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Silver miners fall on firm dollar ahead of US inflation data
U.S.-listed shares of silver miners fall premarket, tracking prices of the white metal GOL/Spot silver XAG= falls 0.4% at $66.02 per ounce, after hitting a record high of $66.88 in the previous sessionPrices fall, pressured by a stronger dollar as investors stay cautious ahead of U.S. inflation data...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
1 Electric Vehicle Stock to Consider Buying Now That Ford Just Pulled Back From EVs
Key PointsThis company's focus on profitable electric vehicle development ensures it has a great long-term future. It's ideally placed to produce the low-cost models that consumers are demanding. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) recently announc...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
Ford to Take $19.5 Billion Writedown on Underwhelming EV Segment
Government policies forced Ford to accelerate investments in EVs without consumer demand available to absorb the increased production. With the change in policies from the Trump administration, Ford (NYSE: F) will now rightsize its production based on consumer demand.Where to invest $1,000 right now...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
XRP vs. Dogecoin: Which Is the Better Cryptocurrency Heading Into 2026?
Key PointsMany major cryptocurrencies have faced heavy selling pressure during 2025.Dogecoin's main catalyst of hype-driven narratives make the token's movements incredibly unpredictable. XRP has legitimate potential to upend the financial services market in the long run.10 stocks we like better t...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
US STOCKS-Wall St futures climb in run-up to inflation data; Micron gains
Futures up: Dow 0.13%, S&P 500 0.41%, Nasdaq 0.75% Dec 18 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Thursday in the run-up to a key inflation report that could offer insight into the impact of tariffs on price pressures, while strong forecasts from chipmaker Micron temporarily assu...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
British stocks rise as investors await Bank of England rate cut
FTSE 100 up 0.3%; FTSE 250 up 0.36%Investors await BoE rate cut amid cooling inflation FTSE 350 retailers lead gains; Currys up 10.7% Dec 18 (Reuters) - London stocks extended gains on Thursday, as investors anticipated a Bank of England interest rate cut later in the day amid a sharp slowdown inReuters
Thu, Dec 18
Activist investor Corvex calls for strategic review at Premier Inn-owner Whitbread
Corvex seeks board seats at WhitbreadCorvex's 6% stake makes it second-largest shareholderWhitbread shares up 5.5% Dec 18 (Reuters) - Corvex Management urged Premier Inn owner Whitbread WTB.L to review its strategy and 3.5-billion-pound ($4.68 billion) capital plan on Thursday, citing a gap i...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Amazon, Walmart shareholder pushes firms to report impact of Trump's immigration policies
NEW YORK, Dec 18 - A union-aligned investment group sent letters to Amazon, Walmart and Alphabet on Wednesday, asking how U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policies were impacting their finances and supply chains, according to the documents seen by Reuters.Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Coinbase pushes into stock trading, event contracts as retail battle heats up
Dec 17 (Reuters) - Coinbase COIN.O said on Wednesday it will start letting users trade stocks and event contracts tied to real-world outcomes, as the exchange expands beyond its crypto roots to compete more directly with rivals.Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Insmed dives after sinus drug setback
Drugmaker Insmed's INSM.O shares plunge 20.1% to $158.50 premarket after scrapping sinus drug development after mid-stage study failure Jefferies cuts PT to $241 from $269, a 21.4% upside to stock's last close of $198.46 TD Cowen cuts PT to $219 from $230, a 10.3% upside to stock's last ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
5 2026 Social Security Changes to Know About Today
Key PointsCurrent and future workers are going to be affected by changes to Social Security in 2026.Planning for Social Security changes early is important. The changes to Social Security could affect the amount of money you have. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook ›...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
These 3 Investment Banks Could Surge in 2026. Here's Why.
Key PointsCapital market activity is rebounding as favorable market conditions encourage IPOs and M&A.The total deal value of mergers and acquisitions has surged, driven by major transactions, divestitures, and investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The IPO market is experiencing a revival, wi...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2026January 27-28 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT)March 17-18 (second day: statement releas...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Ranking The Best "Magnificent Seven" Stocks to Buy for 2026
Investors are curious which of these highly influential companies makes the best investment for 2026.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 15, 2025. Th...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
Is Palantir the Next Tesla?
Key PointsTesla and Palantir both have low institutional ownership figures.The rise of retail investing provides another force that can influence stocks.10 stocks we like better than Palantir Technologies › Few stocks have been called overvalued and a scam as much as Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has. Howeve...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
LIVE MARKETS-Morgan Stanley sees 22% upside for European banks next year
STOXX 600 up 0.3%Cenbanks, US data eyedBlowout forecast from MicronNasdaq futures edge up 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 MORGAN STANLEY SEES 22% UPSIDE FOR EUROP...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
2 AI Announcements That Nvidia Investors Can't Miss
In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and other AI stocks. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best st...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
Prediction: Zcash Will Prove to Be the Best Privacy Coin to Buy With $2,500 by 2027
Key PointsZcash is among a handful of privacy coins that still survive.Monero is actually better than Zcash on protecting privacy.Other privacy coins lack one key feature that Zcash has. 10 stocks we like better than Zcash › There's often money to be made by betting on the winner of an emerging segm...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
Medline dips a day after strong Nasdaq debut
Shares of medical supply firm Medline MDLN.O down 3.7% at $39.50 premarket a day after strong Nasdaq debut Stock surged 41% on Wednesday; having opened at $35 vs $29 IPO price, giving co around $46 bln valuation in the largest U.S. IPO since Rivian's RIVN.O 2021 listingMDLN announced selling abo...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Power producers rise after PJM auction prices hit record high
Shares of U.S.-based independent power producers rise between 1% and 5% in thin premarket tradingConstellation Energy CEG.O up 1.9% at $347.31, Vistra VST.N rises 2.3% to $163.64 and Talen Energy TLN.O up 5.1% at $369.99The largest grid operator in the U.S., PJM Interconnection, reported fresh recor...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
