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RPT-COLUMN-US energy investors juggle exposure as tax bill debate rolls on: Maguire
By Gavin MaguireLITTLETON, Colorado, June 18 (Reuters) - Energy equity investors are adjusting positions across the U.S. power sector in an attempt to pick winners and cut losers ahead of the final passing of President Donald Trump's tax-and-spending bill.The "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act"...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
IBM Introduces Industry-First Software to Unify Agentic Governance and Security
New IBM integrations to help businesses keep their agentic AI – and other generative AI systems –secured and responsible at scale Enterprises can red team agents, audit agents, detect shadow agents, and more ARMONK, N.Y., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, as enterprises scal...PR Newswire
Wed, Jun 18
3 Reasons to Buy Cardano Before November
Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) is a proof-of-stake blockchain with a reputation for its carefully researched development. It's one of the cryptos that's been mentioned as part of the U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile. Plus, Grayscale, a leading crypto asset manager, has applied to create a spot Cardano ETF, which...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 18
QXO rises after William Blair initiates with 'outperform' rating
** Shares of QXO QXO.N rise 1.64% to $20.48 premarket after William Blair initiates coverage with "outperform" rating** "We believe QXO will become one of the largest players in the $800 billion building products distribution industry," brokerage says** Beacon Roofing in March agreed...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Raymond James raises PT on Cameco Corp
** Raymond James raises price target on Canadian uranium supplier Cameco Corp CCO.TO to C$102 from C$96** New price target represents 8.3% upside to stock's last close** Brokerage says CCO provides investors with lower-risk exposure to the uranium market, given its diversification of sources** &...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
TD Cowen downgrades Sarepta Therapeutics to 'hold'
** TD Cowen downgrades its rating on gene therapy developer Sarepta Therapeutics SRPT.O to "hold" from "buy"** Brokerage says there is an increased probability of FDA withdrawal of Elevidys for non-ambulatory and even ambulatory patients, if SRPT continues to lose support from the Du...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
RBC Capital Markets raises PT on Venture Global
** Brokerage RBC Capital Markets raises price target on LNG company Venture Global VG.N to $20 from $14** New PT represents a premium of nearly 13% to stock's last close** RBC says the new PT reflects expectations that VG will sign additional long-term sales and purchase agreements and "high...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
LIVE MARKETS-Luxury price hikes: will shoppers pay up?
STOXX 600 down 0.3%Mideast conflict rages onFed rate decision eyedWall St futures edge higherWelcome 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.com.LUXURY PRICE HIKES: WILL SHOPPERS PAY UP?...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Chemicals maker Chemours expects higher second-quarter sales on refrigerants demand
June 18 (Reuters) - Specialty chemicals maker Chemours CC.N on Wednesday forecast second-quarter sales at the high end of its earlier range, driven by strong demand for its climate-friendly refrigerants.The growth reflects the impact of the U.S. AIM Act, which is accelerating the industry shift towa...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Scholar Rock rises as drug helps preserve muscle in study of patients with obesity
** Shares of drug developer Scholar Rock Holding Corp SRRK.O gain 14.22% to $35.58 premarket** Co says its experimental drug helped patients with obesity preserve lean mass in a mid-stage trial when used in combination with Eli Lilly's LLY.N weight-loss treatment Zepbound** Patients receiving co...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Bitdeer, Biomea Fusion, Circle Internet
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8U.S. stock index futures were muted on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, as investors traded cautiously amid the raging Israel-Iran conflict that entered...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Novo Nordisk Just Improved Its Weight-Management Pipeline: Is the Stock a Buy?
It wasn't so long ago that Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO), a Denmark-based pharmaceutical company, seemed to be firing on all cylinders. However, the past year has been challenging for the drugmaker.One reason behind its poor performance over the trailing-12-month period is that it has encountered clinica...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 18
ARRAY Technologies gain on APA Solar acquisition
** Shares of solar tracker maker ARRAY Technologies ARRY.O rise 1.1% to $7.51 premarket** Company to acquire APA Solar for around $179 million, including debt to expand its U.S. manufacturing capabilities** "Demand for engineered foundations growing rapidly and APA's capability to perform in...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, swaps, call at close
June 18 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was down 0.17% at 81,444.66, while the broader NSE Nifty 50 index .NSEI declined 0.17% to 24,812.05 as escalating hostilities in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision. .B...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, swaps, call at close
June 18 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was down 0.17% at 81,444.66, while the broader NSE Nifty 50 index .NSEI declined 0.17% to 24,812.05 as escalating hostilities in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision. .B...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Aurora Cannabis rises on Q4 revenue beat
** U.S.-listed shares of pot firm Aurora Cannabis ACB.TO, ACB.O up 3.1% at $6.06 premarket** ACB posts Q4 net revenue of C$90.5 million vs est. of C$88.82 million - data compiled by LSEG** Company reports Q4 adjusted core profit of C$16.7 million vs C$2.32 million a year ago** ACB says global cannab...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Brokerages raise Jabil PT after Q3 earnings tops estimates
** Shares of electric components maker Jabil JBL.N up 1% at $199 in premarket trade** Co on Tuesday posted Q3 earnings which beat Wall Street estimates** J.P.Morgan expects co's 2025 revenue and earnings to track ahead of consensus expectations driven by robust outlook for cloud and data center ...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Want Exposure to AI, Quantum Computing, and Robotics? This Vanguard ETF Has It All.
Most investors chase the latest hot tech stock -- frantically researching quantum computing start-ups or trying to identify the next AI winner. They're making investing far more complicated than it needs to be.What if you could own the entire technology revolution with a single investment?Where to i...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 18
Could Buying Archer Aviation Stock Today Set You Up for Life?
With each passing day, the vision of flying taxis is becoming closer to reality, and Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) is one company at the forefront of this revolutionary transportation technology. With plans to roll out its commercial service later this year, Archer could be on the brink of a big brea...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 18
RBC cuts solar stock PTs amid US Senate plan to end tax credits by 2028
** RBC Capital Markets expects residential solar demand to take a big hit from proposed U.S. Senate reconciliation bill, which phases out solar energy tax credits by 2028** Brokerage believes utility solar to be more resilient, as proposed revisions are less punitive and these projects are not limit...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
Coastal insurer Slide set for Nasdaq debut after upsized $408 million IPO
** Slide Insurance is set to begin trading on Nasdaq on Wednesday under the symbol "SLDE"** Coastal specialty insurer and some of its existing shareholders sold 24 million shares at $17 apiece to raise $408 million** They had earlier marketed 20 million shares priced between $15 and $17 each...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
GRAINS-Chicago soybeans slip after three-day rally
BEIJING/PARIS, June 18 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures eased on Wednesday as traders booked profits after a three-day price rally driven by strength in soyoil and the broader energy market, with continuing tariff uncertainty also pressuring prices.The most active soybean contract Sv1 on the Chic...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
US STOCKS-Wall Street futures subdued ahead of Fed's interest rate verdict
Futures: Dow down 0.05%, S&P 500 down 0.01%, Nasdaq up 0.05%Circle gains as US Senate passes stablecoin billFed's policy decision due at 02:00 p.m. ETBy Kanchana Chakravarty and Sukriti Gupta June 18 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were muted on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy for the Second Half of 2025
If you've been investing for a while, chances are you've read about maintaining a balanced portfolio. But sometimes it's hard to know the benefits of diversification unless you've experienced them first-hand.Earlier this year, many growth stocks tanked while value stocks, from Berkshire Hathaway to ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 18
