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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks mostly decline after Friday gains, US dollar climbs
Dow and S&P 500 ease while Nasdaq gainsTraders price in 84% odds of Fed rate cut in SeptDollar strengthens after Friday's fall By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Major stock indexes mostly eased on Monday after gaining on Friday when Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powel...Reuters
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Buffett shoots down talk of Berkshire railroad merger, CSX shares slide
By Sabrina Valle Aug 25 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Warren Buffett on Monday shut down speculation of a blockbuster railroad merger, saying his company Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N is not looking to buy another train company.Shares of CSX fell about 5% after Buffett told CNBC he was not interes...Reuters
28 minutes ago
Nvidia Faces New China Risks -- Should Investors Stay the Course?
Key PointsNvidia took a huge inventory charge in the first quarter because it was not able to sell its H20 chips in China.The company appears to have solved its export license issues with the U.S., but Beijing has new concerns.Nvidia reports earnings after the closing bell on Aug. 27.10 stocks we li...The Motley Fool
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David Gardner on "Rule Breaker Investing"
In this podcast, former Motley Fool podcast host Chris Hill -- now host of the podcast Money Unplugged -- returns as a guest host to interview Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner about his upcoming book, Rule Breaker Investing: How to Pick the Best Stocks of the Future and Build Lasting Wealth.Davi...The Motley Fool
46 minutes ago
Can $10,000 in NuScale Power Stock Turn Into $50,000 by 2030?
Key PointsNuScale Power stock has been a huge winner over the last year as AI-driven performance catalysts ramped up. The company looks positioned to benefit as power demands from AI data centers rise. While NuScale should see strong sales growth trends, its current valuation already bakes in some v...The Motley Fool
48 minutes ago
If You'd Invested $1,000 in Oklo Stock Last Year, Here's How Much Money You'd Have Today
Key PointsOklo completed a business merger with a SPAC in May 2024.Over the past year, Oklo stock has significantly outperformed the market.While Oklo has achieved many successes, there are still numerous risks associated with an investment in the company.10 stocks we like better than Oklo › Oklo (N...The Motley Fool
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LIVE MARKETS-The cost of easy retail returns
Nasdaq modestly higher, S&P 500 edges red, Dow down ~0.6%Staples weakest S&P 500 sector; Comm Svcs leads gainersEuro STOXX 600 index finishes off ~0.4%Dollar up; crude rallies ~2%; gold ~flat; bitcoin slipsUS 10-Year Treasury yield edges up to ~4.27%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage...Reuters
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US STOCKS-Wall Street mixed as traders focus on Nvidia after last week's rally
Keurig Dr Pepper slides after deal to buy Dutch JDE Peet's Furniture retailers drop as Trump threatens tariff inquiryS&P 500 -0.16%, Nasdaq +0.15%, Dow -0.60%By Johann M Cherian and Noel Randewich Aug 25 (Reuters) - Wall Street stocks were mixed on Monday as investors looked ahead to AI c...Reuters
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U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Artelo Biosciences, Coya, Vital Energy
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8Wall Street's main indexes dipped on Monday, retreating from gains made in the previous session after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted that an interest-rate cut could be c...Reuters
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BREAKINGVIEWS-Coffee-maker carve-up hints at caffeine comedown
By Sebastian Pellejero NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Keurig Dr Pepper KDP.O is pitching single-origin over a weak corporate blend. The sprawling beverage giant’s 15.7 billion euro ($18.3 billion) offer for JDE Peet’s JDEP.AS, announced on Monday, is a prelude to splitting back up in...Reuters
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US appeals court orders SEC to review short-selling rules
By Carolina Mandl NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Monday ordered the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to assess the economic impact of President Joe Biden-era rules aimed at boosting transparency of short sell trades, in a partial victory for hedge funds that brought t...Reuters
2 hours ago
When AI Execs Say the Market Looks Bubbly
In this podcast, Motley Fool contributors Tyler Crowe, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's comments about AI bubbles.Target and Estee Lauder under new leadership.Home Depot and Lowe's in a race to own the building products space.To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fo...The Motley Fool
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What Cybersecurity, Shoes, and Homebuilders Tell Us About Change
In this podcast, Motley Fool analysts Emily Flippen, Sanmeet Deo, and David Meier evaluate how industries and businesses adapt even when the landscape changes.They talk about:Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. L...The Motley Fool
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CSX falls after report Berkshire Hathaway not in market to buy a train company
** Railroad operator CSX's shares CSX.O fall 6.2% to $32.45 ** Berkshire Hathaway's BRKa.N Warren Buffett said on CNBC the investment conglomerate is not in the market to buy a train company ** The news comes days after CSX and BNSF announced a new coast-to-coast service** Earlier thi...Reuters
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Why Palantir Stock Continued to Plunge Today
Key PointsPalantir stock is one of several that investors have been selling in a recent rotation out of AI.Its valuation got far beyond even that of other high-growth AI stocks. Palantir's forward P/S ratio is still about 4 times higher than that of Nvidia. 10 stocks we like better than Palantir Tec...The Motley Fool
2 hours ago
What's Eating at Restaurant Stocks?
In this podcast, Motley Fool analysts Rick Munarriz and Alicia Alfiere and contributor Jason Hall dig into problems at favorite chain restaurants. They also look at some companies reporting earnings, and it's report card time for some of this year's biggest gainers.To catch full episodes of all The ...The Motley Fool
2 hours ago
Why Shares of Rocket Lab Are Soaring Today
Key PointsRocket Lab is a leader in launch services.The company is expanding its semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, and it plans on opening the launch complex for the Neutron rocket this week.Cautious investors may want to wait for a successful initial flight of Neutron before buying Rocket L...The Motley Fool
2 hours ago
Why Aehr Test Systems Rocketed Nearly 40% Today
Key PointsAehr announced a follow-on order from an "AI hyperscaler" today. The order follows a similarly sized one just one month ago.While Aehr's old core market in electric vehicle chips remains muted, its new opportunity in AI chips is just heating up. 10 stocks we like better than Aehr Test Syst...The Motley Fool
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Blue Ridge Bankshares rises after unveiling $15 million share repurchase program
** Community lender Blue Ridge Bankshares' BRBS.A shares rise as much as 7.8%; last up 5.3% at $4.05** BRBS unveils share repurchase program of up to $15 million, nearly 4% of its market cap** Repurchases may be made in open market, block trades, or privately negotiated transactions - BRBS** BRB...Reuters
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China Warns Against Nvidia H20 Chips: Here's Why That Won't Stop the AI Leader
Key PointsThe crackdown is China's response to "insulting" statements made by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. That news did not stop Nvidia stock from rising.10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) received a shock on Friday after the Chinese government told its tech com...The Motley Fool
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