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Travelers Reports a Q2 Profit of $1.5 Billion
The Travelers Companies (NYSE:TRV) reported results for the second quarter of 2025 on July 17, highlighting $1.5 billion in core income ($6.51 per share) and a core return on equity of 18.8%. The quarter included $11.5 billion in net written premiums, $809 million in capital returned to shareholders...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam FX dips as dollar firms; Trump-Fed clash in focus
Trump says India trade agreement close, Europe deal possibleWalmart Mexico slumps after profit dips 10% MSCI Latam stocks up 0.6%By Ragini Mathur, Purvi Agarwal and Shashwat Chauhan July 17 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies broadly weakened against the dollar on Thursday as investors asse...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
AAR Posts Record Q4 Sales Growth
Aircraft maintenance service specialist AAR Corp. (NYSE:AIR) reported fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday, July 16, that highlighted its record full-year revenue of $2.8 billion (up 20%). It also reported a 32% increase in Q4 adjusted EPS to $1.16 (from $0.88 a year ago). Management con...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
BancFirst Corp reports results for the quarter ended June 30 - Earnings Summary
BancFirst Corp BANF.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.85 per share for the quarter ended June 30, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $1.51. The mean expectation of three analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $1.65 per share. Wall Street exp...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Talen Energy rises after announcing $3.5 bln deal for power stations
** Talen Energy's TLN.O shares rise ~15% to $304 in extended trading ** Talen to acquire Caithness Energy's Moxie Freedom Energy Center in Pennsylvania and Caithness and BlackRock's Guernsey Power Station in Ohio for $3.5 bln** All the 12 brokerages covering the stock rated it at "bu...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Crypto-related stocks mostly higher after House passes bill
** Shares of crypto-related companies are mostly higher on Thurs after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would develop a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and expand the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's oversight of the industry** Robinhood Markets HOOD.O is up ~...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Netflix edges lower; Q2 revenue largely in line with estimates
** Shares of streaming giant Netflix NFLX.O down 1.4% at $1,256.02 in extended trading** Company raised revenue guidance for 2025 to $44.8 bln to $45.2 billion from $44.5 bln, citing the weakening of the U.S. dollar plus "healthy member growth and ad sales"** NFLX beat Wall Street expectatio...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
LIVE MARKETS-US stocks nab record closing highs, boosted by earnings, data, headline reprieve
Main US indexes close higher; Nasdaq out frontFinancials lead S&P sector gainers; Healthcare down mostDollar rises; crude up >1.5%; gold dips; crude down ~1%US 10-Year Treasury yield edges down to ~4.46%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters....Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Tesla picks Liberty, Acko as insurance partners in India
July 17 - (The Insurer) – Tesla appointed Liberty General Insurance and Acko as preferred insurance partners for its entry into the Indian market, according to the Press Trust of India.Mumbai-based Liberty said it has created customised protection plans for Tesla vehicles tailored to electric vehicl...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
CANADA STOCKS-TSX hits record high as investors cheer economic resilience
TSX ends up 0.86% at 27.386.93Eclipses Monday's record highTech sector gains 2.53%Couche-Tard jumps on scrapped takeover bidBy Fergal Smith July 17 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index rose to a record high on Thursday, helped by gains for financial and technology shares, as Alimentation...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Crypto-related stocks mostly higher after House passes bill
** Shares of crypto-related companies are mostly higher on Thurs after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would develop a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and expand the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's oversight of the industry** Robinhood Markets HOOD.O is up ~...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
US STOCKS-S&P 500, Nasdaq end at record highs as data, earnings point to consumer strength
Chip stocks jump after TSMC's record quarterly profitPepsiCo expects smaller decline in annual core profit, shares upJune retail sales rise 0.6% By David French July 17 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 .SPX stock index and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC both closed at record highs on Thursday, as ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Abbott Reports 12% Growth in Device Sales
Abbott Laboratories(NYSE:ABT) reported its second-quarter 2025 results on July 17, 2025, posting 7.5% organic sales growth (excluding COVID testing), 12% medical device growth, and adjusted EPS of $1.26, an 11% increase compared to the prior year and a 16% rise compared to the first quarter. Managem...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Why QuantumScape Stock Was Climbing Again Today
Key PointsShares of the solid-state battery maker jumped apparently on the Lucid-Uber announcement.The stock has soared since it said last month that its Cobra separator had gone into production.Lucid has expressed interest in solid-state batteries. 10 stocks we like better than QuantumScape › Share...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Why Shares of Rocket Lab Lifted Off Today
Key PointsRocket Lab is a leading launch services provider.Bank of America has upwardly revised its price target due, in part, to the potential of the company's Neutron rocket.Because it's an unprofitable company, investors should only consider Rocket Lab if they're comfortable with a higher-risk in...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Why Shares of Opendoor Have More Than Doubled This Week
Key PointsOpendoor could be the next big meme stock.A former activist also floated the possibility of getting involved.Opendoor actually built a promising online homebuying platform, but faces financial challenges.10 stocks we like better than Opendoor Technologies › Shares of the iBuying real estat...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Why Dogecoin Is Jumping Today
Key PointsDogecoin is rising today as investors continue to bet that the crypto bull market has legs. Major new crypto legislation is expected to be voted on by the House of Representatives today. A company recently announced that it had raised $500 million to invest in Dogecoin. 10 stocks we like ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Why Opendoor Technologies Was Having Another Crazy Day
Key PointsThe meme stock rally continued in Opendoor stock.After opening up significantly higher, the stock faded in regular trading.With the challenges in the housing market ongoing, the business still seems fundamentally weak.10 stocks we like better than Opendoor Technologies › One day after soar...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Community Trust Dumps 13,000 Microsoft Shares in Q2
Key PointsCommunity Trust sold 13,371 Microsoft shares worth $5.79 million.This trade represented 0.34% of Community Trust's 13F reportable AUM as of Q2.The investment firm now holds 224,197 shares, valued at $111.52 million.Microsoft remains the fund’s largest position after the trade.These 10 stoc...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
PREVIEW: AmEx earnings, revenue expected to rise in Q2
** American Express AXP.N shares up 1.1% at $315.3 Thurs ahead of Q2 earnings due before the opening bell on Fri** The global payments company is expected to report adj. EPS of $3.89 on revenue of $17.71 bln, pre LSEG data, vs yr-ago results of $3.49 per share and $16.33 bln ** AXP has met or beate...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Texas Capital Bancshares Profit Doubles
Texas Capital Bancshares (NASDAQ:TCBI) reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings on July 17, 2025, delivering a 104% increase in adjusted EPS and 100% growth in adjusted net income year over year, supported by 16% adjusted revenue growth. Management reaffirmed guidance for low double-digit percentag...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Aehr Test Systems CEO Disposes Shares Worth $62,619
On July 14, 2025, Gayn Erickson (President and CEO) reported a disposal of 4,518 shares of Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:AEHR) valued at $62,619 to either pay the exercise price of vested stock, or tax liability with shares instead of cash. This transaction does not amount to a sale of stock by the CEO....The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Why XRP Is Surging Today
Key PointsXRP's token price has continued to move higher in conjunction with "Crypto Week" and bullish momentum for the broader market. Investors are betting that political support for the crypto industry could pave the way for big valuation gains. The Federal Reserve's decisions on interest rate po...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
First Industrial EPS Climbs 10.5% In Q2
Key PointsEarnings per share reached $0.42 for Q2 2025, exceeding the $0.38 analyst estimate.Revenue grew to $180.2 million in Q2 2025, surpassing consensus expectations and increasing 9.8% year over year.Funds From Operations (FFO) per share/unit (diluted) was $0.76, compared to $0.66 for Q2 2024, ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
