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BUZZ-Mastercard rises after higher Q4 profit
** Shares of Mastercard MA.N up 1.4% at $556.50 in premarket trade ** MA reports higher Q4 profit as a resilient economy encouraged consumers to ramp up spending during the holiday season** MA's gross dollar volume, the value of all transactions processed on the company's platform, rose 12% ...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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Coca-Cola raised to Buy at Jefferies, Q4 seen as clearing event; shares up
Investing.com -- Jefferies analysts hiked their Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) stock rating to Buy from Hold and lifted the price target to $75 from $69.The soft drink giant’s shares climbed 1% in premarket tradInvesting.com
Jan 30, 2025
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International Paper reports surprise quarterly loss, sales miss on slowing demand
Jan 30 (Reuters) - International Paper IP.N posted a surprise fourth-quarter loss and missed sales estimates on Thursday due to slowing demand from clients, including consumer goods and e-commerce companies, opting for cheaper alternatives.Shares of the company fell nearly 2% in premarket trading.Th...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
Economic Indicator
Brazil steps up formal job creation in 2024 despite unexpected December slump
Adds more data, context from paragraph 2 BRASILIA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Brazil accelerated formal job creation by 16.5% in 2024 compared with the previous year, labor ministry data showed on Thursday, in a year of robust economic performance tempered by a surprisingly weak end.The country created a...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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IBM Tops EPS, Sets Optimistic Outlook
Tech giant International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings on Wednesday, Jan. 29 that matched or topped analyst consensus estimates. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.92 outperformed analyst expectations of $3.78. However, revenue reached $17.55 b...The Motley Fool
Jan 30, 2025
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NYSE CONTENT ADVISORY: PRE-MARKET UPDATE FOR JANUARY 30th
NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 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
Jan 30, 2025
Economic Indicator
Lagarde speech: If trade tensions don't escalate, exports should support recovery
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to lower key rates by 25 basis points at the January policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.Fxstreet
Jan 30, 2025
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Waste Management: EPS Miss, Strong Sales
Waste Management (NYSE:WM), a leader in the garbage and recycling industry, released its Q4 2024 earnings report on January 29, 2025. The report highlighted impressive revenue growth, with $5.893 billion in revenue, signaling strong market demand. However, its adjusted earnings per share (EPS) misse...The Motley Fool
Jan 30, 2025
Forex
FOREX-Yen rallies against euro, dollar as rate outlooks diverge
Yen up more than 0.5% across the majorsECB cuts rates 25 basis points as expectedDollar wavers on hawkish Fed statement, balanced PowellUpdates after ECB decision and U.S. GDP dataBy Wayne Cole and Harry Robertson SYDNEY/LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The yen made broad gains on Thursday as Japan loo...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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ANALYSIS-Companies race to ship goods to the US ahead of potential tariffs
From cheese to cars, manufacturers worry about tariffs Companies have expedited US deliveriesClothing company has set up 'tariff taskforce' -CEOTrump has threatened duties on imports from Mexico and Canada from SaturdayTariffs could derail global trade, fuel inflation Some execs say front-lo...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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Is Texas Instruments Stock a Buy After Releasing Earnings?
Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) stock lost about 7.5% of its value in the trading session following its latest earnings report. While revenue exceeded expectations, a muted outlook for the upcoming quarter prompted investors to sell.That situation may create a predicament for long-term sharehol...The Motley Fool
Jan 30, 2025
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BUZZ-FX options wrap - Tariff fear gauge, JPY risk, mega EUR
Jan. 30 (Reuters) - This week's data and central bank event risks are passing without much impact, keeping a lid on implied volatility after last week's post-U.S. presidential inauguration decline.However, exceptions remain as markets brace for Donald Trump's threatened trade tariffs on ...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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Avery Dennison Corp reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Avery Dennison Corp AVY.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $2.38 per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $2.61. The mean expectation of nine analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $2.38 per share. Wall Stree...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
Economic Indicator
US weekly jobless claims decline more than expected
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, pointing to low layoffs though job opportunities are becoming scarce for those who are out of work.Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 16,000...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks cheer megacap earnings; euro dips after ECB rate cut
Updates with ECB rate decision, US premarket tradingFutures point to rise on Wall St after mixed 'Mag 7' earningsEuro dips after ECB rate cutFed holds rates; Powell says no rush to cut rates again Oil dips as nerves kick in over Trump tariffsBy Kevin Buckland and Amanda Cooper TOKYO/LONDO...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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4 High-Yield Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) for Huge Income in 2025
Most investors are focused either on growth or on income. I prefer to blend the two approaches. In today's video, I will be discussing ETFs that offer huge yields paid out monthly, including the JPMorgan Premium Income ETF (NYSEMKT: JEPI).Watch this short video to learn more, consider subscribing to...The Motley Fool
Jan 30, 2025
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CORRECTED-BUZZ-L3Harris falls after lowering annual profit forecast
Corrects third bullet to say Q4 adj. EPS beat estimate, not missed** Shares of Defense contractor L3Harris Technologies LHX.N shares drop 1.9% to $208 ** LHX sees FY adj. diluted EPS of $10.55 to $10.85 versus prior guidance $13.70-$14.00** Co posts Q4 adj. EPS of $3.47, beating analysts' averag...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
Economic Indicator
Mexico's economy posts first quarterly contraction since 2021
Recasts throughout Jan 30 (Reuters) - Mexico's economy shrank more than expected in the fourth quarter on a sequential basis, preliminary data from national statistics agency INEGI showed on Thursday, marking its first quarter-on-quarter contraction in over three years.The negative figure com...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
