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US STOCKS-Wall St set to open flat on auto tariff threat; Nikola plunges
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.Nikola falls after filing for bankruptcy protection Payments processor Shift4 to buy Global Blue in $2.5-bln dealFutures down: Dow 0.16%, S&P 500 0.11%, Nasdaq 0.06%Updates before markets o...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
BUZZ-CoStar falls on lower-than-expected annual revenue forecast
** Real estate information provider CoStar Group CSGP.O falls over 3.8% to $72.58 in premarket trading** Co forecast annual revenue below Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, as the property market continues to see headwinds from elevated mortgage rates and housing prices** Co expects 2025 revenue b...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Analog Devices beats first-quarter revenue estimates as chip demand recovers
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Analog Devices ADI.O topped first-quarter Wall Street expectations for revenue and profit on Wednesday, driven by a recovery in chip demand, particularly in the consumer segment, sending its shares up 5% in premarket trading.The company provides semiconductors to a variety of indu...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Arista Earnings: AI Wave Keeps Rolling
Here's our initial take on Arista Networks' (NYSE: ANET) fourth-quarter financial report.Key MetricsMetricQ4 2023Q4 2024Changevs. ExpectationsRevenue$1.54 billion$1.93 billion 25%BeatAdjusted earnings per share$0.52$0.6525%BeatAdjusted gross margin65.4%64.2%-1.2 ppsn/aAdjusted operating margin48.3%4...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
Better Warren Buffett Stock: Visa vs. American Express
Warren Buffett is often hailed as one of the greatest investors of all time, having delivered exceptional returns for shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) over many decades. Under his leadership since 1965, the company's stock has achieved an impressive compound annual grow...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
BRIEF-Spruce Point Capital Management Says Have A Short Position In Dycom Industries Inc
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Dycom Industries Inc DY.N:SPRUCE POINT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT OPINION: RELEASES REPORT AND STRONG SELL RESEARCH OPINION ON DYCOM INDUSTRIES, INC. (NYSE: DY)SPRUCE POINT : AND/OR ITS CLIENTS Source text: ID:nBw45wKMzaFurther company coverage: DY.NReuters
Wed, Feb 19
2 Cryptocurrencies That Could Soar in 2025 and 1 to Avoid
2025 was supposed to be the year the crypto market skyrocketed in value. Remember all the pro-crypto optimism at the beginning of the year? Well, nearly two months into the year, things haven't quite worked out as planned. Many top cryptocurrencies are down for the year, and a true standout performe...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
Shift4 Payments: Revenue Surges 25.7%
Shift4 Payments (NYSE:FOUR), a leader in end-to-end payment processing solutions, reported robust results for Q4 2024 on February 18, 2025. The company’s performance outpaced expectations, highlighted by an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.35, exceeding analyst estimates of $1.14. Revenue sur...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
Valuing Alphabet
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst David Meier and host Mary Long break down earnings from Alphabet and Palantir.Their topics include:Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »YouTube's secret sauce.What ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
BUZZ-Piper Sandler initiates coverage on Compass Therapeutics with 'overweight' rating
** Brokerage Piper Sandler initiates coverage on drug developer Compass Therapeutics CMPX.O with an "overweight" rating and a PT of $12 ** Brokerage says results from a mid-to-late stage trial, for co's lead drug, tovecimig, could potentially help boost shares** Adds it will be a "wi...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
NYSE CONTENT ADVISORY: PRE-MARKET UPDATE FOR FEBRUARY 19TH + NIKE ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH SKIMS
NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is proud to offer a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZtpwZmA+81lm048ks6+0NjLX...PR Newswire
Wed, Feb 19
Motley Fool Canada Analyst Gives Investors the Perspective From the North
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Jim Gillies and host Ricky Mulvey discuss:The reaction to potential tariffs in Canada.Separating your political ideas from your investments.PayPal's $15 billion buyback authorization.Then, Motley Fool host Alison Southwick and personal finance expert Robert Broka...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
GLOBAL MARKETS-US futures dip, as investors mull Trump's tariff threats, Ukraine talks
Updates with early US tradingTrump plans tariffs on autos, pharma, chipsGlobal shares edge upDollar steady ahead of Fed meeting minutesPound up after hotter UK inflation dataBy Amanda Cooper LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures fell on Wednesday, suggesting a retreat on Wall Street later...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Argentine, Turkish stocks could post more than 20% returns this year, says JPMorgan
By Siddarth S Feb 19 (Reuters) - J.P. Morgan said equity markets in Argentina and Turkey could post returns of more than 20% this year, driven by policy reforms aimed at reducing inflation levels."Lifting of capital controls is a potential upside driver for Argentina," said J.P. Morgan an...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
LIVE MARKETS-What does Europe need for further re-rating?
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. WHAT DOES EUROPE NEED FOR FURTHER RE-RATING?European equities are hot, having raced ahead even against Wall Street this year, in ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf markets end mixed on Trump's tariff threats
By Ateeq Shariff Feb 19 (Reuters) - Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Wednesday as investors exercised caution following U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats on auto, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports.Since taking office last month, Trump has imposed a 10% tariff ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Wix.com: Q4 EPS Tops Estimates
Cloud-based web development platform specialist Wix.com (NASDAQ:WIX) reported mixed fourth-quarter 2024 earnings on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Adjusted EPS of $1.93 easily beat the consensus analyst estimate of $1.59, but Q4 revenue of $460.5 million fell just shy of the $461 million forecast. Overall, the...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
