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US stocks weekly: Rethink
** S&P 500 .SPX snaps three-week winning streak, edges down 0.3% as strong economic data raises questions over prospects for further interest rate cuts from the Fed .N** Dow .DJI eases 0.1%, while Nasdaq Composite .IXIC retreats 0.7%, also breaks three-week run of advances** U.S. 10-Year Treasur...Reuters
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends higher but not by enough to extend weekly winning streak
TSX ends up 0.1% at 29,761.28For the week, the index slips 0.02%Materials sector gains 1.9% as gold climbsTechnology falls 2.1%By Twesha Dikshit and Fergal Smith Sept 26 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index edged higher on Friday as commodity prices rose and economic data pointed to Canada&#...Reuters
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U.S. SEC staff should not worry about shutdown layoffs, union says
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Sept 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission workers should not be "anxious" about potential mass layoffs if the government shuts down next week, a top union official has told agency staff. SEC preparations for a possible government shutdown and its relate...Reuters
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DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025October 28-29 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)December 9-10 (second day: statement r...Reuters
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LIVE MARKETS-Wall Street advances ahead of payrolls week
All major U.S. stock indexes close higher, but end the week lowerUtilities up most among S&P sectors; Cons staples sole percentage loserDollar off; bitcoin ~flat; gold, crude riseU.S. 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.18%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Re...Reuters
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US STOCKS-Wall Street indexes end up as investors weigh inflation data
August PCE figures in line with expectationsCostco shares edge lowerTruck maker Paccar shares up as Trump imposes new tariffsBy Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK Sept 26 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks ended higher on Friday after mostly in-line U.S. inflation data, but indexes posted losses for the week.T...Reuters
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Videogame maker EA in advanced talks to go private at roughly $50 billion valuation
By Milana Vinn Sept 26 (Reuters) - Electronic Arts EA.O, the videogame publisher behind titles such as "FC" and "Battlefield", is in advanced talks to go private at a valuation of roughly $50 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. A group of investors including pr...Reuters
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Electronic Arts rises after media reports of take-private deal
** Shares of videogame maker Electronic Arts EA.O rose over 14% to $192.6 ** Company is in advanced talks to go private at roughly $50 billion valuation, according to a source familiar with the matter** Group of investors, including private-equity firm Silver Lake and Saudi Arabia's Public Inves...Reuters
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Why MP Materials Stock Dropped on Friday
Key PointsLondon's "Financial Times" just reported on a new competitive threat to MP Materials.Minnesotan start-up Niron Magnetics says it can make better magnets out of common iron and nitrogen.Industry and government have contributed about $220 million in support to Niron so far.10 stocks we like ...The Motley Fool
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Why GlobalFoundries Rallied on Friday
Key PointsThe Trump administration is proposing a new tariff rule on semiconductors. While some exemptions will be available in the near term, it appears the administration is using a "stick" of tariffs to mandate more domestic chip manufacturing over time. GlobalFoundries could benefit from the inc...The Motley Fool
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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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Here's Why USA Rare Earth Stock Is Tumbling Lower Today
Key PointsUSA Rare Earth is focused on the production of rare earth magnets.American Resources announced an expansion of its critical mineral refining facility. Investors in USA Rare Earth shouldn't fret about the expansion of operations for American Resources.10 stocks we like better than USA Rare ...The Motley Fool
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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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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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