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Here's the Best-Case Scenario for the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), According to the Social Security Board of Trustees
Key PointsThe annual COLA is based on a specific measure of inflation in the third quarter of each year.Higher inflation would result in paying out more in benefits, but it could also mean more revenue for the Social Security program.A bigger COLA hasn't always been the best thing for retirees relyi...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian markets rally as investors shrug off Trump's tariff threats
Taiwan dollar hits one-week high Markets dismiss 100% chip, 25% India tariffs By Roushni Nair Aug 7 (Reuters) - Asian currencies firmed and most stock markets rose on Thursday as investors appeared to dismiss U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats, while expectations of a Federal Reserv...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
Bakkt Targets Japan’s Marusho Hotta with 30% Acquisition — A Strategic Push into Bitcoin Treasury
Despite the strategic significance, Bakkt’s stock rose just 2.52% to $9.77, remaining near its 2025 lows. Analysts suggest the market may be waiting for Bitcoin to break above $120,000 before pricing in upside potential.
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Thu, Aug 7
Duolingo leaps as AI-powered Max tier lifts outlook and investor confidence
** Shares of Duolingo DUOL.O jump 18.6% to $407.52 in premarket trading** Co raised its full-year revenue outlook and surpassed second-quarter expectations, driven by growing global adoption of its AI-powered premium subscription tiers** Co projects FY 2025 revenue between $1.01 bln–$1.02 bln, up fr...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian markets rally as investors shrug off Trump's tariff threats
Taiwan dollar hits one-week high Markets dismiss 100% chip, 25% India tariffs By Roushni Nair Aug 7 (Reuters) - Asian currencies firmed and most stock markets rose on Thursday as investors appeared to dismiss U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats, while expectations of a Federal Reserv...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
Apple Rises 3% Premarket After Jumping 5% on Wednesday. Trump Announces $100 Billion New Investment Pledge from Apple
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in the United States, a move that could help it sidestep potential tariffs on iPhones.Apple rose 3% in premarket trading on Thursday after jumping 5% in the previous trading day.The new pledge raises App...Tiger News
Thu, Aug 7
3 Absurdly Cheap Dividend Growth Stocks That Yield More Than 4%
Key PointsThese stocks have all been raising their payouts for decades.They pay between 4.5% and 4.9% in dividends.They have solid financials, which can enable them to continue paying and growing their dividends in the future.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Dividend growth...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
1 Super Stock Down 81% to Buy Hand Over Fist, According to Wall Street
Key PointsConfluent developed an industry-leading data streaming platform that helps companies create live digital experiences for their customers. Confluent is tapping into a new opportunity in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, which could be a major growth driver over the long term. Confluen...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Japan's Topix hits record high on easing US tariff worries, domestic firms' outlook
TOKYO, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Japan's Topix index closed at a record high on Thursday after worries about the impact of U.S. tariffs eased, and increased investor optimism about strong performance of domestic firms.Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
Airbnb stock drops on slower growth outlook
** Shares of vacation rental platform Airbnb ABNB.O down 6.1% at $122.5 in premarket trading** On Wednesday, co projected slower growth for the remainder of the year, attributing the trend to challenging comparisons with the same period last year, when robust bookings in Asia and Latin America had s...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
Fortinet shares plunge as revenue forecast disappoints
** Shares of cybersecurity firm Fortinet FTNT.O fall 19.2% to $78.1in premarket trading** Co forecast third-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, citing reduced business spending amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and global trade tensions** Piper Sandler downgrades stock to ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
Hecla Mining (HL) Q2 Revenue Jumps 24%
Key PointsHecla Mining (NYSE:HL) reported record quarterly revenue of $304.0 million for Q2 2025.GAAP earnings per share were $0.09. GAAP earnings per share more than doubled from the prior year.Free cash flow (non-GAAP) reached a record $103.8 million, with substantial improvements in cost performa...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Prediction: 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Before It Soars 10X in the Next Decade
Key PointsOnly 23 companies in the S&P 500 achieved 10x returns in the last decade, but Upstart could make the cut in the next 10 years.Upstart uses artificial intelligence to help banks assess the creditworthiness of potential borrowers and make better lending decisions.Wall Street expects Upstart'...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Indian chemical makers fall on slowdown worries after Trump's higher tariffs
** Chemical makers Navin Fluorine NAFL.NS down 1.7%, SRF SRFL.NS and PI Industries PIIL.NS decline 2.4% each** U.S. imposes higher tariffs on Indian goods** NAFL, SRFL export refrigerant gases, fluorochemicals to U.S.** PIIL could be indirectly impacted through its broader chemicals exposure** Cos f...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on Thursday, August 21, 2025
Earnings Call Scheduled for 8:00 A.M. U.S. ET on August 21, 2025 GUIYANG, China, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. ("FTA" or the "Company") (NYSE: YMM), a leading digital freight platform, today announced that it will release its second quarter 2025...PR Newswire
Thu, Aug 7
1 BlackRock ETF to Buy Before It Soars 160% in 2025, According to Select Wall Street Analysts
Key PointsCertain Wall Street analysts anticipate substantial gains in Bitcoin in the remaining months of 2025 due to growing institutional and corporate adoption.The number of large asset managers with positions in the two largest spot Bitcoin ETFs has more than doubled in the past year.Bitcoin has...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Prediction: XRP and Dogecoin Will Struggle Mightily in August (and Likely Well Beyond)
Key PointsCryptocurrencies have run circles around Wall Street's major stock indexes over the last decade, with popular digital tokens XRP and DOGE leading the charge.Though adoption rates for payment-focused tokens have climbed, they're still quite modest compared to time-tested transaction methods...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Swiss stocks hold steady as U.S. tariffs kick in
Aug 7 (Reuters) - Swiss blue-chip stocks were little changed on Thursday, keeping clear of this week's near-four month lows, after a 39% tariff on U.S. imports of Swiss products went into effect.Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter left Washington empty-handed on Wednesday, without meeting U.S. P...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, bonds, swaps, call at 1:00 p.m. IST
MUMBAI, Aug 7 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was down 0.5% at 80,125 and the broader NSE Nifty 50 index .NSEI declined 0.6% to 24,434, after the U.S. slapped an extra 25% tariff on Indian goods, stoking concerns over the economic impact of heightened trade tensions. .BORUPEE: The...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, bonds, swaps, call at 1:00 p.m. IST
MUMBAI, Aug 7 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was down 0.5% at 80,125 and the broader NSE Nifty 50 index .NSEI declined 0.6% to 24,434, after the U.S. slapped an extra 25% tariff on Indian goods, stoking concerns over the economic impact of heightened trade tensions. .BORUPEE: The...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
