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BUZZ-Fastenal falls after missing Q4 revenue estimates
** Wholesale industrial and construction supplies distributor Fastenal Company's shares FAST.O fall 5% to $71 premarket** FAST posts 3.7% yoy rise in Q4 revenue to $1.82 bln, below analysts' estimate of $1.84 bln - LSEG compiled data** Attributes slow growth rate to softness in manufacturing enviro...Reuters
Jan 17, 2025
Want Decades of Passive Income? 3 Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever
Being a long-term investor brings a unique peace of mind. It requires thinking in decades, not months or years, which allows an investor to focus on owning exceptional businesses.The best companies will pay you to own them, sharing their profits via dividends. These high-quality stocks continuously ...The Motley Fool
Jan 17, 2025
Daqo New Energy's Subsidiary Xinjiang Daqo Provides Preliminary Estimate of Net Loss for FY2024
SHANGHAI, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ) ("Daqo New Energy", the "Company" or "we"), a leading manufacturer of high-purity polysilicon for the global solar PV industry, today announced that its subsidiary Xinjiang Daqo New Energy (&q...PR Newswire
Jan 17, 2025
BUZZ-U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Qorvo, Rivian, Truist Financial
Eikon search string for individual stock moves: STXBZThe Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8U.S. stock index futures edged up on Friday, with the S&P 500 and the Dow looking set to log their biggest weekly advances since November...Reuters
Jan 17, 2025
Citadel Securities applies for securities licence in China
By Selena Li HONG KONG, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Citadel Securities, one of the world's largest market makers, on Friday filed an application for a securities licence in China, about a year after its global CEO expressed interest in entering the market.Billionaire Ken Griffin's Citadel Securities has ...Reuters
Jan 17, 2025
3 Social Security Moves to Make in Early 2025
A lot of us start off the new year eager to tackle different financial resolutions -- paying down debt, increasing savings, and kicking expensive habits. But the start of a new year is also a great time to focus on Social Security.Now you may be thinking, "But wait a minute -- I'm nowhere close to b...The Motley Fool
Jan 17, 2025
3 Artificial Intelligence Stocks (AI) You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade
Artificial intelligence (AI) isn't just a trend that will disappear in the next few years. AI is fundamentally how we do business, and the impacts will be felt for decades to come. With that in mind, there are a few AI companies that investors can feel confident buying and holding over the next deca...The Motley Fool
Jan 17, 2025
LIVE MARKETS-GRANOLAS or Mag-7? GS says one has more crunch right now
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.GRANOLAS OR MAG-7? GS SAYS ONE HAS MORE CRUNCH RIGHT NOWThe performance gap between the U.S's and European companies biggest companies...Reuters
Jan 17, 2025
BUZZ-Vistra shares fall after battery facility fire at California power plant
** Utility firm Vistra's VST.N shares fall ~1% to $172.78 premarket** Fire at a battery facility on the site of Vistra's Moss Landing power plant in Monterey County, California has prompted orders for the evacuation of places nearby, company and county officials said on Thursday ** The fire began...Reuters
Jan 17, 2025
BUZZ-Street View: BofA's NII trajectory strong, expenses remain a focus
** Bank of America's BAC.N profit beat expectations on Thursday as its traders benefited from a flurry of activity in the fourth quarter while the lender predicted it would earn more interest income in 2025** Median PT of 25 brokerages covering the stock is $51.50 - LSEG dataEXPENSES WILL BE THE ARE...Reuters
Jan 17, 2025
Where Will Rivian Be in 1 Year?
Like other electric vehicle start-ups, Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) is trying to find its footing in an increasingly competitive market. The company has built a strong brand, outpacing all other automakers for customer satisfaction two years in a row, according to Consumer Reports.However, the company's me...The Motley Fool
Jan 17, 2025
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Mega-merger boom threatens a shareholder bloodbath
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.By Liam Proud LONDON, Jan 17 (Reuters Breakingviews) - When a chief executive unveils a big merger, the fretting begins. Concerns about a repeat of disasters like AOL-Time Warner or Bayer-Monsanto immediately spr...Reuters
Jan 17, 2025
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures rise on oil gains, but traders brace for Trump presidency
Jan 17 (Reuters) - Futures for Canada's main stock index rose on Friday as oil prices increased, while investors await next week's domestic economic data and policy changes from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump after he takes office. March futures on the S&P/TSX index SXFcv1 were up 0.28% at 6.36 ...Reuters
Jan 17, 2025
BUZZ-Truist Financial up after Q4 profit rise
** Shares of Truist Financial TFC.N up 2.3% to $46 premarket** TFC reports rise in Q4 profit as it earned more in interest payments** Co reports adjusted net income of 91 cents per share, compared with 81 cents in Q4 last year** Reports adjusted net interest income of $3.59 bln vs $3.52 bln in Q4 la...Reuters
Jan 17, 2025
This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Is an Absolute Bargain Right Now, and It Could Skyrocket in 2025
Among investment opportunities in the artificial intelligence (AI) realm, semiconductor stocks have become a top choice. Nvidia has been the most popular among chip stocks over the last two years, and for good reason. The company's graphics processing units (GPUs) play an important role in generativ...The Motley Fool
Jan 17, 2025
LIVE MARKETS-More of the same for France this year, say BofA
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.MORE OF THE SAME FOR FRANCE THIS YEAR, SAY BOFAPolitical turmoil meant 2024 was a pretty grim year for French assets, and with no solu...Reuters
Jan 17, 2025
Russian rouble remains flat vs US dollar
MOSCOW, Jan 17 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble was flat against the U.S. dollar for a fourth consecutive session on Friday, as expectations of an easing of Russia-U.S. tensions under President-elect Donald Trump, higher oil prices and central bank forex sales offset the impact of new U.S. energy sanc...Reuters
Jan 17, 2025
TD Cowen upgrades SAP stock to Buy, expects valuations to rise on strong growth
Investing.com -- TD Cowen upgraded SAP SE ADR (NYSE:SAP) stock to Buy from Hold and raised its price target to $305 from $240. Analysts at the bank cited SAP's resilient stock appreciation and growth execution in 2024, along with a positive outlook for the years ahead.Investing.com
Jan 17, 2025
BUZZ-Lucky Strike Entertainment falls after J.P.Morgan downgrade
** Shares of bowling chain operator Lucky Strike Entertainment LUCK.N down 4.2% at $10.15 premarket** Brokerage J.P.Morgan downgrades stock to "neutral" from "overweight", cuts PT by $3 to $12** Sees Q2 sales affected by softer event revenue, reduced retail walk-ins and an unfavorable calendar shift...Reuters
Jan 17, 2025
BUZZ-J.P.Morgan cuts PTs of US steelmakers on low Q4 expectations
** J.P.Morgan cuts PTs on shares of Steel Dynamics STLD.O to $132 from $134, Nucor NUE.N to $152 from $168 and United States Steel X.N to $40 from $44 ** Brokerage expects downbeat market commentary from steel companies during Q4 earnings as weak midquarter guides and inflation uncertainty have also...Reuters
Jan 17, 2025
