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CORRECTED-GRAPHIC-What the German election means for markets
Corrects date in dateline to Feb 18, not Feb 19Germany holds snap poll on SundayDebt brake, weak economy, parliament seat numbers in focus Defence spending set for a boostBy Samuel Indyk, Greta Rosen Fondahn, Stefano Rebaudo LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Sunday's German election may result in a ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
US STOCKS-Futures rise with Fed policy, trade tariffs in focus
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.Constellation Brands jumps after Berkshire discloses stakeIntel up after report Broadcom, TSMC eye deals to split itFutures up: Dow 0.11%, S&P 500 0.31%, Nasdaq 0.34%Updates prices througho...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
BUZZ-Arcus Biosciences falls on pricing $150 mln stock offering at 16% discount
** Arcus Biosciences shares RCUS.N drop 4% to $12.57 premarket** Arcus's 13.6 mln stock offering priced at $11 each, a 16% discount to last close** Co plans to use gross proceeds of ~$150 mln to develop its experimental kidney cancer drug and for other purposes** Goldman Sachs, Leerink Partners ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Prediction: 3 Reasons Donald Trump Can Expect a Big Move in Inflation in 2025
A faster-than-expected inflation rate for January spooked the stock market on Wednesday, with rising costs for food, shelter, and energy all combining to push inflation up to 3% for the year. Core inflation, which doesn't count two of those three factors, is actually running even hotter at 3.3% pres...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
BUZZ-U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Intel, Constellation, Bath & Body Works
Eikon search string for individual stock moves: The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8U.S. stock index futures rose on Tuesday as investors sought insight into the Federal Reserve's policy plans following a decline in Treasu...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
BUZZ-GeneDx jumps on fourth quarter revenue beat, strong forecast
** Medical device maker GeneDx's shares WGS.O surge 19.3% to $91.1 premarket ** Co posts Q4 revenue of $95.3 mln, beating analyst est of $82.23 mln as per data compiled by LSEG ** Co forecasts 2025 revenue in the range of $350 mln to $360 mln, higher than analysts' expectations of $338.8 mln...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Doing This 1 Thing Could Shave $13,800 Off Your Annual Retirement Expenses
The average single retiree in good health requires anywhere from $25,188 to $38,988 to meet annual expenses, according to UMass Boston's Elder Index. Some need much more than this if they reside in a city or state with a high cost of living.There are several factors that determine how much money you...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Did Meta Platforms Just Say "Checkmate" to Nvidia?
One artificial intelligence (AI) stock that got off to a scorching start this year is social media juggernaut Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). Just a couple of weeks ago, Meta's leadership told investors that 2025 is going to be a jam-packed year as the company seeks to continue moving aggressively on...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Beware of Chinese stocks AI siren song
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.By Robyn Mak HONG KONG, Feb 18 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Chinese stocks look dangerously alluring. President Xi Jinping's meeting with technology tycoons on Monday capped a rally for some of the country's ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures inch up ahead of inflation data
Feb 18 (Reuters) - In a holiday-shortened week, futures linked to Canada's main stock index edged higher on Tuesday as investors prepared for key economic data releases later in the day. March futures on the S&P/TSX index SXFcv1 rose by 0.22% at 6:23 a.m. ET (11:23 GMT).Market participants a...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
RPT-BUZZ-Intel rises after WSJ reports Broadcom, TSMC eye deals to split chipmaker
Repeating with no changes to text** Intel INTC.O shares rise 4.9% premarket as TSMC 2330.TW and Broadcom AVGO.O consider potential deals that would split the U.S. chipmaking icon into two, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday** Broadcom and TSMC are not working together and discussions are p...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
ARK Wealth Management's Latest CIO Report Emphasizes the Power of Elimination as Investors Brace For Heightened Volatility
ARK CIO research shows a paradigm shift in wealth management, moving beyond safety, liquidity, and returns toward a holistic, value-driven approach that prioritizes preservation over maximization. The Report introduces a three-tier strategic asset allocation framework: establishing a risk buffer, ...PR Newswire
Tue, Feb 18
It's a New Era for Upstart. Why the AI Stock Is a Screaming Buy.
Shares of Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) soared last week after the company smashed estimates in its fourth-quarter earnings report, and executed across the board.The company's new artificial intelligence (AI) models and partnerships have driven a surge in loan origination volume on the Upstart platform, wh...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Is Boeing an Undervalued Dividend Stock?
Boeing (NYSE: BA) has been plagued with challenges hurting its ability to build and sell planes.Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 13, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 15...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
LIVE MARKETS-Positive earnings revisions, EPS upgrades fuel STOXX strength
STOXX 600 up 0.1%US and Russia meet over UkraineWall St returns from holidayNasdaq futures up 0.4%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.comPOSITIVE EARNINGS REVISIONS, EPS UPGR...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
BUZZ-Canadian banks' 2025 outlook clouded by US tariffs risk, brokerages say
** Canadian banks are expected to post strong Q1 earnings next week, but their outlook for the rest of 2025 remains uncertain due to risk of a tariff war between the U.S. and other countries, say brokerages CIBC Capital Markets and Jefferies** CIBC downgrades Bank of Nova Scotia BNS.TO to 'neutr...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
HUAWEI Mate XT | ULTIMATE DESIGN Debuts Global with HUAWEI Watch Supporting Macao’s Leading E-Wallet, MPay
On February 18, HUAWEI revealed its latest products at a launch event in Malaysia, including the HUAWEI Mate XT | Ultimate Design, while announcing a strategic collaboration with Macau Pass. This partnership integrates MPay—Macao's leading mobile payment platform—making it one of the first three international e-wallets supporting the HUAWEI watch. This not only represents an innovative step in Macao’s digital payment landscape, but also set a new template for wearable technology applications. (MPay becomes one of the first three international e-wallets supporting the HUAWEI watch)MPay ewallet payment is now available on HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 series, HUAWEI WATCH GT5 series, HUAWEI WATCH FIT3, HUAWIE WATCH D2 and HUAWEI WATCH ULTIMATE. The above mentioned HUAWEI watch series also support GCash (Philippines) and Touch 'n Go e-Wallet (Malaysia). Users can link their MPay accounts to the HUAWEI watch, allowing them to pay by tapping wrist without using smartphones to pay. This provides significant convenience, especially during outdoor activities and fitness routines. The system utilizes dynamic encryption technology to prevent QR code fraud, ensuring secure and reliable transactions. Visitors from Chinese mainland and Hong Kong can download and register the MPay app, link it to their HUAWEI watch, and enjoy the seamless "tap your wrist to pay" experience in Macao.Dickson Yang, Director of Huawei Device Business Hong Kong, stated, " Technology exists to serve humanity. In designing and innovating wearables, we focus on incorporating more practical features into users' daily lives. As Macao's leading financial technology company, Macau Pass has established MPay not only as a widely used regional payment platform but also as a way that connects users to diverse services. This collaboration will drive innovation in wearable device payments, with plans to explore further partnerships in various scenarios, aiming to build a comprehensive ecosystem for wearable devices.” Sun Ho, Chairman and CEO of Macau Pass, said, "We're honored to partner with global technology leader HUAWEI as one of the first three international e-wallets supporting HUAWEI watch. The first launch of the wearable payment solution in Macao not only enhances payment convenience for users, but also represents a significant innovation in Macao's financial technology industry and injects fresh energy into Macao’s smart city construction.”At the product launch event, Macau Pass has been honored with HUAWEI Outstanding Ecosystem Award 2025. As strategic partners, HUAWEI and Macau Pass will leverage their respective strengths in technology and finance to explore new collaboration opportunities, engage in extensive and in-depth partnerships, and offer users a more seamless smart living experience. This will also contribute to the construction of Macao as a smart city and further enhance its global influence.About HUAWEI Device Co., Ltd.Huawei’s products and services are available in more than 170 countries, and are used by a third of the world’s population. With 14 R&D centers having been set up in the Germany, Sweden, Russia, India and mainland China, Huawei Consumer Business Group is one of Huawei’s three business units and covers smartphones, personal computers and tablets, wearable gears, and cloud services etc. Building on its solid foundation and expertise in the telecommunications business for over 30 years and on the strength of its self-owned global network, its globalized operational capabilities and its worldwide network of cooperation partners, Huawei Consumer Business Group is dedicated to delivering the latest technological advances to consumers around the world. “Make it Possible to Build a Better Connected World”, Huawei Consumer Business Group is committed to living up to its motto at all times.About Macau Pass S.A.Macau Pass, a leading financial technology and payment services company in Macao, contributes to the popularization of mobile payments and the construction of a smart city in Macao by providing contactless smart cards, e-wallets, and versatile electronic payment systems. In 2007, Macau Pass introduced the first contactless smart card mCard in Macao, which is now one of the largest contactless smart card and electronic payment system in Macao. In 2015, Macau Pass introduced mobile payment to Macao and created the MPay app in 2018. Today, it is not only one of the most widely used payment applications in Macao but has also developed into a super app that covers financial payments, lifestyle services, and leisure and entertainment scenarios, providing comprehensive digital services for local merchants, residents, and tourists in Macao.Rooted in Macao and with a vision for global connectivity, Macau Pass is committed to advancing financial technology and smart city initiatives. The company continues to expand its digital service offerings and enhance payment solutions to meet the evolving demands of users in the Greater Bay Area and beyond. Through these efforts, Macau Pass strives to strengthen Macao's connections with the global community and foster economic and cultural prosperity across the region.18/02/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
Tue, Feb 18
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A high dividend yield can sometimes be a sign of a higher risk profile. Oftentimes, high-yield dividend stocks have weaker financial profiles, which puts their payouts at risk of a reduction if the company experiences a financial setback. However, that's not always the case. That's clear when consid...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
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Who doesn't want passive income? Even Warren Buffett has extolled it, reportedly saying, "If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die."The wealthy have figured it out, and often collect much of their income passively, through dividends and interest, among other...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Is IBM an Undervalued Dividend Stock?
IBM (NYSE: IBM) management has done an excellent job reinvigorating growth in this veteran tech company.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 »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 13, 202...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
