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Is Super Micro Computer Stock Finally Out of the Woods?
Early last year, Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) was one of the biggest artificial intelligence (AI) winners. The stock soared 188% in the first half as customers rushed to the equipment maker for servers, workstations, and other elements crucial to AI data centers. Earnings were on the rise, wi...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
McDonald's Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) and its golden arches are known the world over. There are nuances to the menu, depending on the country in which you find a McDonald's restaurant, but broadly speaking, every location is pretty much the same. That consistency is part of the draw and it has helped the chain gen...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
Meet the Supercharged AI Stock That Wall Street Says May Rise 30%
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have helped indexes soar in recent times as investors bet on this industry's ability to drive earnings growth and spark game-changing innovations. Companies developing tools for the AI infrastructure buildout and companies applying AI to their businesses have alre...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
The Best High-Yield Bank Stock to Invest $500 in Right Now
Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE: TD), often called TD Bank, has a huge 5.1% dividend yield. Stocks in the S&P 500 yield a scant 1.2% on average, and the average bank is only offering 2.3%. If you are looking for a high-yield bank investment, TD Bank should be sitting near the top of your research list.I...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
BUZZ-Barclays posts strong results, yet shares lose shine
** Shares in Barclays BARC.L, which rose nearly 106% last year, fall ~5% despite strong full-year results and outlook** Stock at 292.8p; among top pct losers on London's blue-chip index .FTSE ** BARC expects ROTE of about 11% in 2025, slightly above analyst expectations of 10.8% ** Posts PBT for...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Palantir Stock Investors Just Got Great News and a Trillion-Dollar Target From Wall Street
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) was the best-performing member of the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) last year. Shares jumped 340% amid soaring demand for its artificial intelligence platform AIP, and that momentum has carried into the current year. The stock has advanced 49% in 2025 as of Feb. 11, ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
BUZZ-Genmab rises on better-than-expected Q4, guidance
** Shares in Genmab GMAB.CO rise 4.6% after the Danish drugmaker reported its Q4 operating income and guidance above expectations** J.P.Morgan highlights EBIT and EBIT guidance beats as "small positives", the beats coming as a result of lower R&D spending** JPM also points to Q4 revenues...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Retiring in 2025? Here's Why the 4% Rule May Not Work for You.
Sadly, a lot of people go into retirement with minimal savings. But if you're gearing up to retire this year, you've hopefully managed to amass a decent nest egg at this point.But saving up a pile of money for retirement is only half the battle. It's just as important to manage your savings well so ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
EXCLUSIVE-Buyout firms vie for cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, sources say
Updates with share price at market close in paragraph 3By Milana Vinn NEW YORK, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Bain Capital, Advent International and EQT AB are among the private equity firms competing to acquire Japanese cybersecurity firm Trend Micro 4704.T, which has a market value of 1.32 trillion yen ($...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
European shares climb record peak on Nestle earnings, Ukraine peace deal prospects
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window Feb 13 (Reuters) - European shares jumped to a record high on Thursday, led by food and beverages stocks on Nestle's strong earnings, amid broader market optimism over the U.S.' plan...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
BUZZ-BAT bottoms FTSE 100 on near $8 billion hit over Canada lawsuit
** Shares of British American Tobacco BATS.L fall 6.5% to 3,172 pence; on track to post their biggest intra-day loss since December 2023, if trend holds** Top pct loser on FTSE 100 index .FTSE, which is up 0.34%** Co suffers 6.2 billion pound ($7.76 billion) hit from long-running lawsuit in Canada**...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
BUZZ-Defence stocks slip in Europe after Trump's phone calls with Putin and Zelenskiy
** Shares in some European defence companies slide on hopes of a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia after U.S. President Donald Trump held phone calls with leaders of both countries** Trump said on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy express...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
EMERGING MARKETS-Philippine peso extends gain after central bank unexpectedly holds rates
.BSP keeps interest rates steady at 5.75% Philippine stocks hold firm after BSP decisionJollibee Foods gains most since October 2020By Rishav Chatterjee and Adwitiya Srivastava Feb 13 (Reuters) - The Philippine peso rose further while stocks held firm, after the central bank left interest rates u...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
EMERGING MARKETS-Philippine peso extends gain after central bank unexpectedly holds rates
BSP keeps interest rates steady at 5.75% Philippine stocks hold firm after BSP decisionJollibee Foods gains most since October 2020Updates as of 0727 GMTBy Rishav Chatterjee and Adwitiya Srivastava Feb 13 (Reuters) - The Philippine peso rose further while stocks held firm, after the central bank ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Russian rouble, stocks surge after Trump-Putin call
MOSCOW, Feb 13 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble and stocks surged on Thursday after a telephone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in which the two leaders discussed ways to end the Ukraine war. At 0745 GMT, the rouble RUB= was up 3% at 90.90 aga...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Polish state-owned fund PFR drops plan to bid for Talgo, Expansion reports
MADRID, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Polish state-owned fund PFR has dropped its plan to bid for Spanish train manufacturer Talgo TLGO.MC after the Spanish government opposed the move, Expansion newspaper reported on Thursday, citing unnamed market sources.A spokesperson for Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo dec...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
South African rand gains against weaker dollar on Ukraine peace talks
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 13 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand recouped some losses against a weaker dollar early on Thursday, after news of Washington's aim to begin talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war.At 0714 GMT, the rand traded at 18.455 against the dollar ZAR=D3, about 0.4% stronger than its p...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on February 13
Adds new items, updates futures Feb 13 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening flat on Thursday, with futures FFIc1 up 0.02%. * BARCLAYS: Barclays BARC.L upped its 2025 performance guidance after posting a 24% rise in annual pretax profit for 2024 that beat expectatio...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
LIVE MARKETS-Europe before the bell - Ukraine peace talks top of mind
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.EUROPE BEFORE THE BELL - UKRAINE PEACE TALKS TOP OF MIND European shares are set for a jump at the open after U.S. President Donal...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
S.Korean shares end 1% higher as exporters rally on tariff optimism
KOSPI rises, foreigners net sellersKorean won strengthens against dollarSouth Korea benchmark bond yield steadyFor the midday report, please click SEOUL, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares climbed more than 1% on Thursday, hitting the highest lev...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
