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Is 2026 the Year to Buy American Express Stock?
Key PointsAmerican Express benefits from a strong brand thanks to its premium card offerings. Operating the underlying payments platform supports a powerful network effect. Despite consistent revenue and profit growth, the current valuation gives investors a reason to hesitate. 10 stocks we like bet...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
London stocks fall after Trump's tariff threat on Europe over Greenland
FTSE 100 down 1.1%, FTSE 250 down 1% Informa buyback lifts FTSE 350 Media indexPrecious metal miners gain as gold, silver prices jumpData shows UK labour market weakened in December Jan 20 (Reuters) - UK stocks slipped on Tuesday, swept up in a global risk-off mode after U.S. President Donald Tr...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
US power producers fall as PJM unveils plan to curb power demand surge from data centers
Shares of U.S. power producers decline premarket after grid operator PJM Interconnection unveiled a plan to manage surging power demand from data centers that Big Tech needs for its AI expansionPJM late on Friday said it plans to require new large power users to either bring their own power generati...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
Solidion Technology Awarded Its Third Grant From The U.S. Army STTR Program
Grant Proceeds Will Accelerate Research Into Advanced Fiber-based Electronic Battery Systems DALLAS, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Solidion Technology Inc. ("Solidion" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: STI), an advanced battery technology solutions provider, was notified by the U....PR Newswire
Tue, Jan 20
Who Are the Biggest Winners from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's Blowout Quarterly Report?
Key PointsOther companies are set to benefit from TSMC's strong report and increase capital expenditures, including its chipmaking customers.As the sole provider of the machines that can manufacture advanced chips, ASML will also be a big winner.Memory makers and cloud companies should also benefit ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
Could Nvidia Be Headed for a Crash in 2026? Here's What History Says.
Key PointsNvidia's stock has crashed by at least 27% in four of the last seven years.Each of these declines was only temporary.The factors behind the previous crashes also don't appear to be concerning now.10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › The bigger they come, the harder they fall. And no comp...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2026January 27-28 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT)March 17-18 (second day: statement released 1...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
US stocks weekly: Simmer down
S&P 500 .SPX ticks down 0.4% as earnings season kick-off and geopolitics weigh .NDow .DJI inches lower by 0.3% while Nasdaq Composite .IXIC dips 0.7%In any event, cooling correlations have some traders sweatingThough, small caps .RUT have been looking pretty fair, especially in the magic mirrorU...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
GLOBAL MARKETS-European stocks fall, dollar drops, markets focus on Trump's tariff threats
Trump steps up push to take control of GreenlandMarket reaction less severe than after "Liberation Day" tariffs, Amundi saysUS Treasury yields spike, spreads steepenBy Elizabeth Howcroft PARIS, Jan 20 (Reuters) - European stocks fell in early trading on Tuesday, the dollar entered a secon...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
US STOCKS-S&P, Nasdaq futures slide to one-month lows on Greenland concerns
Futures down: Dow 1.5%, S&P 500 1.6%, Nasdaq 2% Jan 20 (Reuters) - S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures sank to one-month lows on Tuesday, as U.S. traders returned from a long weekend to witness a rout in global markets after President Donald Trump renewed his tariff threats against Europe over con...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
Is XRP (Ripple) a Millionaire Maker?
Key PointsXRP runs on a unique network that can process as many as 1,500 transactions per second.Ripple, the company behind XRP, also leverages the coin and network to offer payment solutions to mainstream financial institutions.However, the payments space is competitive.10 stocks we like better tha...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
Can Carnival Stock Reach $40 in 2026?
Key PointsCarnival reported record financial metrics across the board in fiscal 2025, giving it strong momentum heading into this year. The company could face a notable headwind should macro conditions deteriorate. With shares trading much cheaper than the S&P 500, there is valuation upside. 10 sto...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
Noah Holdings' H1 2026 CIO Report Outlines the Emergence of AI Infrastructure as a Critical Long-Term Asset for Wealth Allocation
SINGAPORE, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Noah Holdings Limited ("Noah" or the "Company") (NYSE: NOAH and HKEX: 6686), an established wealth management service provider offering comprehensive one-stop advisory services on global investment and asset allocation primarily ...PR Newswire
Tue, Jan 20
If You'd Invested $1,000 in Costco Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Key PointsCostco's unique model hasn't changed, and it continues to attract millions of new members.Members continue to upgrade to executive status, demonstrating loyalty.Costco still has many growth opportunities.10 stocks we like better than Costco Wholesale › Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) stock...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
If You Can Answer These 5 Questions, You're Practically an RMD Pro
Key PointsRequired minimum distributions (RMDs) are the government's way of collecting taxes on money that was contributed tax-free. Staying on top of RMD due dates helps you avoid IRS penalties. If you're still working for a company you don't own, you may be able to delay RMDs. The $23,760 Social S...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
Critical Metals jumps as Trump intensifies Greenland takeover push
Shares of mining company Critical Metals CRML.O jump 9.4% to $19.3 premarket Trump over the weekend intensified his push to wrest sovereignty over Greenland from fellow NATO member Denmark CRML has a strategic presence in GreenlandCo said last week it may build a refinery with a Saudi Arabian partne...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
INDIA STOCKS-Indian shares slide to over three-month lows as tepid earnings, global trade risks rattle investors
By Vivek Kumar M Jan 20 (Reuters) - Indian shares fell to their lowest levels in over three months in a broad-based sell-off, led by IT shares and Reliance Industries, as tepid corporate earnings, global trade worries and unabated foreign fund outflows rattled investors.The Nifty 50 .NSEI dropped...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
Is TMC The Metals Company a Smart Speculative Bet on Critical Minerals?
Key PointsThe demand for domestically sourced critical minerals and rare-earth elements is increasing.TMC is focused on deep-sea mining of polymetallic nodules, which contain high concentrations of nickel, copper, cobalt, and manganese. It faces significant regulatory challenges, including obtaining...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
IT hardware slides after Morgan Stanley flags slowing enterprise demand
U.S. IT hardware stocks slide after Morgan Stanley cut its industry view to "Cautious" from "In‑Line"Broker said "perfect storm" of slowing enterprise demand, rising input costs and rich valuations is pushing it to more defensive stance into 2026MS downgraded NetApp NTAP.O an...Reuters
Tue, Jan 20
2 Fintech Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2026 and Hold for 10 Years
Key PointsThese are two of the largest fintech leaders on the market.They both have strong economic moats and significant growth prospects. 10 stocks we like better than Adyen › The fintech market is on the rise. Due to various factors, including the growth of e-commerce, fintech is projected to exp...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 20
