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European shares end flat as healthcare stocks weigh after Trump's tariff threat
Euro zone retail sales rise, showing resilience to trade uncertaintySwiss President meets US Secretary of State to discuss trade solutionsHealthcare tumbles as US tariff threats weighBy Twesha Dikshit and Ragini Mathur Aug 6 (Reuters) - European shares closed flat on Wednesday, surrendering e...Reuters
Wed, Aug 6
529 Plans, 401(k) Plans, and Using Any Extra Money From Washington
In this podcast, Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp speaks with Martha Kortiak Mert of Savingforcollege.com about the newly expanded uses of 529s and how to choose the right plan for you.Also in this episode:Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they b...The Motley Fool
Wed, Aug 6
UK stocks rise as investors assess corporate results ahead of BoE rate decision
FTSE 100 up 0.2%, FTSE 250 up 0.1% Hiscox up on strong H1 resultsGlencore shares fall as H1 profit drops 14%Shares in Coca-Cola bottlers drop sharply on weak outlook Aug 6 (Reuters) - British equities closed marginally higher on Wednesday, as investors assessed a slew of corporate earnings and aw...Reuters
Wed, Aug 6
Viridian (VRDN) Q2 Net Loss Widens 55%
Key PointsCollaboration revenue (GAAP) edged up to $75 thousand, exceeding analyst expectations for GAAP revenue but remaining negligible due to Viridian’s pre-commercial status.Net loss (GAAP) was $100.7 million, compared to $64.99 million for Q2 2024, driven by higher research and development expe...The Motley Fool
Wed, Aug 6
Novartis weighs deal for biotech Avidity Biosciences, FT reports
Aug 6 (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Novartis NOVN.S has approached U.S. biotech Avidity Biosciences RNA.O for a potential takeover offer, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.Shares of Avidity rose 23% to $47.1. It has a market value of $4.6 billion, accord...Reuters
Wed, Aug 6
Lucid (LCID) Q2 Deliveries Jump 38%
Key PointsRecord vehicle deliveries rose 38.2% year-over-year, reaching 3,309 units in Q2 2025.Revenue (GAAP) was $259.4 million for Q2 2025, narrowly ahead of analyst expectations, while Losses persisted, with EPS (Non-GAAP) at $(0.24).Full-year 2025 production guidance was lowered to 18,000–20,000...The Motley Fool
Wed, Aug 6
Opendoor Technologies Jumped 245% in July. Can It Find Repeat Success in August?
Key PointsOpendoor stock's most recent update demonstrates that it's still quite stuck in a poor housing market.Its stock is on the rise, fueled by retail investors looking for a short squeeze.Opendoor stock's financials don't look healthy enough for investment right now.10 stocks we like better tha...The Motley Fool
Wed, Aug 6
Space Stock Firefly Aerospace to IPO Tomorrow. Should You Buy It?
Key PointsFirefly Aerospace was a bankrupt space company just a few years ago. Today, it's back, it's growing, and it's ready to IPO.The IPO is expected to happen tomorrow, and is expected to yield an IPO valuation of $6 billion.At that price, Firefly Aerospace stock could cost as much as 27 times t...The Motley Fool
Wed, Aug 6
How Much Makes Someone Wealthy, and Why It Can Pay to Delay Social Security
In this podcast, Motley Fool retirement expert Robert Brokamp speaks with Michael Finke, a professor of wealth management at the American College of Financial Services, about claiming Social Security early. Also in this episode:Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what th...The Motley Fool
Wed, Aug 6
International Seaways (INSW) Q2 EPS Up
Key PointsAdjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP) beat estimates, reaching $1.02 compared to $0.93 in Q2 2025.Revenue (GAAP) declined 24% year over year to $196 million in Q2 2025.International Seaways declared a quarterly dividend of $0.77 per share, maintaining a payout ratio of at least 75% of adj...The Motley Fool
Wed, Aug 6
Dine Brands (DIN) Q2 Revenue Jumps 12%
Key PointsGAAP revenue exceeded expectations, reaching $230.8 million in Q2 2025, an increase of 11.9% over Q2 2024.Adjusted earnings per share missed estimates, coming in at $1.17 for Q2 2025 versus $1.71 in Q2 2024, a decrease of approximately 31.6%.Applebee’s domestic same-restaurant sales rose 4...The Motley Fool
Wed, Aug 6
Novavax banks on vaccine supply partnerships to boost 2025 revenue
By Mariam Sunny Aug 6 (Reuters) - Novavax NVAX.O raised its full-year adjusted revenue forecast on Wednesday, betting on the strength of vaccine supply partnerships, including with Serum Institute of India and Japan's Takeda 4502.T, sending its shares surging 15%.The biotech has been shifting...Reuters
Wed, Aug 6
LIVE MARKETS-Smidge of bad, sprinkle of good, can still cook up gains into year-end
Main US indexes rise with Nasdaq, up ~1%, leading gainsStaples leads S&P sector gainers; Healthcare weakest groupEuro STOXX 600 index off ~0.1%Dollar down ~0.5%, crude dips; gold edges red; bitcoin up ~1.5%US 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.24%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of mar...Reuters
Wed, Aug 6
Why Snap Stock Is Plummeting Today
Key PointsSnap's Q2 sales met Wall Street's expectations, but earnings missed the target. Continued declines for North American user engagement meant that average revenue per user came in weaker than expected. Snap's user engagement trends could make it hard for the company to increase profitabilit...The Motley Fool
Wed, Aug 6
Shopify surges after giving strong forecast despite tariffs
** Shopify's SHOP.O U.S. shares rallying nearly 20% on Wed after co forecast strong qtrly rev and reported resilient merchant demand despite tariff pressures ** Co's Toronto-listed shares SHOP.TO up 20% at C$210, lifting its market cap to C$272 bln (US$197 bln) and making it Canada's mo...Reuters
Wed, Aug 6
Grocery Outlet set for best day ever after upbeat report, Morgan Stanley upgrade
** Grocery Outlet GO.O shares were up 38.8% in their biggest daily pct gain in the stock's history on Wed after the company gave an upbeat adj EPS results and profit forecast, and Morgan Stanley raised its rating on the stock to "equal-weight" from "underweight"** Morgan Stanley ...Reuters
Wed, Aug 6
