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LIVE MARKETS-US stock futures take latest jobs data in stride
U.S. equity index futures mixed, little changedJan nonfarm payrolls 143k vs 170k estimateEuro STOXX 600 index off ~0.1%Dollar, gold edge up; crude gains; bitcoin up ~1.5%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.49%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporte...Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
NYSE CONTENT ADVISORY: PRE-MARKET UPDATE FOR FEBRUARY 7th
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Feb 7, 2025
BUZZ-Street View: Tapestry reports solid sales boost from Coach
** Coach handbag maker Tapestry TPR.N raised annual forecasts following Thursday's upbeat Q2 results, aided by strong demand and higher-priced sales** At least seven brokerages raise their PTs on the stockMIXED BAG: COACH STRONG, KATE SPADE LAGS** Wells Fargo ("overweight"; PT raised to ...Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
US STOCKS-Wall St set for subdued open after jobs data
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.Nonfarm payrolls increase by 143,000 in January Fortinet rises after upbeat annual revenue forecastMicrochip falls on downbeat Q4 net sales, profit forecastFutures up: Dow 0.09%, S&P 500 0....Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
Elliott Statement on Aspen Technology, Inc.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Elliott Investment Management L.P. ("Elliott"), which manages funds that together have an investment of more than $1.5 billion in Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN) (the "Company" or "AspenTech"), today issued the f...PR Newswire
Feb 7, 2025
Is Microsoft Stock a Buy Now?
The past week or so have been rough for Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). The company's massive investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure came under scrutiny following Chinese start-up DeepSeek's revelation that it has developed AI models at a fraction of the cost that the tech giant has spe...The Motley Fool
Feb 7, 2025
INSTANT VIEW-Sluggish Jan payrolls growth unlikely to sway Fed
Adds quotes Feb 7 (Reuters) - U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in January, likely restrained by wildfires in California and cold weather across much of the country, but a 4.0% unemployment rate probably gives the Federal Reserve cover to hold off cutting interest rates at least until...Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar rallies, futures fall after mixed bag of US jobs data
Futures dip after jobs data, gold steadyNonfarm payrolls rose 143,000 in January vs 307,000 in DecemberRate expectations mostly unchangedDollar rises against euro, yenBy Amanda Cooper LONDON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Wall Street futures fell and the dollar rose after data on Friday showed the U.S. econo...Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
BUZZ-Construction Partners rises on annual revenue forecast beat
** Shares of civil infrastructure co Construction Partners ROAD.O up 7.73% at $91 premarket** ROAD expects FY25 revenue to be between $2.66 bln and $2.74 bln, above analysts' average estimate of $2.55 bln - LSEG data** Co reports Q1 revenue of $561.6 mln, above estimates of $517.5 mln** "In ...Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
1 Cryptocurrency to Consider Buying With $1,500, and 1 to Avoid
Even if you only have $1,500 on hand to invest in the cryptocurrency sector, it behooves you to deploy your capital judiciously rather than frivolously. With so many cryptocurrency opportunities abounding right now -- including quite a few opportunities to lose all of your money -- sticking to the h...The Motley Fool
Feb 7, 2025
INSTANT VIEW-Sluggish Jan payrolls growth shouldn't pressure Fed to ease soon
Feb 7 (Reuters) - U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in January, likely restrained by wildfires in California and cold weather across much of the country, but a 4.0% unemployment rate probably gives the Federal Reserve cover to hold off cutting interest rates at least until June.Nonfarm payro...Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
BUZZ-Mettler-Toledo rises on upbeat annual profit forecast
** Medical equipment maker Mettler-Toledo International's shares MTD.N rise 2.71% to $1,394 premarket** Co forecast annual profit above estimates, banking on strong demand for its laboratory instruments used in drug development** Sees 2025 adj profit per share to be between $42.35 and $43.00, ab...Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
BUZZ-Neuronetics plunges on deep-discounted stock offering
** Shares of medtech firm Neuronetics STIM.O plunge 33% to $2.38 premarket after follow-on prices** Malvern, Pennsylvania-based co, which offers its NeuroStar Therapy to treat major depressive disorder, announces 8 mln shares at $2.25 for $18 mln gross raise** Offering price is 36.8% discount to st...Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
BUZZ-Kimco Realty rises on steady quarterly FFO growth
** Grocery-anchored REIT Kimco Realty's KIM.N shares rise 2.5% to $22.9 premarket** Co posts fourth-quarter funds from operations (FFO) growth of 7.7% to 42 cents per share, meeting analysts' expectations** High labor and material costs have deterred new construction of retail spaces while d...Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
Frontier forecasts upbeat 2025 profit on improved pricing, travel demand
Feb 7 (Reuters) - Frontier Group ULCC.O, the parent of budget carrier Frontier Airlines, forecast better-than-expected 2025 profit on Friday, aided by robust travel demand amid an improved pricing environment.Shares of the ultra-low-cost carrier were up 6.2% in premarket trading after the airline al...Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
BUZZ-Frontier Group rises on Q4 profit beat, break-even expectations
** Shares of U.S. budget airline Frontier Group ULCC.O up 5.7% at $8.55 premarket ** Co expects to break even in Q1 2025 and turn profitable in the year ** Forecasts Q1 adj. EPS of $0.07 vs analysts' avg. estimated loss of $0.04 - data compiled by LSEG ** Co reports quarterly adj. EPS of 23 cent...Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
Is CVS Health's Dividend Safe?
On Jan. 30, Walgreens Boots Alliance, a leading pharmacy chain, announced that it was suspending its dividend program, which had been active for over 90 years. This longtime dividend payer is suffering under the weight of financial troubles and had previously resorted to decreasing its payouts.Walgr...The Motley Fool
Feb 7, 2025
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Futures drift lower after January nonfarm payrolls data
Feb 7 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures slipped on Friday as the January nonfarm payrolls number missed expectations, while the numbers for December were revised higher.A Labor Department report showed the U.S. economy added 143,000 jobs in January, compared with economists' estimate of a ris...Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
Cboe's Q4 Revenue Rises, EPS Falls Short
Derivatives and securities exchange operator Cboe Global Markets (NYSEMKT:CBOE) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings on Friday, Feb. 7, that fell just short of consensus estimates. Its adjusted EPS of $2.10 came in below analyst expectations of $2.13. Net revenue in Q4 stood at $524.5...The Motley Fool
Feb 7, 2025
