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Are You Better Off Taking Your RMDs Monthly or Annually?
Key PointsTaking an RMD at the end of the year allows your money to grow as long as possible tax-deferred. Taking your RMD in a lump sum once a year provides you with more control over how it’s used and invested. Regular monthly withdrawals provide you with a steady stream of income and can reduce t...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
BREAKINGVIEWS-Greenland tariffs are clear cue for EU’s bazooka
By George Hay LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Another day, another social media threat regarding potentially deadly tariffs from Donald Trump. The United States president’s warning on Saturday of 10% levies on imports from those European countries that have deployed troops to Greenland ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
GLOBAL MARKETS-Global stocks take hit from tariff threats; gold gets safety bid
S&P 500, STOXX 600 fall, Nikkei leads Asia lowerChinese economy grows 4.5%, retail soft but industry solidDollar slips on yen and Swiss franc, as euro edges upEU leaders consider response to latest Trump tariff threatBy Samuel Indyk and Wayne Cole LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Global stocks slid...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Prediction: 2026 Will Be the Year of Eli Lilly
Key PointsEli Lilly is tackling a high-growth market: weight loss.The company’s weight loss portfolio brought in $10 billion in the recent quarter.10 stocks we like better than Eli Lilly › Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) has behaved more like a tech stock in recent years than like a pharma stock. Tech players...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
If History Repeats, This Unstoppable ETF Can Make You a Millionaire With a $100,000 Initial Investment and $655 Monthly Contributions Over 20 Years
Key PointsDespite the inherent volatility found on Wall Street, the stock market is the world's greatest wealth-creating machine.Today, there are over 4,300 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for investors to choose from.One special ETF, with an ultra-low net expense ratio, attempts to mirror the performa...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
Palantir Stock Drops 17% From Its High. Wall Street Has Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for What Happens Next.
Key PointsWall Street analysts are quite divided on Palantir; the highest target price implies 50% upside, and the lowest target price implies 70% downside.Wall Street bulls argue Palantir stock is worth owning despite the valuation because the company's leadership in AI platforms has led to sensati...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
Want Decades of Passive Income? 3 Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever
Key PointsAbbVie has increased its dividend by 333% since 2013.Coca-Cola is a Dividend King that still has plenty of growth potential.Johnson & Johnson has evolved with the fast-changing healthcare market for 140 years.10 stocks we like better than AbbVie › "Set and forget" usually isn't the smartes...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
WH Smith names ex-Balfour Beatty chief as chair, shares soar
Quinn's US experience seen as key for North American marketQuinn slated for a potential $33 million share awardCourt steps down as chair after AGM on February 2By Yamini Kalia Jan 19 (Reuters) - Travel retailer WH Smith SMWH.L named ex-Balfour Beatty chief Leo Quinn as executive chair on Mond...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
TSLA vs. BYDDY: What's the Better Long-Term Play?
Key PointsTesla's recent release of its Master Plan Part 4 details its pivot into AI, robotics, and software.BYD's ability to make all vehicle components in-house give it a massive advantage.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › In the global electric vehicle (EV) landscape, two...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
2 Signs You're at Risk of Running Out of Retirement Savings
Key PointsEven if you build a solid nest egg, there's no guarantee that money will last.Not having a withdrawal strategy could result in a depleted IRA or 401(k).Investing too conservatively in retirement could hurt you as well. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › T...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
iPhone Tops China Market After Shipments Soar 28%, Counterpoint Reports
Apple Inc. reclaimed the leading position in China, with iPhone shipments surging 28% during the holiday quarter even as a critical memory chip shortage intensified, according to Counterpoint Research.The latest iPhone 17 series attracted strong consumer demand, with Apple's devices representing one...Tiger News
Mon, Jan 19
South African rand slips amid geopolitical tensions, investors await local inflation data
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 19 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand traded weaker on Monday as risk appetite waned amid geopolitical tensions and as traders looked ahead to domestic inflation data due this week for clues on the central bank's rate-cutting path later this year.At 0755 GMT the rand traded at...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Genmab shares fall after cancer drug trial failed to meet endpoint
Shares in Denmark's Genmab GMAB.CO fall around 6% after the drugmaker and its U.S. partner AbbVie ABBV.N said their phase 3 trial for a blood cancer drug failed to meet endpointEpcoritamab failed to improve the survival rate in patients in the late-stage study, the companies say "We would vi...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Bayer rises on US Supreme Court hearing decision
Shares of the Bayer BAYGn.DE rise 7% after the U.S. Supreme Court granted a hearing to the German life sciences company A local trader points to developments in the Roundup weed killer lawsuits Bayer facesThe US Supreme Court agreed to hear Bayer's bid to curb cases claiming that Roundup causes ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
The Stock Market Usually Falls Hard in Midterm Election Years. Wall Street Says This Will Happen in 2026.
Key PointsThe S&P 500 has usually performs poorly during midterm election years, declining by an average 18% at some point before November.The stock market usually performs well after midterm elections (as policy uncertainty dissipates), returning an average of 14% during the next six months.Wall St...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
Prediction: These 5 Unstoppable Stocks Could Join the $5 Trillion Club in 2026
Key PointsLetting your winners run is a time-honored and extremely successful investing strategy.Several of the market's biggest winners are well positioned to continue their relentless climb.Nvidia and Alphabet are already within striking distance of this lofty benchmark, and it wouldn't take much ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
European stocks slide as Trump's Greenland tariff threat rattles investors
Jan 19 (Reuters) - European shares fell sharply on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs until the United States was allowed to buy Greenland, reigniting trade tensions and casting doubt on deals reached earlier.The pan-European STOXX 600 fell 1.3%...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
HK Close｜HSI Dips As Tech Softens; Consumer Electronics And Airlines Rally
I. Market OverviewHong Kong equities ended lower on Jan 19 as large-cap tech stocks weakened while select cyclical groups outperformed. The Hang Seng Index (HSI) fell 1.05% to 26,563.90, the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) declined 0.94% to 9,134.45, and the Hang Seng Tech Index (HSTECH) s...Tiger News
Mon, Jan 19
EMERGING MARKETS-Indonesian rupiah hovers near record lows on fiscal woes, trade war risks
Rupiah falls to 16,945/dollar, lowest since April 2025S.Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia stocks hit record highsSouth Korea's KOSPI advances for 12th straight daySingapore set to snap 6-day rallyChina 2025 growth meets targetBy Nichiket Sunil Jan 19 (Reuters) - The Indonesian rupiah teetered near re...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
This Dirt Cheap Stock Could Make You Filthy Rich
Key PointsThe company is restructuring under new leadership to improve profitability.There are early signs of margin improvement, but risks remain.10 stocks we like better than Advance Auto Parts › The main reason to consider buying Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) stock has stayed the same for years....The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
