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EMERGING MARKETS-Argentina's peso set for best week on record on pledged US support
LatAm stocks up 0.4%, LatAm FX up 0.2%Brazil posts narrower current account deficit in AugustColombia rate decision due next weekBy Nikhil Sharma and Pranav Kashyap Sept 26 (Reuters) - Latin American markets perked up on Friday and were headed for a mixed weekly finish, as Argentine assets bounce...Reuters
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BMO raises S&P 500 year-end 2025 price target to 7,000
Sept 26 (Reuters) - BMO Capital Markets said on Friday that it was revising its year-end 2025 target for the S&P 500 .SPX to 7,000 from 6,700 citing factors including Federal Reserve rate cuts and strong earnings. "With the Fed cutting interest rates, earnings solidifying, AI not ANYWHERE ne...Reuters
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Electronic Arts in advanced talks to go private at roughly $50 billion valuation
Sept 26 (Reuters) - Videogame maker Electronic Arts EA.O is in advanced talks to go private at a valuation of roughly $50 billion, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday. A group of investors including private-equity firm Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund could unve...Reuters
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US STOCKS-Wall Street indexes rise after inflation data; set to end week lower
August PCE figures in line with expectationsCostco shares edge lowerIndexes: Dow up 0.8%, S&P 500 up 0.6%, Nasdaq down 0.4%By Caroline Valetkevitch Sept 26 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks were higher on Friday afternoon, after mostly in-line U.S. inflation data, but indexes were on track to post los...Reuters
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Electronic Arts gains on report videogame maker is nearing roughly $50 billion deal to go private
** Shares of videogame maker Electronic Arts EA.O rise 14.8% to $194 ** Company is nearing a deal to go private, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing people familiar with the matter ** Report says that discussions on the price are still underway, but EA could be valued at as much as $50 billio...Reuters
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Is SoundHound AI Stock a Buy?
Key PointsVanguard has become SoundHound AI's largest shareholder through its huge index funds.The company just launched Vision AI, expanding beyond voice recognition into camera-based understanding.Despite strong business momentum, the risk-reward balance doesn't quite justify buying more shares at...The Motley Fool
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REFILE-Starbucks CTO resigned Monday amid tech revamp
Ningyu Chen named interim CTO, previously SVP of global experience technologyStarbucks focuses on tech for 'Back to Starbucks' plan, despite Lefevre's departureCompany to close underperforming stores, cut 900 non-retail roles by 2025Shares down 12% over past year, S&P 500 up 16%By Wa...Reuters
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Why NRG Energy Stock Got Socked on Thursday
Key PointsThe company aims to raise almost $5 billion through the issuance of several types of debt.It will use a portion of the proceeds to pay for a recent acquisition.10 stocks we like better than NRG Energy › The shares of NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG) were notable for their lack of juice on Thursday. ...The Motley Fool
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Why Paccar Stock Popped on Friday
Key PointsPresident Trump just announced a 25% tariff on imports of foreign heavy trucks.The president said he's trying to protect American truckmakers -- but many of those build both in the U.S. and abroad as well.Whatever happens with tariffs, Paccar stock looks attractively priced.10 stocks we li...The Motley Fool
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Trump's furniture tariffs hit importers in latest trade salvo
Trump imposes tariffs on imported furniture, impacting U.S. retailersRetailers with strong domestic production see gainsTariffs unlikely to affect holiday sales, but pose challenge in 2026, analysts sayBy Aishwarya Venugopal, Neil J Kanatt and Helen Reid Sept 26 (Reuters) - Shares of U.S.-based f...Reuters
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Why Energy Fuels Rocketed Higher This Week
Key PointsEnergy Fuels rallied along with other U.S.-based miners of critical materials this week. Energy Secretary Chris Wright gave a pro-nuclear speech to the foreign press. It was reported the U.S. government is seeking more strategic deals with miners and processors of critical minerals. 10 sto...The Motley Fool
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Why Ethereum (ETH) Fell 11.3% This Week
Key PointsEthereum fell 11.3% this week, taking the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF and Wrapped Ethereum token down with it.A wave of profit-taking last weekend combined with Thursday's sharper-than-expected inflation report to drive the sell-off.Early signs of Web3 adoption in mainstream applications co...The Motley Fool
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Nvidia vs. AMD: Which Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Is the Smarter Buy After Groq's $750 Million Equity Raise?
Key PointsGroq is developing chips that are optimized for artificial intelligence (AI) inference workloads. The GPUs designed by Nvidia and AMD are optimized for training generative AI models.Groq's entrance into the chip realm underscores the idea that AI developers and infrastructure providers wil...The Motley Fool
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Why Is Intel Stock Jumping Today?
Key PointsThe "Wall Street Journal" reported that President Trump is considering a new tariff for the chip industry. Companies that import more than they produce domestically will be penalized.10 stocks we like better than Intel › Shares of Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) are moving higher on Friday, up 5.5% a...The Motley Fool
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Street View: Air Canada's updated outlook reflects flight attendant strike impact
** Air Canada AC.TO revised its 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance to C$2.9 billion ($2.08 billion) to C$3.1 billion from C$3.2 billion to C$3.6 billion ** Shares fell 1.5% to C$17.7 during mid-day trading** At least three brokerages cut PT** Median PT of 15 analysts covering the stock is C$25; average ...Reuters
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Should You Buy Opendoor Technologies Right Now?
Key PointsOpendoor Technologies is attempting to create a business around flipping houses.The company just ousted its CEO, bringing in a new leader who is talking up the use of artificial intelligence.Is the swift rise in Opendoor's stock just Wall Street jumping on a hot story, or is there actually...The Motley Fool
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Energy companies gain after Russia cuts fuel exports
** S&P 500 Energy index .SPNY up 1.5%, tracking higher crude prices O/R** Brent crude LCOc1 up 1.2% at $70.31/barrel; U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures CLc1 rise 1.1% to $66.14/barrel** Crude prices rise after Ukraine's attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure prompted Moscow t...Reuters
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LIVE MARKETS-Citi boosts stablecoin outlook
All major U.S. stock indexes higher: Nasdaq leads with ~0.6% gainEnergy up most among S&P sectors; Cons staples biggest percentage loserEuro STOXX 600 index ends ~0.8% higherDollar off; bitcoin, gold rise; crude up >1%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.18%Welcome to the home for real-tim...Reuters
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This Cancer Detection Pioneer Is Worth a Look
Key PointsMulticancer screening technologies are advancing rapidly.Grail is one of the leaders in the cancer screening space.10 stocks we like better than Grail › Despite decades of progress in fighting it, cancer remains deadly. It is the second-leading cause of death in the United States, behind o...The Motley Fool
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Why Quantum Computing Stock Stumbled This Week
Key PointsQuantum Computing announced a private placement of stock from existing shareholders and a new investor.Private placements can dilute shareholders.However, this private placement was oversubscribed, showing excitement from investors.10 stocks we like better than Quantum Computing › Since th...The Motley Fool
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