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I'm Not Counting on Social Security COLAs to Carry Me Through Retirement. Here's What I'm Doing to Combat Inflation Instead.
Just yesterday, I had cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) on my mind. And while I realize it's an odd thing to think about in the middle of the week, I'm particularly interested in how COLAs will be handled for 2026, given the state of the economy. In 2025, Social Security beneficiaries received a 2....The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 12
LIVE MARKETS-Consolidation in gold bodes well for next leg higher
STOXX 600 down 0.9%Middle East tensions, trade jitters weighTravel stocks fall, energy leadsWall St futures lowerWelcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com CONSOLIDATION IN...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
Don't Sleep on This Rebounding Growth Stock
The coronavirus pandemic severely impacted this company, but it has since recovered strongly as the economy reopened.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 12
Street View: Oracle story positive for now with long-term under watch
** Oracle ORCL.N raised its annual revenue growth forecast on Wednesday expecting continued demand for cloud offerings from companies deploying artificial intelligence** The cloud service provider's shares rose 7.8% premarket ** Median PT of 40 brokerages covering the stock is $197.21; average a...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
Hudson Pacific Properties slides on $600 mln equity raise
** Hudson Pacific Properties' HPP.N shares down 9.3% to $2.25 before the bell after equity raise news ** Los Angeles-based office real estate investment trust early Thurs said sold ~269 mln shares, including ~71.9 mln pre-funded warrants for $600 mln gross raise** Offering price of $2.23 represe...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks You Can Buy and Hold Without Hesitation Through At Least 2027
There's a lot of uncertainty these days. Economists don't know how much tariffs and other policy changes will impact the economy. That can make it difficult to confidently invest. However, some companies have a lot of visibility into their ability to grow in the coming years. NextEra Energy (NYSE: N...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 12
The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
With market volatility having eased, now can be a great time to begin investing in shares of market-leading companies. A great place to start is with $1,000. Then, if the market dips, investors can always add more to their investments.Let's look at three leading companies to invest in right now.Wher...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 12
Top 3 Reasons to Buy Solana Right Now
History books are full of boomtowns that thrived because someone built roads before the crowd arrived. Crypto is no different. Blockchains with smooth, cheap on-ramps attract new capital and more developer talent than those without.In that vein, Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) has infrastructure that's smoothe...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 12
Prediction: Nvidia's Recent Unobtrusive Maneuver Could Signal a Big Growth Move Ahead.
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has seen its earnings and share price soar over the past several years. This is as it built dominance in one of the world's most-watched hot technologies: artificial intelligence (AI). This tech player has become the leader in the area of AI chips, with its graphic processing u...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 12
Does It Really Pay to Fund a 401(k) the Year Before You're Retiring?
If you start contributing money to a 401(k) plan as soon as you start working full-time, there's a good chance you'll end up with a nice balance as retirement nears provided you keep funding that account year to year.Granted, you might switch jobs a number of times throughout your career. And each t...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 12
Is IonQ Stock a Buy?
After a monumental 415% run-up over the prior 12 months, shares of IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) have taken a breather in 2025, dipping 3% year to date, as of June 10, 2025. For investors, this pause presents a critical question: Is this a sign of exhaustion for a stock trading at over 64 times projected 2026 s...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 12
US STOCKS-Wall Street futures slip as Middle East tensions rise; Boeing falls
Futures down: Dow 0.53%, S&P 500 0.34%, Nasdaq 0.26% June 12 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures slipped on Thursday as signs of rising tensions in the Middle East weighed on risk sentiment and investors sought more clarity on Washington's recent trade deals with China.Shares of planemak...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
INDIA STOCKS-India shares stumble on trade uncertainty, Middle East tensions
By Bharath Rajeswaran June 12 (Reuters) - Indian shares declined on Thursday as lingering uncertainty around the U.S.-China trade deal and mounting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East dented risk appetite. The Nifty 50 .NSEI fell 1.01% to 24,888.2, snapping a six-session winning streak,...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
Think Palantir Stock Is Too Expensive? 1.28 Billion Reasons That Might Change Your Mind
The stock market has been overwhelmed by uncertainty so far this year. Ongoing negotiations related to President Donald Trump's tariffs, mixed economic data, and the potential for Fed rate cuts have investors both curious and anxious. With so many unknowns surrounding the macroeconomic picture, it's...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 12
LIVE MARKETS-Euro zone bond supply front-loaded in H1
STOXX 600 down 0.8%Middle East tensions, trade jitters weighTravel stocks fall, energy leadsWall St futures lowerWelcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com EURO ZONE BOND S...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures fall as Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment
June 12 (Reuters) - Futures linked to Canada's main stock index fell on Thursday as optimism over tame U.S. inflation figures waned, while escalating tensions in the Middle East prompted investors to adopt a more cautious stance.June futures on the S&P/TSX index SXFcv1 were down 0.3% at 05:3...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
This Is Warren Buffett's Best Advice About Investing in the Stock Market Right Now
The stock market has been on a rollercoaster of ups and downs so far this year, and some investors may be having mixed feelings about what that means for their strategy.While the market is thriving right now (with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) surging by more than 20% between April and June), there'...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 12
China Yuchai International to Pay US$0.53 Per Share Cash Dividend for FY2024
SINGAPORE, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai") announced today that a cash dividend of US$0.53 per ordinary share for the year ended December 31, 2024 has been declared by its Board of Directors. The cash dividend will be paid ...PR Newswire
Thu, Jun 12
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025June 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)July 29-30 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/18...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
COLUMN-Watch out for dollar FX fall more than 'de-dollarization': Mike Dolan
By Mike DolanLONDON, June 12 (Reuters) - Evidence of "de-dollarization" around the world remains scant, but many major investors fear a gradual drawback from U.S. assets is now inevitable and the dollar's exchange rate may have to fall further to clear the market.The debate about the U.S...Reuters
Thu, Jun 12
