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Why Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta Platforms Investors Just Had an Amazing Week
In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of May 2, 20...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 5
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TransAlta Corp expected to post earnings of 12 cents a share - Earnings Preview
TransAlta Corp TA.TO is expected to report resultson May 7 for the period ending March 31 2025LSEG's mean analyst estimate for TransAlta Corp is for earnings of 12 cents per share. The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "...Reuters
Mon, May 5
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Sunoco to buy Parkland for $9.1 billion; shares fall
** Shares of motor fuels distributor Sunoco SUN.N falls 5% to $55.02 in morning trade ** Whereas, shares of Canadian fuel distributor Parkland PKI.TO up 7.3% at C$38.94** Company says it will acquire Canada-based Parkland PKI.TO for $9.1 billion, including debt** SUN says Parkland shareholder...Reuters
Mon, May 5
Stocks
What Super Micro, Unity Software, and Altera Labs Stock Investors Should Know About Upcoming Earnings
In today's video, I discuss what Super Micro (NASDAQ: SMCI), Unity Software (NYSE: U), and Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) stock investors should know before earnings. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 5
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US STOCKS-Wall St lower after Trump's fresh tariffs at start of Fed-decision week
Indexes down: Dow 0.17%, S&P 500 0.54%, Nasdaq 0.52%Berkshire Hathaway falls after Buffett to step down as CEOUS service sector picks up in AprilSkechers jumps after $9 billion take-private dealBy Purvi Agarwal and Johann M Cherian May 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes fell on Mond...Reuters
Mon, May 5
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Netanyahu says new Gaza offensive will be intensive
JERUSALEM, May 5 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that a new offensive in Gaza will be an intensive military operation aimed at defeating Hamas, but stopped short of detailing just how much of the enclave's territory would be seized. "Population will be m...Reuters
Mon, May 5
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CNA says US P&C rate increases accelerate to 5% in Q1 as overall loss cost trend steady at 6.5%
By David BullMay 5 - (The Insurer) – CNA CEO Doug Worman has provided detailed commentary on pricing across the carrier’s P&C book, with the overall rate increase picking up by a point to 4% and hitting its highest level in six quarters at 5% in the U.S., where said the effect of social inflatio...Reuters
Mon, May 5
Commodities
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD surges to near $32.60 as US Dollar weakens, Fed policy in focus
Silver price (XAG/USD) rallies to near $32.60 during North American trading hours on Monday. The white metal strengthens as the US Dollar (USD) slumps at the start of the week, with the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy meeting in focus.
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Mon, May 5
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Capricor falls after FDA to hold advisory meeting for cell therapy
** Shares of drug developer Capricor Therapeutics CAPR.O fall 14.12% to $10.19** CAPR says FDA has confirmed its intent to hold an advisory committee meeting to discuss co's experimental cell therapy** Says an official date has not yet been set** Co is seeking approval for its therapy, deramioce...Reuters
Mon, May 5
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Zimmer Biomet falls after 2025 profit forecast cut
** Shares of medical device maker Zimmer Biomet Holdings ZBH.N fall 7.7% to $94.55 ** ZBH cuts its annual adj. profit forecast to a range of $7.9 to $8.1 per share, compared with previous projected range of $8.15 to $8.35 per share ** "Tariffs expected to be a $60 million to $8...Reuters
Mon, May 5
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Is Starbucks Serving Up Promise or Peril?
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma and host Mary Long discuss:What to do with 2 extra minutes.Earnings from Starbucks.What's cooking at Wingstop.Then, Motley Fool analyst Yasser el-Shimy joins Mary for a look at Warner Brothers Discovery, in the first of a two-part series about the ent...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 5
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LIVE MARKETS-US stocks tripped up by more tariffs
Main US indexes red; Nasdaq off most, down ~0.8%Apr ISM N-Mfg PMI 51.6 vs 50.2 est; prices paid > last monthEuro STOXX 600 index ~flatDollar down; bitcoin down >1%; crude off >2%; gold up >2%US 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.35%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets br...Reuters
Mon, May 5
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
May 5 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Monday: ** Skechers said it had agreed to be taken private by investment firm 3G Capital in a $9.4 billion deal, at a time when the footwear company grapples wit...Reuters
Mon, May 5
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Perma-Fix Environmental Services Inc expected to post a loss of 14 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Perma-Fix Environmental Services Inc PESI.OQ PESI.O is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on May 7 (estimated) for the period ending March 31 2025The Atlanta Georgia-based company is expected to report a 12.4% increase in revenue to $15.3 million from $13.62 milli...Reuters
Mon, May 5
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Gold miners up as bullion prices edge higher on weak US dollar, safe-haven demand
** Shares of gold miners rise, as bullion prices gain over 2% GOL/** Spot gold XAU= up 2.5% at $3,302.91/ounce** Gold prices were supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and safe-haven demand, while the market awaits a policy decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve later in the week** Top miners Newmont NE...Reuters
Mon, May 5
Stocks
Why Broadcom Stock Jumped 15% in April
Shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) were bucking the broader trend in the market last month as a well-timed buyback announcement, generally positive analyst research, and a new product announcement lifted the stock.According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the stock finished the month up ...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 5
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US issues new Myanmar-related sanctions, Treasury Dept website shows
WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - The United States on Monday imposed fresh Myanmar-related sanctions, a posting on the Treasury Department's website showed.The sanctions targeted three Myanmar nationals and the Karen National Army organization, the posting said.Reuters
Mon, May 5
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MetaVia Inc expected to post a loss of 60 cents a share - Earnings Preview
MetaVia Inc MTVA.OQ MTVA.O is expected to show no change in quarterly revenue when it reports results on May 7 (estimated) for the period ending March 31 2025LSEG's mean analyst estimate for MetaVia Inc is for a loss of 60 cents per share. The current average analyst rating on the shares is &#...Reuters
Mon, May 5
