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2 Beaten-Down Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2025
Dividend stocks are great for various reasons, and it's even better to invest in them while they are going through a rough patch, provided there are good reasons to believe they will recover. This description fits several dividend stocks on the market, among which are CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) and John...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 13
Want Safe Dividend Income in 2025 and Beyond? Invest in the Following 3 Ultra-High-Yield Stocks.
There's a common misconception that companies set the dividend yield for their stocks. Remember, a company only sets the dividend amount it pays. The market determines a stock's dividend yield, a percentage based on the dividend amount versus the share price.In other words, the market often demands ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 13
This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Has Surged 733% Over the Past 21 Months -- Is a Split on the Horizon?
For its first few years as a public company, Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) struggled mightily to capture meaningful market share in the enterprise software space. The company's sluggish growth and heavy reliance on lumpy federal contracts fueled a perception that Palantir was really more of a...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 13
LIVE MARKETS-Higher yields bad news for European small and mid caps
STOXX 600 down 0.8%Traders digest strong US jobs reportTech names falterOil stocks surgeWelcome 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.comHIGHER YIELDS BAD NEWS FOR EUROPEAN SMALL AND M...Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
Life Healthcare to sell radiopharmaceuticals business LMI, shares rise
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 13 (Reuters) - South African private hospital operator Life Healthcare LHCJ.J on Monday announced the sale of its radiopharmaceuticals business LMI to U.S.-listed Lantheus Holdings LNTH.O, sending its Johannesburg-listed shares higher.Life Healthcare said it had entered into bindin...Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
Is This Warren Buffett's Favorite Stock Right Now?
Warren Buffett is buying this stock hand over fist for his Berkshire Hathaway portfolio.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 9, 2025. The vid...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 13
6 Things All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security COLAs
Are you a retiree already collecting Social Security benefits? Maybe you're about to become one? Whatever the case, even though the program's monthly payments aren't enormous -- averaging just a bit less than $2,000 at this time -- most everyone can certainly use this money these days after a painfu...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 13
Is Cava Stock Overvalued?
Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA) is growing rapidly because consumers love the experience.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 9, 2025. The video was ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 13
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
Mon, Jan 13
RPT-BUZZ-US stocks weekly: Seesaw
Repeats from Friday with no changes to text. Updates chart** S&P 500 .SPX falls 1.9% as employment data stokes inflation fears .N** Indeed, Santa disappointed, and then new year cheer fades away; benchmark index tests support** This as the Dow .DJI falls 1.9%, and Nasdaq Composite .IXIC sags 2.3%** ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
Every Stock Warren Buffett Has Said He'd Own Practically Forever
Warren Buffett once famously stated that his "favorite holding period was forever." However, even a cursory examination of Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) portfolio changes through the years will show that Buffett doesn't hold most stocks as long as he said he prefers.The reason why...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 13
Looking to Buy PayPal in 2025? Here's the Fintech Stock's Secret Weapon.
PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is benefiting from renewed investor sentiment. Shares have jumped 41% since early July last year. Maybe the market has become optimistic that lower interest rates can provide a boost to spending activity, propelling PayPal in the process.Nonetheless, this fintech stock still tr...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 13
LIVE MARKETS-How German elections can affect financial markets
STOXX 600 down 0.8%Traders digest strong US jobs reportTech names falterOil stocks surgeWelcome 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.comHOW GERMAN ELECTIONS CAN AFFECT FINANCIAL MARKE...Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
Is Robinhood Markets Stock a Buy Now?
Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) has staged an impressive comeback, with its stock soaring approximately 230% to $40 per share over the past year. Founded just 11 years ago, this online brokerage reshaped the financial landscape by introducing commission-free trading for stocks, ETFs, and options, f...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 13
UPDATE 1-Russian rouble slips as oil price and forex action limit sanctions impact
Rouble also weakens against yuan, most traded foreign currency in RussiaUS imposed more sanctions on Russia on FridayFinance ministry announcement on Friday supported the roubleAdds forex interventions in paragraph 5-9, analyst quote in paragraph 11, bullet points MOSCOW, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The R...Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
Mega Matrix Inc. Announced that Romantic Drama Micro-drama "Runaway Billionaire Becomes My Groom" Now Streaming on FlexTV
SINGAPORE, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE American: MPU) announced that the romantic drama short drama Runaway Billionaire Becomes My Groom has officially launched on FlexTV, the leading global short-form streaming platform operated by Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE American: MPU), as ...PR Newswire
Mon, Jan 13
Why Is Quantum Computing Stock Crashing, and Is It a Buying Opportunity?
Quantum Computing (NASDAQ: QUBT) stock crashed significantly, causing investors to panic.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 9, 2025. The vi...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 13
Ford Stock Analysis: Buy, Hold, or Sell for 2025?
Ford (NYSE: F) is one of the largest automakers in the world. How does its stock look for 2025?Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 8, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 10, ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 13
UPDATE 3-PageGroup warns on profit again as France, Germany woes continue
Expects FY profit at lower end of market viewUS earnings rise 3% but CEO cautions on sustainabilityShares at more than 4-1/2 year low, drags peers lowerUpdates shares, adds analyst in paragraph 5, US earnings in paragraph 6, CEO in paragraphs 7-8By Shashwat Awasthi Jan 13 (Reuters) - British recr...Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
BUZZ-Samsung leads smartphone market in 2024, Counterpoint Research says
** Samsung 005930.KS gained top spot with 19% market share, followed by Apple AAPL.O at 18% and Xiaomi at 14% in 2024, Counterpoint Research says** Shares of Apple AAPL.O down 1.3% at $233.90 premarket; report says AAPL's iPhone 16 series was met with a mixed response, partly due to a lack of availa...Reuters
Mon, Jan 13
