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Why Some Americans Have a Negative Net Worth -- and How to Avoid It
Key PointsWhen your debts exceed your assets, it leads to a negative net worth.Minimizing your debt is a great way to avoid that scenario.Don't overspend on a home, and be careful with high-interest debt that could spiral. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Your ne...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 30
Where Will This AI Stock Be in 5 Years? The Numbers Tell a Story
Key PointsPalantir’s stock has delivered massive gains since its market debut in 2020.Its revenue growth is accelerating, and its profits are soaring.It could continue to outperform the S&P 500 over the next five years.10 stocks we like better than Palantir Technologies › Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR), th...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 30
The High-Yield Dynamo Powering Microsoft's AI Future
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe explain why Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC), a key partner to power Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and its expanding AI and Cloud infrastructure, is built to be a big winner for investors over the long term.*Stock prices used ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 30
Why Axon Enterprise Stock Plunged Week
Key PointsThere was no company-specific news out on Axon last week.Instead, a broader sell-off in high-priced SaaS stocks took down Axon as well.The stock is still expensive at P/S ratio of 16, but the pullback looks like a buying opportunity. 10 stocks we like better than Axon Enterprise › Shares o...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 30
Tesla climbs as SpaceX merger talks fuel Musk empire consolidation hopes
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Shares of Tesla TSLA.O jumped nearly 5% on Friday after reports that SpaceX was in deal talks with Elon Musk's other companies stoked investor hopes that the billionaire's tech empire could be unified further.SpaceX is in discussions to merge with Musk's AI startup, xA...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
LIVE MARKETS-About a third of the way into Q4 earnings season, US profit growth up 10.9%
Main US indexes decline; Nasdaq off ~1%Materials weakest S&P 500 sector; Healthcare leads gainersDollar rallies; crude down >1%; bitcoin down ~2; gold slides ~11%US 10-Year Treasury yield edges up to ~4.24%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporte...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Earning Less Than $184,500 in 2026? This Social Security Change Could Affect You.
Key PointsMultiple Social Security changes went into effect in the new year. One change will have a big effect on those making between $176,100 and $184,500.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Social Security changes over time, including in 2026. With the new year u...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 30
Verizon forecasts upbeat annual profit as wireless subscriber growth hits six-year high
By Harshita Mary Varghese Jan 30 (Reuters) - Verizon forecast annual profit and free cash flow above market expectations on Friday, after aggressive promotions during peak holiday period fueled its highest quarterly wireless subscriber additions in six years.Shares of the U.S. wireless carrier ju...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
This Growth Stock Continues to Crush the Market
Key PointsHigh bandwidth memory chips sell for four times the price of standard DRAM, and Micron is going all-in on this AI-driven product category.Micron plays a supporting role in Nvidia's AI dominance.The memory market is cyclical, but this upswing looks different for real.10 stocks we like bette...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 30
Take Five: Our currency, your problem
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Financial markets are heading towards the end of an unforgettable January, not least thanks to the dollar - set for its worst start to the year since 2018, and the coming week brings a set of catalysts that could shake things up further.Megacap earnings will set the tone for stock...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Why Tesla Stock Popped Today
Key PointsA combination of Tesla and SpaceX would allay some investor concerns and could spur additional investment. The news reports are mere speculation, but they highlight the interest in Musk's companies. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock rose ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 30
UK's FTSE 100 posts longest monthly winning streak in over 12 years
FTSE 100 up 0.5%, FTSE 250 flat Trump picks Kevin Warsh as new Fed chair British business confidence dips to a one-year lowBy Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Jan 30 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 rose on Friday, capping its seventh straight month of gains, lifted by a rally in banking stocks and a weaker ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Videogame stocks slide on Google's AI model that turns prompts into playable worlds
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Shares of videogame companies fell sharply in afternoon trading on Friday after Alphabet's Google GOOGL.O rolled out its artificial intelligence model capable of creating interactive digital worlds with simple prompts.Shares of "Grand Theft Auto" maker Take-Two Interac...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Will Cuts to the Metaverse Help Meta Platforms Stock Soar in 2026?
Key PointsMeta Platforms underwent a big transformation in 2021 as it pivoted toward the metaverse.The company has spent tens of billions of dollars on the metaverse, with not much to show for it.It recently announced layoffs within the business unit, but isn't exiting it entirely.10 stocks we like ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 30
Tesla jumps as SpaceX merger talks fuel Musk empire consolidation hopes
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Shares of Tesla TSLA.O jumped more than 5% on Friday, after reports that SpaceX was in deal talks with Elon Musk's other companies stoked investor hopes that the billionaire's tech empire could be unified further.SpaceX is in discussions to merge with Musk's AI startup...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
How High Can Silver Go After Its Parabolic Run? The Answer May Surprise You
Key PointsSilver is known as a "poor man's gold" but also has industrial uses.Investors have poured into silver due to geopolitical and economic concerns, as well as a silver shortage.10 stocks we like better than iShares Silver Trust › Even in the 21st century, so far categorized by recessions and ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 30
Deckers Outdoor shares jump as Hoka demand drives forecast lift
By Juveria Tabassum Jan 30 (Reuters) - Deckers Outdoor DECK.N shares climbed as much as 16% in morning trade on Friday after the UGG boots maker lifted its annual forecasts and signaled a softer-than-expected tariff hit, benefiting from strong full-price sales in the U.S. and international market...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
This Global Hotel Stock Is Back on Track and Growing Like Gangbusters
Key PointsThe COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 crushed the hotel industry.Pent-up travel demand sent people back on the road and into hotels.InterContinental Hotels Group in particular has expanded beyond its pre-pandemic levels.10 stocks we like better than InterContinental Hotels Group Plc › Everybody wa...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 30
