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This Could Be One of the Best Tech Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Years
Key PointsMicrosoft's stock price has more than doubled over the past five years.Microsoft's business is deeply embedded in the global enterprise world.10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) has been a tech industry staple for over 50 years, and it's not showing signs of ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
This Growth Stock Is Building Its Case to Smart Investors
Key PointsDespite macroeconomic concerns, construction activity remains strong across the U.S. economy. Having the best materials is increasingly important in construction projects.Serving both commercial and residential customers has been a plus for this long-standing stalwart in the building mater...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
Seagate, Western Digital rise after BofA lifts PTs on strong Q2 outlook
Shares of data storage firms Seagate Technology STX.O up 1.1% at $329.96 and Western Digital WDC.O up 3.5% at $229.19BofA Securities lifts price targets on both; maintains "buy" ratingsBofA lifts PT on STX to $400 from $320, expects co to report strong Q2 on continued strength in data center...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
3M forecasts annual profit below estimates amid sluggish consumer demand
Weak U.S. demand impacts 3M's consumer segment salesCost cuts and new products help 3M cushion marginsShares down 7.5%By Aatreyee Dasgupta Jan 20 (Reuters) - Industrial giant 3M MMM.N forecast annual profit slightly below Wall Street's expectation on Tuesday, pointing to a challenging and...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
European shares end lower as Trump's tariff threat persists
STOXX 600 sees biggest two-day drop in two monthsInvestors eye updates from DavosRenault shares rise on positive sales volume outlook for 2025Citi downgrades continental Europe to neutral amid tariff uncertaintyBy Niket Nishant and Johann M Cherian Jan 20 (Reuters) - European shares touched thei...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
IBM and the Recording Academy Strike a Chord, Release New watsonx Digital Experiences for Fans and Members Around 2026 Grammy Awards®
GRAMMY® IQ built with IBM watsonx debuts ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards® ARMONK, N.Y., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM), the Official Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Cloud Partner of the Grammy Awards® for nearly a decade, today announced the launch of GRAMMY® ...PR Newswire
Tue, Jan 20
METALS-Copper slides as industrial consumers baulk at high prices
By Eric Onstad LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Copper prices fell sharply on Tuesday, with industrial buyers deterred by elevated prices when inventory levels are at multi-year highs.Benchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange dropped 1.6% to $12,763 a metric ton by 1700 GMT, havin...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
1 Prediction for Lemonade Stock in 2026
Key PointsLemonade uses AI and machine learning to build a better, cheaper insurance model.Its loss ratio has come down significantly.Management is projecting positive adjusted EBITDA this year.10 stocks we like better than Lemonade › Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) stock is out of the dumps as its model is f...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
If You'd Invested $100 in Sandisk 11 Months Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Key PointsSandisk became a public company for the second time in 2025.Data center usage caused a shortage in available high-speed memory storage.Sandisk was able to use a supply shortage to raise prices.10 stocks we like better than Sandisk › Roughly 11 months ago, Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) hit the mar...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
US STOCKS-Wall Street skids to near three-week low as Greenland dispute triggers global sell-off
Indexes down: Dow 1.16%, S&P 500 1.15%, Nasdaq 1.34%3M falls after downbeat annual forecastsTrump may reach Fed chair decision as early as next week - Bessent Nasdaq slips below 50-DMABy Sruthi Shankar and Pranav Kashyap Jan 20 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes started the holiday-tr...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
PRECIOUS-Gold notches record above $4,700/oz; silver hits all-time high
Trump's renewed tariff threat stokes trade-war fears$4,800/oz for gold within reach, says analystTrump to meet global leaders at World Economic Forum, DavosBy Sarah Qureshi Jan 20 (Reuters) - Gold climbed to a fresh record high on Tuesday, scaling the unprecedented $4,700 an ounce milestone a...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
CORRECTED-Novavax signs licensing agreement with Pfizer for vaccine development
Jan 20 (Reuters) - Novavax said on Tuesday it was entering into a licensing agreement with Pfizer PFE.N for a substance that helps in boosting immune response in vaccines, sending the vaccine maker's shares up 7% in premarket trading.Pfizer will gain access to Novavax's Matrix-M adjuvant and...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
What Is One of the Best Tech Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Years?
Key PointsGoogle's stock was surging heading into 2026, but it's still reasonably priced for excellent return potential.The company's largest businesses, including search ads and cloud computing, are delivering robust growth for shareholders.Wall Street analysts expect strong growth to continue over...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
3 RMD Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs in 2026
Key PointsIt's important to understand how required minimum distributions (RMDs) work.Know the deadlines for RMDs, and recognize that delaying your first one could have repercussions.Don't assume you don't have to take any RMDs just because you're still working.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
Why AeroVironment Stock Dropped Today
Key PointsSpace Force just slapped a stop work order on AeroVironment's BADGER space radar project.If the contract continues at all, it will have to be fixed-price.10 stocks we like better than AeroVironment › AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV) stock tumbled 4.7% through 10:50 a.m. ET Tuesday, and it's no...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as Trump's Europe tariff threat spooks markets
TSX falls 0.27% as technology and healthcare lead declinesCrypto miner Bitfarms down 2.7% after bitcoin slidesCuraleaf down 3% after preliminary fourth-quarter resultsBy Utkarsh Hathi Jan 20 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell on Tuesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
Murphy Oil down as Civette well in Cote d'Ivoire finds non-commercial hydrocarbons
Shares of oil and gas producer Murphy Oil MUR.N slip 7% to $31.49Co on Monday said that its Civette-1X exploration well in Block CI-502 offshore Cote d'Ivoire encountered non-commercial hydrocarbons across multiple intervalsCEO Eric Hambly calls the exploration "a meaningful success" for...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
1 REIT That Should Be on Every Investor's Radar Plus 1 Promising REIT ETF
Key PointsREITs are great additions to your portfolio. Realty Income is a top-notch REIT.The Schwab U.S. REIT ETF is a promising REIT ETF. 10 stocks we like better than Realty Income › Investing in real estate can help take your portfolio to the next level. It increases your diversification and enab...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
Volatility gauges jump as tariff threats spook investors
Cboe Volatility Index hits eight-week high amid tariff threatsUS dollar slips 0.6% against basket of peersEuro's implied volatility up, but below 52-week averageBy Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Volatility measures across asset classes rose on Tuesday as stocks, U.S. long-date...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
Deutsche Bank lifts PT on AST SpaceMobile, cites MNO deals as scaling lever
Deutsche Bank raises PT on AST SpaceMobile ASTS.O to $137 from $81, implying 18.3% upside to stock's last closeBrokerage says launch plan execution is key stock driver in 2026 Adds that co's mobile network operator (MNO) partnerships can help it scale its direct-to-device business, with inc...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
