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PREVIEW: Costco shares edge down; results due after the bell
** Shares of Costco Wholesale COST.O were down 0.7% on Thurs, with the membership retailer seen reporting an increase in rev and EPS in its qtrly results after the closing bell ** Analysts expect Q4 rev of $86.061 bln vs $79.697 bln in the yr-ago qtr, and EPS of $5.80 vs $5.29 a yr ago, according to...Reuters
24 minutes ago
BMO hikes AutoZone PT on strong sales, expansion plans
** BMO raises PT on auto parts supplier AutoZone AZO.N to $4,600 from $4,100, maintains rating at "outperform"** New PT shows upside of 10.1% from stock's last close** Brokerage believes co's strong sales growth, aggressive store expansion and favorable industry trends will drive lon...Reuters
28 minutes ago
Retirement Tools and Affording Impulse Purchases
In this podcast, Sean Gates of Motley Fool Wealth Management joins Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp to discuss what to look for in a high-quality retirement tool.Also in this episode:Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best ...The Motley Fool
36 minutes ago
1st Colonial Bancorp jumps on $101 million buyout deal with Mid Penn Bancorp
** Shares of community lender 1st Colonial Bancorp FCOB.PK jump 7.5% to $18.55** U.S. bank Mid Penn Bancorp MPB.O will buy FCOB in a $101 million cash-and-stock deal, the companies announced late Wednesday** Under the deal, 60% of FCOB shares will be converted into MPB stock while the remaining will...Reuters
44 minutes ago
Bitcoin, XRP, and Ethereum Are Falling. Here Are the 3 Main Headwinds Facing the Crypto Sector.
Key PointsFed rate cut wasn't enough to sustain cryptocurrency prices. This week saw $1.6 billion in crypto liquidations and over $360 million in outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs.Caution is replacing exuberance, but there may be some positive drivers in the pipeline.10 stocks we like better than Bitc...The Motley Fool
48 minutes ago
TD Synnex up after forecasting fourth-quarter profit above estimates
** IT services firm TD Synnex's SNX.N shares up 3.8% at $156.03 in afternoon trading** Co forecasts fourth-quarter profit above estimates after quarterly results beat** Expects Q4 adjusted earnings per share in the range of $3.45 to $3.95 vs analysts' estimates of $3.33 apiece, as per data c...Reuters
50 minutes ago
3 Things to Know About Costco Wholesale Stock Before You Buy
Key PointsCostco's membership fees generate over 65% of the company's bottom-line profits, making it more of a subscription service than a traditional thin-margin retailer.The Kirkland Signature brand alone generates more than $75 billion in annual sales, larger than many Fortune 500 companies.Costc...The Motley Fool
52 minutes ago
Oppenheimer raises Home Depot and Lowe's PT on comparable sales optimism
** Oppenheimer raises price targets on home improvement chains Home Depot HD.N and Lowe's LOW.N on comparable sales optimism ** Brokerage raises Home Depot to $420 from $400, a 2.5% upside to stock's last close** Raises Lowe's PT to $320 from $305, a 24.6% upside to stock's last clos...Reuters
54 minutes ago
US. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Vertex, IBM, Silver Miners
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8Wall Street's main indexes slumped to their lowest in a week on Thursday, as fresh economic data tempered optimism around further interest rate cuts, indicating a sharp shift in sentimen...Reuters
56 minutes ago
What Is One of the Best AI Stocks to Buy Right Now?
Key PointsHint: It's not a pure-play AI business.In fact, it's a large company active in a host of tech segments.10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › Although it's a giant of long standing in the tech industry, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is typically not a company that leaps to mind when the conv...The Motley Fool
58 minutes ago
Baird trims CSX PT, expects weak volumes in Q4
** Baird cuts railroad operator CSX CSX.O PT to $39 from $44, maintains 'outperform' rating** "The on-and-off-again tariff policy encouraged front-loading of inventories, which distorted typical seasonal trends, especially in intermodal" - brokerage** Says it expects volumes to be in...Reuters
58 minutes ago
LIVE MARKETS-Weight-loss drugs pose new challenge for U.S. restaurants, BTIG finds
U.S. equity indexes drop; S&P 500, Nasdaq off by 0.5%Healthcare down most among S&P sectors; energy leads gainsEuro STOXX 600 index ends ~0.7% lowerDollar higher; gold, crude slip; bitcoin down >2%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield at 3-week high; last up at ~4.18%Welcome to the home for real-ti...Reuters
2 hours ago
Meta down after report says it faces EU charge for failing to police illegal posts
** Meta Platforms' META.O shares fall 1.4% to $749.71** META is set to face a charge sheet from the European Union for failing to adequately police illegal content, risking fines, Bloomberg News reports** Charge sheet is expected in the coming weeks, report says; if the findings are confirmed, M...Reuters
2 hours ago
Why Centrus Energy Stock Is Soaring Today
Key PointsCentrus Energy is a leader in uranium enrichment.The company announced a multibillion-dollar expansion of its facility to boost uranium enrichment operations.Shares of Centrus Enegy are trading at a premium to their historical valuation.10 stocks we like better than Centrus Energy › Announ...The Motley Fool
2 hours ago
Why XRP Is Falling Today
Key PointsThe trajectory of interest rates will have a big effect on crypto prices.New data this morning pointed to an economy on sound footing.10 stocks we like better than XRP › Most cryptocurrencies continued to struggle today after a flash crash earlier this week that may have removed some lever...The Motley Fool
2 hours ago
Why D-Wave Quantum Computing Stock Dropped Today
Key PointsTwo big developments for IonQ may be worrying investors in D-Wave Quantum today.IonQ says its quantum computers are 268,435,456 times more powerful than they were nine months ago.10 stocks we like better than D-Wave Quantum › Quantum computing company D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) tumbled 5....The Motley Fool
2 hours ago
Microsoft disables Israeli defense cloud services; shares edge lower
** Microsoft MSFT.O stock down 0.3% after co said it disabled certain cloud and AI services used by Israel Ministry of Defense, citing preliminary evidence of surveillance system in Gaza and West Bank ** Co acted after internal review supported media reports of IDF using Azure for civilian phone da...Reuters
2 hours ago
Google faces possible second EU fine, Alphabet shares dip
** Alphabet GOOGL.O shares dipping 0.4% on Thurs after report the EU drafting second fine for its Google unit under Digital Markets Act ** Second fine would follow recent 2.95-bln-euro ($3.45 bln) penalty for favoring own ad tech services over rivals ** New charges focus on Google vertical search ...Reuters
2 hours ago
Market Cap Game Show: Planes, Steaks & Automobiles
In this episode of the Rule Breaker Investing Market Cap Game Show, two past champions -- Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross and analyst Yasser El-Shimy -- take the stage to test their market-cap mettle, vying for a spot in the 2026 March Market Cap Madness World Championships.To catch ...The Motley Fool
2 hours ago
UK stocks fall as BoE policymaker flags inflation risks, medical device makers weigh
FTSE 100 down 0.4%, FTSE 250 down 0.5% British medical equipment shares slide on US tariffs fearsPetershill Partners fall amid delisting planMitchells & Butler dives on weak Q4 sales growth Sept 25 (Reuters) - London stocks closed lower on Thursday as investors turned cautious over inflation ...Reuters
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