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Is IonQ Stock a Buy Now?
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has established itself as a leader in quantum computing, a cutting-edge technology poised to transform machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). Recent breakthroughs are beginning to address an expanding scope of real-world commercial applications. Strong company sales hav...The Motley Fool
Jan 16, 2025
UPDATE 1-Polestar expects delayed profitability as demand for EVs weakens, competition hurts
Adds shares, background and details in paragraphs 2,5-9Jan 16 (Reuters) - Polestar PSNY.O CEO said it would take longer for the Swedish EV maker to be profitable after the company reported it sold fewer cars in 2024 than it had projected, sending the company's U.S.-listed shares down about 8% in pre...Reuters
Jan 16, 2025
Is Ally Stock a Buy Now?
Last year ended up being great for banks. The Dow Jones U.S. Banks Index gained 37%, trouncing the S&P 500's 25% gain. Many banks have performed well despite economic volatility, and the sector got a nice boost from the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut in September.Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) did...The Motley Fool
Jan 16, 2025
Should You Forget Nvidia and Buy This Tech Stock Instead?
Everybody knows that Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is one of the most popular stocks on the market today. It's not only one of the most valuable stocks with a $3.24 trillion market cap on Jan. 13, but it's also very heavily traded. The daily dollar volume of Nvidia shares moving from one investor to another...The Motley Fool
Jan 16, 2025
US STOCKS-S&P 500, Nasdaq futures edge up with focus on earnings, economic data
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.Bank of America up after higher Q4 profit UnitedHealth falls on missing quarterly sales estimatesDec. retail sales, weekly jobless claims data on tapFutures: Dow down 0.20%, S&P 500 up 0.30%, N...Reuters
Jan 16, 2025
BUZZ-Jefferies raises PT on Xenon Pharmaceuticals
** Brokerage Jefferies raises PT on drug developer Xenon Pharmaceuticals XENE.O to $65 from $60; maintains "buy" rating** New PT represents a 62% upside to the stock's last close** Brokerage says it sees a "catalyst-rich period" ahead for XENE, driven by multiple late-stage trials of co's experiment...Reuters
Jan 16, 2025
Here Are My Top 4 No-Brainer AI Stocks to Buy for 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) investing has been a key theme for the market in 2023 and 2024, and I expect nothing to change in 2025. There are just too many investment dollars flowing into this space to ignore, and companies have barely scratched the surface of what's possible with AI.As a result, I...The Motley Fool
Jan 16, 2025
BUZZ-Street View: BNY to see positive business momentum heading into 2025
** BNY BK.N on Wednesday beat fourth-quarter profit estimates, helped by higher investment services fees from its clients** Median PT of 18 brokerages covering stock is $92 - LSEG dataHAS ROOM FOR PROFIT GROWTH** BofA Global Research ("buy," PT: $95) says BNY is still in early to middle innings of t...Reuters
Jan 16, 2025
BUZZ-U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Southwest Airlines, Target, UnitedHealth
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 ticked up on Thursday, ahead of quarterly results from some of the country's major lenders, and economic reports...Reuters
Jan 16, 2025
Palantir Was the Top-Performing Stock in the S&P 500 in 2024. But This Other Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powerhouse Has Been the Best S&P 500 Stock Over the Last 2 Decades.
Following a terrific performance in 2023, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted another year of generous gains in 2024. Among the market's biggest gainers over the last two years have been megacap technology stocks -- collectively referred to as the "Magnificent Seven."However, last year a smaller...The Motley Fool
Jan 16, 2025
Bank of America Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America reported its fourth quarter 2024 financial results today. The news release, supplemental filing and investor presentation can be accessed at Bank of America's Investor Relations website at https://investor.bankofamerica.com/quarterl...PR Newswire
Jan 16, 2025
BUZZ-Symbotic rises after co to acquire Walmart's robotics business
** Shares of robotics vendor Symbotic SYM.O up 13.5% at $30.39 premarket after co to acquire retail bellwether Walmart's advanced systems and robotics business for $200 mln in cash** Symbotic to develop an "advanced solution" to automate Walmart's Accelerated Pickup and Delivery centers (APD), with ...Reuters
Jan 16, 2025
Warren Buffett vs Cathie Wood: Who Will Be Right About Bitcoin?
Last year, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hit record values as it breached the $100,000 mark and continued to climb higher. Cryptocurrencies can be extremely volatile, but for many enthusiasts, it was a sign of the growing acceptance of Bitcoin and digital assets as a whole. Many analysts and investors see a...The Motley Fool
Jan 16, 2025
1 Unstoppable AI Stock That Could Soar in 2025
ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) may be the most important company you've never heard of. Without its product, none of the innovative AI models, smartphones, or practically any other high-tech devices we take for granted would be possible.That's a huge statement, but it's true. ASML's ultraviolet lithography mac...The Motley Fool
Jan 16, 2025
BUZZ-UnitedHealth falls on fourth-quarter revenue miss
** Shares of healthcare conglomerate UnitedHealth Group UNH.N declined over 5% to $515.75 in premarket trade** Rivals Elevance ELV.N, CVS Health CVS.N, Humana HUM.N, Cigna CI.N also down between 2% and 3.6% premarket ** UNH posts fourth-quarter revenue of $100.81 billion, below analysts' avg expecta...Reuters
Jan 16, 2025
Where Will American Express Be in 5 Years?
Investors trying to find winning stocks might want to look at businesses that have done well in the past. The belief is that successful companies can continue their run in the future. Since mid-January 2020, American Express (NYSE: AXP) has produced a total return of 146% for its investors, which me...The Motley Fool
Jan 16, 2025
AT&T's Brilliant Move Could Boost Growth in 2025
Telecom giant AT&T (NYSE: T) has been steadily gaining wireless and fiber internet subscribers over the past few years. Over the two-year period that ended on Sept. 30, AT&T grew its total wireless customer base by about 7.5 million subscribers. The company also added more than two million fiber sub...The Motley Fool
Jan 16, 2025
Is AMD Stock Due for a Bounce Back Year in 2025?
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), also known as AMD, has been a surprisingly underperforming tech stock over the past year. In 2024, it declined by 18% even despite its promising growth opportunities as a top artificial intelligence (AI) chip maker.The Motley Fool
Jan 16, 2025
Target up after raising fourth-quarter sales forecast on strong holiday demand
Shares of Target TGT.N rise ~5% to $141.01 premarket after co lifts Q4 sales forecast on strong holiday season demand. Co now sees Q4 comparable sales growth of 1.5% vs. prior expectations of flat growth, higher than analysts' expectation of a 0.2% growth, according to data compiled by LSEG.Reuters
Jan 16, 2025
