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Pre-Bell | U.S. Futures Slip; Lemonade Surges 13%; Figma Jumps 12%; DoorDash Pops 11%; Carvana Sinks 16%
01 Stock MarketAs of Feb 19, U.S. stock index futures performed as follows: Dow futures down 0.28%, S&P 500 futures down 0.22%, and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.27%. The mild pullback points to a cautious tone as investors digest big-cap tech spending plans, earnings updates in energy and software, and...Tiger News
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Could Buying Shiba Inu Today Set You Up for Life?
Key PointsBesides being a tool for speculation, it's hard to find a valuable use case for Shiba Inu. The crypto is losing community support, as the digital asset trades 93% off its record.Investors can look elsewhere for high-potential opportunities. 10 stocks we like better than Shiba Inu › There i...The Motley Fool
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European corporate outlook brightens as results defy worst fears
By Javi West Larrañaga Feb 19 (Reuters) - The outlook for European corporate health has improved, the latest LSEG I/B/E/S forecasts showed on Wednesday, reflecting a softer than expected decline in results in the ongoing earnings season.European companies are expected to report a 0.6% drop in 202...Reuters
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LIVE MARKETS-Déjà vu all over again for the U.S. dollar
STOXX 600 down 0.6%Caution over US-Iran tensions Miners, utilities down over 2%Top earnings: Nestle, Airbus, Rio TintoNasdaq futures inch lowerWelcome 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@thomsonreu...Reuters
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Hims & Hers Health to acquire Australia's Eucalyptus for up to $1.15 billion
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Hims & Hers Health HIMS.N said on Thursday it will acquire Australian digital health company Eucalyptus in a deal valued at up to $1.15 billion, as the U.S. telehealth firm pushes into international markets to expand its personalized-care business, sending its shares up nearly...Reuters
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Street View: Better regulatory odds for Moderna's flu shot after FDA reversal
Moderna MRNA.O said on Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration changed course and will review an amended application for its new influenza vaccineThis comes a week after the FDA rejected MRNA's earlier submission, which fueled drugmaker and investor concerns over policy changes at the ag...Reuters
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MORNING BID AMERICAS-Oil spoils tech tonic
By Mike Dolan Feb 19 - What matters in U.S. and global markets todayBy Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets After a bumpy few weeks, Big Tech stocks got something of a reprieve on Wednesday after Nvidia, the world's most valuable company, said it had signed a multi-year deal ...Reuters
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Canada's Cenovus beats fourth-quarter profit estimates on higher production
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Cenovus Energy CVE.TO surpassed market estimates for fourth-quarter adjusted profit on Thursday, helped by higher upstream production. Canadian oil sands producers, including Cenovus, have remained resilient amid a global oil industry downturn, supported by years of investment tha...Reuters
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Renault forecasts 2026 margin drop as price pressure dents profit
Renault operating profit drops 15% on higher revenuesCarmaker facing tough commercial environment in EuropeMargins for 2026 seen around 5.5% vs 6.3% last yearDividend stable at 2.2 eurosShares fall almost 6% after initial riseBy Gilles Guillaume and Dominique Patton PARIS, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Rena...Reuters
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2 Top Altcoins to Consider Buying Before Prices Rebound
Key PointsMainstream crypto adoption bodes well for long-term price recovery.Traditional finance has already started using Solana's blockchain.Non-illicit uses for Monero and other privacy cryptos are growing.10 stocks we like better than Solana › "Buy the dip" is pretty standard rallying cry on soc...The Motley Fool
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The State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF Could Soar If These 2 Things Go Right
Key PointsThe State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF enables you to invest broadly in the REIT sector. REITs are very sensitive to changes in interest rates. A falling 10-year Treasury yield and inflation rate could be the catalysts needed to boost this ETF. 10 stocks we like better than SPDR Series T...The Motley Fool
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Figma climbs after upbeat annual revenue forecast
Shares of design software company Figma FIG.N rise 13.3% to $27.41 premarket Co sees annual revenue of $1.36 bln-$1.37 bln, above estimates of $1.29 bln, citing strong demandCo is banking on generative AI to compete with rival Adobe ADBE.O and bets on acquisitions to bolster its businessCo posts Q4 ...Reuters
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Why Nike Partnering with Costco Is Actually a Genius Move
Key PointsNike and Costco quietly launched a limited sneaker at a small number of locations in January.It was a hit on social media, and resale prices are through the roof.The launch is a testament to Nike's ability to drive interest around the brand through scarcity.10 stocks we like better than Ni...The Motley Fool
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Cenovus Energy gains on higher fourth-quarter profit
U.S.-listed shares of Canadian oil and gas producer Cenovus up 1.8% at $22.67 premarketPosts rise in fourth-quarter profit helped by higher upstream productionCVE says Q4 upstream production was 917,900 barrels of oil equivalent per day, up from 816,000 boepd a year earlierTotal downstream throughpu...Reuters
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Piper Sandler upgrades Nicolet Bankshares to 'overweight' on valuation
Piper Sandler upgrades regional lender Nicolet Bankshares NIC.N to "overweight" from "neutral," on discounted valuationRaises PT to $185 from $148, a 20.5% upside to stock's last closeBrokerage expects number of company-specific catalysts such as margin gains, robust loan and dep...Reuters
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Here's Why I Wouldn't Touch Medical Properties Trust With a 10‑Foot Pole
Key PointsMedical Properties Trust has materially improved its business during the past couple of years.When comparing risk to reward, the balance still leans too far toward risk for my taste.10 stocks we like better than Medical Properties Trust › Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPT) is a real esta...The Motley Fool
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Deere gains after annual profit forecast raise
Shares of tractor maker Deere & Co DE.N rise 4.5% to $620 premarketCo raises FY net income forecast, benefiting from earlier cost-cutting measures that helped cushion the impact of soft equipment demand Sees FY26 net income to range between $4.5 billion and $5 billion, above its previous forecas...Reuters
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Figma jumps as AI push boosts software design spending
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Shares of Figma FIG.N rose around 14% before the bell on Thursday as investors cheered the software design provider's strong revenue forecasts and commentary around its artificial intelligence ambitions.Figma has become a popular choice for design among diverse groups, includi...Reuters
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FTSE 100 dips as Rio Tinto results dissapoint, US-Iran tensions weigh
FTSE 100 down 0.7%, FTSE 250 falls 0.5% Rio Tinto's iron ore business hit by lower pricesCentrica warns of profit miss, pauses share buyback Feb 19 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 dipped from record highs on Thursday, weighed down by Rio Tinto after the global miner missed expectations for...Reuters
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European fourth-quarter corporate profits expected to fall 0.6%
Feb 19 (Reuters) - The outlook for European corporate health has improved, the latest LSEG I/B/E/S forecasts showed on Wednesday, as the ongoing earnings season is yielding a softer than expected decline in results.European companies are expected to report a 0.6% drop in 2025 fourth-quarter earnings...Reuters
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