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Why the S&P 500 Still Looks Like a Smart Bet
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) was a surefire winner for investors over the past two years -- it roared higher through a bull market, advancing 24% and 23%, respectively, in 2023 and 2024. But in recent months, the benchmark's performance soured, and the S&P 500 even briefly entered bear territory ba...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 4
Wells Fargo rises premarket after Fed lifts $1.95 trillion asset cap
** Wells Fargo's shares WFC.N rise 4.1% to $78.90 in pre-market trading** U.S. Fed removed $1.95 trillion asset cap imposed in 2018 following years of missteps** Fed noted WFC had made "substantial progress" in addressing deficiencies** TD Cowen calls it a potential turning point in WFC...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Prediction: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Will Be Worth More Than Apple By the End of 2025
So far, Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) efforts in artificial intelligence (AI) have underwhelmed investors, and it's fair to say that no one thinks it's taking the world by storm with this particular technology. Its Apple Intelligence initiatives are not getting nearly the buzz that competitors' products ar...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 4
BREAKINGVIEWS-Thames agony blots UK government’s growth pitch
By Neil Unmack LONDON, June 3 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Thames Water's drawn out rescue is a blot on the UK government’s growth pitch. On Tuesday, KKR KKR.N dropped a bid to save the sickly water group. That leaves a recapitalisation led by holders of 20 billion pounds of debt like Elliott In...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Down 80%, Should You Buy the Dip on Moderna?
A few years ago, Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) stock represented the ticket to an investing win. The company brought its coronavirus vaccine from drawing board to commercialization in less than a year and saw its stock price skyrocket.The biotech went on to generate billions of dollars in revenue and profi...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 4
NVIDIA regains title of world's most valuable company! Stock rises 2.8%, AI leader makes triumphant return
TradingKey - On Tuesday, U.S. East Coast time, NVIDIA (NVIDIA.US) shares rose 2.8% to close at $141.22, giving the company a market capitalization of $3.45 trillion and surpassing Microsoft to reclaim the top spot among the world's largest listed companies.
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Wed, Jun 4
1 Growth Stock Down 25% to Buy Right Now, According to Wall Street
Shares of Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) have soared by an eye-popping 51% in 2025 so far, bucking the pessimism in the broader market that was triggered by simmering global trade tensions. The cybersecurity giant continues to deliver spectacular financial results, beating its own expectations and consistentl...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 4
2 Stocks That Could Turn $1,000 Into $5,000 by 2030
It might seem tough for a stock to deliver a five-bagger gain in just five years. But over the past five years, many prominent growth stocks -- including Nvidia, Tesla, and Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy) -- posted even bigger gains.Those popular stocks might still have plenty of upside p...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 4
Why Retirement Savers Need to Think Twice Before Maxing Out Their 401(k)s
You may have been told that maxing out your annual contributions to a 401(k) year after year could be your ticket to a pretty sweet retirement. And there's a lot of truth in that.In 2025, the maximum allowable 401(k) contribution for workers under 50 is $23,500. For workers 50 and over, it's $31,000...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 4
Tesla Stock vs. Apple Stock: Wall Street Says Buy One and Sell the Other
Year to date, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) have been the two worst-performing "Magnificent Seven" stocks, notching losses of 19% and 15%, respectively. But Wall Street expects Apple shares to rebound in the coming months while Tesla shares fall even further, as detailed below:Among ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 4
Prediction: Bitcoin Will Hit $1 Million During the Trump Presidency (But It Won't Happen the Way You Think)
Now that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has hit the $100,000 price level, the future looks very bright indeed. Some forecasts now call for Bitcoin to hit a target price of $1 million within the next decade.But it may not take a full decade for Bitcoin to hit the $1 million mark. At the recent Bitcoin 2025 co...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 4
Tariffs Aren't O'Reilly's Biggest Problem, This Is
O'Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ: ORLY) is a fast-growing auto parts retailer. The stock is fast-growing as well, and its price is up over 41% over the past 12 months, trouncing the 13% or so gain of the S&P 500 over that span. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 33x, investors clearly have high expectatio...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 4
MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf stocks mixed as new tariffs take effect, oil prices retreat
June 4 (Reuters) - Stock markets in the Gulf were mixed early on Wednesday, with U.S. President Donald Trump's duties on steel and aluminium going into effect, marking the latest chapter in a trade war that has rattled global markets. Investor focus continues to be on the pace of trade negotiati...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Is Newsmax Stock a Buy Now?
Newsmax (NYSE: NMAX), a media company with conservative leanings, was founded in 1998 and has grown rapidly over the past decade with the rise in popularity of Donald Trump. Newsmax's stock went on a wild ride after its initial public offering (IPO) on March 31, 2025. It went public at $10, started ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 4
1 Historically Pricey Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Steer Clear Of in June, and Another That Can Be Bought With Confidence
For more than three decades, investors have consistently had a game-changing innovation or next-big-thing trend to captivate their attention. Over the last two-plus years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been the innovation investors simply can't get enough of.With AI, software and systems are empo...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 4
UK's CAB Payments tops midcaps index after unit gets license for New York office
** Cab Payments Holdings CABP.L rises 9.1% to 45p; top gainer on FTSE small cap index .FTSC** Money transfer group's unit, Crown Agents Bank, gets licence to operate a U.S. representative office in New York** Says New York office will act as regional business hub** Equity Development analysts sa...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Japan's Nikkei surges on trade deal hopes lift tech; Toyota Industries slides
TOKYO, June 4 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks snapped a three-session skid on Wednesday after the yen weakened and hopes rose for a potential trade deal that could reopen the technology markets with China.The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index .N225 closed 0.8% higher, while the broader Topix ...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
European shares lifted by Airbus stock; tariff deadline looms
June 4 (Reuters) - European shares inched up on Wednesday on gains in Airbus shares, while sentiment remained cautious ahead of a deadline for U.S. trading partners to make their "best offers" and as the U.S. levies on steel and aluminium imports kick in.Airbus SE AIR.PA shares rose 3.4% aft...Reuters
Wed, Jun 4
Meta Platforms Is Going Nuclear to Power its AI Technologies
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is building artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that have the power to transform the global economy. This powerful technology requires a tremendous amount of energy to thrive. Some AI data centers use more electricity than an entire city. That's leading Meta Platf...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 4
Warren Buffett Has $92 Billion of Berkshire Hathaway's $280 Portfolio Put to Work in 8 Prominent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks
Since becoming CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) 60 years ago, Warren Buffett has consistently run circles around Wall Street's benchmark stock index, the S&P 500. Whereas the Oracle of Omaha has led his company's Class A shares (BRK.A) to a cumulative return of more than 6,100,00...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 4
