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Got $5,000? 2 Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term
With each passing year, it becomes more obvious just how important businesses in the technology sector are to the performance of the overall economy. There are some truly dominant enterprises here. And for investors, the ability to generate strong returns can drive increased interest in the space.Th...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
BUZZ-Utility PPL falls after Q4 profit miss
** Shares of electric and natural gas utility PPL Corp PPL.N fall 1.22% to $34.10 premarket** PPL misses Q4 profit estimates due to higher expenses** Company posts Q4 adj earnings of 34 cents per share vs analysts' estimates of 37 cents per share - data compiled by LSEG** PPL forecasts 2025 earn...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
BUZZ-BlackSky up on winning contracts to boost India's earth observation
** Real-time geospatial intelligence solutions provider BlackSky Technology's BKSY.N shares rise 5.7% to $17.29 in premarket trading ** Company wins multi-year contracts that include assured access to subscription-based low-latency, high-cadence imagery and AI-enabled analytics services to accel...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Tyler: Recurring Revenue Soars 14.9%
Tyler Technologies (NYSE:TYL), a leading provider of integrated software solutions for the public sector, reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings on February 12, 2025. The company posted revenues of $541.1 million, exceeding the expected $540 million. Non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) were on targ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
VinFast speeds up EV deliveries but struggles to sell outside Vietnam
VinFast delivers 97,000 EVs in 2024, beats revised-down targetMost sales were in Q4 of 2024, plans to double sales this yearOnly about 10% of total sales were outside VietnamBy Phuong Nguyen HANOI, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast VFS.O said on Thursday it delivered ab...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Amazon Just Hit a Major Milestone That You Don't Want to Ignore
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) surprised investors last week with its underwhelming first-quarter guidance. The stock fell, but it's already on the rebound as smart investors see beyond somewhat disappointing quarterly guidance. After all, there was a lot to love about the quarter, and even more to love abou...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
Zoetis forecasts 2025 profit, revenue below estimates; shares fall
Feb 13 (Reuters) - Animal healthcare company Zoetis ZTS.N forecast annual profit and revenue below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, partly due to a hit from a stronger dollar, sending its shares down 9% in premarket trading.Zoetis, which deals with vaccines, medicines as well as diagnostic solutio...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up On Right Now
Are you looking for attractive dividend stocks right now? Then you'll want to do a deep dive on PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), Realty Income (NYSE: O), and Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD). And if you already own them, you might even want to double up on your commitment. Here's why.1. PepsiCo covers...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
GE HealthCare Tops Q4 EPS Forecasts
Medical technology and pharmaceutical diagnostics specialist GE HealthCare Technologies (NASDAQ:GEHC) reported mixed financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024 on Thursday, Feb. 13. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.45 were a significant beat over the anticipated $1.27. Revenue of $5.32 ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
GLOBAL MARKETS-Europe rallies on Ukraine peace deal hopes
Updates ahead of Wall Street open, adds details on European market rallyEuro, pound, Swiss franc all rise against the dollarEuropean stocks climb to fresh record highGDP data shows UK avoids recessionOil close to lowest level of the yearBy Marc Jones LONDON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Europe's main s...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
BUZZ-Ceva gains on quarterly revenue beat
** Shares of licensor of silicon & software intellectual property Ceva CEVA.O up 4% at $32.90 premarket** CEVA reports Q4 total rev. of $29.2 mln, ahead of analysts' expectations of $27.6 mln, according to data compiled by LSEG ** Posts Q4 adj. EPS $0.11 versus $0.10 a year ago ** "As we...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
CBRE Group Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
CBRE Group Inc CBRE.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $2.32 per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $1.38. The mean expectation of eleven analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $2.22 per share. Wall Street...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Iron Mountain Eyes Digital Expansion
Iron Mountain (NYSE:IRM), a leader in records management and data protection, revealed its fourth quarter results for 2024 on February 13.The earnings release highlighted a record revenue of $1.58 billion, an 11.3% increase from the previous year. Despite this growth, it missed Wall Street's fourth-...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
Better Quantum Computing Stock: IonQ vs. Alphabet
The quantum computing industry is at a critical inflection point as it transitions from research labs to commercial applications. While a definitive quantum advantage -- where quantum computers decisively outperform classical systems -- has yet to be achieved, the race to reach this milestone is dri...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
Are Investors Being Too Paranoid About Pfizer Stock?
Investing in a top healthcare company whose share price has been tanking in recent years could present a huge opportunity for investors, especially when that company has been bolstering its growth prospects via acquisitions and expansion of its pipeline. And if that stock trades at a cheap valuation...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
BRIEF-Edesa Biotech Announces $15.0 Million Private Placement Priced At-The-Market Under Nasdaq Rules
Feb 13 (Reuters) - Edesa Biotech Inc EDSA.O:EDESA BIOTECH ANNOUNCES $15.0 MILLION PRIVATE PLACEMENT PRICED AT-THE-MARKET UNDER NASDAQ RULESEDESA BIOTECH INC - PROCEEDS TO FUND PHASE 2 STUDY OF EB06 FOR VITILIGOEDESA BIOTECH INC - PREFERRED SHARES PRICED AT $10,000, COMMON SHARES AT $1.92Source text:...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Crocs Outpaces Revenue Expectations
Crocs (NASDAQ:CROX), known for its foam clogs and casual footwear, recently reported its fourth-quarter earnings for 2024 on February 13. The company exceeded expectations, with revenue reaching $990 million against a forecast of $961 million. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $2.52, surp...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
BAT takes $8 bln charge for Canadian settlement, warns on 2025 sales
Canadian lawsuit hung over BAT, rivals, for a decadeCompany takes almost $8 bln provision, case still unresolved2025 guidance disappoints amid Bangladesh, Australia headwindsShares down over 7%Adds CEO comment on vapes in paragraph 5 Feb 13 (Reuters) - British American Tobacco BATS.L on Thursday ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Is SoFi Technologies Stock a Buy Now?
The market is becoming more optimistic about SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI): As of Feb. 7, its shares had risen by 132% over the prior six months, and after trading mostly below $10 for about two and a half years, they're now changing hands at nearly $15. The fintech stock is still 42% below its p...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
