MarketBeat | Stock Market News and Research Tools News Latest News Instant News Alerts Most Viewed 47 minutes ago | July 13th, 2020 2:39 PMMerkel: 2nd summit may be needed to forge EU stimulus dealBERLIN (AP) — “Bridges still need to be built” between European Union countries at odds over plans for a massive stimulus package to help the bloc's economies recover from the coronavirus pandemic, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday, warning that if a summit this week doesn't result in agreement a further meeting may be required. …Read Article 47 minutes ago Merkel: 2nd summit may be needed to forge EU stimulus deal47 minutes ago | July 13th | 2020 2:39PMMerkel: 2nd summit may be needed to forge EU stimulus dealBERLIN (AP) — “Bridges still need to be built” between European Union countries at odds over plans for a massive stimulus package to help the bloc's economies recover from the coronavirus pandemic, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday, warning that if a summit this week doesn't result in agreement a further meeting may be required. …Read Article 55 minutes ago US budget deficit hits all-time high of $864 billion in June55 minutes ago | July 13th | 2020 2:30PMUS budget deficit hits all-time high of $864 billion in JuneWASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government incurred the biggest monthly budget deficit in history in June as spending on programs to combat the coronavirus recession exploded while millions of job losses cut into tax revenues. The Treasury Department reported Monday that the deficit hit $864 billion last month, an amount of red ink that…Read Article 1 hour ago Polish president wins 2nd term after bitter campaign1 hour ago | July 13th | 2020 2:22PMPolish president wins 2nd term after bitter campaignWARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish President Andrzej Duda declared victory Monday in a runoff election in which he narrowly won a second five-year term, acknowledging the campaign he ran was often too harsh as he appealed for unity and forgiveness. The close race followed a bitter campaign between Duda and Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski that was dominated by cultural issues.Read Article 1 hour ago Stocks up as market faces down latest hurdle: dismal profits1 hour ago | July 13th | 2020 1:45PMStocks up as market faces down latest hurdle: dismal profitsNEW YORK (AP) — Here comes the latest hurdle for the pandemic-defying stock market to leap with ease, investors hope: the worst quarterly profit drop in more than a decade. Stocks climbed worldwide Monday, adding to their stellar gains of recent months, as CEOs prepare to tell their investors how much less money they made in the spring as the coronavirus pandemic pounded the economy.Read Article 1 hour ago Analog Devices buys Maxim, creating $68 billion chipmaker1 hour ago | July 13th | 2020 1:29PMAnalog Devices buys Maxim, creating $68 billion chipmakerNEW YORK (AP) — Computer chip maker Analog Devices is buying Maxim Integrated in an all-stock deal that will create a company worth about $68 billion, and strengthens its position in the analog semiconductor sector. The $20 billion acquisition would also give Analog a more defined roll in the development technology for 5G networks and self-piloted vehicles.Read Article 1 hour ago Strong demand for virus testing services; snacking surges1 hour ago | July 13th | 2020 1:28PMStrong demand for virus testing services; snacking surgesThe outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Monday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus. ________________________ FRONT LINE VIRUS COMPANIES: — Two vaccine candidates from Pfizer…Read Article 2 hours ago Merkel: 2nd summit may be needed on EU stimulus package2 hours ago | July 13th | 2020 1:18PMMerkel: 2nd summit may be needed on EU stimulus packageBERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday that “bridges still need to be built” between European Union countries at odds over a stimulus package for Europe's pandemic-stricken economies and a second meeting may be required if a summit this week doesn't result in an agreement. Merkel told reporters that the economic crisis…Read Article 3 hours ago Brexit is back: UK aims to prepare public for Jan 1 EU break3 hours ago | July 13th | 2020 12:02PMBrexit is back: UK aims to prepare public for Jan 1 EU breakLONDON (AP) — The British government told individuals and businesses Monday to get ready for new costs and red tape — but also an exciting “new start” — when the U.K. leaves the European Union's economic embrace in less than six months. The government unveiled details of new border arrangements and a major public information campaign…Read Article 4 hours ago IMF calls on Lebanese to unite behind government reform plan4 hours ago | July 13th | 2020 11:24AMIMF calls on Lebanese to unite behind government reform planBEIRUT (AP) — The International Monetary Fund on Monday urged Lebanese authorities to unite behind a government economic plan that has received a cool reception from the banking sector, saying the country needs a reform program to rescue an economy mired in crisis. Lebanon, one of the most indebted nations in the world, is passing through…Read Article 4 hours ago Report: New players help Maduro evade tanker sanctions4 hours ago | July 13th | 2020 10:51AMReport: New players help Maduro evade tanker sanctionsMIAMI (AP) — As U.S. sanctions scare away the world's largest shippers from Venezuela's oil industry, new players are willing to brave the heightened risks and help keep socialist leader Nicolás Maduro afloat, according to a new report. In the first year since the Trump administration imposed crushing economic sanctions on Venezuela's…Read Article 4 hours ago Stocks climb worldwide as CEOs prepare latest report cards4 hours ago | July 13th | 2020 10:48AMStocks climb worldwide as CEOs prepare latest report cardsNEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is rising in Monday morning trading as CEOs across the country prepare to tell their investors how much money they made, or lost, in the spring as the coronavirus pandemic pounded the economy. The S&P 500 was 1.1% higher after the first hour of trading, following up on similar gains across Europe and Asia.Read Article 5 hours ago Stocks open higher at the start of a busy week for earnings5 hours ago | July 13th | 2020 9:44AMStocks open higher at the start of a busy week for earningsNEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street as traders start off a busy week for company earnings reports on a positive note. The S&P 500 index rose 0.8% in early trading Monday, following similar gains in Europe and even bigger gains in Asian markets. Major U.S. banks are among the big companies announcing their latest quarterly results this week, which are expected to be down sharply overall because of the coronavirus pandemic.Read Article 14 hours ago The Container Store (NYSE: TCS) Stock Building Steam for a Larger Rally 14 hours ago | July 13th | 2020 1:00AMThe Container Store (NYSE: TCS) Stock Building Steam for a Larger Rally Storage products retailer The Container Store (NYSE: TCS) shares have languished throughout 2020 falling with the benchmark S&P 500 index (NYSEARCA: SPY) but not participating in the rally back to -pre-COVID levels until recently. The market is questioning whether TCS is a pandemic benefactor due to its 93 brick and mortar stores but is reconsidering the utility of products during lockdowns and the efficiency of their online commerce.Read Article 14 hours ago CubeSmart (NYSE: CUBE) Offers Excellent Value and Yield14 hours ago | July 13th | 2020 1:00AMCubeSmart (NYSE: CUBE) Offers Excellent Value and YieldCubeSmart (NYSE: CUBE), a self-administered and self-managed REIT, provides its customers with storage space. While this is far from the sexiest industry, CUBE shares offer excellent value and yield at current levels. Like many companies, CubeSmart has been forced to alter its operations to adjust to the “new-normal” environment. But a…Read Article 14 hours ago Disney Stock (NYSE: DIS) Rallies Into Park Reopening14 hours ago | July 13th | 2020 1:00AMDisney Stock (NYSE: DIS) Rallies Into Park ReopeningIt’s been touch and go for several weeks but on Saturday, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) officially reopened its Walt Disney World theme park in Orlando after months of coronavirus driven closure. Even though the number of guests allowed in was limited and tightly controlled, there are still many who thought the move was a little premature…Read Article 14 hours ago Alibaba Aims for 1 Billion Consumers As Stock Hits All-Time Highs14 hours ago | July 13th | 2020 1:00AMAlibaba Aims for 1 Billion Consumers As Stock Hits All-Time HighsWith more than a 50% rally from the lows of March through last week, few on Wall Street are bearish when it …Read Article 14 hours ago Guidance Lifts Pepsico, Double-Digit Gains Are Still In Sight14 hours ago | July 13th | 2020 1:00AMGuidance Lifts Pepsico, Double-Digit Gains Are Still In SightPepsico Was Already A Buy Pepsico (NASDAQ: PEP) was a buy long before it released calendar 2nd quarter earnings. The company is the second-largest soft drink brand on the planet and a well-diversified, dividend-paying consumer staple. When it comes to the dividend, Pepsico’s pedigree bears the hallmarks of royalty. With 48 years of consecutive…Read Article 14 hours ago There’s Another 20% Still In Store For Big Tech14 hours ago | July 13th | 2020 1:00AMThere’s Another 20% Still In Store For Big TechWedbush Doubles-Down On Secular Tech Winners Last week, in a letter to shareholders, Wedbush doubled-down on big-tech names calling for another 20% to 30% upside for secular winners. The analysts say Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) will be the biggest winners during the next phase of the market but they are not the only ones well-positioned…Read Article 14 hours ago Pfizer (PFE) Looks Like a Buy as Vaccine Chances Surge14 hours ago | July 13th | 2020 1:00AMPfizer (PFE) Looks Like a Buy as Vaccine Chances Surge There's little doubt that in the pharmaceutical market right now, the biggest prize of all is a coronavirus vaccine. 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