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My Top 5 Stocks to Buy in Early 2025
It's the start of a new year, and that makes now the perfect time to load up on stocks that could boost your portfolio in 2025 and over the long term. The healthcare space is a great place to look for these sorts of players because here you'll find all that you need to gain in both growth and securi...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 23
Netflix Shares Jump on Strong Subscriber Growth. Is It Too Late to Buy the Stock?
Shares of Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) soared after the video streaming company posted strong fourth-quarter results and offered an upbeat outlook. The stock has nearly doubled over the past year, extending a winning streak that has made Netflix one of the past decade's biggest winners with a gain of more...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 23
LIVE MARKETS-Tech drag, mixed earnings, banks up
STOXX 600 down 0.1%Swedbank beatsTech dragsWall St futures dipWelcome 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 TECH DRAG, MIXED EARNINGS, BANKS UPIt was a quiet start for European...Reuters
Thu, Jan 23
A Once-in-a-Decade Investment Opportunity: 1 Brilliant Vanguard Index Fund to Buy in 2025
Many industry observers expect artificial intelligence (AI) to be the defining technology of the next decade. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says AI will be as transformative as "the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer, the internet, and the mobile phone."Naturally, investors are ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 23
MIDEAST STOCKS-Major Gulf markets gain; eyes on Trump's tariff plan
Jan 23 (Reuters) - Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trading on Thursday, with investors continuing to keep a close eye on U.S. President Donald Trump's policy announcements to see how they unfold and impact the market.Trump said on Tuesday his administration was considering imposing...Reuters
Thu, Jan 23
TAL Education Group Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the Third Fiscal Quarter Ended November 30, 2024
BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL) ("TAL" or the "Company"), a smart learning solutions provider in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended November 30, 2024. Highlights for the Th...PR Newswire
Thu, Jan 23
Billionaire David Tepper Sells Nvidia Stock and Buys an AI Stock Up 700% Since Early 2023
Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Vistra (NYSE: VST) have surged 860% and 700%, respectively, since the beginning of 2023. Both companies have benefited from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom despite operating in very different parts of the economy. But billionaire David Tepper, the hedge fund...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 23
BUZZ-UK's JD Sports falls on PT cut and downgrade
** Shares of British sportswear retailer JD sports JD.L down 2.3% at 81.1p - the top pct. loser on FTSE 100 index .FTSE ** Citi cuts PT to 95p from 150p, also downgrades stock to 'Neutral' from 'Buy'** Brokerage says it has updated estimates for the company following a soft peak trad...Reuters
Thu, Jan 23
Plug Power: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
According to many metrics, Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) is on a roll. Since the start of 2021, sales have skyrocketed by 2,000%. Plus, the company operates in what could someday become a trillion-dollar industry: hydrogen fuel.It's reasonable to be optimistic about Plug Power. But does all this promise...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 23
BUZZ-COMMENT-USD/JPY reaction to BoJ according to FX options
Jan 23 (Reuters) - Overnight expiry FX options now include Friday's Bank of Japan policy decision and their premium/break-evens can offer clues about the perceived extent of the subsequent USD/JPY reaction. Volatility is an unknown yet key part of an FX premium, so dealers use implied volatility...Reuters
Thu, Jan 23
BUZZ-India's UltraTech Cement extends gains after beating Q3 estimates
** Shares of UltraTech Cement ULTC.NS climb 4.3% to 11,151.80 rupees, set for fourth straight session of gains ** India's top cement maker beats Q3 profit and rev estimates, per LSEG, as strong volume growth outweighed a hit from weaker cement prices ** Stock was up 2.6% ahead of results ** Trad...Reuters
Thu, Jan 23
2 Growth Stocks to Buy in 2025 and Hold for a Decade
Artificial intelligence (AI) was, once again, the hottest investing topic in 2024. It might remain so in 2025, but that doesn't mean there aren't companies in other fields worth investing in. Consider two industries that also have excellent long-term prospects: e-commerce and cloud computing. Invest...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 23
Is JPMorgan Chase Stock a Buy Now?
Shares of JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) are up a fantastic 55% over the past year, strongly outperforming the S&P 500 index's 26% gain. The banking giant has successfully leveraged a resilient economic backdrop into a record year for profitability.This momentum was evident in its latest fourth-quarter ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 23
Russian rouble stays on stronger side of 100 to the US dollar
MOSCOW, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble remained on the stronger side of 100 to the dollar on Thursday but stopped its three-day strengthening streak that followed the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump.The rouble RUB= had weakened by 0.4% to trade at 99.65 to the dollar by 0820 GMT, ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 23
How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if You Have $1 Million in Your Retirement Account?
One of the biggest perks of investing in a tax-advantaged retirement account like a 401(k) or traditional IRA is that your contributions are tax-deductible upfront.Uncle Sam will eventually get his money, though, so you'll need to pay income taxes on your withdrawals. To prevent people from avoiding...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 23
1 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stock Down 11% to Buy and Hold Forever
It's tough to go against the crowd. It takes the courage in your convictions when everyone else is going in a different direction.That's especially true when it comes to investments since you'll have your hard-earned money on the line. However, if you do your homework, bucking the investment trend c...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 23
Don't Claim Social Security at 62 Unless You Understand This
Those born in 1963 will reach an important Social Security milestone this year: They'll turn 62 and become eligible to claim benefits after paying into the program their entire career.It's tempting to apply right away so you can enjoy the extra income, but that might not be the best move for you fin...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 23
3 Reasons to Buy Axon Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Are you looking for growth stocks besides the market's obvious and most-owned names? That's a tall order these days. The mega-companies are keeping up-and-coming competitors at bay, even as their own stocks seem fully valued.If you dig deep enough, however, you'll find such stocks. Take Axon Enterpr...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 23
Could Nvidia Unseat Apple as the Largest Company in the World in 2025?
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) are the two largest companies in the world by market capitalization. While Nvidia is valued at roughly $3.38 trillion as of this writing and stands as the second-biggest business, Apple has a valuation of $3.46 trillion and is at the top of the heap. No...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 23
