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BUZZ-Prison operators climb after Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration
** Shares of immigration detention center operators GEO Group GEO.N and CoreCivic CXW.N rise in premarket trading** GEO gains 3.6% to $36.61, while CXW up 6.7% at $24.59** President Donald Trump signed orders declaring illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border a national emergency and targeting ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 21
The Best Vanguard Index ETF to Invest $200 in Right Now
If you're new to investing and don't have a lot of money to get started, don't fret. The best place for new investors to begin is often with exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which will give investors instant diversification through a portfolio of stock holdings. Today, these ETFs can be bought through ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 21
Could XRP (Ripple) Make You a Millionaire in 2025?
Many investors dream of making millions in financial markets. And for many, the cryptocurrency industry has helped turn that vision into a reality. The Ripple network's native token XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is an excellent example of the explosive potential in this unique asset class. If you had bought $10...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 21
US STOCKS-Futures climb as investors brace for President Trump's trade policy plans
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.Futures up: Dow 0.43%, S&P 500 0.48%, Nasdaq 0.56% Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures firmed on Tuesday, as investors assessed newly elected President Donald Trump's executive order...Reuters
Tue, Jan 21
2 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now for Less Than $200
Dividend stocks are proven wealth creators. For example, if you invested just $100 into the average dividend stock 50 years ago, that investment would have grown to $8,756 five decades later (assuming you reinvested those dividends). That's nearly double the return of the average stock in the S&P 50...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 21
Prediction: Nvidia's Revenue Will Soar in 2025, but 2026 Will Be a Wild Card
In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and my thoughts for the upcoming year. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the market prices of Jan. 15, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 16, 2025.Start Y...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 21
Prediction: AMD Stock Will Grow Its AI Chip Revenue, but Not as Quickly as Investors Hope
In today's video, I discuss Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and my thoughts for the upcoming year. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the market prices of Jan. 15, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 1...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 21
Tuya to Release Smart Door Lock Solution with Matter and Home Key in Apple Wallet Support
NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), the global cloud platform service provider today introduced a new smart door lock solution that supports both the Matter protocol and home key in Apple Wallet. This allows users to seamlessly and securely add a home key to A...PR Newswire
Tue, Jan 21
Down 50%, Should You Buy the Dip in Rigetti Computing?
For the last few months, investors in the artificial intelligence (AI) movement have become enamored with a new opportunity: quantum computing. While quantum computing stocks experienced a fleeting jolt toward the end of 2024, recent price action suggests the momentum may be coming to a halt.In part...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 21
Is Ford's Lucrative 6% Dividend Yield Safe?
Investors considering buying shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) have plenty to digest while developing their investment thesis. The company recorded a surge in warranty costs last year and will end up losing about $5 billion from its electric vehicle division in 2024. In addition, it has struggl...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 21
BUZZ-Jefferies names Iberdrola, SSE and Enel 2025 top picks for European utilities
** Jefferies says European integrated utilities with high exposure to grids offer value as a relatively defensive play in a volatile macro and commodity environment** The broker names Iberdrola IBE.MC, SSE SEE.L and Enel ENEI.MI as its top picks for 2025** It upgrades Iberdrola to "buy" from "hold",...Reuters
Tue, Jan 21
MORNING BID AMERICAS-'Stop-Go' Trump tariff trades whiplash dollar
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike DolanLikely a taste of things to come, stock and currency markets were knocked back and forth on the first day of Donald Trump's new presidency as they second guessed his trade tariff plans and remained largely in the dark on the issue as ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 21
The 4 Best Retirement Income Sources to Supplement Your Social Security Benefits in 2025
The average Social Security beneficiary will receive about $23,712 in 2025. While that's a good chunk of money, it's not enough for most people to live off of comfortably. Married couples might fare a little better because they'll have two checks instead of one, but even so, you'll probably wish you...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 21
Want Decades of Passive Income? 2 Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever.
When most of us think of investing in stocks, we think of the potential gains -- or unfortunately, in some cases, losses -- that might follow. A particular stock will rise or fall, and we'll benefit or lose. But, fortunately, a particular type of stock could make you a winner year after year, regard...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 21
Elon Musk Emerges as a Potential Intel Buyer. Here's Everything You Need to Know.
In this video, I will cover the recent updates regarding Intel (NASDAQ: INTC). Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Jan. 17, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 17, 2025.Where to invest $1,...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 21
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 21
RPT-BUZZ-US stocks weekly: Running the table
Repeats from Friday, Jan 17, with no changes to text. Updates chart** S&P 500 .SPX snaps two-week losing streak, rallies 2.9% amid easing inflation jitters, strong start to earnings season .N** Dow .DJI advances 3.7%, Nasdaq Composite .IXIC ascends 2.4%** U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield US10YT=RR pulls ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 21
BUZZ-Jefferies cautious on chocolate makers, downgrades Mondelez to 'hold'
** Brokerage Jefferies sees the global cocoa shortage and price rises persisting, says recovery of West African production is "the critical component" in supply revival** Also sees surging cocoa futures harming profits of chocolate makers including Mondelez International MDLZ.O and Hershey HSY.N ** ...Reuters
Tue, Jan 21
BUZZ-Intel extends gains amid M&A speculation; HSBC upgrades to 'hold'
** Shares of Intel INTC.O extends gains premarket after hitting a seven-week high on Friday following M&A speculation** Brokerage HSBC also raises co to "hold" from "reduce"; reiterates PT at $20** INTC shares up 4% at $22.35 premarket** Last week, chip-focused publication SemiAccurate reported that...Reuters
Tue, Jan 21
Here's How Much It Would Have Taken to Become a Millionaire If You Invested in Nvidia Stock 10 Years Ago
Investors made a decision in 2015 that greatly impacted their future: Some chose to buy shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). However, it's fair to say that most didn't. Either way, though, a decision was made intentionally or not.Those of us who didn't opt to buy shares of Nvidia back then could feel li...The Motley Fool
Tue, Jan 21
