PepsiCo reports that US consumers scaled back on snacks and soda as inflation bites
PepsiCo (PEP) quarterly results showed that North American consumers remain under pressure as they focus on essentials and budget for higher gas prices.
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Why the world’s best-performing stock market this year fell into bear territory
South Korea's stock benchmark, Kospi, has gone from being the world's hottest equity market to entering bear territory within a few weeks, highlighting how investors have soured on artificial intelligence plays and unde…
10 stocks for momentum traders to consider buying — and 10 to avoid or sell short
Artificial intelligence penny stocks sit at the intersection of two things traders love: volatility and a big story. These stocks trade at low prices, often under $5, and they belong to small companies trying to carve o…
From 'dear Donald' to 'Trump trillion': Inside NATO chief Mark Rutte's U.S. strategy
NATO had a fractious summit in Turkey this week, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to sever trade with one ally and annex the territory of another. But the alliance's boss was full of praise for the man he ca…
Major drugmaker loses $27 billion in market value after failed trial
Eli Lilly on Thursday said the highest dose of its daily obesity pill helped patients lose almost 12% of their body weight, or roughly 27 pounds, at 72 weeks in a late-stage trial, paving the way for its entrance into t…
Methanex (MEOH) Moves 6.4% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
Methanex (MEOH) shares rallied 6.4% in the last trading session to close at $48.87. This move can be attributable to notable volume with a higher number of shares being traded than in a typical session. This compares to…
AirPods-maker Luxshare sees shares close lower in tepid Hong Kong debut
Shares of Luxshare Precision Industry ended lower in their Hong Kong trading debut Thursday, after the Apple supplier's multi-billion-dollar initial public offering — the largest this year in Hong Kong.
Market Digest: BKNG, LEN, SYK, HONA
Wednesday looked like a repeat of Tuesday, as another jump in crude oil (WTI) and Treasury yields knocked the stock market lower until noon. Buying primarily in Information Technology stocks, namely the beaten-up semico…
UK housing market downturn eases but sentiment remains ‘fragile’, surveyors say – business live
Brent crude dips slightly below $78 a barrel; most Asian stock markets bounce back
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The Portfolio Selector features the Argus Focus List, a group of 30 "best idea" stocks generated and regularly updated by Argus' analysts and investment policy committee. It also includes the director of research’s mont…
My retirement savings will suffer if I delay Social Security. How do I choose between the two?
Social Security reform is no longer in vogue these days, even on the right. Across the political spectrum, ignoring the program's fiscal challenges and design flaws is now taken to be politically astute. It isn't hard t…
Stocks Weighed Down by Geopolitical Risks
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed down -0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -1.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.27%. September E-mini S&P futures (E…
Bull of the Day: Victoria's Secret (VSXY)
Victoria’s Secret, a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), has quietly become one of the most convincing turnaround stories in retail.
Trump says Iran called to make a deal after U.S. strikes; adds it's unclear if war is back on
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening that he does not know whether Washington and Iran are returning to a full-fledged war, but told reporters that Iran "badly" wants to make a deal to cease escalating hos…
AstraZeneca stock dives 9% after heart drug trial misses target
Shares of AstraZeneca fell as much as 9% after a late-stage clinical trial for a heart disease drug failed to meet its target.
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Bear of the Day: BellRing Brands (BRBR)
BellRing Brands provides nutrition products in the United States. The company offers ready-to-drink protein shakes and beverages, protein powders, nutrition bars, and other products primarily under the Premier Protein a…
Why is Måsøval stock surging today?
The main shareholder in the Norwegian salmon farmer is reviewing its ownership in the company, while chief executive Helge Kvalvik is stepping down.
Ukraine’s drone playbook is wreaking havoc in Russia — and upending where NATO wants to invest
Ukraine's drone attacks have been dominating headlines about its war with Russia — and upended NATO's investment thesis.
Crypto still 'off the table' for Singapore's Temasek, four years after FTX flop
Nagi Hamiyeh, president of Temasek Global Investments, said crypto investment is "still off the table" for the company as it strives to move past a substantial loss in crypto exchange FTX.
New Strong Sell Stocks for July 9th
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft BMWYY is an automotive company for Atlantic Union Bank. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has been revised 8.2% downward over the last 60 days.
Oil prices ease after spiking following fresh U.S. strikes against Iran
Oil prices turned lower on Thursday having spiked after the U.S. carried out fresh strikes on Iran, renewing concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Trump loses appeals court bid to delay paying E. Jean Carroll $5M in damages
A New York federal appeals court on Wednesday night rejected a request by President Donald Trump to block E. Jean Carroll from collecting $5 million plus interest for damages from a jury verdict that held him civilly li…