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A bullish Seeking Alpha call on MercadoLibre (MELI) argues the stock is a rotation trade beneficiary. But AlphaScala's 31/100 score warns of headwinds. The next catalyst is Q3 earnings.
CL stock rose 2.55% today. Colgate-Palmolive India's strategy to expand rural reach and science-led innovation could support long-term growth, despite near-term challenges.
BECU raised its checking bonus to $500, nearly tripling the prior offer. The move signals intensifying competition for deposits among credit unions.
Cramer told a caller he likes Agnico Eagle (AEM) as a company. He also expects gold to fall. Analysts see 15% upside; the US jobs report Friday is the next catalyst.
Ukrainian long-range drone attacks on Russian oil terminals and refineries are creating a domestic fuel shortage and threatening export capacity, adding to political pressure on Putin as the war enters its fifth year.
Club and staff challenge Centre's eviction notice; Delhi High Court hearing set for July 6 over Lutyens' Delhi property. The legal battle could impact the future of the historic club.
Australian police investigate a Facebook death threat against PM Modi ahead of his July 9 Melbourne visit. The threat targets a community event at Marvel Stadium.
NOBLE becomes the first major US law enforcement group to back crypto legislation, endorsing the Clarity Act ahead of a Senate vote expected in early July.
Needham kept a Buy rating and $25 price target on Zeta Global after the Palantir partnership. The analyst sees Foundry as a structural upgrade to Zeta's Data Cloud, not an immediate revenue driver.
Marvell Technology got two analyst price target increases, Cantor to $300 and Stifel to $350, on AI infrastructure demand. Alpha Score 57.
Raymond James initiated AppLovin with Strong Buy and $640 target. Bank of America holds at $705. Alpha Score 45 warns the run may be priced in.
Oceaneering priced $500M in senior notes at 6.875% due 2034, refinancing cheaper 2028 debt. Egypt gas field contract adds 2026 revenue. Leverage question remains.
Sparkassen, Germany's largest banking network, is prepping crypto trading for millions of retail clients under MiCA rules. The initial offering will include a handful of cryptocurrencies.
Wall Street analysts diverged on Chevron and Morgan Stanley this week. Chevron was downgraded on refining margin pressure; Morgan Stanley upgraded on IB fee rebound. Alpha Scores: CVX 42, MS 56.
Visa and Mastercard jumped 4.9% and 4.4% on a swipe-fee settlement approval. Crypto stocks tumbled with bitcoin. Big banks slid on hawkish Fed minutes.
French police arrested two suspects after a year-long probe into a $1.8M crypto scam. A wealthy couple paid for a Saint-Tropez villa that never existed.
Schwab's SCHB charges 0.03% for 2,500 stocks. The top ten holdings carry a 25% tech-heavy concentration. Market-cap weighting means accepting every sector's fate.
Freeport-McMoRan raised its dividend to $0.15 per share after a strong Q1, with copper above $4.50. Peconic Partners boosted its stake by 66%. Alpha Score 50/100.
Alan Brochstein downgraded SMDV to hold. The fund rallied but still lags the S&P 500 and Russell 2000. Rate sensitivity and equal-weight construction create headwinds for the mid-cap dividend ETF.
Startup hype focuses on billion-dollar unicorns. Most venture firms aim for 10x-20x returns. Here's why that math matters for entrepreneurs building sustainable businesses.
Barclays reiterated Overweight on NVST at a $32 target, implying 78% upside. The catch is whether stabilization in dental markets becomes a real inflection.
Tankers move through the Strait of Hormuz after a week of disruption. Brent crude pulls back. Energy stocks give up gains. The risk of another closure is not gone.
53 hours, 6 highlights, 4 lowlights. The California Zephyr delivers on views and novelty but falls short on comfort and connectivity.
Canada's 1 million bpd pipeline to the Pacific requires oil sands producers to fund the Pathways carbon capture project. The formal deal is not yet signed.
Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu announced gold exploration in Kuppam using modern tech, part of a plan to turn the region into an industrial hub. The move targets domestic gold production.
Two of Germany's largest banking networks are adding crypto trading to their apps, letting millions of retail customers buy and sell digital assets directly. The integration reduces friction and signals a shift in traditional banking's approach to crypto.
37 new crypto firms join ESMA's MiCA register, total 280. No ART issuer licensed. Tether's USDT continues outside the framework as the European Commission plans an early revision.
Marcos pressed Carney on credential recognition for Filipino nurses and skilled workers. Faster licensing could ease Canadian labor shortages and pressure wages in healthcare and tech.
"Say what you mean" is a parenting rule Siggie Cohen swears by. The same principle applies to earnings calls: clear guidance reduces uncertainty.
The USDA's 1930s kudzu program to fight erosion created a 10-million-acre infestation. Utilities like SO face maintenance costs. Market solutions like goat grazing work better.