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3 Growth Stocks That Could Help Make You a Fortune
Key PointsAMD's shift into the lucrative AI chip market is helping it expand its margins, and driving its stock price higher.MercadoLibre has brought the e-commerce business model to Latin America with impressive effect.Alphabet oversees some of the web's most-used services and exciting new technolo...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Street View: Analysts see Goldman Sachs gaining momentum with asset management and AI leadership
** Goldman Sachs GS.N Q2 profit exceeded Wall St expectations, as turbulent markets raised revenue in its equities division to a record, and a pickup in dealmaking boosted investment banking** Median PT of 22 brokerages is $720, while rating is "hold" - LSEG data BANKING BIG ON BUYBACKS ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Sternlicht's Starwood Property falls after $508 mln equity raise for acquisition
** Shares of Starwood Property Trust Inc STWD.N, led by billionaire Barry Sternlicht, down 4% premarket to $20.02 after acquisition-related follow-on** Florida-based commercial mortgage REIT late Weds announced pricing offering of 25.5 mln shares for about $508 mln gross proceeds** Implied price of ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
LIVE MARKETS-Beyond AI: is quantum the next "fire moment"?
STOXX 600 up 0.7%Record TSMC profit lifts chip stocksIndustrials top gainers, airlines weakWall St futures nudge 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.comBEYOND AI: IS QU...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
This Biotech Stock Jumped Over 600% in Just Days After Releasing Promising Clinical Trial Data. And Its Market Cap Is Still Only $2 Billion. But Is It a Buy?
Key PointsShares of ProKidney surged last week after the company reported encouraging phase 2 trial data.Rilparencel is a cell therapy that could generate up to $900 million in revenue per year for the business.However, it could still be more than a year before phase 3 trial data comes out.10 stock...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
GE Aerospace lifts 2025 profit view on rising demand for fixing older jets
July 17 (Reuters) - GE Aerospace GE.N raised its 2025 profit forecast on Thursday, buoyed by strong demand for aftermarket maintenance services as airlines hold on to older jets longer due to persistent aircraft delivery delays.Production delays at Boeing BA.N and Airbus AIR.PA are pushing back airc...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
From Chip Design to Potential ASIC Manufacturing — Analysts Double ARM Price Target
TradingKey - As Arm Holdings (ARM) shows increasing signs of entering the ASIC chip manufacturing space, analysts are revising their valuations higher — with BNP Paribas recently doubling its price target from $110 to $210, and upgrading the stock from “Neutral” to “Outperform”.
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Thu, Jul 17
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures muted with trade updates, corporate news in focus
July 17 (Reuters) - Futures for Canada's benchmark index were subdued on Thursday with investors looking for trade updates and assessing corporate news. Futures on the S&P/TSX index .SXFcv1 were unchanged at 1,615.80 points by 06:15 a.m. ET (1015 GMT).Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wedne...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Why Apple Is a Great Dividend Stock, Despite Its Low Yield
Key PointsApple generates around $100 billion of free cash flow per year, and it wants to give it back to shareholders.The company's dividend yield is less than half of the S&P 500's yield.The iPhone maker makes up for what it lacks in yield with dividend growth potential.10 stocks we like better th...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Thinking of Buying Palantir Stock? Here Are 2 Red Flags to Watch.
Key PointsPalantir relies heavily on key customers for revenue. The artificial intelligence (AI) narrative is running ahead of fundamentals.Buying Palantir stock today might be a risky thing to do.10 stocks we like better than Palantir Technologies › Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) is one of th...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
2 Stocks to Invest in the Stock Market's Hidden $35 Trillion Opportunity
Key PointsHomeowners in the United States are sitting on $35 trillion in home equity.Many people aren’t tapping into their equity because of persistent high interest rates.This could be a massive opportunity for companies involved with home equity loans.10 stocks we like better than Rocket Companies...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
US STOCKS-Nasdaq, S&P futures lifted by chip stocks after wild session
Futures: Dow down 0.05%, S&P 500 up 0.1%, Nasdaq up 0.18% July 17 (Reuters) - Futures tracking the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 rose on Thursday, as strong results from Taiwan's TSMC boosted chipmakers after a rollercoaster session marked by concerns about the Federal Reserve's independ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Retired Early and Hating It? Here's Why You Shouldn't Hesitate to Go Back to Work.
Key PointsEarly retirement doesn't always work out.There can be benefits to re-entering the workforce, like saving money on healthcare.It may be the right move for your mental health more so than your financial health. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Early retir...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Gold miners down as bullion prices edge lower on strong US dollar
** U.S.-listed shares of gold miners down premarket, tracking decline in bullion prices GOL/** Spot gold XAU= down 0.6% at $3,326.36/ounce, pressured by a firmer U.S. dollar, as investor worries eased temporarily after President Donald Trump said he did not plan to oust Federal Reserve Chair Jerome ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
PepsiCo up after forecasting smaller decline in annual core profit
** Shares of PepsiCo PEP.O up ~1% at $137.15 premarket** Co expects smaller drop in annual core profit owing to resilient demand for its energy drinks and healthier soda brands** Expects full-year core earnings per share to fall 1.5% vs 3% decline projected previously** Posts quarterly revenue of $2...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Is Investing in a Bitcoin Treasury Company a Millionaire-Maker Strategy?
Key PointsBitcoin treasury companies such as Strategy have shown the ability to outperform Bitcoin for extended periods of time.A strategy of using debt and leverage to buy Bitcoin only works when its price is rising and the cost of capital is relatively low.Over the long haul, investing in the cryp...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Prediction: 2 Stocks That'll Be Worth More Than Microsoft 5 Years From Now
Key PointsNvidia recently became the largest company in the world, and it has many growth drivers.Amazon is building out a massive AI platform, and it has several other growing businesses.Meta has a huge number of users and a long growth runway as they engage more online.10 stocks we like better tha...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Elevance falls after annual profit forecast cut, Q2 profit miss
** Shares of health insurer Elevance Health ELV.N fall 8.1% to $315 premarket** Co trims annual profit forecast to about $30 per share, compared with a previous projection of $34.15 to $34.85 per share, analysts on average were expecting $34.23, according to data compiled by LSEG.** ELV reports Q2 a...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
CSX, Norfolk up on report they are likely buyout targets, suitor Union Pacific drops
** Union Pacific UNP.N down 1.3% premarket; CSX CSX.O up 4.5% and Norfolk Southern NSC.N up 2.6% ** UNP working with Morgan Stanley to explore an acquisition of a rival, Semafor reported Wednesday** Report says merger would mean combining with one of two East Coast carriers: CSX or Norfolk Southern*...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Palantir Stock: Buy at the High?
Key PointsPalantir is the biggest gainer in the S&P 500 so far this year. The AI-driven software company’s earnings are soaring amid demand from government and commercial customers. 10 stocks we like better than Palantir Technologies › Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) last year delivered the bes...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Johnson & Johnson's Healthy 3.3%-Yielding Dividend Is a Very Safe Way to Make Passive Income
Key PointsJohnson & Johnson continues to generate plenty of free cash flow to cover its dividend. The healthcare giant also maintains an elite balance sheet. With more growth ahead, it should have no trouble continuing to increase its high-yielding payout. 10 stocks we like better than Johnson & Joh...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Should You Buy Tesla Stock Before July 23?
Key PointsTesla reports its much anticipated second-quarter earnings on July 23.The company is under significant pressure as EV sales and margins decline.The stock appears to be propped up by CEO Elon Musk's bold vision for the future.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Tesla ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Great News for Nvidia Stock Investors!
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is likely to regain access to the lucrative Chinese market for its products and services.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of July 14, 2025. The video was published on July 16, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe ar...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
10 Growth Stocks Down 10% or More to Buy Right Now
Key PointsThe market is approaching new highs again.However, these promising growth stocks have yet to set new highs.Although they haven't kept pace with the S&P 500 recently, these stocks offer investors market-beating potential over the long term.10 stocks we like better than Shopify › Over the la...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Here Are My Top 2 Buffett Stocks to Buy Now
Key PointsAmerican Express is demonstrating resilience in a tough environment.Bank of America is a top consumer bank with a great dividend.10 stocks we like better than American Express › The market is rebounding after plunging earlier this year, continuing its bull run and reaching new highs. Legen...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
