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Apple shares fall premarket after report on policies under China’s antitrust probe
Apple Inc's (NASDAQ:AAPL) policies and the fees it charges app developers are under review by China's antitrust watchdog, a move that could potentially become another issue in the ongoing trade war with the United States, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.Investing.com
Feb 5, 2025
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-US tax weaponisation launches messy European fight
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.By Liam ProudLONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The minutiae of corporate tax policy are usually only of interest to firms and their armies of consultants. In 2025, however, a transatlantic spat over digital lev...Reuters
Feb 5, 2025
You'll Never Guess What This Leading Chip Company's CEO Said About DeepSeek's Massive AI Breakthrough
DeepSeek sent shockwaves through the AI investing world recently when it announced that it trained its AI model for just $5.6 million. As a result, many investors were worried that the entire AI support industry could come crashing down. They assumed that there wouldn't be as much demand for chips o...The Motley Fool
Feb 5, 2025
Why Cava Stock Jumped 20% in January
Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) stock jumped 20% in January, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. There was no news specific to the company, but investors have been enthusiastic about the economy and the markets since Donald Trump took office two weeks ago. Cava stock had also dipped in De...The Motley Fool
Feb 5, 2025
BUZZ-Gold miners up as US-China trade war sparks record-breaking bullion rally
** U.S.-listed shares of gold miners up premarket as bullion continues its record rally and jumps 1% GOL/** Spot gold XAU= up 0.9% at $2,868.36/ounce, after rising 1% and hitting a record high of $2,869.68 earlier in the session** Gold prices rose, driven by safe-haven demand, amid the escalating U....Reuters
Feb 5, 2025
3 Reasons to Buy This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock on the Dip
The popular phrase "reports of my death are greatly exaggerated," an adaptation of a famous Mark Twain quote, is a terrific way to describe Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) after the DeepSeek bombshell (more on this below) sank its stock more than 20%. The stock is still more than 16% off its recent high.Where...The Motley Fool
Feb 5, 2025
BUZZ-FMC shares sink on lower quarterly revenue forecast
** Agrichemicals firm FMC's FMC.N shares sink 21% to $42.69 premarket** FMC posted Q4 2024 profit of $1.79 cents per share after the markets closed on Tuesday, compared with analysts' average estimate of $1.6 cents per share - data compiled by LSEG** But it forecast Q1 2025 revenue below Wal...Reuters
Feb 5, 2025
Amdocs Ltd reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Amdocs Ltd DOX.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.66 per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $1.56. The mean expectation of five analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $1.64 per share. Wall Street expec...Reuters
Feb 5, 2025
BUZZ-Hershey down after TD Cowen cuts PT on cocoa price inflation
** Shares of chocolate maker Hershey HSY.N down 3.3% at $139.99 premarket** Brokerage TD Cowen cuts PT on stock to $133 from $172 on cocoa inflation** Peer Mondelez MDLZ.O forecast a bigger-than-estimated drop in its annual profit after market close on Tuesday, on pressures from surging cocoa prices...Reuters
Feb 5, 2025
Claiming Social Security Spousal Benefits? Don't Make This Big Mistake
Generally speaking, older Americans become eligible for Social Security after working for at least 10 years and paying into the system. But it's possible to collect Social Security in retirement even if you never worked a day in your life. Thanks to the program's spousal benefits, you may be eligibl...The Motley Fool
Feb 5, 2025
CEO Elon Musk Says Tesla Could Be Worth More Than the World's 5 Largest Companies. Is the Stock a Buy?
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares initially shrugged off a weak earnings report before the stock got caught in the trade-war sell-off. The electric vehicle (EV) maker had a tough year in 2024, although Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk continues to be very upbeat about the future. This includes the compan...The Motley Fool
Feb 5, 2025
1 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy With $35 and Hold for the Long Run
According to a 2024 study by McKinsey and Company, 72% of businesses have adopted artificial intelligence (AI) in at least one business function. However, a mere 8% are using it in five functions or more, which indicates most businesses are still in the experimental phase of adoption. Where to inves...The Motley Fool
Feb 5, 2025
BUZZ-Ares Capital falls after CEO deVeer to step down
** Shares of specialty finance firm Ares Capital ARCC.O fall 3.2% to $23.05 in premarket trade ** ARCC names co-president Kort Schnabel as chief executive, effective April 30** CEO Kipp deVeer will step down from his position but will remain a member of the board of directors** Schnabel joined Ares ...Reuters
Feb 5, 2025
BUZZ-Bunge falls after missing Q4 profit estimates
** Shares of grain trader Bunge Global BG.N fall 4.7% to $71.48 premarket** Co misses Q4 profit estimates as lower prices of crops such as corn and soybean hit BG's margins** Co also forecast 2025 adj. earnings of $7.75 a share, missing expectations of $8.71** BG posts adj. profit of $2.13 per s...Reuters
Feb 5, 2025
LIVE MARKETS-FX traders' horizons "as short as they've ever been"
STOXX flatSantander, Novo Nordisk, GSK all gain on results Nasdaq futures down 0.9%, S&P500 futures down 0.5% 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. FX TRADERS' ...Reuters
Feb 5, 2025
3 Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks to Buy, Even if There's a Stock Market Sell-Off in 2025
When investors are optimistic, they may be willing to pay a premium price for a stock in the hopes that the company's future earnings grow rapidly. But when investors are pessimistic, or there's an economic downturn, they may prefer to go with companies that are valued based on where they are today ...The Motley Fool
Feb 5, 2025
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Alphabet flubs, Yen surges, China returns
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike DolanAs the week's tariff rollercoaster levels out a bit, Wall Street stocks are tilting lower again - clouded by a poor reception for Alphabet's results, lingering China tariff hike plans and fresh interest rate rise speculation i...Reuters
Feb 5, 2025
BREAKINGVIEWS-Obesity drug giants risk devouring their own lunch
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.By Aimee DonnellanLONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Obesity giants are at risk of cannibalising their own cash cow. Eli Lilly LLY.N and Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO are delivering bumper sales thanks to the success o...Reuters
Feb 5, 2025
Pandora says U.S. tariffs on China to have limited impact
LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Danish jewellery maker Pandora on Wednesday said additional U.S. tariffs on imports from China have had a limited impact on the company, which makes its products at two factories it owns and operates in Thailand.Pandora had been anticipating tariffs and working to limit the...Reuters
Feb 5, 2025
BUZZ-Enphase Energy rises on upbeat Q1 revenue forecast
** Shares of solar inverter maker Enphase Energy ENPH.O rise 6% to $70.15 premarket** Company forecasts Q1 revenue in the range of $340 million to $380 million vs est of $338.5 mln - data compiled by LSEG** ENPH on Tuesday after market posted Q4 adj earnings of 94 cents per share vs est of 72 cents ...Reuters
Feb 5, 2025
