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2 No-Brainer High-Yield Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now
Key PointsThe energy sector's dividend yield is three times higher than the S&P 500's average. Brookfield Renewable expects to grow its 3.8%-yielding dividend at a 5% to 9% annual rate.Enbridge should boost its 5.8%-yielding payout by 3% to 5% each year. 10 stocks we like better than Brookfield Rene...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
Retirees in This State Could Keep More of Their Social Security Benefits in 2026
Key PointsWest Virginia has ended state Social Security taxes for all beneficiaries in 2026.This change will mostly benefit high-income seniors within the state.Some beneficiaries could still owe state benefit taxes when they file their 2025 return.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees com...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
ADVISORY-No Reuters global markets reports from United States on Monday, January 19
Jan 19 (Reuters) - There will be no GLOBAL MARKETS reports MKTS/GLOB out of the United States on Monday, January 19, due to the Martin Luther King Jr public holiday. Reuters will resume the reports during Asian trading hours on Tuesday January 20.Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
REFILE-Czech defence firm CSG plans Friday debut in Amsterdam IPO, sources say
PRAGUE/MILAN, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Czech-based defence company Czechoslovak Group (CSG) plans a trading debut on the Euronext exchange in Amsterdam on Friday, two people familiar with the process said on Monday.One person said books in the initial public offering may open on Tuesday and close on Thurs...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Big Banks Forecast Gold Could Hit $6,000: Is Wheaton Precious Metals a Buy?
Key PointsWheaton Precious Metals shares have outperformed gold and silver from one-year to 10-year intervals. That's because it can buy hundreds of thousands of ounces at an 80% discount.This pick offers growth plus stability in a volatile industry. 10 stocks we like better than Wheaton Precious Me...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
The Best Healthcare Stocks to Buy With $5,000 in 2026 and Hold Forever
Key PointsEli Lilly has outstanding growth prospects thanks to its leadership in its core therapeutic area. AbbVie's immunosuppressant portfolio helps it to produce steady revenue and profits. Intuitive Surgical provides exposure to the growing robotic surgery market.10 stocks we like better than El...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
PRECIOUS-Gold and silver hit record highs as Greenland dispute spurs safe-haven buying
Gold hits record $4,689.39 an ounceSilver reaches record peak of $94.10Dollar slides on trade war risk By Pablo Sinha Jan 19 (Reuters) - Gold and silver hit record highs on Monday, driven by a flight to safety after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of extra tariffs on some European countries i...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
These 3 Giant Tech Stocks Are Poised for Explosive Quantum Growth
Key PointsQuantum computing is expected to grow into a $72 billion market by 2035. The startups operating in the quantum computing industry offer a lot of potential but also a lot of risk. Nvidia, IBM, and Alphabet are all in quantum computing, too, but don't come with any of the risks of a startup....The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm assets gain on weaker dollar, precious metals safe-haven rally
Stocks up 0.2%, FX rises 0.4%JPMorgan cuts EM currencies to 'market weight' from 'overweight'Colombian peso leads gains, strengthening 0.8% By Twesha Dikshit Jan 19 (Reuters) - LatAm currencies rose on Monday with investors monitoring escalating geopolitical tensions after U.S. Pr...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Don't Ignore This 1 New Warning Sign With Solana
Key PointsSolana's base of stablecoins has been shrinking for the last month.That is not good news in any way.It isn't a sign of an impending crash either. 10 stocks we like better than Solana › When a blockchain intended for decentralized finance (DeFi) is thriving, money tends to linger on it, beg...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
Better Small-Cap ETF: Vanguard's VBK vs. Invesco's RZG
Key PointsThe Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF offers a much lower expense ratio and larger assets under management than Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Growth ETF.RZG edges out VBK on one-year total return but both showed nearly identical drawdowns and long-term growth.VBK holds far more stocks and lean...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
CANADA STOCKS-TSX edges lower as Trump's Europe tariff threat rattles markets
By Ragini Mathur Jan 19 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index retreated from record highs on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on eight European countries sent ripples through global markets, though a surge in the price of precious metals provided a bright s...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
This Could Be the Best Way to Boost Your IRA in 2026
Key PointsIRAs don't get funded via payroll deductions like 401(k)s.If you want to boost your IRA balance this year, make your contributions automatic.It's especially helpful to bank your raise starting in January so you don't miss the extra money.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees comp...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
Is Constellation Energy Stock a Buy Now?
Key PointsConstellation Energy is an independent power producer.The company has a large nuclear reactor fleet.Even after a pullback, Constellation Energy's stock still looks expensive.10 stocks we like better than Constellation Energy › Constellation Energy (NASDAQ: CEG) hails from the utility secto...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall after Trump's tariff threats; gold receives safety bid
S&P 500 futures, 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 upJapan's PM calls snap general election By Samuel Indyk and Wayne Cole LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Global stocks dropped and...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
3 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term
Key PointsGE Vernova may be one of the most boring industrial stocks, but it also serves a key role in power infrastructure.Alphabet's ability to adapt and evolve has made it one of the key players in a huge growth market.If you can stomach the volatility, a stake in AI data center specialist Nebius...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
1 Reason Why Now Is a Great Time to Buy the Invesco QQQ Trust
Key PointsThe Invesco QQQ Trust provides investors with adequate exposure to companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. Experts believe that AI will fundamentally change our economy for the better. 10 stocks we like better than Invesco QQQ Trust › The Invesco QQQ Trust (...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 19
