Russia stocks lower at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index down 0.51%

Investing.com -- Wall Street pushed higher on Monday, helped by gains in defensive consumer staple stocks. Market participants shook off a continued selloff in gold and silver and shifted their focus to trade developments after President Donald Trump said he had reached a deal with India. 

At 14:00 ET (19:00 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1% to 49,397.89 points, the S&P 500 index had gained 0.7% to 6,988.40 points, and the NASDAQ Composite had added 0.9% to 23,678.05 points. 

India will stop buying Russian oil

Trump on his Truth Social service said he spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about "many things" including trade and ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.

"He agreed to stop buying Russian Oil, and to buy much more from the United States and, potentially, Venezuela," Trump said, referring to Modi. India’s purchase of Russian oil had been a major sticking point in trade negotiations with the U.S.

Trump also said the two leaders had agreed upon a trade deal under which the U.S. would lower its reciprocal tariff rate to 18% from 25%. In return, India has committed to buy over $500 billion in American products. 

Oil prices did not show much reaction to the news. They were sharply lower on Monday after de-escalation between the U.S. and Iran, as Trump said the Middle East crude producer was "seriously talking" with Washington.

Brent futures dropped 4.9% to $65.92 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 5.4% to $61.72 a barrel. 

Meanwhile, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, a group known as OPEC+, left production unchanged during a weekend meeting, as broadly expected. 

No January jobs report

Media reports on Monday said the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics had delayed the January employment report due on Friday, due to the partial government shutdown.

Federal government services were suspended over the weekend after the U.S. Senate passed a temporary five-bill funding package on Friday, but lawmakers in the House are only set to return today.

The shutdown is not expected to be anything like the record one last year, as the House is expected to pass the package.     

Sentiment recovers as February kicks off

Sentiment was hit hard at the end of last week by a steep decline in gold and silver prices, with the precious metals hit by a combination of a firmer dollar and mass profit-taking in the wake of a sharp climb in recent months. 

Spot gold notched its worst day on Friday in decades, while spot silver recorded its worst day on record. 

The nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair weighed heavily as it resulted in a sharp rise in the U.S. dollar. While Warsh -- who formerly served as a Fed governor -- has aligned with Trump’s calls for sharply lower interest rates, he has also balked at the Fed’s asset buying operations. 

"During his first go-around as a Fed governor, Warsh was generally a close ally of then-Chair Bernanke and maintained a mostly centrist position heading into the GFC. While he backed the Fed’s move to implement quantitative easing at the time, he was an early skeptic and often leaned more hawkish during the latter part of his time on the Board," JPMorgan analysts led by Michael Feroli said on Friday. 

"After he left, he emerged as a frequent and vocal critic of the Fed, particularly on balance sheet policy. More recently, however, his public remarks have been dovish and broadly aligned with the administration’s monetary policy preferences," the analysts added.

Wall Street ended January with a gain of more than 1%, a solid performance considering the concerns sparked by the Trump administration’s trade and geopolitical moves.

"Markets put in a strong performance in January, as positive data surprises continued to power risk assets, with the S&P 500 briefly poking above 7,000 for the first time. But just as we saw in 2025, those headline gains masked significant volatility under the surface, as geopolitical risk rose significantly, including over Venezuela, Iran and Greenland," Deutsche Bank’s Henry Allen said.  

Walt Disney leads earnings parade

The quarterly earnings season is set to continue in full flow this week, with entertainment giant Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) earlier Monday beating revenue and earnings estimates for the holiday quarter ended in December. Still, shares of the Dow 30 component slid after it warned about a decline in international visitors.    

The media and entertainment giant is expected to name a new chief executive to replace Bob Iger early this year. Hollywood executives believe Josh D’Amaro, the chairman of the experiences division, is the front-runner.

More than 100 S&P 500 companies are due to report this week, including tech giants Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL).

Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) earnings update last week, which, while showing continued revenue growth, failed to fully reassure markets about the near-term payoff from heavy investment in AI infrastructure.

Amplifying concerns, a Wall Street Journal report over the weekend said that Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) proposed investment of up to $100 billion in OpenAI has stalled after internal concerns were raised at the chipmaker.

Elsewhere, Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) outlined its plans to raise fresh funds in 2026 that it will deploy towards building out its AI and cloud infrastructure, amid growing demand for more computing capacity.

The company said it expects to raise between $45 billion and $50 billion of gross cash proceeds in 2026, through a mix of debt and equity financing.

Ayushman Ojha and Peter Nurse contributed to this article

Investing.com -- MarineMax (NYSE:HZO) stock surged 9% Monday afternoon following a Reuters report that investment firm Donerail Group has offered to acquire the superyacht service company in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $1 billion.

According to sources familiar with the matter, Donerail has proposed to purchase MarineMax for $35 per share. The offer comes several months after Donerail pressed the company to make significant changes, including exploring a sale or replacing its chief executive officer.

The proposed acquisition highlights growing investor interest in the marina business sector. Clearwater, Florida-based MarineMax operates 65 marinas and storage locations alongside 70 dealerships catering to wealthy clients, with megayachts listed for sale on its website priced in the millions of dollars.

MarineMax’s business model focuses on serving high-net-worth individuals through its extensive network of marine facilities across the United States. The company has established itself as a significant player in the luxury boating market.

The Reuters report indicates that Donerail’s interest in MarineMax comes as marina properties have become increasingly attractive investment targets. Neither company has officially commented on the reported offer.

This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

Investing.com -- Dating app stocks present intriguing investment opportunities in 2026, with several companies showing significant upside potential despite varying challenges. According to WarrenAI’s analysis using Investing Pro metrics, certain players stand out for their value, growth prospects, and financial health.

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Match Group leads the pack with compelling fundamentals and recovery potential, while competitors like Grindr and Bumble offer different risk-reward profiles. Here’s a closer look at the top dating app stocks ranked by their investment appeal:

1. Match Group (NASDAQGS:MTCH)

Match Group emerges as the sector leader with a 40.1% Fair Value Upside and robust financial health. Despite recent stock stagnation, the company boasts a strong 2.5x current ratio and healthy 28.3% EBITDA margin. Hinge’s impressive 27% year-over-year growth helps offset Tinder’s user decline, creating optimism for a rebound. With forward P/E and EV/EBITDA ratios (8.3x and 8.5x respectively) well below sector averages and an 85.4% EPS growth forecast, Match Group presents a compelling value opportunity. Analysts have set a target of $37.59, with technical indicators suggesting a "Strong Buy" despite challenges from Tinder’s 9% MAU decline and currency headwinds.

2. Grindr (NYSE:GRND)

Grindr secures the second position with sector-leading revenue growth of 32.7% over the last twelve months and a 24.2% Fair Value Upside. The LGBTQ+-focused platform features strong user engagement and a healthy 31.1% EBITDA margin. Despite recently hitting a 52-week low and showing "Strong Sell" technical signals, Grindr’s impressive 168.8% EPS growth forecast and $21.75 analyst target price suggest significant potential. International expansion plans and upcoming AI features could reignite growth, making it an oversold opportunity with standout growth characteristics.

3. Bumble (NASDAQGS:BMBL)

Bumble ranks third with a substantial 37.2% Fair Value Upside and the sector’s lowest forward P/E at just 2.1x. However, this deep value comes with considerable risk. While maintaining a healthy 2.5x current ratio, the company shows negative ROE and ROIC metrics. Technical indicators unanimously signal a "Strong Sell," and the company faces a shrinking paying user base with revenue expected to decline for FY25. With an analyst target of $4.56 and a 145.9% EPS growth forecast, Bumble represents a high-risk turnaround opportunity.

4. Hello Group (NASDAQGS:MOMO)

Hello Group rounds out the ranking with a 39.6% Fair Value Upside and solid balance sheet fundamentals, including a 9.0% ROE and 1.9x current ratio. However, its modest 9.7% EPS growth forecast and "Strong Sell" technical signals across all timeframes raise value trap concerns. With a forward P/E of 7.8x and an analyst target of $61.88, Hello Group offers stability rather than growth potential, keeping it off the sector’s top three positions.

This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

Investing.com -- Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) shares rose 0.2% to $26.49 on Monday as investors await the drugmaker’s quarterly earnings report scheduled for release before markets open on Tuesday.

Analysts expect Pfizer’s revenue to decrease approximately 5% to around $16.95 billion, while adjusted earnings per share are projected to fall 9.5% to 57 cents compared to 63 cents in the same period last year.

The pharmaceutical giant has a strong track record of meeting or exceeding expectations. Over the past eight quarters, Pfizer’s revenue has met analyst estimates six times, while its adjusted earnings per share has surpassed forecasts in every quarter during this period.

In December, Pfizer warned that the next few years would be challenging, starting with 2026. The company cited several factors for this outlook, including declining sales of its COVID-19 vaccine and treatment, price reductions promised to the U.S. government, and the expiration of patents on key medications. The drugmaker’s 2026 profit forecast fell below Wall Street expectations.

The Trump administration has recently negotiated agreements with Pfizer and other pharmaceutical companies to reduce the prices of their medicines for the government’s Medicaid program and for cash-paying customers.

Despite these challenges, Pfizer stock has gained approximately 6% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500 healthcare index, which has risen just 0.2% during the same period.

This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

Investing.com -- Argentina has purchased $808 million in drawing rights from the United States, according to recent financial data.

The transaction comes as broader Latin American markets showed mixed performance. The MSCI Latin American currencies index fell 0.3%, while regional stock markets remained subdued.

In other regional news, Chile’s January economic activity exceeded analyst forecasts, showing stronger-than-expected performance in the first month of the year.

This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

Investing.com -- Wall Street pushed higher on Monday, helped by gains in defensive consumer staple stocks. Market participants shook off a continued selloff in gold and silver and shifted their focus to trade developments after President Donald Trump said he had reached a deal with India. 

At 14:00 ET (19:00 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 1% to 49,397.89 points, the S&P 500 index had gained 0.7% to 6,988.40 points, and the NASDAQ Composite had added 0.9% to 23,678.05 points. 

India will stop buying Russian oil

Trump on his Truth Social service said he spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about "many things" including trade and ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.

"He agreed to stop buying Russian Oil, and to buy much more from the United States and, potentially, Venezuela," Trump said, referring to Modi. India’s purchase of Russian oil had been a major sticking point in trade negotiations with the U.S.

Trump also said the two leaders had agreed upon a trade deal under which the U.S. would lower its reciprocal tariff rate to 18% from 25%. In return, India has committed to buy over $500 billion in American products. 

Oil prices did not show much reaction to the news. They were sharply lower on Monday after de-escalation between the U.S. and Iran, as Trump said the Middle East crude producer was "seriously talking" with Washington.

Brent futures dropped 4.9% to $65.92 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 5.4% to $61.72 a barrel. 

Meanwhile, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, a group known as OPEC+, left production unchanged during a weekend meeting, as broadly expected. 

No January jobs report

Media reports on Monday said the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics had delayed the January employment report due on Friday, due to the partial government shutdown.

Federal government services were suspended over the weekend after the U.S. Senate passed a temporary five-bill funding package on Friday, but lawmakers in the House are only set to return today.

The shutdown is not expected to be anything like the record one last year, as the House is expected to pass the package.     

Sentiment recovers as February kicks off

Sentiment was hit hard at the end of last week by a steep decline in gold and silver prices, with the precious metals hit by a combination of a firmer dollar and mass profit-taking in the wake of a sharp climb in recent months. 

Spot gold notched its worst day on Friday in decades, while spot silver recorded its worst day on record. 

The nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair weighed heavily as it resulted in a sharp rise in the U.S. dollar. While Warsh -- who formerly served as a Fed governor -- has aligned with Trump’s calls for sharply lower interest rates, he has also balked at the Fed’s asset buying operations. 

"During his first go-around as a Fed governor, Warsh was generally a close ally of then-Chair Bernanke and maintained a mostly centrist position heading into the GFC. While he backed the Fed’s move to implement quantitative easing at the time, he was an early skeptic and often leaned more hawkish during the latter part of his time on the Board," JPMorgan analysts led by Michael Feroli said on Friday. 

"After he left, he emerged as a frequent and vocal critic of the Fed, particularly on balance sheet policy. More recently, however, his public remarks have been dovish and broadly aligned with the administration’s monetary policy preferences," the analysts added.

Wall Street ended January with a gain of more than 1%, a solid performance considering the concerns sparked by the Trump administration’s trade and geopolitical moves.

"Markets put in a strong performance in January, as positive data surprises continued to power risk assets, with the S&P 500 briefly poking above 7,000 for the first time. But just as we saw in 2025, those headline gains masked significant volatility under the surface, as geopolitical risk rose significantly, including over Venezuela, Iran and Greenland," Deutsche Bank’s Henry Allen said.  

Walt Disney leads earnings parade

The quarterly earnings season is set to continue in full flow this week, with entertainment giant Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) earlier Monday beating revenue and earnings estimates for the holiday quarter ended in December. Still, shares of the Dow 30 component slid after it warned about a decline in international visitors.    

The media and entertainment giant is expected to name a new chief executive to replace Bob Iger early this year. Hollywood executives believe Josh D’Amaro, the chairman of the experiences division, is the front-runner.

More than 100 S&P 500 companies are due to report this week, including tech giants Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL).

Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) earnings update last week, which, while showing continued revenue growth, failed to fully reassure markets about the near-term payoff from heavy investment in AI infrastructure.

Amplifying concerns, a Wall Street Journal report over the weekend said that Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) proposed investment of up to $100 billion in OpenAI has stalled after internal concerns were raised at the chipmaker.

Elsewhere, Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) outlined its plans to raise fresh funds in 2026 that it will deploy towards building out its AI and cloud infrastructure, amid growing demand for more computing capacity.

The company said it expects to raise between $45 billion and $50 billion of gross cash proceeds in 2026, through a mix of debt and equity financing.

Ayushman Ojha and Peter Nurse contributed to this article