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Better Stock to Buy: Upstart vs. Pagaya
Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) and Pagaya Technologies (NASDAQ: PGY) offer similar consumer credit evaluation products, using artificial intelligence (AI) to assess credit risk faster and with more accuracy than the traditional credit scoring model. They both released excellent earnings reports las...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 20
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Trade and Ukraine tensions mount, with Fed twist
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike DolanWorld markets were subdued on Thursday by simmering trade tensions and Washington's attempt to undermine its Ukrainian ally, while the Federal Reserve surprised with talk of slowing its balance sheet runoff at its recent meeting.A...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Yuchai Enters Into Strategic Agreement in Vietnam
SINGAPORE, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai" or the "Company") one of the largest powertrain solution manufacturers through its main operating subsidiary in China, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("Yuchai&qu...PR Newswire
Thu, Feb 20
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
Thu, Feb 20
LIVE MARKETS-Is the rally in cement stocks built on shaky foundations?
STOXX 600 up 0.25%Miners leadDefence stocks edge lowerWall St futures downWelcome 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 IS THE RALLY IN CEMENT STOCKS BUILT ON SHAKY FOUNDATIONS? ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
BUZZ-KBW upgrades Assurant to 'outperform' citing strong growth prospects
** KBW upgrades Insurer Assurant AIZ.N to "outperform" from "market perform"; raises PT to $230 from $212 ** Brokerage sees growth in auto underwriting margins and Connected Living unit, which provides mobile device solutions** Last month, AIZ reported a better-than-expected Q4 profi...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
BUZZ-Carvana drops after filing for stock offering
** Shares of Carvana CVNA.N fall 9.1% to $256.01 in premarket trading** Co files for Class A common stock offering of up to $1 billion** Online used-car retailer also reports Q4 revenue of $3.5 billion versus estimates of $3.3 billion - LSEG data** Posts quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share vs loss...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen surges, gold shines as stocks nurse record run
Gold extends run of record highsWorld stocks just below all-time high Japanese yen makes all the running in FX marketsFive years since COVID first tore into marketsBy Marc Jones LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Traders were marking five years since COVID first rocked world markets and one month since ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
BUZZ-Quantum computing stocks surge after Microsoft launches new quantum chip
** Shares of quantum computing stocks surge premarket after Microsoft MSFT.O launches new quantum chip on Wednesday** Rigetti Computing RGTI.O up 9%, D-Wave Quantum QBTS.N gains 8.9%, Quantum Corp QMCO.O up 5.5%, Quantum Computing QUBT.O climbs 10.2% and IonQ IONQ.N rises 5.1%** MSFT shares rise 1.0...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
Want $1 Million in Retirement? Invest $100,000 in These 2 Stocks and Wait a Decade.
If you had invested $100,000 in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEMKT: SPY) 10 years ago, as of this writing you would have more than $346,000, good for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2%Without doubt, it's a solid return. But there are ways to beat the market return. In particular, if you ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 20
Why Does Warren Buffett Keep Piling Into 2 Beaten-Down Stocks That Have Plunged More Than 30%?
We now know what Warren Buffett was up to during the fourth quarter of 2024. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) submitted its 13F filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last week. This filing revealed all the stocks Buffett and his team bought and sold during Q4.Two ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 20
These 2 Tech Giants Just Declared Dividend Raises
We're in the throes of 2025's first earnings season, and like any earnings season, a host of companies declared dividend increases alongside their quarterly fundamentals. While the growth-focused tech sector has never exactly been a hotbed of dividend stocks, there are some attractive payouts from c...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 20
This Simple Dividend ETF Could Turn $1,000 a Month Into More Than $232,000
The JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: JEPQ) is one of the market's most interesting monthly income-paying exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Its management aims to generate relatively low-volatility returns and a consistent monthly income for investors through a simple strategy that capt...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 20
Crocs Stock Is Too Good to Pass Up
Crocs' (NASDAQ: CROX) results for the fourth quarter of 2024 weren't earth-shattering, but the stock has gotten so cheap that investors were expecting the worst. What's interesting is the turnaround at HEYDUDE, which gives the company upside beyond Crocs, as Travis Hoium shows in this video.*Stock p...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 20
Statistics Say: This Is the Best Age to Claim Social Security
If you've learned anything about Social Security, you probably have some big questions -- such as, is it running out of money? And when should I claim my benefits? The answer to the first question is yes -- the program's surplus is turning into a deficit, and, if nothing is done, benefits may shrink...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 20
This Stock Has Gained 293% in 1 Year -- Here's Why It Could Keep Climbing
Lending technology platform Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) has been one of the stock market's best performers, with shares nearly quadrupling in just one year. However, if the company keeps doing what it has been doing, there could be more upside ahead. In this short video, I'll discuss the latest numbers a...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 20
BUZZ-Birkenstock drops after maintaining annual sales, margin forecast
** German footwear maker Birkenstock's shares BIRK.N down 5% at $52.01 premarket** BIRK maintains FY2025 revenue and margin forecasts** Expects revenue growth in the range of 15% and 17%; adjusted EBITDA margin between 30.8% and 31.3%** However, company beats Wall Street expectations for Q1 reve...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
BUZZ-BioMarin rises after Q4 results beat estimates
** Shares of drugmaker BioMarin Pharmaceutical BMRN.O rise 10.5% to $72.51 premarket** Co, after market close on Wednesday, reported Q4 rev. of $747 mln, beating estimate of $713.4 mln, as per data compiled by LSEG** Reported Q4 adj. profit of 92 cents per share vs estimate of 53 cents per share** F...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
