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Advance Auto Parts gains as Q4 profit beats estimates
Shares of Advance Auto Parts AAP.N jumps 8% to $63 premarketCo reports Q4 adjusted profit of 86 cents, well above analysts' estimates of 42 cents - data compiled by LSEG Forecasts annual adjusted profit between $2.40 and $3.10 per share, the midpoint of which is above estimates of $2.66Selli...Reuters
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Prediction: Alphabet Will Be a $5 Trillion Stock by the End of 2027
Key PointsAlphabet is the parent company of Google, YouTube, Waymo, DeepMind, and more. The company is using AI to transform its core businesses, and it's having an incredible amount of success. I think Alphabet's strong operating results will propel the company to a $5 trillion valuation by the end...The Motley Fool
19 minutes ago
Wendy's falls after lower-than-expected annual profit forecast
Shares of fast-food chain Wendy's WEN.O down 6.3% at $6.81 premarketCo forecasts annual profit below estimates, hurt by muted U.S. traffic Expects 2026 adjusted EPS of 56 cents to 60 cents, vs. estimates of 86 cents - LSEG dataQ4 U.S. same restaurant sales falls 11.3% vs. 4.1% growth last yearLo...Reuters
23 minutes ago
Are Leveraged ETFs Right for Your Portfolio? QLD's Tech Bet vs. SSO's Higher Dividend.
Key PointsQLD takes a much heavier tilt into technology and communication services than SSO.Both funds deliver similar one-year total returns, but QLD has shown deeper historical drawdowns.QLD charges a slightly higher expense ratio and pays a lower dividend yield than SSO.10 stocks we like better t...The Motley Fool
29 minutes ago
2 Dividend Stocks to Buy in February and Hold for the Long Term
Key PointsStarbucks' improving sales make its 2.51% dividend yield more attractive.PepsiCo boasts a 60-year streak of consecutive dividend payments, currently offering a 3.52% forward yield.10 stocks we like better than Starbucks › Investing in top consumer brands with a history of increasing divide...The Motley Fool
33 minutes ago
PRECIOUS-Gold gains on dip-buying; investors await US inflation data
All precious metals set for weekly lossesANZ raises gold price forecast to $5,800/oz for Q2US CPI data due at 8:30 a.m. ET (1330 GMT)By Pablo Sinha Feb 13 (Reuters) - Gold rose on Friday, regaining ground after Thursday's near one-week low, as bargain-hunters stepped in, with investors keepi...Reuters
37 minutes ago
Brokerages hike FedEx PT after Q3 profit forecast beats estimates
At least five brokerages lift PT on package delivery company FedEx FDX.N after co expects holiday-quarter adjusted profit to top Wall Street's estimatesFDX says earnings for its third quarter, ending February 28, will exceed analysts' consensusTD Cowen says co is shifting more of its busines...Reuters
38 minutes ago
Will Bitcoin Keep Falling After Its 50% Decline or Is It Time to Buy? History Offers a Clear Answer.
Key PointsThe price of Bitcoin has fallen about 50% in four months.We could see the crypto's four-year cycle play out once again.Several developments could reduce the severity and length of the bear market.10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › The past few months have been rough-going for cryptocu...The Motley Fool
38 minutes ago
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Silver miners, Coherus Oncology, Airbnb
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8U.S. stock index futures were trading flat on Friday after an AI-led selloff, with investors staying on the sidelines ahead of inflation data that could provide more clarity on the Federal R...Reuters
54 minutes ago
Immunic jumps as biotech raises up to $400 million for MS drug trials
Shares of biotech firm Immunic IMUX.O rise 32% to $1.15 premarket Co says it is raising up to $400 mln to fund late-stage testing of vidofludimus calcium, its experimental pill for multiple sclerosisMultiple sclerosis is a progressive disease where the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cor...Reuters
55 minutes ago
Cameco Corp gains on fourth-quarter profit beat
U.S.-listed shares of Canadian uranium supplier Cameco Corp CCO.TO, CCJ.N gain 1.38% to $118 premarketCameco beat fourth-quarter adjusted profit estimates, helped by strong performance in its uranium and Westinghouse segments Posts Q4 adjusted profit of 46 Canadian cents per share vs analysts' a...Reuters
56 minutes ago
London's FTSE indexes subdued as investors assess AI concerns; defence stocks gain
FTSE 100, FTSE 250 off 0.1% eachDefence stocks rise after report of Starmer's Munich agendaMining stocks down as copper declines NatWest drops after results Feb 13 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE indexes were subdued on Friday, tracking a sombre mood globally in a week that was marked by AI-d...Reuters
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RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Waldorf sale flags faster China repatriation push
By Ka Sing Chan HONG KONG, Feb 13 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Just as the purchase of the Waldorf Astoria in 2014 marked China's going-out into the world party, the iconic U.S. hotel's sale will mark another big shift: A strategic acceleration in the repatriation of state firms’ offshore as...Reuters
58 minutes ago
Meet the 6.3% Yield Dividend Stock That Could Soar in 2026
Key PointsPfizer is testing a long-acting GLP-1 weight loss drug and seeing solid results.The company will report on trial results in June, and investors will be watching.10 stocks we like better than Pfizer › Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) has a well-above-market dividend yield of 6.3%. Despite a payout ratio ...The Motley Fool
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Will the Stock Market Crash in 2026? Here's What the Data Suggests Will Happen.
Key PointsValuation trends suggest the stock market could be topping out.While parallels between the AI revolution and dot-com boom can make some sense, there are notable differences between these two periods.Smart investors are ditching volatile growth stocks and choosing durable blue chips for the...The Motley Fool
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LIVE MARKETS-Grit in the oyster - Goldman on central bank dissenters
STOXX 600 down 0.4%L'Oreal falls after resultsDefence stocks riseUS futures steady Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com. GRIT IN THE OYSTER - GOLDMAN ON CENTRAL BA...Reuters
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US STOCKS-US stock index futures muted, inflation data on tap
Futures: Dow 0.2%, S&P 500 0.08%, Nasdaq flat Feb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were trading flat on Friday after an AI-led selloff, with investors staying on the sidelines ahead of inflation data that could provide more clarity on the Federal Reserve's rate-cut outlook.All the ...Reuters
an hour ago
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures edge lower ahead of US inflation data
Feb 13 (Reuters) - Futures tracking Canada's main stock index edged lower on Friday, as investors awaited U.S. January inflation data for cues on the Federal Reserve's policy path. March futures on S&P/TSX composite index SXFcv1 were down 0.07% as of 5:48 a.m. ET.Toronto's benchmark ...Reuters
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Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment: What to Know About Switching Plans
Key PointsMedicare Advantage's open enrollment period is underway and runs through Mar. 31. If you're on Medicare Advantage, you can make a single change to your coverage during this window.Pay attention to costs and benefits if moving to a new Medicare Advantage plan, and know the pitfalls of enrol...The Motley Fool
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Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta Platforms Just Announced Fantastic News for Nvidia.
Key PointsMicrosoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta Platforms recently reported quarterly earnings.These players are among Nvidia’s biggest customers.10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a surefire winner for investors over the past few years. The company, as the global ...The Motley Fool
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