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2 Soaring Growth Stocks That Are Priced for Perfection
When everything seems to be going right for a company, the stock's valuation can soar to levels that are tough to justify. This doesn't mean that the stock is set to plunge, but it does introduce quite a bit of risk for investors. Any bad news, or even "not good enough" news, can trigger a brutal se...The Motley Fool
Jan 27, 2025
Akero shares double after preliminary results from mid-stage trial for liver disease drug
Jan 27 (Reuters) - Akero Therapeutics AKRO.O shares gained 106% before the bell on Monday after the company reported results from a mid-stage trial studying its lead drug in patients with a type of liver disease.The experimental drug efruxifermin is being studied in patients with scarring due to a t...Reuters
Jan 27, 2025
2 Turnaround Stocks You Can Buy Right Now
If you invest in a company right before a turnaround, there's potential for excellent returns. In this video, I discuss why I have my eye on Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) in 2025, while my colleague Tyler Crowe shares why he thinks there could be better days ahead for LGI Homes (NASDAQ: LGIH).*Stock pric...The Motley Fool
Jan 27, 2025
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, swaps, call at close
.Jan 27 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was down 1.08% at 75,366.17, while the broader NSE Nifty 50 index .NSEI declined 1.14% to 22,829.15, as a swathe of lacklustre earnings reports fuelled fears that a slowdown in corporate profits would continue. .BORUPEE: The Indian rupee INR...Reuters
Jan 27, 2025
BUZZ-AT&T rises on upbeat Q4 wireless subscriber growth
** Shares of telecom company AT&T T.N rise 1.9% to $23.15 premarket** AT&T added 482,000 net monthly bill-paying wireless phone subscribers in Q4, outpacing analysts' estimated gains of 424,550, according to Visible Alpha** Co's fiber business added 307,000 new customers in Q4, highe...Reuters
Jan 27, 2025
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, swaps, call at close
Jan 27 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was down 1.08% at 75,366.17, while the broader NSE Nifty 50 index .NSEI declined 1.14% to 22,829.15, as a swathe of lacklustre earnings reports fuelled fears that a slowdown in corporate profits would continue. .BORUPEE: The Indian rupee INR=...Reuters
Jan 27, 2025
Delaying Social Security? Here's Why That's a Riskier Move Than You'd Think.
There's a reason the decision to claim Social Security is such a difficult one. Though your wage history will help dictate what monthly benefit you're entitled to, your filing age will also play a role in determining how much money you get each month in retirement. So it's important to make a smart ...The Motley Fool
Jan 27, 2025
BUZZ-Street View: AmEx's growth looks stable, but high-income consumer spending a concern
** American Express AXP.N beat expectations for fourth-quarter revenue on Friday, as more consumers swiped its cards during the holiday season for travel and online shopping** Median PT of 31 brokerages covering the stock is $309 - LSEG dataCONSUMER SPENDING TO TAKE A HIT** J.P.Morgan ("neutral,...Reuters
Jan 27, 2025
LIVE MARKETS-What could take markets down?
STOXX 600 down 0.6%China concerns hit AI stocksASML tumbles 10%Nasdaq futures fall 4.3%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.comWHAT COULD TAKE MARKETS DOWN?Deutsche Bank notes...Reuters
Jan 27, 2025
BUZZ-U.S. Steel falls on report that Ancora pushes to end Nippon merger
** United States Steel's X.N shares fall 2.4% to $36.5 premarket after a report said activist investor Ancora Holdings is pushing to end its merger with Nippon Steel 5401.T ** Wall Street Journal reports that Ancora has built a stake in the steelmaker and wants it to drop its merger agreement w...Reuters
Jan 27, 2025
Don't Like to Pay Taxes? 2 Things to Do That Could Make You Richer.
I'm proud to pay taxes in the United States; the only thing is, I could be just as proud for half the money. -- attributed to Arthur Godfrey, radio and TV host. Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free »Not many people enjoy paying tax...The Motley Fool
Jan 27, 2025
TREASURIES-U.S. Treasury yields fall as tech selloff drives safe-haven flows
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields fell to three-week lows on Monday as investors sought the safety of government bonds as tech stocks tumbled on the surging popularity of a Chinese discount artificial intelligence model. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield US10YT=RR dropped 10 basis p...Reuters
Jan 27, 2025
MORNING BID AMERICAS-AI, aye, aye
Jan 27(Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Amanda Cooper, Finance and Markets Breaking News Editor, Europe.Stocks are getting hammered on Monday, with hefty declines in the technology sector as artificial intelligence big guns like Nvidia, Qualcomm and Intel took a dive....Reuters
Jan 27, 2025
Canada's looming election cheers equity investors hoping for increased returns
Conservative Party expected to win, signaling economic shiftTrudeau's tenure marked by green initiatives, borrowing, strained relations with TrumpPoilievre promises to reverse capital gains tax increase, scrap energy emissions cap By Fergal Smith TORONTO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The Canadian stock...Reuters
Jan 27, 2025
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025January 28-29 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT)March 18-19 (second day: statement released 1400 ED...Reuters
Jan 27, 2025
RPT-BUZZ-US stocks weekly: Starstruck
Repeats from Friday with no changes to text. Updates chart** S&P 500 .SPX lifts second straight week, adds 1.7% as President Donald Trump's comments grab the spotlight .N** SPX scores record highs, but resistance line proving tough. This as a time projection has traders on alert ** Though it...Reuters
Jan 27, 2025
BUZZ-Crypto stocks fall tracking bitcoin weakness
** Shares of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related companies fall premarket, as Bitcoin falls below $100,000** Bitcoin BTC=, the world's biggest cryptocurrency, down about 6.3% to $98,547, while Ether ETH= falls 8.4% to $3050** Crypto exchange Coinbase Global COIN.O falls 6.9%, while Blockchain ...Reuters
Jan 27, 2025
39% of Warren Buffett's $296 Billion Is Invested in These 11 Financial Stocks. Here's the Best of the Bunch for 2025.
Warren Buffett is a money man -- in multiple ways. The legendary investor ranks among the wealthiest people in the world with a net worth of around $144 billion. While his Berkshire Hathaway operates in a wide range of sectors, it's categorized in the financial services sector because of its huge in...The Motley Fool
Jan 27, 2025
Prediction: These 2 "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Will Be AI's Biggest Winners by 2030 (Hint: Neither One Is Nvidia)
Artificial intelligence (AI) has garnered so much attention over the past couple of years. Experts believe this is a game-changing technology that will impact virtually all industries one day. Investors, unsurprisingly, want to get in on the action.Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been the standout perform...The Motley Fool
Jan 27, 2025
Should You Buy Berkshire Hathaway Stock Before Jan. 30?
To say that Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) has been a big winner for investors over the long term would be an understatement. Between 1964 and 2023, Berkshire's overall gain was a jaw-dropping 4,384,748% -- more than 140 times greater than the S&P 500's gain during the period. Berksh...The Motley Fool
Jan 27, 2025
