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2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Hold Forever
Key PointsCoca-Cola is one of the quintessential recession-proof stocks.Coca-Cola has increased its annual dividend for 63 consecutive years.Visa organically grows from the network effect.10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola › After a legendary run spanning more than six decades, Warren Buffett h...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 16
Could Buying Bitcoin Today Set You Up for Life?
Key PointsUncertainty about the economy will likely lead to Bitcoin price volatility. Catalysts that have driven Bitcoin higher over the past several years have mostly played out.But rising institutional adoption and Bitcoin's persistent popularity among investors could still make it a good long-ter...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 16
Global equity funds log strongest weekly inflows in 3-1/2 months
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Global equity funds witnessed the largest weekly net purchase in 15 weeks in the week to January 14, as investors pushed world stocks close to record highs, extending momentum from last year and brushing aside concerns over the global economy and geopolitics. Easing U.S. inflation...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
LIVE MARKETS-Stocks drift lower, still set for weekly rise
STOXX 600 down 0.2%Mining stocks fallWall Street futures higherWelcome 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 STOCKS DRIFT LOWER, STILL SET FOR WEEKLY RISEThe STOXX .STOXX 600 i...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Worthington Steel to buy Germany's Kloeckner & Co in $2.4 billion deal; shares surge
Bid represents 28% premium to Thursday's closeKloeckner's biggest shareholder has agreed to tenderDeal will create big U.S. steel service centre playerJan 16 (Reuters) - U.S.-based Worthington Steel WS.N plans to buy Germany's Kloeckner & Co KCOGn.DE in a deal that values the metals ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Is Palantir Stock a Buy in 2026?
Key PointsPalantir's business is booming alongside its stock price. Shares are still too pricey for comfort. 10 stocks we like better than Palantir Technologies › With shares trading up by almost 172% over the last 12 months, Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) was one of 2025's biggest winners in ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 16
PRECIOUS-Gold eases as strong US data, easing geopolitical tensions sap momentum
Gold, silver and platinum poised for weekly gainsPeople say protests in Iran have abated since MondayRecord high prices keep Indian gold demand subduedBy Pablo Sinha Jan 16 (Reuters) - Gold prices ticked lower on Friday, extending losses from the previous session, as stronger-than-expected U.S. ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
President Donald Trump's Tax Policy Has Lit a Fire Under This Trillion-Dollar Trend That Apple, Alphabet, and Nvidia Are Taking Full Advantage Of
Key PointsThe Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite delivered outsize returns during Trump's first term in the White House -- and they continued this trend during the first year of his second term.The president's policies are having an undeniable impact on corporate America.Don...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 16
Take Five: From the ski slopes of Switzerland to the Supreme Court
Jan 16 (Reuters) - Markets will have a lot to ponder in the coming week as January's hectic start continues apace, with U.S. President Donald Trump's appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos taking centre stage. The ongoing battle for control at the Federal Reserve will also head to ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
Costco Really Wants Its Gold Star Members to Upgrade to Executive Status, and It's Dangling 3 Specific Perks to Entice Them
Key PointsThe global retail industry is gigantic, with an addressable market estimated at $36.9 trillion by 2030.Despite an abundance of competition, Costco Wholesale has managed to differentiate itself through its membership-driven operating model.Costco has added or adjusted a trio of perks for it...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 16
2 Dirt Cheap Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Key PointsUber has sold off at a time when an emerging technology could supercharge its business.AT&T's valuation and renewed focus on its core business could make it a market-beating growth and income stock. 10 stocks we like better than Uber Technologies › Investors looking for "cheap" stocks may ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 16
Foreigners sell Asian equities in December on worries over valuations
By Gaurav Dogra Jan 16 (Reuters) - Foreign investors net sold Asian equities in December on lingering concerns about elevated valuations in technology stocks along with some year-end profit-taking, though relatively modest outflows compared to November, suggested some recovery in sentiment.Invest...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
2026's Social Security COLA Was Bigger Than 2025's. It's Still a Problem
Key PointsSocial Security recipients are getting a 2.8% raise this year.While that's bigger than 2025's 2.5% boost, there's a big flaw in the way Social Security COLAs are calculated.That's likely to cause retirees to lose out this year. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely ove...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 16
Taiwan aims to be strategic AI partner in US tariff deal
Taiwan, US reach deal to cut tariffs, boost investmentTaiwan to back investments in US but companies to make decisionsTaiwan is major semiconductor makerBy Wen-Yee Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Taiwan aims to become a close strategic partner with the United States in the area o...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
The Best Trillion-Dollar Stock to Buy in January 2026, According to Wall Street (Hint: Not Tesla)
Key PointsWall Street analysts anticipate 40% upside (on average) in Nvidia stock, which makes it the best trillion-dollar stock to buy right now.Nvidia dominates the market for data center GPUs, and it has substantial opportunities in self-driving cars and autonomous robots.Nvidia stock have advanc...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 16
This Unstoppable Stock Has Soared 1,550% Since Its IPO. It Could Be the Most Prominent Stock-Split Stock of 2026.
Key PointsStock splits have captured the imagination of investors.Companies that split their shares tend to outperform the broader market in the year following the announcement.Meta Platforms has never completed a stock split, but its track record of growth suggests the time is coming. 10 stocks we ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 16
EMERGING MARKETS-Equities hit records as TSMC's stellar earnings boost AI optimism
Emerging Asia equities hit all-time highTSMC profit exceeds forecasts, projects robust annual growthTaiwan breezes past key 31,000 mark for first timeU.S., Taiwan clinch semiconductor-focused trade dealBy Nichiket Sunil and Shivangi Lahiri Jan 16 (Reuters) - Records in South Korea and Taiwan pu...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
BREAKINGVIEWS-Rio Tinto and Glencore can meet each other halfway
By Karen Kwok LONDON, Jan 14 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Rio Tinto RIO.L and Glencore’s GLEN.L long-awaited union looks a case of third time lucky. The $140 billion Australian miner, led by new CEO Simon Trott, has until February 5 to table a bid for Swiss miner-trader Glencore, run by Gary Nagle. ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 16
The Ultimate Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Key PointsCoffee and other specialty beverages are as popular as they’ve ever been, but expectations about how they should be sold are changing.Consumers are increasingly looking for a more personal, authentic experience with the companies they do business with.Although this stock hasn’t made any ne...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 16
