Evercore upgrades Zoom to ‘outperform’ as its reinvention gains momentum

Investing.com — Evercore ISI upgraded Zoom Video Communications Inc (NASDAQ:ZM) Inc to “outperform” from “in line” on Tuesday, driven promising growth opportunities in artificial intelligence and new product lines, strong operational execution, a bottoming out of churn rates. Zoom’s most recent quarter showcased record-low online churn at 2.7% and a steady enterprise net retention rate of…

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Analysts weigh in on Trump’s tariff threats

Investing.com — President-elect Donald Trump pledged on Monday to impose significant tariffs on the United States’ top three trading partners—Canada, Mexico, and China—outlining measures that could escalate into trade disputes. The proposed tariffs are part of Trump’s broader effort to fulfill his “America First” campaign promises. The former US president, set to retake office on…

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US monthly house prices rise strongly in September

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. single-family house prices increased solidly in September, which together with a resurgence in mortgage rates will further reduce affordability for many prospective homeowners. House prices jumped 0.7% on a month-on-month basis after an upwardly revised 0.4% rise in August, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said on Tuesday. Prices were initially reported…

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Citi lifts price target on airlines, sees boost from premium travel

Investing.com — U.S. network carriers, including Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL), United Airlines, and American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL), are well-positioned to benefit from a structural shift toward premium travel, according to a Citi note on Monday. The brokerage highlighted the ongoing strength in premium travel demand and revenue from co-branded credit cards and loyalty programs as key…

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3 factors that could stop the market rally, according to Deutsche Bank

Investing.com —  Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) analysts identified three risks that could disrupt the ongoing market rally, which has seen robust gains throughout 2024. While markets appear resilient, the note warns that elevated valuations and persistent vulnerabilities could lead to significant selloffs if these risks materialize. Economic Downturn: An economic slowdown poses the most significant threat to…

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Japan’s PM asks Biden to greenlight Nippon’s acquisition of US steel – report

Investing.com — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has written to President Joe Biden, urging him to approve Nippon Steel Corp (TYO:5401)’s $15 billion bid to acquire US Steel, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. Ishiba’s appeal aims to prevent the deal’s rejection from straining recent efforts to strengthen US-Japan relations. Biden, aligning…

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