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Microsoft slips as $4 bln AI data center unveiled
** Microsoft MSFT.O slipping 0.2% after unveiling plans for $4 bln AI data center in Wisconsin, boosting state investment to $7 bln ** New facility to join $3.3 bln Mount Pleasant site, aims to house world’s most powerful AI supercomputer with Nvidia NVDA.O chips ** Co says initial data center on ...Reuters
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Nvidia takes $5 billion stake in Intel, offers chip tech in new lifeline to struggling chipmaker
Nvidia stake follows big investment from US governmentNvidia's $5 billion investment makes it one of Intel's largest shareholdersIntel-Nvidia partnership poses risk to TSMC, AMDCollaboration aims to enhance AI and computing capabilitiesBy Stephen Nellis, Max A. Cherney, Jeffrey Dastin and Ka...Reuters
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US STOCKS-Wall St gains after Fed indicates more rate cuts; Intel soars
Indexes up: Dow 0.32%, S&P 500 0.56%, Nasdaq 1.03%Intel jumps as Nvidia takes $5 bln stake in coSmall-cap Russell 2000 index up over 2%By Abigail Summerville and Sukriti Gupta Sept 18 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes hit intraday record highs on Thursday, a day after the U.S. Federa...Reuters
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Cracker Barrel shares drop as logo change blowback dents restaurant traffic
Stock down nearly 16% since logo change announced on August 19Store traffic down about 8% since new logo launch - CFO PommellsAnnual revenue forecast below analysts' estimateBy Juveria Tabassum Sept 18 (Reuters) - Cracker Barrel CBRL.O shares fell nearly 6% on Thursday, after social media bac...Reuters
27 minutes ago
Radian to buy Lloyd's syndicate Inigo for $1.7 billion in specialty insurance push
By Arasu Kannagi BasilSept 18 (Reuters) - Radian Group RDN.N said on Thursday it would buy UK-based Inigo for $1.7 billion as the U.S. mortgage insurer seeks to transform into a global multi-line specialty insurer, sending its shares up nearly 7%.The Pennsylvania-based company's expansion into t...Reuters
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PREVIEW: Lennar shares inch lower; results due after the bell
** Shares of Lennar LEN.N inched lower in afternoon trading Thurs, with the homebuilder seen reporting a decline in rev and EPS from a yr ago when it releases quarterly results after the closing bell** Analysts expect Q3 rev of $9 bln vs $9.4 bln a yr ago and EPS of $2.10 vs $4.26 a yr ago, accordin...Reuters
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Why IonQ Stock Was Soaring Today
Key PointsSeveral Wall Street analysts raised their price targets on the stock.The company signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Energy.It said it would acquire Vector Atomic.10 stocks we like better than IonQ › Shares of IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) were soaring again this week as the qu...The Motley Fool
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Intel Gets a $5 Billion Boost from Nvidia
Key PointsIntel and Nvidia announced a blockbuster deal on Thursday.The two companies will develop custom data center and PC chips integrating Intel and Nvidia technology, and Intel will manufacture them.Nvidia will also invest $5 billion in Intel stock.10 stocks we like better than Intel › Semicond...The Motley Fool
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Energy companies down on US economic concerns
** S&P 500 energy index .SPNY falls 4% as oil prices edge lower** Brent crude LCOc1 down ~1% at $67.32/barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures CLc1 down 1% at $63.39/barrel ** Oil prices fall as traders focus more on concerns about the U.S. economy than the start of loose...Reuters
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American Battery Technology jumps after quarterly revenue nearly triples
** ** Shares of critical mineral company American Battery Technology ABAT.O rise ~17% to $2.85** Co's quarterly revenue nearly triples, helped by its strong cost management** ABAT posts Q4 revenue of $2.8 mln, up 183% from previous quarter** Including session's moves, stock down about 1% YTDReuters
an hour ago
LIVE MARKETS-Where Stifel's Bannister begs to differ
U.S. indexes higher; Nasdaq up 1%, small cap Russell 2000 up >2%Tech leads S&P sector gains, consumer staples is biggest loserDollar rises ~0.4%, crude off ~1%; gold dips 0.4%; bitcoin up ~1.7%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.10%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets bro...Reuters
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American Express Built a Blockchain Passport. Don't Worry -- You Probably Won't Notice
Key PointsAmerican Express added an Amex Passport feature to its new travel app to record trip experiences as digital stamps.The stamps are Ethereum-based ERC-721 tokens recorded on Coinbase’s Base network.The quiet rollout keeps Web3 elements low‑friction and aligned with Amex’s premium brand.10 st...The Motley Fool
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Why CrowdStrike Stock Is Soaring Today
Key PointsCrowdStrike's share price is soaring today as numerous analysts raise their price target on the stock.Promising updated guidance from the company's Fal.Con keynote also seemed to spark the move higher.Led by four powerful areas, CrowdStrike's growth could reaccelerate following its outage ...The Motley Fool
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Sterling Infrastructure gains on upbeat annual revenue, profit forecasts
** Shares of Texas-based Sterling Infrastructure STRL.O up ~9% at $350.47** The construction firm expects FY 2025 adj. EPS between $9.43 and $9.71, above analysts' expectations of $8.10, according to data compiled by LSEG** Sees annual adj. revenue between $2.23 bln and $2.29 bln, slightly above...Reuters
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Why ASML Stock Popped Today
Key PointsASML could benefit from Nvidia's support for Intel.The stock got an upgrade on the news.Investor sentiment toward ASML seems to be improving. 10 stocks we like better than ASML › Shares of ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) were moving higher today, continuing a recent rally in the stock, this time in re...The Motley Fool
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Why Is Palantir Stock (PLTR) Jumping Today?
Key PointsThe United Kingdom announced a significant partnership with Palantir to bring enhanced AI-powered capabilities to its military.The agreement includes a commitment from Palantir to invest up to $1.5 billion in the U.K. economy. Palantir's sky-high valuation continues to be a major point of ...The Motley Fool
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Russell 2000 reaches record high as rate-cut hopes lift US small caps
Sept 18 (Reuters) - The Russell 2000 index of small-cap U.S. companies touched an intraday record high on Thursday, the latest stock gauge to rebound from its April slump fueled by President Donald Trump's tariff policy.The index .RUT eclipsed its previous all-time high of 2,466.49 points, hit o...Reuters
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Why Novo Nordisk Stock Popped Again Today
Key PointsNovo Nordisk's Wegovy will soon come in a pill form that's as effective as with a needle.A new study shows Wegovy taken once a day as a pill helps some patients lose 20% of their body weight.Pills rather than needles are another big plus that may help grow Novo Nordisk sales.10 stocks we l...The Motley Fool
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Why Rigetti Computing Stock Soared Today
Key PointsRigetti Computing announced a new $5.8 million deal today.It wasn't the only deal in the sector moving quantum computing stocks. 10 stocks we like better than Rigetti Computing › Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) stock soared Thursday morning after the company announced a new deal. The news...The Motley Fool
2 hours ago
Here's Why Shares in Synopsys Soared Today
Key PointsIntel and Synopsys are long-term partners, and what's good for one is usually good for the other. It will take time for Synopsys to recover from recent issues, but its long-term prospects remain excellent. 10 stocks we like better than Synopsys › Shares in electronic design automation (EDA...The Motley Fool
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