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Prediction: This Cryptocurrency Could Soar 117% in 2026
Key PointsIn seven of the past 14 years, Bitcoin has delivered triple-digit returns to investors.Some Wall Street analysts are calling for Bitcoin to hit a price of $250,000 this year.Bitcoin remains a volatile, highly speculative cryptocurrency that experiences periods of boom and bust.10 stocks we...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 21
BMO upgrades Centerra Gold to 'outperform'
BMO Capital Markets upgrades shares of Canadian gold miner Centerra Gold CG.TO to "outperform" from "marketperform"; raises PT to C$32 from C$20New PT represents a 28% upside to stock's last closeBrokerage upgrades rating citing improved growth outlook after CG announces the resu...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Is Fluor Stock a Millionaire Maker?
Key PointsFluor is one of the world's largest engineering and construction companies.It has dramatically reshaped its backlog, with most of its projects now structured as reimbursable.Some investors are quite excited about its investment in NuScale Power.10 stocks we like better than Fluor › Fluor (...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 21
Massive News: QuantumScape Enters Its Most Important Year Ever
QuantumScape (NASDAQ: QS) is nearing a pivotal moment as solid-state battery testing moves into real vehicles in 2026. This video breaks down the catalysts, risks, and why success could unlock massive upside while failure could reset expectations fast.Stock prices used were the market prices of Jan....The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 21
RMDs in 2026: Should You Take Yours Now or Wait Until Later This Year?
Key PointsRequired minimum distributions (RMDs) must be taken by Dec. 31 of each year (unless it's your first year).Failing to take your RMDs can result in a 10% or 25% penalty on the amount not withdrawn.There are advantages to taking RMDs early or late in the year.The $23,760 Social Security bonus...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 21
Nathan's Famous climbs after Smithfield's $450 mln deal to buy co
Shares of hot dog brand Nathan’s Famous NATH.O up 8.7% at $100.80 premarketPackaged meat products company Smithfield Foods SFD.O to buy NATH for $102 per share in all-cash dealThe $450 million deal represents a near 10% premium to NATH's last closing priceSmithfield says deal will immediately ad...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Doing a Roth Conversion in 2026? Beware This Pitfall.
Key PointsIt can be beneficial to have money in a Roth account during retirement.If you can't or didn't fund a Roth account directly, you can do a Roth conversion.Since a Roth conversion counts as income, you could wind up with not just a huge tax bill, but more expensive Medicare premiums down the ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 21
Prediction: Applied Digital Stock Could Soar 80% in 2026
Applied Digital (NASDAQ: APLD) is riding the AI data center boom with explosive revenue growth and billion-dollar contracts. Execution risks remain, but the upside could be enormous if demand stays strong.Stock prices used were the market prices of Jan. 15, 2026. The video was published on Jan. 18, ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 21
Arm Holdings gains after Susquehanna upgrades to 'positive'
U.S.-listed shares of Arm Holdings O9Ty.F, ARM.O up 3.7% at $111.11 premarketSusquehanna upgrades ARM to "positive" from "neutral""Despite investor worries about the effects of higher memory prices on the mobile and PC markets, which we note are now well-known, we see several dyn...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Truist Financial slips after Q4 results miss estimates
Shares of U.S. bank Truist Financial TFC.N down 4.8% at $46.75 premarket after Q4 results miss estimates TFC posts Q4 net income of $1.35 billion, below analysts' estimates of $1.40 billion - data compiled by LSEGReports Q4 revenue of $5.25 billion, missing estimates of $5.32 billion Says fee in...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Brookfield vs. Blackstone: Which Stock Will Make You Richer?
Key PointsBlackstone and Brookfield have been wealth-creating machines. Blackstone returns most of its rapidly rising earnings to investors via dividends and share repurchases. Brookfield strategically allocates a portion of its capital to grow shareholder value through investments in its funds and ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 21
Teledyne rises after Q4 results beat estimates
Shares of target detection sensors maker Teledyne Technologies TDY.N rise nearly 3.2% at $584.6 premarket Teledyne beat Q4 profit and revenue estimates, driven by higher sales in aersopace and defence electronics and digital imaging segments Reports Q4 adjusted EPS of $6.3, above analysts' expec...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
How the Next Ethereum Could Help You Retire a Millionaire
Key PointsOver the past decade, Ethereum delivered huge gains for investors, rising in price from $3 to $3,000.Investors can either hope for an encore performance from Ethereum, or search for blockchain networks capable of surpassing Ethereum. The most likely millionaire-maker prospects have a marke...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 21
Should You Buy Joby Aviation Stock Before FAA Certification?
Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) is pushing closer to FAA certification while targeting a $30B air taxi market. With strong liquidity and early production scaling, the upside could be massive if execution holds.Stock prices used were the market prices of Jan. 13, 2026. The video was published on Jan. 17, ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 21
Copper miners rise as red metal prices bounce back
U.S.-listed shares of copper miners rise premarket, tracking higher prices of the red metal MET/LBenchmark copper CMCU3 on London Metal Exchange up 1.3% at $12,920 per metric ton, after closing down 1.6% on TuesdayThe metal widely used in power, construction and manufacturing hit a record high of $1...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
US STOCKS-US stock futures pause after Wall Street rout, eyes on Trump at Davos
Futures: Dow down 0.07%, S&P 500 up 0.04%, Nasdaq down 0.09%United Airlines rises on upbeat Q1 and full-year outlookTrump's Davos speech at 8:30 a.m. ETBy Sruthi Shankar and Pranav Kashyap Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures steadied on Wednesday following Wall Street's sharpe...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Truist's fourth-quarter profit rises on higher interest income, investment banking fees
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Truist Financial TFC.N reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by higher interest income and fees from its investment banking businesses. Shares of the Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank fell 2% in pre-market trading after it forecast a revenue drop in the ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
This AI Stock Is Down Big, but Its Story Is Just Beginning
Key PointsSoundHound AI stock has pulled back in recent months, but its growth remains outstanding.The company could easily outpace Wall Street's growth expectations in 2026.SoundHound AI operates in a market poised to grow nicely in the long run, which could help this stock become a long-term winne...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 21
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-United Airlines, TE Connectivity, Halliburton
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8U.S. stock index futures steadied on Wednesday after the biggest Wall Street selloff in three months, with investors focused on President Donald Trump's speech at Davos after his plans t...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
PRECIOUS-Gold powers above $4,800 as global risks fan record safe-haven rally
Gold hits all-time high at $4,887.82/ozPlatinum scales record high at $2,511.80/ozSilver trades below its record high of $95.87 hit on TuesdayTrump to address world leaders at DavosBy Pablo Sinha Jan 21 (Reuters) - Gold prices extended their record run to breach the $4,800 per ounce level on Wed...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
