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Market Cap Game Show: An Un-Carrier, an Un-Company & an Un-Tripled Stock
In this Rule Breaker Investing podcast, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner welcomes Motley Fool favorites Emily Flippen and Mac Greer to the stage as they test their knowledge on the price tags of 10 public companies.From semiconductor giants to convenience store champions, from cutting-edge cyber...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
NYSE CONTENT ADVISORY: PRE-MARKET UPDATE FOR FEBRUARY 18TH
NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is proud to offer a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZtpwZmA+81lm048ks6+0NjLX...PR Newswire
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
BUZZ-Wynn Resorts rises after Jefferies upgrade to 'buy'
** Shares of casino operator Wynn Resorts WYNN.O up 1.42% at $90 in premarket trade** Brokerage Jefferies raises WYNN stock rating to "buy" from "hold" in a note dated February 17** Says "the development of Al Marjan Island (in UAE) and exposure to stable premium consumers as Mac...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Watsco: Q4 Earnings Beat Expectations
HVAC/R equipment distributor specialist Watsco (NYSE:WSO) reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings on Tuesday, Feb. 18, that topped analysts' consensus estimates. Key highlights included earnings per share (EPS) of $2.37, rising from $2.06 the previous year and outperforming the $2...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
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Baxter International Inc expected to post earnings of 52 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Baxter International Inc BAX.N, BAX is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 20 for the period ending December 31 2024The Deerfield Illinois-based company is expected to report a 31.2% decrease in revenue to $2.674 billion from $3.89 billion a year ago, a...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
BUZZ-Berkshire's slowing BofA stake sale could disappoint investors, KBW says
** Brokerage KBW says investors will likely be disappointed in the slower-than-expected progress in Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N selling down its stake in Bank of America BAC.N, as it continues to represent a hangover on the stock** Berkshire late Friday disclosed it had cut its Bo...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Israel confirms deal struck to free six live Israeli hostages on Saturday
JERUSALEM, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed that a deal with Hamas was reached in Cairo on Tuesday to bring forward the release of Israeli hostages over the weekend.Hamas will free six living hostages, Netanyahu's office said in a statement, ins...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Economic Indicator
INSTANT VIEW-Canada's annual inflation rate increases to 1.9% in January
TORONTO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Canada's annual inflation rate rose 1.9% in January, up from 1.8% in December as lower prices helped by a sales tax reprieve were partly offset by higher cost of gasoline and natural gas, data showed on Tuesday. Market reaction: CAD/Link: https://www150.statcan...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Temasek-backed Indian startup Licious plans IPO in 2026, eyes $2 billion valuation, says source
By Chandini MonnappaFeb 18(Reuters) - Indian online meat and seafood retailer Licious is looking to debut on the bourses in the next 12-18 months and is targeting a valuation of $2 billion, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.The IPO plan comes at a time when quick commerce is ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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DigitalBridge Group Inc expected to post earnings of 7 cents a share - Earnings Preview
DigitalBridge Group Inc DBRG.N, DBRG.K is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 20 for the period ending December 31 2024The Boca Raton Florida-based company is expected to report a 73.4% decrease in revenue to $93.012 million from $350.31 million a year ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Nikola Corp expected to post a loss of $1.95 a share - Earnings Preview
Nikola Corp NKLA.OQ NKLA.O is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 20 (estimated) for the period ending December 31 2024The Phoenix Arizona-based company is expected to report a 254.4% increase in revenue to $40.87 million from $11.53 million a year ago,...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Commodities
Constellation Energy beats profit estimates on data center-driven power demand
Feb 18 (Reuters) - U.S. utility Constellation Energy CEG.O beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, benefiting from lower expenses and rising demand for power.The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects power consumption to reach record highs in 2025, with demand...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
US STOCKS-Wall St set for higher open with Fed policy, Trump tariffs in focus
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.Constellation Brands jumps after Berkshire discloses stakeIntel up after report Broadcom, TSMC eye deals to split itBath & Body Works gains after JPM upgrades to 'overweight'Futures...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
BUZZ-Chemours rises after posting smaller Q4 loss
** Shares of chemicals maker Chemours CC.N up 3.1% at $17.35 premarket** Company posts smaller Q4 loss of $8 million compared to $18 million a year ago** Co says it has fully addressed all four material weaknesses in internal control previously identified in the 2023 Form 10-K** CC expects consolida...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Kaltura Inc expected to post a loss of 1 cent a share - Earnings Preview
Kaltura Inc KLTR.OQ KLTR.O is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 20 for the period ending December 31 2024The New York City-based company is expected to report a 0.3% decrease in revenue to $44.364 million from $44.48 million a year ago, according to t...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
BUZZ-Vulcan Materials rises after Q4 results beat
** Shares of construction supplies maker Vulcan Materials VMC.N up 4.5% at $282.77 premarket** Co beats Q4 profit and revenue estimates, helped by robust pricing and strong demand for its aggregates** Posts Q4 rev. of $1.85 bln, above analysts' estimate of $1.82 bln, according to data compiled b...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Commodities
US natgas prices slide 2% on less cold forecasts
Freezing wells cut US output over past weekUS gas production still on track for record high in FebruaryUS LNG export feedgas on track for record high in FebruaryBy Scott DiSavino Feb 18 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures slid about 2% on Tuesday on forecasts for less cold weather and lower heat...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Laureate Education Inc expected to post earnings of 42 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Laureate Education Inc LAUR.OQ LAUR.O is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 20 for the period ending December 31 2024The Miami Florida-based company is expected to report a 0.5% increase in revenue to $411.5 million from $409.4 million a year ago, acco...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
