpriced, again
STOXX 600 up 0.5%Chemicals leadS&P 500 futures flatWelcome 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.comTARIFF RISK UNDERPRICED, AGAIN The dollar index is heading for its third-str...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
BUZZ-Payments firm Block falls after Q4 profit miss
** Shares of payments firm Block XYZ.N down ~7% at $77.30 in premarket trading** Co missed Q4 profit estimates as spending growth during holiday season and gains from post-election surge in bitcoin lagged expectations** Despite recent economic data showing signs of resilient consumer spending, uncer...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Is the Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF's Promise Too Good to Ignore? Understanding the Risks of This Fidelity Options Income ETF
The Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: FYEE) is a relatively new exchange-traded fund (ETF). Based on the ETF's fourth-quarter 2024 dividend of $0.508 per share, it has an annualized dividend yield of over 7%. Given the S&P 500 index's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) tiny 1.2% yield today, the Fidelity ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
INDIA STOCKS-Indian equity benchmarks log weekly losses on US tariff risks
Updates for market closeBy Vivek Kumar M and Bharath Rajeswaran Feb 21 (Reuters) - India's benchmark indexes fell for the fourth straight session and recorded weekly losses, weighed down by auto and pharma stocks on uncertainty over the impact of U.S. trade policy. The Nifty 50 .NSEI ende...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
UK motor ‘firmly in a soft market’ as margins fall, says Jefferies
By Ryan HewlettFeb 21 - (The Insurer) - UK motor insurance premiums fell in January as the market failed to sustain the positive rate momentum achieved in late 2024, according to Jefferies, which described the industry as being “firmly in a soft market”.In a circular, Jefferies said its UK motor ins...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
3 Artificial Intelligence Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade
The internet was a groundbreaking innovation that created new markets and opportunities. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is doing the same. AI models that can answer questions or perform calculations have captured most people's attention, but some of the world's most innovative companies are sta...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
GRAPHIC-Global equity fund inflows rise on European stock rally, cooling US inflation
Feb 21 (Reuters) - Global equity funds continued to see robust inflows, with the majority directed to European equity funds, which hit record highs fueled by hopes for peace in Ukraine and a surge in the defense sector due to anticipated increases in military spending.Also, a U.S. inflation report s...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
The S&P 500 May Soar in 2025: 2 Brilliant Stocks to Buy Before It Does, According to Wall Street
Collectively, Wall Street analysts have issued more than 12,000 individual ratings on stocks in the S&P 500. By aggregating the median fair value estimates on every company, FactSet Research builds what is known as a "bottom-up" target price for the entire index.Currently, that methodology gives the...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
Palantir Technologies Is a Stone's Throw From Making Dubious History -- and Decades of Precedent Tells Us What Happens Next
On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the benchmark S&P 500 rallied to yet another record-closing high. For more than two years, the bulls have had a tight grip on Wall Street's proverbial reins, with optimists being handsomely rewarded.Catalysts have been abundant, with everything from excitement surrounding stock ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
Thinking of Buying Intel on the Foundry News? This Chip Stock's a Better Buy.
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) stock has been testing the patience of investors for years. Over the last decade, the stock has fallen 33% as nearly all of its peers, including AMD, Broadcom, Nvidia, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE: TSM) have skyrocketed. No other blue chip stock has underperf...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
Vipshop Reports Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
Conference Call to Be Held at 7:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on February 21, 2025 GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE: VIPS), a leading online discount retailer for brands in China ("Vipshop" or the "Company"), today announced its unaudite...PR Newswire
Fri, Feb 21
GLOBAL MARKETS-Chinese and European shares rise, data, politics and geopolitics all in focus
Asia shares rise, helped by China optimismInvestors watch Sunday's election in Germany Gold perched near record highWeak French PMIs, German PMIs up slightlyBritish retail sales rise Yen pulls back after BOJ governor remarks Updates after early European tradingBy Rae Wee and Alun John SINGAPO...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
2 Stock-Split AI Stocks to Buy Before They Soar in 2025, According to Certain Wall Street Analysts (Hint: Not Nvidia or Broadcom)
Nvidia and Broadcom conducted 10-for-1 stock splits in 2024 to make shares more affordable. Their stock prices had appreciated substantially in the preceding years because both companies play a key role in the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) economy.Lesser known AI infrastructure companies L...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
BUZZ-Analysts raise PT on Booking Holdings following strong Q4 earnings
** Brokerages raise PT on Booking Holdings' BKNG.O stock after strong Q4 results** The online travel agency on Thursday surpassed analysts' expectations for Q4 profit and revenue, helped by booming demand for international travel** At least 13 brokerages raise PT on stock post results, as pe...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
60% of Warren Buffett's $299 Billion Portfolio at Berkshire Hathaway Is Invested in These 4 Magnificent Stocks
The amount of data available to investors on Wall Street can sometimes be overwhelming. A relatively constant stream of earnings reports and economic data releases can make it easy for something important to fall through the cracks.On Feb. 14, what's arguably the most important data dump of the enti...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
China tech stocks cap best winning run in five years on earnings surprises, fund rotation
Updates closing prices, adds more contextBy Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Chinese tech stocks listed in Hong Kong advanced on Friday for their best weekly winning streak since 2020, as earnings surprises and optimism about the artificial intelligence sector drew global investors rotati...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
BUZZ-Street View: Brokerages bullish on Walmart despite weak FY outlook
** Walmart WMT.N on Thursday forecast sales for fiscal year ending January 2026 below Wall-Street estimates, signaling world's largest retailer expects inflation-weary consumers to pull back after several quarters of solid growth ** Average rating of 43 brokerages covering WMT is "buy"; ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
