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LIVE MARKETS-Everything good is bad again: US stocks dip as strong data clouds rate cut hopes
All three major U.S. equity indexes close lowerHealthcare down most among S&P sectors; energy leads gainsDollar, gold, crude advance; bitcoin slides >3.5%U.S. 10-Year Treasury rises to ~4.17%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can sha...Reuters
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US STOCKS-Wall Street indexes end lower; data raises uncertainty for rate-cut outlook
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropCarMax falls to lowest in over five yearsInvestors await PCE data FridayBy Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK Sept 25 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended lower on Thursday, with most S&P 500 sectors down as economic data increased uncertainty about the...Reuters
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What Are the 2 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Right Now?
Key PointsNvidia is still a top AI stock, as it has an estimated 85% to 90% share of the chip market.Meta is highly profitable due to its ads business and is incorporating AI into many of its products and services.10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have outper...The Motley Fool
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EMERGING MARKETS-Banxico's easing weighs on peso as Argentine assets cool after a strong run
Latam stocks down 1.3%, FX off 0.9%Mexico cuts rates by 25 bpsBrazil consumer prices rise 0.48% in mid-SeptemberBy Nikhil Sharma and Pranav Kashyap Sept 25 (Reuters) - The Mexican peso weakened on Thursday after a widely expected interest rate cut, while Argentine assets took a breather after a b...Reuters
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall, yields rise as data dampens policy easing hopes
Dollar gains while Treasury yields riseSwitzerland keeps interest rates at zeroBrent futures settle slightly higher, WTI ends close to flatBy Sinéad Carew and Marc Jones NEW YORK/ LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - MSCI's global equities gauge lost ground while bond yields rose as investors worr...Reuters
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Nvidia Makes a Familiar Move With $100 Billion Investment in OpenAI. Will It Pay Off?
Key PointsNvidia plans to gradually invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI.The agreement will support a massive planned data center build-out by OpenAI that could include 4 million to 5 million GPUs.Nvidia's portfolio of investments includes both customers and suppliers.10 stocks we like better than Nv...The Motley Fool
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Did Alphabet Just Say "Checkmate" to Nvidia?
Key PointsNvidia's dominance throughout the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution stems largely from its GPU business.Alphabet has its own custom chips -- TPUs -- that are utilized by notable companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic.Wall Street estimates that Alphabet has a $900 billion opportunity ...The Motley Fool
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Why CarMax Stock Crashed Today
Key PointsWall Street analysts forecast strong earnings growth for CarMax last quarter.Instead, profits fell 25%.CarMax stock looks cheap -- but profits must resume growing for it to be a bargain.10 stocks we like better than CarMax › CarMax (NYSE: KMX) turned into a one-car pileup Thursday, falling...The Motley Fool
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4 Ways to Put an Extra $1,000 into Your Retirement Savings by the End of the Year
Key PointsThere's still plenty of time left to make a 2025 retirement contribution.Don't forget to claim your 401(k) match if you're eligible for one.You can make 2025 IRA contributions until April 15, 2026.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › You meant to prioritize...The Motley Fool
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US STOCKS-Wall Street indexes fall as data raises uncertainty for rate-cut outlook
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropCarMax falls to lowest in over five yearsIndexes: Dow down 0.5%, S&P 500 down 0.6%, Nasdaq down 0.7%By Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK Sept 25 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were lower on Thursday, with most sectors down, as economic data increased u...Reuters
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Why Intel Rallied Yet Again Today
Key PointsBloomberg reported that Intel is in talks with Apple for a potential investment. The rumor follows similar investments from Nvidia, Softbank, and the U.S. government. It was also reported Intel is raising prices on its older generation of PC CPUs as it prepares for its Panther Lake launch ...The Motley Fool
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Why BigBear.ai Stock Dropped Today
Key PointsBigBear bragged about winning a Navy contract earlier in the week.The news helped push BigBear stock to its highest price in months.Lack of revenue growth, however, is more important to investors than just good PR.10 stocks we like better than BigBear.ai › Shares of BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI)...The Motley Fool
2 hours ago
Is Apple About to Invest Billions in Intel?
Key PointsA media report stated that the two companies have held discussions recently.These apparently concern a new partnership, an investment by Apple, or both.10 stocks we like better than Intel › The hot trend in big tech now, it seems, is to plow vast amounts of capital into Intel (NASDAQ: INTC...The Motley Fool
2 hours ago
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
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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
2 hours 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
2 hours 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
2 hours 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
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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
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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
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