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CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures gains on U.S.-Britain deal, China talks awaited
May 9 (Reuters) - Futures for Canada's main stock index rose on Friday, buoyed by optimism around the first trade deal between the United States and Britain, as markets await the upcoming U.S.-China meeting, which could influence global trade dynamics.June futures on the S&P/TSX index .SXFcv...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Stocks
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Tariff rollback hopes rising
By Mike Dolan LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets todayBy Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets It's Friday, so today I'll provide a quick overview of what's happening in global markets and then offer you some weekend r...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Stocks
1 No-Brainer Cryptocurrency Down 45% to Buy on the Dip in 2025
Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is down almost 40% this year, and many investors are now starting to question its long-term outlook. At a current price of almost $2,100, Ethereum is nowhere close to its all-time high of $4,891 from 2021 and continues to lose ground to blockchain rivals.So, it might seem ludi...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 9
Stocks
Social Security 2026 COLA: Here's How Much Retirees Could Get
It's too early to know for sure what the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, might be. However, we have a revised estimate from a reliable source, and in this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel discusses what we know, what we don't, and when we will know more.*Stoc...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 9
Stocks
Pinterest shares surge as strong ad spend defies tariff uncertainty
May 9 (Reuters) - Pinterest PINS.N shares jumped over 12% in premarket trading on Friday, after a strong quarterly revenue forecast allayed investor jitters about the uncertainty of advertising spending on its platform amid global economic volatility. Its robust first-quarter revenue positions it al...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Stocks
Should You Buy XRP While It's Under $3?
When XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) hit a 52-week high of $3.39 back in mid-January, it seemed to be the obvious, no-brainer cryptocurrency investment of the year. At that point, it was up a staggering 578% from Election Day.But XRP has since fallen past the $3 price point, and is now closer to $2 than to $3. Se...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 9
Economic Indicator
Fed's Kugler says US labor market stable, close to maximum employment
May 9 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler on Friday said the U.S. labor market is stable and, based on the current unemployment rate of 4.2% and a range of other measures, is most likely close to the central bank's goal of maximum employment.Kugler's prepared remarks to the C...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Other
India watchdog recommends 5-year satellite spectrum allocation as Starlink nears entry
May 9 (Reuters) - India's telecom regulator has recommended allotting satellite spectrum for commercial communication services for five years, it said on Friday, at a time when Elon Musk is getting closer to launching his Starlink high-speed internet in the country.The recommendation also includ...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Stocks
Expedia shares fall after soft US travel demand leads to revenue miss
May 9 (Reuters) - Shares of Expedia EXPE.O fell 9.2% before the bell on Friday, after the online travel-booking platform missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue due to weaker than expected demand in the U.S.Expedia joins its peers as the travel industry braces for a slowdown ahead of the ...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Cryptocurrencies
Ripple (XRP) Price Slowly Creeping Up While This New Trending Altcoin At $0.41 Predicted To Hit $10 By Q4
Over the past 24-hour period, XRP broke past $2.30 as it benefited from regulatory certainty, growing institutional capital, and whale accumulation. Yeti Ouro, meanwhile, just initiated Stage 4 of its presale for $0.041, with plans for a billion tokens and the development of a Play-to-Earn game. Experts expect an upcoming $3 XRP breakout and a […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, May 9
Stocks
Pinterest surges after strong revenue forecast
** Shares of image-sharing platform Pinterest PINS.N rise 13.6% to $31.64 premarket** Reports upbeat Q1 revenue and forecasts Q2 sales above estimates on Thurs** Barclays, which cuts PT to $38 from $42, says PINS is holding up really well given the retail exposure, but warns the dependence may devel...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Stocks
Tariffs Knock Down Arm Stock. Should Investors Buy the Dip?
Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) spooked investors this week by declining to offer an outlook for fiscal 2026, which kicked off in April, along with its quarterly report. Arm cited uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariff policy for the cautious stance.Arm's intellectual property and technology are pervasive a...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 9
Stocks
TD Cowen upgrades Rockwell to 'hold', raises PT
** Rockwell Automation ROK.N shares up 0.6% premarket** TD Cowen hikes stock rating on ROK to "hold" from "sell", marking second upgrade from a brokerage this week** "We still have growth concerns and the macro remains uncertain at best, but the setup feels more balanced today...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Stocks
US STOCKS-US stock index futures muted after rally; China talks awaited
Futures: Dow down 0.12%, S&P 500 up 0.06%, Nasdaq up 0.18% May 9 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were subdued on Friday after a rally in the previous session, when a new trade agreement between the United States and Britain had fueled expectations of more such deals to ease the sting of ...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Stocks
4 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy Right Now
Market volatility and near-term uncertainty can be challenging to deal with these days -- or at any time. However, even in the current environment, there are excellent investment opportunities. Those who go shopping for great stocks right now and hold on to them for a while should see excellent retu...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 9
Other
India suspends IPL cricket league as clashes with Pakistan escalate
Board concerned about player safety as clashes escalatedIPL suspension affects Reliance-Disney joint venture and advertisersMatch abandoned amid border clashes, power failure blamedBy Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI, May 9 (Reuters) - India's cricket board said it had suspended the Indian Premier Leag...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Technical Analysis
AUD/USD can drop below 0.6370 – UOB Group
Australian Dollar (AUD) could drop below 0.6370 against the US Dollar (USD) but might not be able to maintain a foothold below this level. In the longer run, AUD must break and hold below 0.6370 before a move to 0.6330 can be expected, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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