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US STOCKS-Wall St ticks higher with indexes on track for weekly gains; FedEx jumps
Indexes up: Dow 0.07%, S&P 500 0.21%, Nasdaq 0.44% FedEx results top targets on cost-cutting, shares jumpLennar falls after quarterly profit declinesTrump, Xi hold first call since JuneBy Purvi Agarwal and Sukriti Gupta Sept 19 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes nudged higher on F...Reuters
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Energy companies down as demand fears overshadow US Fed rate cut
** S&P 500 energy index .SPNY down 0.8% as oil prices edge lower O/R** Brent crude LCOc1 down ~0.5% at $67.13/barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures CLc1 down 0.6% at $63.16/barrel** Oil prices drop as worries over fuel demand outweighed expectations that the year's firs...Reuters
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX hits another record high, set for seven straight weekly gains
By Twesha Dikshit Sept 19 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index continued its record-setting run on Friday, set to extend its string of weekly gains two days after interest rate cuts by the U.S. and Canadian central banks. Toronto's S&P/TSX composite index .GSPTSE added ...Reuters
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Sept 19 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Friday: ** Miner and trader Glencore has been in talks about selling a controlling stake in Kamoto Copper Co, which controls a major copper and cobalt project in the Democratic...Reuters
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LIVE MARKETS-Wall Street indexes look to extend records
Major U.S. stock indexes green; Nasdaq out frontConsumer discretionary leads S&P sector gainers; energy off mostEuro STOXX 600 index up ~flatDollar, gold rise; crude falls, bitcoin off ~1%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield falls to ~4.12%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to ...Reuters
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Jackson Financial rises after boosting share repurchase program
** Annuities provider Jackson Financial's JXN.N shares rise 1.4% to $100.95** JXN late Thursday announced $1 billion increase to its existing share repurchase program** Move adds to the remaining authorization of $208 million as of August 31** Repurchases may be made through open market purchase...Reuters
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Esperion Therapeutics rises after partner Otsuka wins Japan approval for high cholesterol drug
** Shares of Esperion Therapeutics ESPR.O rise 5.3% to $2.89** ESPR says its partner, Otsuka Pharmaceutical, received approval from Japan's health ministry to market Nexletol, a cholesterol-lowering pill, for patients with high cholesterol and familial high cholesterol** Under its deal with Otsu...Reuters
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2 Magnificent Stocks to Buy That Are Near 52-Week Lows
Key PointsChipotle Mexican Grill is facing rising labor and food costs, but has a loyal customer base. Target is being pinched by tariffs, labor costs, and supply chain issues, but a new CEO will take over in February.For contrarian, long-term investors, both stocks have potential.10 stocks we like ...The Motley Fool
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Best Dividend Stocks to Buy: Chevron Stock vs. ExxonMobil Stock
Chevron (NYSE: CVX) and ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) pay robust dividends that attract passive income investors.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Sept. 16, ...The Motley Fool
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Gold miners gain as bullion prices edge higher
** Shares of gold miners up, tracking rise in bullion prices GOL/** Spot gold XAU= up 0.5% at $3,661.56/ounce, headed for a fifth straight weekly gain, with market attention focused on further U.S. rate cut cues after the Federal Reserve's first of the year ** The Fed cut its key interest rat...Reuters
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Can This Beaten-Down Stock Bounce Back?
Key PointsIovance Biotherapeutics' cancer therapy, Amtagvi, is experiencing decent sales growth.However, the biotech faces some challenges that will make it difficult to turn a profit. Though there could be some catalysts on the way, Iovance's prospects seem too risky. 10 stocks we like better than ...The Motley Fool
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Orla Mining falls after Newmont sells stake
** Shares of Canadian gold producer Orla Mining OLA.TO fall 7.5% to C$14.21** Gold miner Newmont NEM.N sells its entire stake in OLA for $439 million through the Toronto Stock Exchange as part of its divestiture program** NEM disposes all of its 43 million shares in OLA at $10.14 per share** Immedia...Reuters
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Massive News for Stock Market Investors as the Federal Reserve Starts Cutting Interest Rates
Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points and signaled that more cuts are on the way.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices ...The Motley Fool
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Massive News for Adobe Stock Investors
Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) is in a unique position with artificial intelligence posing both a risk and an opportunity.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Sept...The Motley Fool
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Could Buying Chevron's High-Yielding Stock Today Set You Up for Life?
Key PointsChevron is one of the largest integrated energy companies on the planet.Its stock boasts a lofty 4.3% dividend yield and 38 years of payout increases.Chevron's secret weapon isn't its energy business, but its fortress balance sheet.10 stocks we like better than Chevron › What most dividend...The Motley Fool
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BILL rises after Truist upgrades to 'buy'
** Financial automation software company BILL Holdings' BILL.N shares rise 1.5% to $53.36** Truist Securities upgrades stock to "buy" from "hold"; raises PT to $63 from $50, representing a 20% upside to last close** Brokerage says it is the right time to get bullish on BILL as th...Reuters
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Why Nvidia's $5 Billion Stake in Intel Could Extend Its Dominance in AI Chips
Key PointsNvidia just forged a surprising deal with Intel.Both companies will receive unique long-term competitive advantages.10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Last month, the U.S. government formally took a 10% stake in Intel (NASDAQ: INTC). This month, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is joining the fra...The Motley Fool
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Bernstein raises PT on Micron on strong memory chip demand
** Bernstein raises PT on chipmaker Micron Technology MU.O by $30, citing strong demand for its high bandwidth memory (HBM) and dynamic random access memory (DRAM) nodes ** The new price target of $170 represents a 0.7% upside to the stock's last close** Brokerage remains positive on the overall...Reuters
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ARK Doubles Down on Solmate, Buys $162M of Shares After Funding SOL Treasury Purchase
ARK Invest doubled down on the latest publicly listed digital asset treasury company, buying just under $162 million worth of shares in Solmate (BREA) after taking part in the company's $300 million funding round.The Nasdaq-listed sports club owner raised the money and rebranded from Brera Holdings ...Tiger News
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LIVE MARKETS-Try healthcare when it's in season again
Major U.S. stock indexes green; Nasdaq out frontConsumer discretionary leads S&P sector gainers; energy off mostEuro STOXX 600 index up ~flatDollar, gold rise; crude falls, bitcoin off ~1%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield falls to ~4.12%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to ...Reuters
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