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US STOCKS-Wall St set for weak open as commodity rout rattles markets
Futures down: Dow 0.09%, S&P 500 0.43%, Nasdaq 0.72%Silver, gold miners fall tracking bullion pricesDisney gains after beating Wall Street expectations for earningsBy Pranav Kashyap and Twesha Dikshit Feb 2 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes looked set for a lower open on Monday, as a...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Want to Make Over $1,000 of Passive Income in 2026? Consider These 5 High-Yield Energy and Utilities Stocks.
Key PointsA handful of dividend stocks offer surprisingly bigger-than-average yields.Just make sure their underlying companies have enough longevity ahead to bother buying them.10 stocks we like better than Brookfield Renewable Partners › There's no denying artificial intelligence (AI) stocks remain...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 2
Vanguard announces new round of sweeping fund fee cuts
Vanguard's fee cuts will save investors $250 million annuallyFee reductions range from 0.01% to 0.10% on already-low feesBy Suzanne McGee PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Vanguard, the world's second-largest asset manager and a pioneer of low-cost funds, said on Monday it is cu...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Scotiabank lifts Mosaic rating to 'sector outperform'
Brokerage Scotiabank raises rating on fertilizer company Mosaic MOS.N to "sector outperform" from "sector perform"Shares of the company rise 1% to $27.80 premarketBrokerage says China may add sizeable urea exports into a weak summer market, while Iran remains the main wildcard"Ph...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
A $3 Trillion Market Opportunity: My Top AI Stock to Buy in February
Key PointsNvidia continues to launch new GPUs year after year.The stock barely trades at a premium to the S&P 500. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Artificial intelligence (AI) investing is still the best place to be if you're looking to maximize returns on your investment. While the jury is s...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 2
Forget Tech Stocks: The Healthcare REIT Benefiting from AI-Driven Medical Advances
Key PointsWelltower is a leader in senior housing. The REIT focuses on operating properties, which increases its revenue potential. AI could boost demand for senior housing in the future as more people live longer. 10 stocks we like better than Welltower › Technology companies have been the early le...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 2
Rare earth miners rise after report Trump launches $12 billion minerals stockpile
U.S.-listed shares of rare earth miners rise premarket after Bloomberg News reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is set to launch a strategic critical-minerals stockpile with $12 billion in seed money Critical Metals CRML.O climbs 6.9%; United States Antimony UAMY.N gains 4.6%USA Rare Earth USAR...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Hain Celestial rises after $115 million deal to sell North American snacks business
Shares of organic and natural products maker Hain Celestial HAIN.O up ~12% at $1.36 premarketCo to sell its North American snacks business to Snackruptors, a Canadian family-owned snacks manufacturer, for $115 million in cashHAIN says sale will allow it to focus on core categories and more profitabl...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Top Calls on Wall Street: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Palantir, DoorDash, McDonald’s & More
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Monday:Bank of America reiterates Nvidia as buyBank of America says investors should by any weakness in shares of Nvidia.“Our $275 PO is based on 28x CY27E PE ex cash, within NVDA’s historical 25x-56x forward year PE range, which we believe is justified b...Tiger News
Mon, Feb 2
Microsoft Is Tanking. What's Behind the Decline?
Key PointsMicrosoft beat expectations on revenue and earnings.Cloud computing growth proved disappointing, however.Investors may also be wary of rising capital expenditures.10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › The share price of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) cratered last week -- down 11% on Thursda...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 2
Street View: Chevron's cost cuts and catalysts keep optimism alive
Chevron CVX.N Q4 profit fell on Friday, but still topped estimates as co cut costs and improved efficiency to offset lower crude prices expected through 2025Median PT of 28 brokerages covering the stock is $179 - data compiled by LSEG CUTTING FOR LIFTPiper Sandler ("overweight," PT: $177...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Forget 2025: 2 High-Yield Materials Stocks to Power Your Passive Income in 2026
Key PointsDow and LyondellBasell are at multiyear lows.Both stocks have high yields, providing an incentive to hold them through this challenging period.Lower interest rates will make borrowing capital less expensive, potentially boosting demand from key end markets.10 stocks we like better than Dow...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 2
Revvity climbs after forecasting upbeat 2026 profit on diagnostics strength
Shares of medical equipment maker Revvity RVTY.N rise 2% to $111 premarketCo forecasts 2026 adjusted profit per share of $5.35 to $5.45 vs analysts' average estimate of $5.32 - LSEG dataRVTY reports Q4 adj. profit of $1.70/shr vs estimates of $1.55/shrCo's quarterly revenue of $772.1 million...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Should You Invest $1,000 in Broadcom Right Now?
Key PointsBroadcom is partnering directly with AI hyperscalers to design AI computing units.Broadcom's stock is a bit expensive, but worth the price. 10 stocks we like better than Broadcom › While most of the investing attention in the artificial intelligence (AI) realm is directed toward Nvidia (NA...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 2
Most Medicare Beneficiaries Will Lose This Popular Benefit on Jan. 31. Here's What Seniors Need to Know.
Key PointsIn 2025, one quarter of all Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth services.On Jan. 31, most seniors will be required to return to in-person visits for most services.Congress has the power to extend the deadline or make the coverage permanent.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 2
Truist cuts American Express PT on cost concerns
Truist cuts PT on American Express AXP.N to $400 from $420New PT still represents a 11.5% upside to stock's last closeSays co spending more to grow and leverage being pushed out justifies a lower multipleAdjusts target multiple to a little under 20x its 2027 EPS forecast for AXP Notes that despi...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Aviation co VSE unveils planned $1 bln raise for acquisition; shares slip
Aviation services firm VSE Corp's VSEC.O shares off 1.2% on thin premarket volume at $215.99 as it seeks capital raise for M&AMiramar, Florida-based VSEC commences public offerings of $650 mln in stock and $350 mln 3-yr mandatory convertible tangible equity unitsCo intends to use net proceed...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
IDEXX rises after beating quarterly revenue estimates
Shares of animal diagnostics maker IDEXX Laboratories IDXX.O rise 1.13% to $678.02 premarketCo reports Q4 adj. profit of $3.08/shr vs analysts' average estimate of $2.93/shr - LSEG dataBrokerage Leerink Partners said non‑wellness vet visits, which drive most recurring diagnostics revenue, held u...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Which 3 Questions Should You Ask Before Retiring in a Bear Market?
Key PointsIf you make regular withdrawals from a retirement account to cover living costs, aim to avoid locking in lousy exit prices.The risk of missing out on the inevitable recovery is just as big as the risk of a bear market upending your retirement savings.Even if they don’t all serve the same p...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 2
