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BREAKINGVIEWS-Deutsche Telekom’s cash cow may outgrow its owner
By Jennifer JohnsonLONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Other European telcos want what Deutsche Telekom DTEGn.DE has: a fast-growing business in a consolidated and competitive market. The former German state monopoly has a 52% stake in $269 billion U.S. wireless operator T-Mobile US TMUS.O, whic...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
2 No-Brainer Fintech Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now
Key PointsAmerican Express is a stalwart of premium credit cards and is increasingly attracting younger customers. Remitly Global's stock has been crushed, but it's still cheap despite concerns about immigration restrictions on its operations. Both stocks are good fintech companies to own for the lo...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Eli Lilly falls after late-stage data for oral weight-loss drug
** Shares of drugmaker Eli Lilly LLY.N fall 12% to $656.80 premarket** Co reports late-stage data from its oral weight loss drug, orforglipron** Orforglipron helped overweight or obese patients lose 12.4% of their body weight on average after 72 weeks in a late-stage study -LLY** Says just over 10% ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
Prestige (PBH) Q1 Revenue Falls 6.6%
Key PointsRevenue (GAAP) fell 6.6% year over year in Q1 FY2026, missing analyst expectations for GAAP EPS and revenue amid supply constraints for Clear Eyes and order timing shifts from Q4 FY2025.Non-GAAP diluted EPS rose to $0.95, up 5.6% year-over-year compared to Q1 FY2025, but fell short of the ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Gold miners gain as bullion prices edge up on tariff turmoil
** U.S.-listed shares of gold miners rise premarket, tracking rise in bullion prices GOL/** Spot gold XAU= up 0.2% at $3,337.14/ounce, as renewed trade tensions sparked by steep U.S. tariffs boost safe-haven demand, while a weaker dollar and growing interest-rate cut bets add to bullion's appeal...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Tariffs hit, Apple rises
By Mike Dolan LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets todayBy Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Wall Street and global stocks rose on Thursday, as Apple's domestic investment push, dovish noises on interest rates and a generally upbeat earnings...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
The 2026 Social Security COLA Could Be Higher Than Expected -- but There's a Big Caveat
Key PointsRecent estimates call for a 2.6% COLA for Social Security beneficiaries in 2026, more than previously expected. This means that the average retired worker could see an increase of about $52 per month. However, Medicare costs could eat up most of the increase.The $23,760 Social Security bon...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Prediction: 2 Stocks That'll Be Worth More Than Apple 3 Years From Now
Key PointsApple has a valuation of $3 trillion and is one of the most valuable companies in the world.Artificial intelligence and cloud computing could propel Amazon and Alphabet ahead of Apple over the next few years.Amazon and Alphabet have their own hurdles, but both could be great stocks to own ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Looking to Generate $1,000 in Passive Income Per Year? Consider Investing $7,500 Into Each of These 3 Dividend-Paying Energy Stocks.
Key PointsExxonMobil is an oil supermajor that has strong growth prospects on the horizon, thanks to its robust portfolio.Chevron is well-positioned to deliver on shareholder expectations for steady dividend growth.This LNG exporter could be a beneficiary of a recent major trade deal.These 10 stocks...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Cheniere gains on higher Q2 profit
** Shares of U.S. LNG exporter Cheniere Energy LNG.N rise 2.2% to $241 premarket ** Company posts a jump in Q2 profit, helped by strong liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand ** Posts revenue of $4.52 billion in Q2, compared with $3.04 billion a year earlier** Posts net income of $1.63 billion, or $7.30...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
US STOCKS-Tech shares lift Wall St futures on tariff exemption hopes
Futures up: Dow 0.62%, S&P 500 0.84%, Nasdaq 0.84% Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Thursday, pointing to fresh gains on Wall Street, on signs that major technology companies will avoid President Donald Trump's latest tariffs on chip imports. Apple's shares climbed ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
LifeStance (LFST) Q2 Revenue Jumps 11%
Key PointsRevenue (GAAP) for Q2 2025 exceeded consensus expectations at $345.3 million, growing 11% over the prior-year period.Net loss (GAAP) narrowed sharply to $(3.8 million) from $(23.3 million) in Q2 2024, accompanied by record Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP).The outlook for full-year 2025 Adjusted E...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Maersk boosts profit outlook as container demand defies trade fears
Sees 2025 EBITDA $8-9.5 billion vs $6-9 billion previouslyLifts global container market growth estimate to 2%-4%US import contraction offset by strong European import growthMaersk anticipates easing demand in second half of the yearBy Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Shipping...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
LIVE MARKETS-'Earnings rule': Why markets are brushing off trade tensions
STOXX 600 up 0.8%Putin-Trump meeting eyedBoE expected to cut ratesInsurers top gainersRheinmetall disappointsWall St futures riseWelcome 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 ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
Is Quantum Computing Inc. Stock a Buy Now?
Key PointsQuantum Computing Inc. is experiencing a big 2025 with a CEO change and a new chip foundry.The company's revenue is modest, although recent sales to large customers could signal future growth.Quantum Computing Inc. isn't profitable, but it has stockpiled $350 million in cash.These 10 stock...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Eli Lilly falls after late-stage data for oral weight-loss drug
** Shares of drugmaker Eli Lilly LLY.N fall 11.6% to $660.53 premarket** Co reports late-stage data from its oral weight loss drug, orforglipron** Orforglipron helped overweight or obese patients lose 12.4% of their body weight on average after 72 weeks in a late-stage study -LLY** Says just over 10...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
AvidXchange (AVDX) Q2 Revenue Rises 5%
Key PointsGAAP revenue for Q2 2025 slightly exceeded expectations at $110.6 million, up 5.2% year-over-year.Non-GAAP EPS was $0.05, missing analyst estimates of $0.06, with flat non-GAAP net income of $10.7 million compared to $10.7 million in Q2 2024.GAAP net income flipped to a loss due to $6.4 mi...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Yeti (YETI) Fiscal Q2 EPS Beats by 20%
Key PointsRevenue (GAAP) missed expectations, totaling $445.9 million compared to the $462.4 million forecast in Q2 FY2025Non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) surpassed estimates at $0.66, ahead of the $0.55 consensus, though down from $0.70 adjusted net income per diluted share in the prior year.Suppl...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Haemonetics (HAE) Q1 Revenue Falls 4%
Key PointsGAAP revenue for Q1 FY2026 missed analyst expectations, coming in at $321.4 million versus the $325.05 million estimate, and declined 4.4% year-over-year on a GAAP basis.Non-GAAP earnings per share were $1.10, missing the $1.19 non-GAAP consensus estimate and rising 7.8% compared to the pr...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Walker & Dunlop (WD) Q2 Revenue Up 18%
Key PointsWalker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD) posted GAAP revenue of $319.2 million in Q2 2025, exceeding the $278.2 million analyst estimate (GAAP) and marking an 18% year-over-year increase.Total transaction volume surged 65% to $14.0 billion, driven by strength in debt financing and property sales.These 10...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
