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EMERGING MARKETS-Asia stocks mixed, FX steady as investors eye Fed meet, Ukraine peace progress
Philippine stocks plumb lowest level in two weeksIndonesia rupiah down 0.6%Bank Indonesia decision due on WednesdayBy Roshan Thomas Aug 19 (Reuters) - Asian stocks were mixed and most currencies held steady on Tuesday ahead of a key U.S. Federal Reserve meeting this week, while investors evaluate...Reuters
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LIVE MARKETS-Miners lift STOXX into positive territory; defence names cap gains
STOXX 600 up 0.3%Ukraine talks in focusMiners best off, defence stocks sinkTraders await Fed Chair Powell's speech on Friday 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.comMINERS...Reuters
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RBC downgrades Dowlais to 'sector perform' as American Axle deal nears close
** Shares of British auto parts supplier Dowlais DWL.L marginally down at 76.75p** RBC Capital Markets downgrades stock to "sector perform" from "outperform"** Earlier this year, co announced it will be acquired by U.S. rival American Axle & Manufacturing AXL.N in a $1.44 billio...Reuters
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Premarket Movers | Palo Alto Gains 5%; Crypto Shares Sink With DeFi Dev, Bullish down about 3%; Iovance Bio Rockets 23%; AEye Soars 16%
Crypto shares sank in premarket trading. DeFi Dev, Bullish down about 3%; SharpLink Gaming, BitMine down over 2%.Palo Alto Networks shares jumped over 5% in premarket trading after forecasting fiscal 2026 revenue and profit above analysts' estimates on Monday, betting on growing demand for its artif...Tiger News
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Should Social Security Cuts Change Your Filing Strategy?
Key PointsSocial Security may have to cut benefits within a decade in the absence of adequate revenue.You may want to adjust your personal claiming strategy in light of a potential reduction.Consider your income needs, expenses, and health when deciding when to sign up for Social Security. The $23,7...The Motley Fool
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Serve Robotics Stock Is Down 55% Since Nvidia Made This Surprising Move. Should You Buy the Dip, or Run for the Hills?
Key PointsServe Robotics developed an autonomous last-mile delivery robot that is already active in four large U.S. cities.Nvidia was a Serve shareholder, but the chip giant sold its entire position at the end of 2024. Serve is deploying 2,000 robots under a deal with Uber Eats, and management belie...The Motley Fool
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5 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Years
Key PointsPalantir has one of the biggest AI growth opproutnities in front of it.Amazon and Alphabet are both benefiting from AI. Dutch Bros and e.l.f. both are powerful growth stories in the consumer space. 10 stocks we like better than Palantir Technologies › Growth stocks have been the driving fo...The Motley Fool
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SICC Stock Jumps 19% in Hong Kong's Grey Market Trading
SICC shares surged 19% in Hong Kong's grey market trading.Chinese semiconductor materials manufacturer SICC, backed by Huawei, has priced its shares at HK$42.8, the upper end of the range, for its initial public offering in Hong Kong.The firm is expected to debut on Wednesday.Earlier last week, SICC...Tiger News
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Palo Alto shares rally on upbeat revenue forecast
** Shares of Palo Alto Networks PANW.O up 5.7% at $186.40 in premarket trading after the company forecasted fiscal 2026 revenue and profit above Wall Street estimates** Outlook reflects strong demand for AI-powered cybersecurity solutions amid a surge in enterprise cloud adoption and modernization o...Reuters
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Short Sellers Target the “Most Expensive Stock” in the S&P — Is Palantir Worth Less Than $40?
TradingKey - AI trading enthusiasm remains strong, with AI analytics software company Palantir’s stock surging 130% year-to-date. While its Q2 earnings highlighted strong growth, its shockingly high valuation remains a key target for short sellers. Well-known short-seller and founder of Citron
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Why I Continue Piling Into These 2 High-Yielding ETFs for Passive Income
Key PointsThe Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF holds 100 top high-yielding dividend stocks. The JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF generates income by writing options. These funds are a great complement to my existing passive investment strategy. 10 stocks we like better than Schwab U.S. Dividend Equ...The Motley Fool
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Intel shares rise premarket as SoftBank investment chips in
** Intel INTC.O shares jump 6% to $25 in premarket trading, following a $2 bln investment from Japan's SoftBank Group 9984.T ** Investment seen as strong endorsement of Intel's efforts to revive its chipmaking business and regain tech leadership** SoftBank to become sixth-largest Intel share...Reuters
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2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in August
Key PointsCoca-Cola has been a steady performer and currently offers a yield close to 3%.Hershey is getting much needed cost relief from lower cocoa prices, while its yield is still very attractive.10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola › Companies that own strong brands that consumers buy every da...The Motley Fool
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There Is a 83% Chance the Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates in September. Doing So Would be Nearly Unprecedented.
Key PointsInvestors cheered the recent July inflation data release because it raised the potential for a rate cut.Historically speaking, the numbers are still above the Federal Reserve's preferred rate of inflation, creating a mixed signal.The economy is in uncharted waters when it comes to how the ...The Motley Fool
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Billionaires Buy a Brilliant Vanguard Index Fund That Could Turn $500 Per Month Into $442,400 With Help From the "Magnificent Seven" Stocks
Key PointsA few wealthy hedge fund managers added shares of the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF in the second quarter.The Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF has nearly 60% of its assets invested in "Magnificent Seven" stocks.The Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF has returned 669% since its inception, compounding ...The Motley Fool
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"Profit-taking after a strong run", European defence stocks fall after Trump-Zelenskiy meeting fuels peace talks hopes
** European defence stocks fall after the meeting between Zelenskiy and Trump at the White House raised prospects on peace talks** U.S. President Donald Trump told President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that the United States would help guarantee Ukraine's security in any deal to end Russia's war the...Reuters
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Intel Stock Jumps over 5%. SoftBank Makes Surprise $2 Billion Bet on Intel's AI Revival
Intel stock jumped over 5% in premarket trading. SoftBank Group agreed to buy $2 billion of Intel stock, a surprise deal to shore up a struggling US name while boosting its own chip ambitions.The Japanese company, which is adding Intel to an investment portfolio that includes AI linchpins Nvidia Cor...Tiger News
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This Formerly High-Flying Cryptocurrency Has the Potential to Become the New Bitcoin, According to Tom Lee of Fundstrat
Key PointsBitcoin's popularity stems from its reputation as a store of value and hedge against inflation.While Bitcoin has disrupted the idea of traditional commerce, Ethereum is the leading platform for decentralized finance applications.As decentralized finance use cases evolve, Ethereum is posit...The Motley Fool
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This Pure-Play Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Is Up 140% This Year but Trades at an Unsustainable Level, According to Famed Short-Seller Andrew Left
Key PointsAI's potential to create change in so many sectors of the economy has captivated the market, and investors are buying in big-time.One company, in particular, is getting a huge boost to its business through AI. But some wonder if its stock price accurately reflects the boost.10 stocks we li...The Motley Fool
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2 Dividend Kings Just Declared Dividend Raises. Is Either a Buy?
Key PointsBoth are industrial conglomerates of long standing.One of the raises was notably more generous than the other.10 stocks we like better than Dover › Every earnings season leaves behind a set of dividend raises, and this one we're now moving past was no exception. Among this season's lifters...The Motley Fool
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