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Here Are the States That Will Be Hit Hardest if ACA Subsidies Lapse in 2026
Key PointsEnhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies were made available in 2021 and extended through the end of 2025.If Congress allows them to lapse, monthly premium payments will rise sharply for most Marketplace enrollees.If these subsidies expire, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) project...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 29
The Motley Fool Interviews Axon Enterprise President Josh Isner
Law enforcement technology company Axon Enterprise has produced big returns for investors. Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser recently talked with Axon President Josh Isner about the recent quarter, recent acquisitions, and the future of Axon.To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcast...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 29
LIVE MARKETS-Before the bell: Europe set to extend year-end gains
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comBEFORE THE BELL: EUROPE SET TO EXTEND YEAR-END GAINSEuropean shares looked set for a higher start on Monday, kicking off the last tradi...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks start final week of 2025 on firm footing, Taiwan hits record high
South Korean stocks hit highest since November 4Thai baht down 1.2%, cuts YTD gain to 9.3%By Rajasik Mukherjee Dec 29 (Reuters) - Taiwan shares surged to a record high on Monday, while South Korea's KOSPI climbed to its strongest level in eight weeks, setting an upbeat tone for the final week...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks start final week of 2025 on firm footing, Taiwan hits record high
South Korean stocks hit highest since November 4Thai baht down 1.2%, cuts YTD gain to 9.3%By Rajasik Mukherjee Dec 29 (Reuters) - Taiwan shares surged to a record high on Monday, while South Korea's KOSPI climbed to its strongest level in eight weeks, setting an upbeat tone for the final week...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
AGNC Investment: The 13% Yield That Actually Pays
Key PointsAGNC Investment's dividend yield is 10 times higher than the S&P 500.The REIT has maintained its dividend payment since early 2020. Its dividend currently aligns with its costs, putting the payout at a sustainable level. 10 stocks we like better than AGNC Investment Corp. › A sky-high divi...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 29
XRP vs. Dogecoin: Which Crypto Will Make You Richer?
Key PointsXRP operates on a network with strong technical capabilities.Dogecoin is the original meme token that has built a tremendous social media network.10 stocks we like better than XRP › XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) are two of the most closely followed cryptocurrencies in the s...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 29
Japan's Nikkei falls as tech stocks track Wall Street lower
By Junko Fujita TOKYO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended lower on Monday after two sessions of gains, as technology stocks tracked Wall Street's weak finish last week and some big stocks traded ex-dividend.The Nikkei .N225 fell 0.44% to 50,526.92, while the broader Top...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Why I'll Never Sell This Under-the-Radar Warren Buffett Stock
Key PointsBerkshire Hathaway has been building a position in Lennar. I live in a home built by Lennar. I like the company's land-light business model.10 stocks we like better than Lennar › Warren Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway, made a rather sizable bet on the housing market earlier this year...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 29
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks rise, precious metals hit records on Fed rate cut bets
Silver hits $80 per ounce as precious metals rally charges onFed minutes in focus this week as traders ponder US rates outlook Dollar stays under pressure on rate cut wagers By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Asian stocks jumped to six-week highs on Monday, while the dollar hovered ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
SoftBank Nears Deal for Data Center Investment Firm DigitalBridge, Bloomberg Reports
SoftBank Group is in advanced talks to acquire DigitalBridge Group, a private equity firm that invests in assets such as data centers, according to people with knowledge of the matter, Bloomberg reported.The Japanese conglomerate could announce an agreement as soon as Monday for New York-listed Digi...Tiger News
Mon, Dec 29
CORRECTED-EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks start year-end week on firm note, Taiwan hits record high
South Korean stocks hit highest since November 4Thai baht down 0.6%, cuts YTD gain to 9.94%By Rajasik Mukherjee Dec 29 (Reuters) - Equities in Taiwan surged to an all-time high on Monday, while those in South Korea jumped to an eight-week peak, kicking off the final week of the year on a positive...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
CORRECTED-EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks start year-end week on firm note, Taiwan hits record high
South Korean stocks hit highest since November 4Thai baht down 0.6%, cuts YTD gain to 9.94%By Rajasik Mukherjee Dec 29 (Reuters) - Equities in Taiwan surged to an all-time high on Monday, while those in South Korea jumped to an eight-week peak, kicking off the final week of the year on a positive...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
The Motley Fool Rule Breakers Besties of 2025
In this podcast, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner highlights 10 standout Motley Fool Rule Breakers episodes from this year, revisiting the ideas, stories, and lessons that lingered long after the microphones were off. And all of the voices behind those moments return for brief cameos, reflecting...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 29
XPENG-Peking University Collaborative Research Accepted by AAAI 2026: Introducing a Novel Visual Token Pruning Framework for Autonomous Driving
XPENG-PKU Research Breakthrough: XPENG, in collaboration with Peking University, has developed FastDriveVLA—a novel visual token pruning framework that enables autonomous driving AI to "drive like a human" by focusing only on essential information, achieving a 7.5x reduction in computation...PR Newswire
Mon, Dec 29
Crypto Daily | Bitcoin Surpasses $90K and ETH Surges Above $3,000; Crypto Treasury Companies Face Uncertain Future by 2026, Says MoreMarkets CEO
Crypto Daily is our column tracking crypto market trends, offering timely insights and valuable updates to keep you informed.Crypto NewsBitcoin(BTC) Surpasses $90,000 with a 2.8% Increase in 24 HoursBitcoin has crossed the $90,000 benchmark and is now trading at $90,108, with a narrowed 2.8% increas...Tiger News
Mon, Dec 29
The "Second Derivative" AI Stocks: 3 Companies That Could Thrive Beyond Chips in 2026
Key PointsSoundHound has a huge opportunity in voice-powered AI agents.Salesforce stock looks washed out, and it also has a strong potential growth driver with AI agents.Once deemed an AI loser, Snowflake has been hitting on all cylinders.10 stocks we like better than SoundHound AI › While semicondu...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 29
JinkoSolar Announces Results of 2025 Annual General Meeting
SHANGRAO, China, Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company") (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that all shareholders resolutions proposed at the Company's 202...PR Newswire
Mon, Dec 29
PRECIOUS-Precious metals retreat, silver holds near $80/ounce
Silver hits all-time high at $83.62/ozPlatinum hits record high at $2,478.5/ozTrump says 'very close' to ending Ukraine warBy Ishaan Arora Dec 29 (Reuters) - Precious metals pulled back on Monday, with silver trading near the $80 per ounce mark after hitting a record high earlier in the d...Reuters
Mon, Dec 29
Should You Buy the Best-Performing "Magnificent Seven" Stock of 2025?
Key PointsAfter a tough start to the year, Alphabet shares rebounded and have outperformed those of its large tech peers. The company's financial results and a favorable outcome to a legal battle had a lot to do with that.Alphabet's work in cloud computing and AI should help power strong growth in t...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 29
