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3 Little-Known Social Security Rules All Married Retirees Should Know
Key PointsClaiming spousal benefits allows someone to receive up to 50% of their partner's monthly benefit.Spousal benefits are reduced by a higher percentage than standard benefits if claimed before full retirement age.If you're receiving spousal benefits and your spouse passes away, your benefits ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jul 21
Metropolitan Bank Grows Earnings in Q2
Metropolitan Bank Holding (NYSE:MCB) released its Q2 2025 results on July 17, 2025, highlighted by a 21% sequential increase in reported EPS to $1.76, 4.3% loan growth, 5.3% core deposit growth, and a tenth consecutive quarter of tangible book value per share accretion, now at $68.44. The company an...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jul 21
This Week Is Crucial for Nvidia and Google Stock Investors
In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG), and other semiconductor companies. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market pric...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jul 21
Ames National Grows Income in Q2
Key Points- Net income (GAAP) more than doubled from the prior year, reaching $4.5 million, or $0.51 per share, in Q2 2025.- Net interest income increased 23.9% as funding costs fell and margins expanded to 2.65% in Q2 2025.- Credit quality weakened, with higher net charge-offs and more substandard-...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jul 21
US STOCKS-Nasdaq, S&P hit record levels as megacaps rise ahead of tech earnings
Indexes up: Dow 0.46%, S&P 500 0.56%, Nasdaq 0.71%EU to ramp up retaliation plans as US tariff deal prospects dimVerizon boosts annual profit forecast, shares riseBy Nikhil Sharma and Pranav Kashyap July 21 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq reached new record highs on Monday, bolster...Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
Oil Is Volatile Again: 3 High-Yielders That Will Keep Paying You Just the Same
Key PointsEnterprise Products Partners is built to be reliable, from the ground up.Chevron's Hess acquisition should mean even bigger dividends for shareholders.Enbridge built its business to minimize the impact of oil price volatility. 10 stocks we like better than Enterprise Products Partners › Oi...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jul 21
This Stock Market Indicator Favored by Warren Buffett Just Set a New Record, and It Could Signal a Huge Move in Stocks.
Key PointsWarren Buffett has said this ratio is the single best measure of stock market valuations.Valuations have climbed to new highs, but there are several reasons stocks are more expensive today.Investors can still find great values in this lopsided market.10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 I...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jul 21
Cass Information Systems Grows Earnings
Key Points- GAAP earnings per share and revenue for Q2 2025 missed analyst estimates.- Net interest income and net interest margin (GAAP) improved significantly, boosted by investment portfolio repositioning and lower deposit costs.- The sale of the Telecom Expense Management business marked a strat...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jul 21
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Equinix, Gevo, Dentsply Sirona
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8The S&P 500 and Nasdaq touched fresh record peaks on Monday, as investors hoped for trade breakthroughs and geared up for a week of tech earnings that could set the tone for Wall Street....Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
Why Solana Is Surging Today
Key PointsThere's no obvious reason behind Solana's weekend move.The U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of several important crypto bills last week.Institutional interest around Solana appears to be growing.10 stocks we like better than Solana › Since Friday afternoon at 4 p.m., the price ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jul 21
Cohen & Steers Reports Solid Q2
Key PointsManagement highlighted continuing strength in investment performance and expansion of product offerings, but flagged softness in institutional advisory pipeline and competitive industry conditions.New active ETFs and a private real estate strategy were launched, while net inflows in wealth...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jul 21
SL Green Realty Beats Q2 Estimates
Key PointsPer-share FFO fell 20.5% year over year in Q2, but management raised full-year FFO guidance for 2025.Revenue rose 8.6% year over year in Q2 to $241.9 million.Manhattan same-store office occupancy was 91.4%, with management targeting 93.2% by year-end.These 10 stocks could mint the next wav...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jul 21
Stellantis sees greater tariff impact after $2.7 bln first-half loss
H1 net loss 2.3 bln euros versus a 5.6 bln profit year before Company estimates US tariffs cost it 300 million euros in H1N. America shipments dropped 25% in second quarter yr/yrAutomaker also hit by restructuring costsShares up after 2% drop in morning tradeBy Giulio Piovaccari and Valentina Za ...Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
Regions Beats Estimates in Q2
Key Points- Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.60 and revenue of $1.9 billion for Q2 2025 both exceeded analyst estimates, demonstrating solid earnings outperformance.- Net interest income and fee-based revenues posted notable gains in Q2 2025, with year-over-year growth in both core and non-in...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jul 21
Meta, Microsoft shares gain after report of Italian tax appeal
** Shares of Meta Platforms META.O and Microsoft MSFT.O are higher on Mon, following a report that the tech giants have appealed an Italian tax claim** META is up 1% to $711.91 on track for a second straight session of gains, while MSFT is up 0.1% to $510.70** META, Elon Musk-owned X, and MSFT's...Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
EMERGING MARKETS-Latin American currencies rise against dollar, stocks up with focus on trade
Brazil says US trade deal may not happen before tariff deadlineBrazilian central bank to hold dollar auction IMF approves $1 billion in funding for Ecuador, dollar bonds up MSCI's Latin American currencies index down 0.1%, stocks up 0.3%By Purvi Agarwal July 21 (Reuters) - Most Latin American...Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
Bold Earning Season Predictions
In this podcast, Motley Fool host Anand Chokkavelu, analyst Emily Flippen, and contributors Jason Hall and Jose Najarro discuss:Inflation ticks up.Nvidia and semiconductors get a China bump.The big banks kick off earnings season (and tell us about the economy).Is "crypto week" a thing?Bold predictio...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jul 21
GLOBAL MARKETS-US stocks advance, Treasury yields soften with earnings, trade deals in focus
Wall Street rises at top of busy earnings weekEuropean stocks falter, EU mulls US countermeasures Yen stronger after Japanese upper house electionsCrude dips following European oil sanctions on RussiaBy Stephen Culp NEW YORK, July 21 (Reuters) - Wall Street stocks advanced on Monday and Treasury...Reuters
Mon, Jul 21
