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Retiring in 2025? 4 Things to Know About Medicare.
There are millions of older Americans who rely on Medicare for health coverage. And if you're retiring this year, you may be gearing up to enroll as well.But it's important to know the ins and outs of how Medicare works. With that in mind, here are some key things to know about Medicare if you're ab...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 28
AT&T's 4.7%-Yielding Dividend Is Growing Increasingly Safe and Secure
Dividend sustainability concerns have weighed on AT&T (NYSE: T) in recent years. The telecom giant had previously cut its payout by nearly 50% in 2022 to retain additional cash to invest in its network and reduce debt. It took a while for that strategy to start paying off. However, the telecom compa...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 28
Better Quantum Computing Stock: IonQ vs. Alphabet
Quantum computing may be the next sector to see share prices surge. Pure-play quantum computing company IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) is an example. Its shares skyrocketed 270% over the past 12 months through the week ending Jan. 24.Along with IonQ, another quantum computer stock to consider is Google parent Al...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 28
RPT-COLUMN-US 'exceptionalism' meets DeepSeek disruption: McGeever
The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The jury is still out on whether Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek will be the disruptive straw that breaks Wall Street's back. But it has certainly c...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Deep breath after AI jolt, Trump tariffs rumble
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike DolanMarkets took a deep breath on Tuesday after Wall Street's shock start to the week, with the emergence of cheap Chinese artificial intelligence rival DeepSeek lopping more than half a trillion dollars off what had been America'...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
2 Dividend-Paying Stocks and 1 ETF With Yields Over 3.5% to Buy in 2025
Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks »With the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) yield at just 1.2%, it has become more challenging to find companies or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that can provide a st...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 28
I Own 4 High-Yield Dividend Stocks. Here's Why I Own Each One.
When paired with dividend reinvestment, high-yield dividend stocks have demonstrated remarkable outperformance compared to the S&P 500 over holding periods of 20 years. This outperformance stems from a fundamental truth: A sustainable high dividend yield often serves as a powerful indicator of intr...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 28
Here Are All 6 ETFs I Own Right Now -- And 2 More I'm Planning to Buy in 2025
Although I love investing in individual stocks, ETFs are the backbone of my investment strategy. In this video, I discuss all six ETFs I currently own, plus two I'm planning to add to my portfolio in the very near future.*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan. 24, 2025. The video was publ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 28
Prediction: Once the Panic Dies Down, Nvidia Stock Will Soar to a New Record High
The Nasdaq Composite has led the market higher over the past couple of years, and while improving economic conditions have likely been the biggest catalyst, developments in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) run a close second. AI has been around for decades, but recent advancements have the ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 28
Wall Street Thinks This Warren Buffett Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Is Headed to $4 Trillion in 2025. Here's Why I'm Not So Sure.
Warren Buffett has led investment management firm Berkshire Hathaway since 1965. Over the last several decades, Buffett and his close-knit team consistently outperformed the S&P 500 -- turning Berkshire Hathaway into one of the most successful portfolio management firms in history.And yet, even wit...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 28
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025January 28-29 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT)March 18-19 (second day: statement released 1400 ED...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
BUZZ-Crypto stocks rise as bitcoin rebounds
** Shares of cryptocurrency- and blockchain-related companies rise premarket, as Bitcoin gains** Bitcoin BTC=, the world's biggest cryptocurrency, up about 1.7% at $102,826, while Ether ETH= gains 1.2% to $3,200** Crypto exchange Coinbase Global COIN.O rises 1.2%, while Blockchain farm operator ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
Stock-Split Watch: Is Advanced Micro Devices Next?
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) has been a top performer in the semiconductor industry over the last decade. The fabless chip stock has grabbed market share from Intel PCs and is now competing in the data center AI graphics processing unit (GPU) market, though Nvidia remains the dominant force ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 28
3 Millionaire-Maker Technology Stocks to Consider
Many investors gravitate toward the tech sector because it's home to some of the market's fastest-growing stocks. A lot of those hot stocks fizzle out, but the stronger ones can generate some dizzying gains as they scale their booming businesses.Most of those resilient millionaire-making stocks shar...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 28
If You Had Invested $1,000 in Meta Platforms Stock at Its IPO, Here's How Much You Would Have Right Now
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) stock has benefited from considerable growth since its IPO in 2012. The social media giant, then named Facebook after its flagship site, grew to become the leading social media stock.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 28
After Beating the S&P 500 in 2024, This Vanguard Growth ETF Is Already Up Over 6% in 2025
The Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF (NYSEMKT: VFMO) narrowly beat the S&P 500 in 2024. But it is already up 6.3% year to date as of Jan. 26, outperforming the S&P 500's 3.7% gain.Here's why the exchange-traded fund (ETF) is one of the more unique ETFs out there, why it could continue outperforming...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 28
Joby Aviation Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY), a developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company on Aug. 10, 2021. Its stock opened at $10.62 on the first day, but it only trades at around $9 as of this writing. It didn't attract mu...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 28
LIVE MARKETS-Three catalysts to support Europe's re-rating
STOXX 600 up 0.7% to new recordEurope's tech sector up 0.9% Nvidia shares rise over 5% in pre-marketWall St futures higher Welcome 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.comTHREE CA...Reuters
Tue, Jan 28
