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BUZZ-FX options wrap - Central banks, tariffs and strike zones risks
FX option implied volatility has found a floor since last week's post inauguration cull, especially in USD/CAD where tariffs threatened for February 1 are keeping volatility and topside risk premiums near 2-year highs. That tariff threat has limited USD/CAD implied volatility setbacks, with trad...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
RPT-Big Tech faces heat as China's DeepSeek sows doubts on billion-dollar spending
rpt with digital headlineBy Aditya Soni, Zaheer Kachwala Jan 29 (Reuters) - Chinese startup DeepSeek's cheaper AI is sharpening investor scrutiny of the billions U.S. tech giants are pouring to develop the technology and analysts say it will dominate this week's much-awaited results from ...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
ADP Tops Earnings Estimates in 2025's Q2
Human resource and payroll solutions specialist Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) reported fiscal 2025 second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, Jan. 29, that topped analyst consensus estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) of $2.35 came in better than the analyst estimate of $2.29. Revenue of $5.05 bi...The Motley Fool
Jan 29, 2025
BUZZ-Victoria’s Secret CFO to retire; shares down
** Shares of lingerie maker Victoria’s Secret VSCO.N fall ~7% to $35.35 premarket** Co says chief financial officer (CFO) Timothy Johnson is retiring in June after working with VSCO for nearly four years** Says Johnson to be succeeded by Scott Sekella, former CFO of fabric and crafts retailer Joann*...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
BUZZ-Apple slides after Oppenheimer downgrades to 'Perform'
** Apple AAPL.O shares down 1.8% premarket** Brokerage firm Oppenheimer downgrades AAPL to "Perform" from "Outperform" ** Oppenheimer says it expects lower estimates for iPhone sales in the next 12-18 months** Local Android phone makers in China may limit the market share of Apple...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
Got $3,000? Buy These 2 Cryptocurrencies Right Now.
With an ongoing crypto bull market and widespread interest in the asset class among everyone from retirement investors to the government, now's a great time to think about starting a position in some of the sector's leaders.If you're looking to make a medium-size cryptocurrency investment on the ord...The Motley Fool
Jan 29, 2025
Progressive Corp reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Progressive Corp PGR.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $4.08 per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $2.97. The mean expectation of nineteen analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $3.58 per share. Wall Str...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
Vaccine stocks in the spotlight as RFK Jr. faces Senate questioning - report
Investing.com - Healthcare and vaccine stocks are likely to be in the spotlight on Wednesday as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. President Donald Trump's pick to run the Department of Health and Human ServInvesting.com
Jan 29, 2025
Spotify's Secret to Turning Fans Into (Lucrative) Superfans
Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) has driven revenue growth by adding subscribers and raising prices, but it may now lean into price tiers for superfans. In this video, Travis Hoium explains how that will help drive Spotify's revenue and profits to new heights.*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Jan. 28...The Motley Fool
Jan 29, 2025
Could Dogecoin Reach $1 in 2025?
Cryptocurrencies have soared since early November as investors anticipate that a newly elected Trump administration will be more friendly toward digital assets. Although it's still early, key personnel nominations and an executive order calling for regulatory action are promising signs.Dogecoin (CRY...The Motley Fool
Jan 29, 2025
BUZZ-U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-T-Mobile, ADP, Norfolk Southern
Eikon search string for individual stock moves: The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8Nasdaq futures inched higher on Wednesday as chip sector stocks gained after quarterly orders for semiconductor equipment maker ASML exceeded ...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
BUZZ-89bio rises after $250 mln equity haul
** Shares of 89Bio ETNB.O up 1.7% at $9.16 premarket after co secures equity raise ** San Franscisco-based firm late Tues sold ~28.6 mln shares, including 6.9 mln pre-funded warrants, at $8.75 for $250 mln gross proceeds ** Co plans to use net offering proceeds to fund its lead drug candi...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
Baltic index falls to 23-month low as capesize and supramax rates dip
Jan 29 (Reuters) - The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, extended its losses to a nearly two-year low on Wednesday, pressured by a dip in rates across capesize and supramax segments.* The overall index .BADI, which factors i...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
Third Point's Loeb pushes for 'fair' sales process at SoHo House
Adds details from letter throughout, stock price, background on dealBy Svea Herbst-BaylissNEW YORK, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Daniel Loeb, who runs hedge fund Third Point, on Wednesday urged SoHo House directors to run a "fair" sales process and consider other potential bidders after the hospitalit...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
1 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock I'm Watching Closely Right Now
Easterly Government Properties (NYSE: DEA) is a real estate investment trust with just one tenant -- the United States government. In this video, I'll take a closer look at the current state of the business and what risk factors investors should be aware of.*Stock prices used were the morning prices...The Motley Fool
Jan 29, 2025
BUZZ-Akero Therapeutics gains after upsized $350 mln equity raise
** Shares of Akero Therapeutics AKRO.O up 1.8% premarket to $52.39 after co raises more equity than targeted ** Co late Tues said sold ~7.3 mln shares, including ~2 mln pre-funded warrants, at $48 for approx $350 mln gross proceeds ** On Mon, AKRO sha...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
BUZZ-Street View: Starbucks heading in the right direction
Updates** Starbucks SBUX.O reported a smaller-than-expected fall in first-quarter comparable sales on Tuesday, in early signs of the struggling coffee chain benefiting from CEO Brian Niccol's efforts to revive demand ** Shares up 3.5% at 103.93 in premarket tradingTHERE IS A CHANCE** TD Cowen (&...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
LIVE MARKETS-Benchmark Treasury yield on the back foot ahead of the Fed
U.S. equity index futures slightly redMortgage market index 220 vs 224.6 last weekEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.5%Dollar up; bitcoin gains ~1.5%; gold, crude slipU.S. 10-Year Treasury yield dips to ~4.52%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can ...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
US STOCKS-Wall St set for muted open as markets await Fed verdict; Apple, Nvidia falter
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.F5 rises after Q2 revenue forecast tops estimatesT-Mobile jumps after upbeat 2025 subscriber growth forecastDanaher falls after Q4 profit missFutures: Dow down 0.16%, S&P 500 down 0.2%, Nas...Reuters
Jan 29, 2025
Retiring Abroad? You Better Have Plans for These 5 Things First.
Seeing the world is a dream for many -- a dream that often gets deferred until retirement due to time and financial constraints. Some retirees choose to move abroad so they can immerse themselves in another culture. Others see retiring in a different country as an opportunity to stretch their dollar...The Motley Fool
Jan 29, 2025
