What Analysts Think of Google Parent Alphabet's Stock Ahead of Earnings

Apr 19, 2025, 7:16 AM EDT - 4 minutes ago

What Analysts Think of Google Parent Alphabet's Stock Ahead of Earnings

Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) is slated to report first-quarter results after the market closes Thursday, with analysts largely bullish on the tech giant's ability to weather economic uncertainty.

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Oddity: Rare Beauty Gem

Apr 19, 2025, 7:00 AM EDT - 20 minutes ago

Oddity: Rare Beauty Gem

Oddity's AI-driven, direct-to-consumer model ensures high profitability and efficiency, bypassing traditional retail channels and leveraging data for personalized customer experiences. The company's r...

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2 Absurdly Cheap REITs With An Average 6.3% Yield To Grow Your Retirement Income

Apr 19, 2025, 6:45 AM EDT - 35 minutes ago

2 Absurdly Cheap REITs With An Average 6.3% Yield To Grow Your Retirement Income

Market volatility due to the U.S.-China trade war creates opportunities for long-term investors, especially retirees seeking income through high-yield REITs. American Assets Trust offers a 7.58% yield...

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Bicara: Innovative Precision Tumor Targeting

Apr 19, 2025, 6:22 AM EDT - 58 minutes ago

Bicara: Innovative Precision Tumor Targeting

Bicara Therapeutics' lead candidate, ficerafusp alfa, targets EGFR and TGF-beta in tumors, showing promise in hard-to-treat cancers like Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Bicara's financial healt...

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Oil Bulls Should Pay Close Attention To Forum Energy Technologies

Apr 19, 2025, 6:17 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

Oil Bulls Should Pay Close Attention To Forum Energy Technologies

Forum Energy Technologies is a global manufacturer of a variety of products used in the oil, gas, industrial, and renewable energy sectors. Strong year-over-year performance can be mainly attributed t...

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What a judge's ruling over Google's 'monopoly' on ad-tech means

Apr 19, 2025, 6:10 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

What a judge's ruling over Google's 'monopoly' on ad-tech means

In another major legal blow to Google, a federal judge has ruled that the search giant held an illegal monopoly over some advertising technology, a ruling that could reshape the online advertising bus...

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Accenture: Buy The Trump Slump (Technical Analysis)

Apr 19, 2025, 5:54 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

Accenture: Buy The Trump Slump (Technical Analysis)

Accenture's stock plunge due to the DOGE is an overreaction, creating a buying opportunity with technical bottoming signs indicating a likely bullish reversal. Despite Trump headwinds, Accenture's Q2 ...

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IHS Holding: Solid Competitive Advantage And Growth Catalysts

Apr 19, 2025, 5:50 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

IHS Holding: Solid Competitive Advantage And Growth Catalysts

I recommend a buy rating for IHS Holding due to its strong competitive advantages, visible growth catalysts, and improved balance sheet. IHS's scale, contractual visibility, and de-risked economics pr...

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Carrefour: Good Short-Term Returns, I Remain At 'BUY'

Apr 19, 2025, 5:46 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

Carrefour: Good Short-Term Returns, I Remain At 'BUY'

Carrefour is an attractive investment opportunity, particularly within the French and European markets. My rating is based on Carrefour's strong market position and potential for growth. Despite previ...

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Old Dominion: Light At The End Of The Tunnel

Apr 19, 2025, 5:24 AM EDT - 1 hour ago

Old Dominion: Light At The End Of The Tunnel

The US trucking industry is facing prolonged challenges with declining freight volumes and pricing softness, despite slight recent improvements. Old Dominion stands out with superior capital allocatio...

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MAGS: The End Of An Era (Rating Downgrade)

Apr 19, 2025, 5:18 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

MAGS: The End Of An Era (Rating Downgrade)

The Mag 7 stocks, once market leaders, are now laggards with diverse sector performances, making MAGS ETF less relevant for alpha generation. MAGS ETF, launched in 2023, offers equal-weight exposure b...

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Apple earnings: What investors should know about recent revenues, profits

Apr 19, 2025, 4:46 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Apple earnings: What investors should know about recent revenues, profits

Apple releases earnings quarterly. On calls with investors, CEO Tim Cook addresses Apple's results and trajectory.

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Shopify: Why Holding The Line Still Makes Sense Amid Market Uncertainty

Apr 19, 2025, 4:28 AM EDT - 2 hours ago

Shopify: Why Holding The Line Still Makes Sense Amid Market Uncertainty

On January 19, 2025, I gave Shopify a hold rating due to its high valuation at the time. The stock price has since underperformed. Investors were disappointed in the company's free cash flow guidance ...

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CEF Weekly Review: Are We In Another CEF Deleveraging Wave?

Apr 19, 2025, 3:56 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

CEF Weekly Review: Are We In Another CEF Deleveraging Wave?

We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the second week of April and highlight recent market action. CEF sector returns were mixed, with muni sectors underperforming and equity-link...

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VTI: A Fund That Carries More Risk In The Current Economic And Political Environment

Apr 19, 2025, 3:36 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

VTI: A Fund That Carries More Risk In The Current Economic And Political Environment

Investing strategies must adapt to changing market conditions, even if long-term objectives remain the same. I reiterate my sell rating for Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares due to its...

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NIE: This Equity/Convertible CEF Provides Tech Exposure With Reduced Downside Risk

Apr 19, 2025, 3:32 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

NIE: This Equity/Convertible CEF Provides Tech Exposure With Reduced Downside Risk

The Virtus Equity & Convertible Income Fund balances equities and convertibles, using a covered call strategy to reduce risk and generate additional income. Currently trading at a -10.01% discount to ...

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The Tariff Test for Big Box Retailers: TGT, WMT, COST

Apr 19, 2025, 3:30 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

The Tariff Test for Big Box Retailers: TGT, WMT, COST

David Bellinger describes the tariff test facing big box retailers. He compares Walmart (WMT) and Target (TGT), noting that WMT has taken “a lot of share from Target and others.

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VSDA: A Hidden Gem For Dividend Growth Alpha

Apr 19, 2025, 3:28 AM EDT - 3 hours ago

VSDA: A Hidden Gem For Dividend Growth Alpha

VictoryShares Dividend Accelerator ETF boasts a 23% 5-year dividend growth rate and 17% CAGR, with uninterrupted growth since inception, making it a standout for investors seeking high-growth dividend...

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Heineken: Buyback And Emerging Markets Upside

Apr 19, 2025, 3:12 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

Heineken: Buyback And Emerging Markets Upside

Heineken delivered strong Q1 results, beating expectations with a 0.9% net revenue increase despite a 2.1% beer volume decrease, reaffirming its 2025 profit growth outlook. The company's strategy incl...

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Salesforce's Bet On Agentic AI Is Just Getting Started

Apr 19, 2025, 2:55 AM EDT - 4 hours ago

Salesforce's Bet On Agentic AI Is Just Getting Started

Salesforce's AI-powered Agentforce platform drives efficiencies, boosts customer satisfaction, and is seeing strong early adoption, with over 3,000 customers onboarded and significant internal product...

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Why Nike's Bruised Stock Might Be A Long-Term Winner

Apr 19, 2025, 1:47 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Why Nike's Bruised Stock Might Be A Long-Term Winner

Nike's stock has dropped significantly, but its strong brand power and profitability, with a PE ratio of 18, suggest a potential value investment. Director Robert Swan's recent $500,000 share purchase...

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Arcutis Opportunity To Capitalize On Leadership, Pipeline, And Commercial Assets

Apr 19, 2025, 1:41 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

Arcutis Opportunity To Capitalize On Leadership, Pipeline, And Commercial Assets

Arcutis Biotherapeutics is rated a buy with a $19 price target, driven by strong Zoryve sales, a solid balance sheet, and strategic CFO transition. CFO David Topper is stepping down, replaced by Latha...

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DFP: Solid Fund But Wrong Time For Entry

Apr 19, 2025, 1:35 AM EDT - 5 hours ago

DFP: Solid Fund But Wrong Time For Entry

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred and Income Fund offers attractive total returns from a diverse portfolio of preferred investments, with a focus on qualified dividends. DFP has shown a 15.2% tota...

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2025 REIT Market Perspectives And A Look Ahead

Apr 19, 2025, 12:45 AM EDT - 6 hours ago

2025 REIT Market Perspectives And A Look Ahead

A notable defensive rotation is underway this year, benefitting REIT stocks. The recipe that makes REITs a compelling investment today already contains two important ingredients – cheap valuations and...

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Hancock Whitney Benefits From Excellent Capital Positioning

Apr 18, 2025, 11:54 PM EDT - 7 hours ago

Hancock Whitney Benefits From Excellent Capital Positioning

Hancock Whitney (HWC) has been a solid performer with a 14% gain over the past year, but more recently, there has been a 20% drop from highs. Strong Q1 earnings, disciplined underwriting, and a robust...

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VNQI: International REITs Offer A 10.55% Return To U.S. Investors

Apr 18, 2025, 10:53 PM EDT - 8 hours ago

VNQI: International REITs Offer A 10.55% Return To U.S. Investors

The Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares invests in international real estate stocks, primarily in Japan, Australia, and the United Kingdom. VNQI has outperformed the VNQ so far i...

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Inside Home Depot's $20 Billion Secret Garden

Apr 18, 2025, 9:00 PM EDT - 10 hours ago

Inside Home Depot's $20 Billion Secret Garden

The retail giant spends years developing plants and flowers. The goal: make shoppers better gardeners—and loyal customers.

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Brookfield Asset Management: I Know It Looks Bullish But It's Not A Buy Right Now

Apr 18, 2025, 8:40 PM EDT - 10 hours ago

Brookfield Asset Management: I Know It Looks Bullish But It's Not A Buy Right Now

BAM's portfolio quality is improving with higher margins, a growing proportion of long-dated fee-bearing capital and a healthy fundraising flows environment. The Credit business is expected to be the ...

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Fastenal: Expensive But Strong Growth Prospects

Apr 18, 2025, 8:09 PM EDT - 11 hours ago

Fastenal: Expensive But Strong Growth Prospects

Fastenal's shift from branch closures to expansion, creates strong growth outlook. Investments in FASTCrib and digital services enhance customer retention, increase margins, and expand Fastenal's TAM....

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Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman Suggests Hertz-Uber Partnership on Autonomous Vehicles

Apr 18, 2025, 6:52 PM EDT - 12 hours ago

Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman Suggests Hertz-Uber Partnership on Autonomous Vehicles

Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman — who disclosed in a Thursday (April 17) post on X that the firm owns a 19.8% stake Hertz — said in the post that Hertz and Uber would be ideal partners to roll out a f...

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S&P 500 Stocks Just Signaled a Death Cross. Don't Panic.

Apr 18, 2025, 6:44 PM EDT - 12 hours ago

S&P 500 Stocks Just Signaled a Death Cross. Don't Panic.

The intersection of two different S&P 500 moving averages may suggest the market is losing momentum, but it's not necessarily a disaster, particularly for investors with longer horizons.

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Ubisoft: The Tencent Deal Could Spark A Game-Changing Comeback

Apr 18, 2025, 6:05 PM EDT - 13 hours ago

Ubisoft: The Tencent Deal Could Spark A Game-Changing Comeback

Tencent's $1.25B investment significantly improves Ubisoft's balance sheet and supports long-term growth. Deepening relationship with Tencent might unlock new revenue streams in Asia and improves Ubis...

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Tesla to delay US launch of cheaper electric car in major setback for Elon Musk: report

Apr 18, 2025, 5:43 PM EDT - 13 hours ago

Tesla to delay US launch of cheaper electric car in major setback for Elon Musk: report

Analysts expect Tesla sales to fall again this year for several reasons, including damage to the brand reputation by Chief Executive Elon Musk's close work with President Trump.

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The Score: UnitedHealth, Netflix, Eli Lilly and More Stocks That Defined the Week

Apr 18, 2025, 5:02 PM EDT - 14 hours ago

The Score: UnitedHealth, Netflix, Eli Lilly and More Stocks That Defined the Week

Here are some of the major companies whose stocks moved on the week's news

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Read Hertz CEO's letter to employees about Bill Ackman's 'significant' stake in the rental car firm

Apr 18, 2025, 4:53 PM EDT - 14 hours ago

Read Hertz CEO's letter to employees about Bill Ackman's 'significant' stake in the rental car firm

Hertz CEO Gil West said he is "encouraged" and "energized" by prominent investor Bill Ackman taking a "significant" position in the rental car company. The remarks, part of a weekly CEO message to emp...

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Gold Price Forecast: Hits Record Close as Bullish Momentum Accelerates

Apr 18, 2025, 4:36 PM EDT - 14 hours ago

Gold Price Forecast: Hits Record Close as Bullish Momentum Accelerates

A bullish continuation is underway in gold as long-term price projections are tested, though the steep uptrend increases the risk of a short-term correction.

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Exclusive: Tesla to delay US launch of affordable EV, a lower-cost Model Y, sources say

Apr 18, 2025, 4:34 PM EDT - 14 hours ago

Exclusive: Tesla to delay US launch of affordable EV, a lower-cost Model Y, sources say

Tesla's much-awaited plans for an affordable car include a stripped-down version of its best-selling electric SUV, the Model Y, that will be made in the United States, but the production launch has be...

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What UnitedHealth Group's Trimmed Profit Forecast Could Mean for Other Insurers

Apr 18, 2025, 4:31 PM EDT - 14 hours ago

What UnitedHealth Group's Trimmed Profit Forecast Could Mean for Other Insurers

UnitedHealth Group's (UNH) outlook cut Thursday has raised concerns about its insurance peers, with several set to report earnings in the coming weeks.

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Palantir Isn't What You Think: Revealing The Growth Driver Markets Are Missing

Apr 18, 2025, 4:27 PM EDT - 14 hours ago

Palantir Isn't What You Think: Revealing The Growth Driver Markets Are Missing

Palantir delivered $1.25 billion in 2024 free cash flow at a 44% margin, with only $12 million in CapEx. U.S. commercial revenue grew 54% YoY in Q4, driven by AIP deployment and 32 $10 million+ deals ...

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Google to Appeal Ruling in Advertising Technology Case

Apr 18, 2025, 4:10 PM EDT - 15 hours ago

Google to Appeal Ruling in Advertising Technology Case

Google reportedly said Friday (April 18) that it will appeal a judge's ruling announced Thursday (April 17) that the company holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising technology.

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Mark Zuckerberg's explosive ‘smoking gun' emails about Instagram, WhatsApp take center stage at FTC antitrust trial

Apr 18, 2025, 4:06 PM EDT - 15 hours ago

Mark Zuckerberg's explosive ‘smoking gun' emails about Instagram, WhatsApp take center stage at FTC antitrust trial

Mark Zuckerberg's emails fretting about how to stop rivals like Instagram from catching Facebook are powerful evidence at the FTC's antitrust trial – and the case could ultimately hinge on whether a f...

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Capital One's $35 billion merger with Discover Financial gets regulatory approvals

Apr 18, 2025, 4:01 PM EDT - 15 hours ago

Capital One's $35 billion merger with Discover Financial gets regulatory approvals

The pending merger between Capital One and Discover Financial services received approval from several regulators Friday, bringing the $35 billion tie-up closer to completion.

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Tesla: Upcoming Earnings Are Likely To Disappoint Investors

Apr 18, 2025, 3:30 PM EDT - 15 hours ago

Tesla: Upcoming Earnings Are Likely To Disappoint Investors

Multiple valuation models indicate that Tesla's stock is significantly overvalued, by a factor of 5 to 10. Even if Tesla successfully starts mass production of its cheaper model with a selling price o...

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Ford halts shipments of F-150s, other models to China to avoid tariffs: report

Apr 18, 2025, 3:16 PM EDT - 16 hours ago

Ford halts shipments of F-150s, other models to China to avoid tariffs: report

Shipments of its F-150 Raptors, Mustangs and Michigan-built Bronco SUVs as well as Kentucky-made Lincoln Navigators were reportedly halted.

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Short Interest Down For U.S. REITs In March, Up For Advertising REITs

Apr 18, 2025, 3:02 PM EDT - 16 hours ago

Short Interest Down For U.S. REITs In March, Up For Advertising REITs

Average short interest in US equity real estate investment trusts decreased moderately in March. US REITs' short interest fell 3 basis points month over month to 3.7% of shares outstanding on average ...

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Netflix Has Made Several Risky Bets. Earnings Show They've Paid Off.

Apr 18, 2025, 2:51 PM EDT - 16 hours ago

Netflix Has Made Several Risky Bets. Earnings Show They've Paid Off.

Netflix is to be ‘predictable and defensive amid a wide range of macroeconomic scenarios,' BofA Securities analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich writes.

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Oil's Not Dead Yet - Smart Money Thinks The Bottom's In

Apr 18, 2025, 2:50 PM EDT - 16 hours ago

Oil's Not Dead Yet - Smart Money Thinks The Bottom's In

After months of sliding prices and bearish charts, oil just pulled a fast one. The United States Oil Fund USO is up over 7% in the last five days – its best weekly move in months – raising the inevita...

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Capital One Expects Discover Acquisition to Close May 18 After Gaining Approvals

Apr 18, 2025, 2:44 PM EDT - 16 hours ago

Capital One Expects Discover Acquisition to Close May 18 After Gaining Approvals

Capital One and Discover Financial Services said Friday (April 18) that they have received all required regulatory approvals to complete Capital One's proposed acquisition of Discover.

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Weatherford International: Too Cheap (Again) To Ignore

Apr 18, 2025, 2:34 PM EDT - 16 hours ago

Weatherford International: Too Cheap (Again) To Ignore

Weatherford International has significantly improved post-bankruptcy, boasting a solid balance sheet and leading technological innovations, positioning it well for potential economic slowdowns. The co...

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Ford halts shipments of vehicles to China amid tariffs, WSJ reports

Apr 18, 2025, 2:34 PM EDT - 16 hours ago

Ford halts shipments of vehicles to China amid tariffs, WSJ reports

Ford Motor has halted shipments of its SUVs, pick-up trucks and sport cars to China in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariffs, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar ...

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Nintendo reschedules Switch 2 American preorders for April 24

Apr 18, 2025, 2:29 PM EDT - 16 hours ago

Nintendo reschedules Switch 2 American preorders for April 24

Nintendo has set a new date for Switch 2 pre-orders in the U.S., and while the console won't be more expensive, some accessories will be.

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Regulators Give the Go-Ahead to Capital One-Discover Acquisition

Apr 18, 2025, 2:26 PM EDT - 16 hours ago

Regulators Give the Go-Ahead to Capital One-Discover Acquisition

Federal regulators approved Capital One's (COF) bid to become America's largest credit card lender, signing off on the company's purchase of Discover (DFS) on Friday.

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Netflix's Strong Q1 Results Show 'Great Resiliency in Tough Times,' Jefferies Says

Apr 18, 2025, 2:21 PM EDT - 16 hours ago

Netflix's Strong Q1 Results Show 'Great Resiliency in Tough Times,' Jefferies Says

After Netflix (NFLX) delivered first-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street's expectations, several analysts lauded the company's ability to thrive amid economic uncertainty.

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Ford Halts Shipments of F-150s and Other Models to China

Apr 18, 2025, 2:21 PM EDT - 16 hours ago

Ford Halts Shipments of F-150s and Other Models to China

Retaliatory tariffs have raised Chinese duties on vehicle imports from the U.S. to 150%.

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Capital One gets green light to buy Discover for $35B and form credit card giant

Apr 18, 2025, 2:07 PM EDT - 17 hours ago

Capital One gets green light to buy Discover for $35B and form credit card giant

The deal joins two of the largest credit card companies that aren't banks first, like JPMorgan and Citi, with the notable exception of American Express.

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DocuSign Delivers Growth Acceleration Through IAM - Reiterate Buy

Apr 18, 2025, 2:00 PM EDT - 17 hours ago

DocuSign Delivers Growth Acceleration Through IAM - Reiterate Buy

DocuSign is even more attractively valued after the recent selloff, thanks to the growth acceleration through IAM as observed in the robust sequential growth in its billings. Combined with the growing...

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Alimentation Couche-Tard: A Growing Profit Powerhouse Delivering Strong Cash Flows

Apr 18, 2025, 1:53 PM EDT - 17 hours ago

Alimentation Couche-Tard: A Growing Profit Powerhouse Delivering Strong Cash Flows

Alimentation Couche-Tard is a strong buy due to its robust operational profile, extensive global network, and impressive returns despite a competitive environment. Third-quarter results were solid, wi...

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D.R. Horton Lamented a Slow Spring—And More Homebuilder Earnings Are Coming Up

Apr 18, 2025, 1:50 PM EDT - 17 hours ago

D.R. Horton Lamented a Slow Spring—And More Homebuilder Earnings Are Coming Up

D.R. Horton (DHI) on Thursday became the latest homebuilder to raise concerns about the housing market as it fell short of estimates.

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Nvidia's 'Do Not Enter' Sign: Caught In A Category 5 Tariff Storm

Apr 18, 2025, 1:50 PM EDT - 17 hours ago

Nvidia's 'Do Not Enter' Sign: Caught In A Category 5 Tariff Storm

Nvidia Corp NVDA has gone from being an AI crown jewel to a geopolitical chess piece. And, it looks like Wall Street just got a front-row seat to a high-stakes poker game between Washington and Beijin...

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Italy gives conditional green light to UniCredit bid for BPM, sources say

Apr 18, 2025, 1:35 PM EDT - 17 hours ago

Italy gives conditional green light to UniCredit bid for BPM, sources say

Italy's cabinet on Friday gave a conditional green light to UniCredit's takeover bid for smaller rival Banco BPM , two government sources said.

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Volvo to cut up to 800 US jobs as Trump's tariffs bite

Apr 18, 2025, 1:33 PM EDT - 17 hours ago

Volvo to cut up to 800 US jobs as Trump's tariffs bite

Volvo Group plans to lay off as many as 800 workers at three U.S. facilities over the next three months due to market uncertainty and demand concerns in the face of President Donald Trump's tariffs, a...

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Here's an Analyst's ‘Worst-Case Scenario' for Google's Antitrust Cases

Apr 18, 2025, 1:32 PM EDT - 17 hours ago

Here's an Analyst's ‘Worst-Case Scenario' for Google's Antitrust Cases

Google's antitrust case related to its search business could become a bigger risk to the internet advertising giant.

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How automakers are coping with tariffs

Apr 18, 2025, 1:26 PM EDT - 17 hours ago

How automakers are coping with tariffs

President Trump's tariffs are impacting the auto industry. Auto executives sat down with Yahoo Finance to discuss how automakers are reacting to the new levies.

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If Trump Delisted Chinese Stocks, Here's How It Would Work

Apr 18, 2025, 1:20 PM EDT - 18 hours ago

If Trump Delisted Chinese Stocks, Here's How It Would Work

A delisting would take time and send a serious ripple through global markets.

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Hess Corporation: A Lot Of Solid Attributes And Growth Opportunities To Support Its Rebound

Apr 18, 2025, 1:16 PM EDT - 18 hours ago

Hess Corporation: A Lot Of Solid Attributes And Growth Opportunities To Support Its Rebound

Hess Corporation remains a compelling stock due to its strong financial positioning, strategic expansion in Guyana, and undervaluation, suggesting significant upside potential. HES demonstrated resili...

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Carmaker Tofas gets Turkish antitrust authority nod for takeover of Stellantis Otomotiv

Apr 18, 2025, 1:15 PM EDT - 18 hours ago

Carmaker Tofas gets Turkish antitrust authority nod for takeover of Stellantis Otomotiv

Turkey's competition board said on Friday that it approved carmaker Tofas' takeover of Stellantis NV's local distribution business on condition of an investment plan and additional commitments submitt...

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Regulators approve $35bn merger of Capital One and Discover Financial

Apr 18, 2025, 1:14 PM EDT - 18 hours ago

Regulators approve $35bn merger of Capital One and Discover Financial

Acquisition expected to be completed on 18 May after Federal Reserve and currency comptroller sign off on deal

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McDonald's: Operating Leverage Can Be Significant

Apr 18, 2025, 1:13 PM EDT - 18 hours ago

McDonald's: Operating Leverage Can Be Significant

McDonald's plans to reach 50,000 locations by 2027, focusing on franchised restaurants with higher margins, boosting overall profitability. The company's value proposition targets low-income consumers...

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FDIC and Federal Reserve Fine Discover, Alleging Credit Card Misclassification

Apr 18, 2025, 1:12 PM EDT - 18 hours ago

FDIC and Federal Reserve Fine Discover, Alleging Credit Card Misclassification

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve Board fined Discover Financial Services and two subsidiaries, Discover Bank and DFS Services LLC, alleging that they misclassified co...

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Oil News: Geopolitical Heat Sparks Oil Rally—Even as Long-Term Outlook Turns Bearish

Apr 18, 2025, 1:02 PM EDT - 18 hours ago

Oil News: Geopolitical Heat Sparks Oil Rally—Even as Long-Term Outlook Turns Bearish

Crude oil rallies 5.18% despite bearish oil outlook from IEA, EIA, and OPEC+. Traders eye short-term upside on sanctions, tariffs, and supply risk.

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UnitedHealth Is Struggling. How Trump's Medicare Advantage Plan Will Help.

Apr 18, 2025, 12:56 PM EDT - 18 hours ago

UnitedHealth Is Struggling. How Trump's Medicare Advantage Plan Will Help.

UnitedHealth Group has fought with higher medical costs for more than a year, but relief is on the way.

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Netflix Is Squid-Gaming The Market - And Winning

Apr 18, 2025, 12:51 PM EDT - 18 hours ago

Netflix Is Squid-Gaming The Market - And Winning

Netflix Inc NFLX is doing just fine, thank you very much. While other streamers fight over scraps, the OG is stacking subscribers, content, and cash – and throwing punches with live sports and games t...

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Toyota considers making top-selling RAV4 SUV in the US to avoid Trump tariffs: report

Apr 18, 2025, 12:48 PM EDT - 18 hours ago

Toyota considers making top-selling RAV4 SUV in the US to avoid Trump tariffs: report

The Japanese company is weighing whether to produce the next version of its SUV at its Kentucky factory, according to a report.

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How Netflix has been able to skirt effects of Trump's tariffs

Apr 18, 2025, 12:46 PM EDT - 18 hours ago

How Netflix has been able to skirt effects of Trump's tariffs

Netflix co-CEO Gregory Peters said customer retention has been strong and that the entertainment industry has been resilient even during tougher economic times.

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Why Trump Media called out ‘naked short selling' once again as its stock dropped

Apr 18, 2025, 12:41 PM EDT - 18 hours ago

Why Trump Media called out ‘naked short selling' once again as its stock dropped

The parent company of President Donald Trump's social-media platform, Truth Social, is on the warpath against “naked short selling” again as its stock has fallen, this time directing its sniping at a ...

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Apple's iPhone is losing ground in China while local rivals surge

Apr 18, 2025, 12:35 PM EDT - 18 hours ago

Apple's iPhone is losing ground in China while local rivals surge

Smartphone shipments rose overall in China in the first quarter, but iPhone shipments fell 9%, according to IDC data. Apple's Chinese competitors are hitting growth milestones boosted by government su...

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What's Going On With Treasury Rates?

Apr 18, 2025, 12:30 PM EDT - 18 hours ago

What's Going On With Treasury Rates?

We think the Fed has time to assess the impact of tariffs, and we expect it to wait to cut rates until the data show that tariffs are impacting the real economy. So far, there are no signs of recessio...

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Occidental Petroleum: $65 Oil Price Won't Last

Apr 18, 2025, 12:17 PM EDT - 19 hours ago

Occidental Petroleum: $65 Oil Price Won't Last

The selloff on OXY since my last writing was overdone for several reasons. The sharp drop in oil prices (currently around $65 only) is unlikely to sustain, creating a large bias for OXY's earning pros...

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Gold Is at a Record High. Why It Could Climb All the Way to $3700.

Apr 18, 2025, 12:14 PM EDT - 19 hours ago

Gold Is at a Record High. Why It Could Climb All the Way to $3700.

Strategists at Goldman Sachs expect gold to keep rising. Miners look fairly cheap as well.

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Gold Weekly Price Outlook – Gold Continues to Shine

Apr 18, 2025, 12:11 PM EDT - 19 hours ago

Gold Weekly Price Outlook – Gold Continues to Shine

The gold market continues to see a lot of upward pressure, but it could be ready to pull back for the short-term. I suspect a lot of people will be more than willing to get involved at that point.

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Nintendo Won't Raise Switch 2 Price Amid Trump Tariffs—But Some Accessories Face Price Hike

Apr 18, 2025, 12:10 PM EDT - 19 hours ago

Nintendo Won't Raise Switch 2 Price Amid Trump Tariffs—But Some Accessories Face Price Hike

Nintendo will hike the prices of some Switch 2 accessories while keeping the console at the original price of $450, the company announced Friday, as some gamers feared President Donald Trump's tariffs...

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Capital One and Discover merger approved by Federal Reserve Board

Apr 18, 2025, 12:04 PM EDT - 19 hours ago

Capital One and Discover merger approved by Federal Reserve Board

Capital One Financial's application to acquire Discover Financial Services has officially been approved by the Federal Reserve Board and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Capital One anno...

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Nextracker:  An Opportunity That Shines In The Sun

Apr 18, 2025, 12:02 PM EDT - 19 hours ago

Nextracker:  An Opportunity That Shines In The Sun

Solar energy is expected to play a crucial role in the global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy, with significant growth projected by the IEA. Nextracker is strategically positioned in key m...

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UnitedHealth Group and other health insurance stock prices are tumbling today. Here's why

Apr 18, 2025, 12:01 PM EDT - 19 hours ago

UnitedHealth Group and other health insurance stock prices are tumbling today. Here's why

Shares of ​​UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) plunged by more than 22% Thursday morning after the company reported underwhelming first-quarter earnings and revised its full-year outlook.

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Theratechnologies: A High-Risk, High-Reward Speculation As Shares Trade At 39% Discount To Future Pak's $3.51-$4.50 Offer

Apr 18, 2025, 12:01 PM EDT - 19 hours ago

Theratechnologies: A High-Risk, High-Reward Speculation As Shares Trade At 39% Discount To Future Pak's $3.51-$4.50 Offer

Theratechnologies is likely to accept Future Pak's $255 million offer, presenting a 39%-78% premium over current share prices, despite non-binding risks. The company's HIV franchise, led by EGRIFTA SV...

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Capital One's $35 Billion Deal for Discover Gets the Green Light

Apr 18, 2025, 11:58 AM EDT - 19 hours ago

Capital One's $35 Billion Deal for Discover Gets the Green Light

The deal expands Capital One's reach and gives it a card network.

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Silver could finally be a better investment opportunity than gold, some analysts say

Apr 18, 2025, 11:54 AM EDT - 19 hours ago

Silver could finally be a better investment opportunity than gold, some analysts say

President Donald Trump's April 2 tariff announcement didn't just shake up global stock markets, it rattled the outlook for the economy and disrupted silver's chance to outperform gold. Silver, however...

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Monster Beverage: Continue To Expect Growth Acceleration

Apr 18, 2025, 11:49 AM EDT - 19 hours ago

Monster Beverage: Continue To Expect Growth Acceleration

Reiterate buy rating for Monster Beverage due to strong growth prospects driven by pricing power, shelf space expansion, and successful new product launches. MNST's recent 5% U.S. price increase is st...

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Discounted Walmart Shares Could Be Opportunity

Apr 18, 2025, 11:47 AM EDT - 19 hours ago

Discounted Walmart Shares Could Be Opportunity

Forced selling hits Walmart, Inc. (WMT) shares hard.

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Eli Lilly Vows to Make Weight-Loss Pill in U.S. as Trump Pushes for Domestic Manufacturing

Apr 18, 2025, 11:46 AM EDT - 19 hours ago

Eli Lilly Vows to Make Weight-Loss Pill in U.S. as Trump Pushes for Domestic Manufacturing

Eli Lilly plans to make its experimental drug orforglipron in the U.S. after it secures regulatory approval, says CEO Dave Ricks.

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Visa Shares Could Be Opportunity for Long-Term Investors

Apr 18, 2025, 11:42 AM EDT - 19 hours ago

Visa Shares Could Be Opportunity for Long-Term Investors

Forced selling hits shares of Visa, Inc. (V).

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Payoneer: Solid Moat With Strong Industry Tailwinds

Apr 18, 2025, 11:35 AM EDT - 19 hours ago

Payoneer: Solid Moat With Strong Industry Tailwinds

I am positive on Payoneer due to its strong global payment infrastructure, which subscale players will struggle to replicate. PAYO's scale advantage and industry tailwinds, including the globalization...

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US Banking regulators OK Capital One, Discover deal

Apr 18, 2025, 11:34 AM EDT - 19 hours ago

US Banking regulators OK Capital One, Discover deal

The Federal Reserve and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said on Friday they have approved the merger of Capital One and Discover, clearing the last major hurdles for a tie-up between the two...

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Sanofi-Regeneron's Dupixent gets FDA's nod for skin condition

Apr 18, 2025, 11:31 AM EDT - 19 hours ago

Sanofi-Regeneron's Dupixent gets FDA's nod for skin condition

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the extended use of Sanofi and Regeneron's blockbuster drug Dupixent for patients with a type of skin condition, the two companies said on Friday.

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UGI: This Dividend Aristocrat Is Outperforming And Undervalued

Apr 18, 2025, 11:30 AM EDT - 19 hours ago

UGI: This Dividend Aristocrat Is Outperforming And Undervalued

Dividend Aristocrats, including UGI Corporation, are outperforming in 2025, with UGI showing strong earnings and a solid dividend history since the 1970s. UGI's Q1 non-GAAP EPS of $1.37 beat expectati...

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Can Lindt's gold bunny survive the cocoa price surge?

Apr 18, 2025, 11:30 AM EDT - 19 hours ago

Can Lindt's gold bunny survive the cocoa price surge?

As cocoa prices hit record highs, even seasonal icons like Lindt's gold bunny are under pressure. With more than 150 million sold annually, the foil-wrapped rabbit is a key product in Lindt's Easter l...

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TSMC Is A Complete Steal

Apr 18, 2025, 11:28 AM EDT - 19 hours ago

TSMC Is A Complete Steal

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing reported Q1'25 earnings that exceeded expectations, driven by strong demand for AI-optimized chips. TSMC dominates the global foundry market with a 67% revenue share...

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Rogers Sugar: In Times Like This, Boring Is Beautiful

Apr 18, 2025, 11:28 AM EDT - 19 hours ago

Rogers Sugar: In Times Like This, Boring Is Beautiful

Amid the current market turmoil, Rogers offers a stable 6.5% dividend yield in a business that has limited direct exposure to U.S. tariffs. With a dividend payout ratio of 61%, Rogers has substantiall...

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Petrobras approves tender to restart fertilizer plants in Brazil's northeast, say sources

Apr 18, 2025, 11:21 AM EDT - 19 hours ago

Petrobras approves tender to restart fertilizer plants in Brazil's northeast, say sources

The board of Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras on Thursday approved plans to select a partner to restart operations at its fertilizer plants in northeastern Brazil, according to four sources f...

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'Headline Risk' Lurks as TSM Shines Bright on AI Demand

Apr 18, 2025, 11:20 AM EDT - 20 hours ago

'Headline Risk' Lurks as TSM Shines Bright on AI Demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. TSM just delivered a quarter that Wall Street won't soon forget – but you wouldn't know it by looking at the stock chart.

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