Finance news summaries — Page 14
Essential facts and source links for recent finance stories.
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US stock futures fall as Middle East conflict persists ahead of Trump-Xi summit
U.S. stock futures fell Thursday as the unresolved Middle East conflict pushed Brent above $100 a barrel and investors awaited Donald Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping. At 5:25 a.m. ET, Nasdaq 100 futures were down 1.01%, S&P 500 futures 0.57% and Dow futures 0.33%. -
Monster led Coca-Cola for 10 years; Coke could outperform in the next decade
With dividends reinvested, $10,000 in Monster Beverage grew to $35,890 from 2016 to 2026, versus $27,930 in Coca-Cola. The Motley Fool says Coke could outperform over the next decade as growth revives, while Monster faces slower-growth concerns and a higher valuation. -
Buffett steps down as Berkshire chair; Apple, AmEx and Coca-Cola stakes may stay for decades
Warren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire chairman; Greg Abel is CEO, and Buffett’s son Howard is set to chair the board. The Motley Fool expects Berkshire’s Apple, American Express and Coca-Cola stakes to remain in its portfolio for decades. -
Turkish Airlines firms 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets, with 50 more optional
Turkish Airlines has confirmed a firm order for 100 Boeing 737-8 jets, with options for 50 more and substitution rights for the larger 737-10. Announced Sept. 23, the deal supports its target of operating more than 800 aircraft by 2033. -
CoreWeave’s Wall Street target implies 63% upside, but risks remain
Yahoo Finance puts CoreWeave’s average price target at $141.39, implying about 63% upside from current levels. Q2 revenue rose 112% to $2.6 billion, but the AI-computing provider reported a $49 million operating loss and a loss per share of $1.14. -
US set to reopen Santa Teresa port for Mexican cattle; beef prices may stay high
The US is set to resume Mexican cattle imports Thursday at Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the border’s largest livestock-inspection port. Officials expect 750 to 1,600 cattle daily, but they take five to eight months to reach slaughter, delaying possible beef-price relief. -
Treasury basis-trade capital falls 20% this year to $1.2 trillion, Morgan Stanley estimates
Capital committed to leveraged Treasury basis trades fell 20% this year to $1.2 trillion, Morgan Stanley estimates, as the profit opportunity narrows. The pullback centers on two- and five-year futures; the bank says it sees no evidence of broad market stress. -
U.S. purchase mortgage rates diverge as 30-year fixed rises to 6.98%
Zillow’s Sept. 24 national averages showed mixed purchase rates: the 30-year fixed rose 6 basis points to 6.98%, while the 15-year fixed fell 6 basis points to 6.42% and the 5/1 ARM dropped 29 basis points to 6.70%. The 30-year fixed refinance rate was 6.98%. -
At a hypothetical 10% return, $500 monthly in VIG could reach $1.13 million in 30 years
At a hypothetical 10% annual return, investing $500 each month in Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) could grow to about $1.13 million in 30 years. Since launching in 2006, the fund has averaged 10.2% annual returns. -
Cooper Companies board retains CooperSurgical, lifts buyback cap to $3 billion
Cooper Companies ended its strategic review and will keep CooperSurgical. Its board unanimously judged sale offers not in shareholders’ best interest and raised the buyback authorization from $2 billion to $3 billion; $445 million has been repurchased this fiscal year. -
Gen Z workers seek workplace perks, with 27% receiving stock awards
A 2025 Bank of America survey found 27% of full-time Gen Z workers receive stock awards, more than any previous generation, as young employees seek workplace perks such as 401(k)s and health savings accounts. The survey covered 941 full-time employees with 401(k) plans. -
Amazon shares may offer indirect Anthropic exposure before a possible IPO
Amazon could give investors indirect Anthropic exposure before a possible IPO, having invested $13 billion in the startup and committed up to $20 billion more. The Wall Street Journal says some advisers suggested waiting until November so Anthropic could present Q3 financials. -
Motley Fool favors Nvidia over SpaceX in its outlook toward 2028
After Elon Musk said SpaceX would use Nvidia’s Vera Rubin hardware exclusively, The Motley Fool’s analysis names Nvidia the better buy looking toward 2028, citing a lower estimated sales multiple. SpaceX is growing quickly but reported an operating loss. -
SpaceX IPO schedule makes 319 million more shares eligible for insider sales
On Sept. 24, some SpaceX insiders became eligible to sell another 319 million shares, the 105th day after its IPO, The Motley Fool reports. The article puts their potential selling pressure at about $48.7 billion; eligibility does not mean the shares were sold. -
Oil, Treasury yields and earnings may shape the S&P 500’s next move
The S&P 500 has gained more than 13% in 2026 despite stalling over the past month. Motley Fool writer Bram Berkowitz points to oil prices and supply, long-term Treasury yields and S&P 500 earnings estimates as gauges of whether the market can keep rising. -
Motley Fool writer says Meta could reach $3 trillion by 2028
Meta Platforms’ shares rose 11% on Monday as Muse gained popularity, putting its market value at $1.91 trillion. Motley Fool contributor Anthony Di Pizio says the company could reach $3 trillion by 2028, though rising AI infrastructure costs may weigh on earnings. -
Major U.S. bond managers favor selective investments amid market turmoil
Many of the eight leading U.S. bond managers overseeing nearly $700 billion favor selective, higher-quality holdings over big bets amid inflation, deficits and AI debt. The Bloomberg Aggregate Index is down 1% this year, its worst since 2022. -
Why the author prefers Walmart’s dividend record to Costco’s special payouts
Costco’s regular dividend yields 0.6%, and it sometimes adds special payouts; Walmart yields 0.9% and has raised its dividend for 53 years straight. The article’s author says he would rather own Walmart for its more consistent payout. -
US-China AI notification plan remains uncertain as summit talks continue
The US has proposed an AI notification channel with China, but Beijing has not said if it will join, leaving the plan's scope unclear as the summit continues through Friday. One policy analyst said it sounded informal and would likely fall short of a direct hotline. -
Motley Fool argues rising rates could favor State Street’s XLF ETF
The Motley Fool article argues State Street’s Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) could be attractive as interest rates rise: financial companies may benefit, and the fund trades at just over 15 times forward earnings, versus 20 for Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF. -
Anthropic targets $100 billion IPO that could set a record
Anthropic confidentially filed for an IPO in June and is targeting a $100 billion offering that could set a record. It could debut at a $2 trillion valuation, while Bloomberg reports second-quarter revenue of $11.5 billion, up from $787 million a year earlier. -
Lawrence Rothman names Coca-Cola his top long-term dividend pick
Lawrence Rothman, CFA, identifies Coca-Cola as his top long-term dividend-stock pick, citing 64 consecutive years of dividend increases. The company raised its quarterly payout 4% to 53 cents earlier this year; its yield was 2.4% at the Sept. 22 close. -
Stanley Druckenmiller, Ken Griffin and Cathie Wood share an Eli Lilly holding
Stanley Druckenmiller, Ken Griffin and Cathie Wood all hold Eli Lilly shares, according to their reported portfolios. Druckenmiller opened a position in the second quarter, Griffin increased his stake by more than 200%, and Wood holds shares through two Ark ETFs. -
Why a Motley Fool writer favors SK Hynix over Micron and Sandisk
The Motley Fool article’s author says they would buy SK Hynix over Micron and Sandisk, citing its lower valuation: about six times forecast 2027 earnings, versus seven for Micron and nine for Sandisk. All three remain exposed to cyclical memory prices. -
EBA chair says Europe’s divided banking market limits financing scale
Fragmentation is keeping European banks from reaching the scale needed to fund the bloc’s digital, economic-security and defence goals, EBA chair François-Louis Michaud told Reuters. He said cross-border lending and integration matter alongside mergers. -
Motley Fool contributor projects Nu Holdings’ 2027 net income at $5 billion
Motley Fool contributor predicts Nu Holdings will earn $5 billion in net income in 2027, citing the Brazilian digital bank’s growth. Nu reported $3.6 billion in net income over the past 12 months; last quarter, it rose 49% year over year to $1 billion.
