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Interest Rates Are About to Do Something They Haven't Done Since December 2024, and It Could Foreshadow a Surprising Move in the Stock Market
Key PointsThe Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times between September and December last year, but it hasn't made a move in 2025 just yet. Inflation is hovering near the Fed's target and the jobs market is deteriorating, so Wall Street thinks rate cuts will resume in September. Lower interes...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
China stocks close at highest level since 2021 on upbeat trade data
HONG KONG, Aug 7 (Reuters) - China stocks rose for a fourth straight day to close at a 3-1/2-year high on Thursday, as upbeat export data added fuel to the recent market rally despite renewed U.S. tariff threats.** The Shanghai Composite index .SSEC climbed 0.2% to 3,639.67, the highest such close s...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 In Right Now
Key PointsVertex Pharmaceuticals should deliver exceptional returns, regardless of what the stock market does.Dominion Energy is not your father's utility stock.UnitedHealth Group looks like a great bad-news buy.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › When dark clouds appear on th...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
LIVE MARKETS-Insurers at new peak, Russian plays up, defence down
STOXX 600 up 0.4%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.comINSURE...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway Remain Cautious as Stocks Soar. Should Investors Follow Suit?
Key PointsBerkshire Hathaway once again was a net seller of stocks. Buffett also snubbed repurchasing Berkshire stock, despite having a huge stockpile of cash.Buffett clearly remains cautious on the stock market at current valuation levels. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
Elf Beauty shares dip as tariff costs hit profit outlook
** Shares of makeup company Elf Beauty ELF.N fall ~11% to $98.54 in premarket trading** Co said on Wednesday it expects a smaller core profit margin for the first half of fiscal 2026 due to higher tariff costs, clouding gains from an upbeat first quarter.** J.P.Morgan trims PT by $2 to $130; mainten...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
Indian oil refiners slip after Trump doubles tariff
** Shares of Indian refiners drop amid a 0.8% dip in benchmark Nifty 50 index .NSEI after U.S. announced additional 25% tariff on Indian goods over its Russian oil purchases .BO** Hindustan Petroleum Corp HPCL.NS, Bharat Petroleum BPCL.NS drop 1.9% and 2.5%, respectively ** Heavyweight Reliance Ind...Reuters
Thu, Aug 7
Is Palantir a Buy, Sell, or Hold After Its Most Recent Earnings Report?
Key PointsPalantir topped $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time.Considering the company's extreme valuation, it may be tempting to take profits.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) just keeps steaming along. The company had anot...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 7
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
