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Down 40% This Year, Is UnitedHealth Group's Dividend in Danger?
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) stock has been in a free fall due to a flurry of bad news. Heading into trading this week, shares of the health insurer had crashed more than 40% thus far in 2025. That's an incredible decline in value, especially given how large the business is. But even with the drop...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 5
My 3 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now
Has recent (and not-so-recent) volatility gotten your portfolio's allocation a little out of whack? Maybe it's time to reassess each of your existing holdings and replace the ones that no longer offer enough upside with more promising names.My needs are not exactly the same as yours. However, there ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 5
This Unstoppable Dividend ETF Could Earn You $5,000 a Year in Passive Income
Investing in dividend stocks can be a fantastic way to generate passive income through the stock market, and a dividend ETF can make the process even more hands-off.A dividend ETF is a collection of dividend stocks grouped into a single investment, and this type of investment can take much of the gu...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 5
The Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now
Because of Warren Buffett's exceptional track record allocating capital for Berkshire Hathaway, the average investor can gain a lot by following his moves. If you're looking for new investment ideas, perhaps it's best to take a look at the conglomerate's massive $280 billion portfolio.There are nume...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 5
Bill Ackman's Bold Bet: Why Uber Is His Top Holding
When a high-profile investor like Bill Ackman makes a bold portfolio move, it's worth paying attention. And in 2025, Ackman did exactly that: Earlier this year, he revealed a massive stake in Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER), a move that made the rideshare platform his largest holding.Uber has long be...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 5
Better High-Yield Dividend Stock to Buy Now: Pfizer vs. Prologis
Investors looking for sources of passive income to fuel their retirement dreams face a dilemma. Should you chase high yields from slow-growing businesses or invest in lower-yield providers with more predictable cash flows?Lately, Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Prologis (NYSE: PLD) have been perfect examples...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 5
European shares edge higher ahead of ECB policy decision
June 5 (Reuters) - European shares traded slightly higher on Thursday, supported by strength in automakers and industrial metal miners as investors awaited the European Central Bank's policy decision. The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged 0.2% higher by 0704 GMT, extending gains from the previo...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
2 Soaring Stocks Wth More Upside Potential
Although fundamental investing wisdom tells us to "buy low," it may still be worthwhile to purchase shares of top companies following significant runs. Any point can be considered low -- even after massive gains -- provided there is plenty of upside left. That brings us to Summit Therapeutics (NASDA...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 5
3 Signs You're Not Ready to File for Social Security
If you've been working and paying into Social Security for many years, you may be eager to sign up for benefits and starting collecting those monthly checks. And once you turn 62, you're allowed to claim Social Security at any time.It's important to choose the right filing age, since it will have an...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 5
Should You Invest $1,000 in Kinder Morgan Today?
Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) has grown into one of the country's largest energy infrastructure companies. It has an irreplaceable portfolio of natural gas, refined products, crude oil, and carbon dioxide pipelines. The company also operates other energy midstream infrastructure, including natural gas p...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 5
Here Are All 6 Stocks I've Bought Through 5 Months of 2025
It's been a wild ride for the stock market through the first five months of 2025. As of mid-February, Wall Street's major stock indexes could do no wrong, with the benchmark S&P 500 vaulting to an all-time record-closing high. But over the next two months, tariff-related uncertainty pushed the Nasda...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 5
Is Tesla Stock a Buy After Soaring in May?
Shares of electric-car maker Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) soared in May, climbing more than 23%. This was far greater than the S&P 500's 5.5% gain. The sharp move higher helped Tesla recover some of its losses from earlier in the year. Shares wrapped up the month down 14% year to date -- a big improvement f...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jun 5
UK Stocks-UK Factors to watch on June 5
June 5 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening lower on Thursday, with futures FFIc1 down 0.09%.* WIZZ AIR: Budget carrier Wizz Air WIZZ.L on Thursday reported an annual operating profit that fell short of analysts' expectations, as capacity constraints due to grounded pla...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
Europe's utilities have room to grow, Barclays says; ups Engie, cuts E.ON and Snam
** Barclays says European utilities have significant upside potential despite being one of the best-performing sectors, and points to integrated players as the biggest winners** It upgrades France's Engie ENGIE.PA to "overweight" from "equal weight", increasing its PT by 16%, bas...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
Japanese shares end lower on caution over US economic outlook
TOKYO, June 5 (Reuters) - Japanese shares ended lower on Thursday, with automakers leading the declines, as weak U.S. economic data fuelled caution toward the outlook of the world's largest economy. The Nikkei .N225 closed 0.51% lower at 37,554.49, while the broader Topix .TOPX lost 1.03% to 2,7...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
Kotak hikes PT on India's Adani Ports on operational gains; stock up
** Kotak sees logistics assets base of Adani Ports APSE.NS doubling to $4 bln in next five years; hikes PT to 1,750 rupees from 1,720 rupees, retains "buy"** Says APSE reduced external leverage while investing $4 billion in new port assets, $2 billion in logistics assets base in last five ye...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
LIVE MARKETS-Before the bell: awaiting the ECB, and NATO meeting
European shares were set for a muted start on Thursday ahead of an almost-certain rate cut by the European Central Bank, and a NATO meeting, where defence ministers are due to discuss Donald Trump’s demand for significant increases in spending.Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
Italy - Factors to watch on June 5
The following factors could affect Italian markets on Thursday.Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*).For a complete list of diary events in Italy please click on IT/DIA.POLITICSItaly's upper house of parliament on Wedne...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
Australia's Lynas surges as automakers flag risks from China's rare-earth export curbs
By Rajasik Mukherjee June 5 (Reuters) - Shares of Australia's Lynas Rare Earths LYC.AX climbed on Thursday to their highest point in more than two years, after global automakers warned that China's export restrictions on rare-earth materials could lead to production delays.As the world...Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
PRECIOUS-Gold little changed as traders await US payroll data for economic clues
US economic activity dips as tariffs pressure prices, Fed saysTrump says Fed's Powell must lower interest rates Doubled tariffs kick in on steel and aluminium importsBy Anmol Choubey June 5 (Reuters) - Gold prices were little changed on Thursday as investors assessed weaker-than-expected U.S....Reuters
Thu, Jun 5
