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BUZZ-FX options wrap - GBP leads scramble for volatility protection
A renewed surge in implied volatility, following a brief setback earlier this week, highlights heightened market concerns amid multiple FX risks.Leading the concerns is the impending Trump presidency and fears over his inflation-stoking policies, which have fuelled demand for the USD and driven up o...Reuters
Thu, Jan 9
2 Top Fintech Stocks to Buy in January
Financial technology (fintech) is a fast-growing segment of the broader financial sector, and revenue generated by companies in this space could be massive. Estimates from BCG put the global fintech market at $1.5 trillion in sales by 2030.That's just an estimate, of course, but it's a good indicato...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 9
These Were the 5 Top-Performing Stocks in the Nasdaq-100 in 2024
Tech stocks rallied in 2024, with powerhouse artificial intelligence (AI) stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) bringing up the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). But it was a good year for the whole market, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 only surpassed it by a hairbreadt...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 9
CANADA STOCKS-TSX opens slightly higher as investors await key jobs data
Jan 9 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index opened slightly higher on Thursday, with trading thin due a U.S. market holiday, while investors awaited crucial monthly jobs data out of Canada and the U.S. for clues on the interest rate path.At 9:36 a.m. ET (1436 GMT), the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/T...Reuters
Thu, Jan 9
REFILE-GLOBAL MARKETS-Bonds remain under pressure as European stocks recover
Fixes Reuters Instrument Codes in paragraphs 14 and 21, adds dropped word "former" in paragraph 14, deletes extraneous price in paragraph 22UK bond yields hit new highsAnalysts point to Trump uncertainty for bond routEuropean stocks recover early losses, US stock markets closedBy Nell Mackenzie L...Reuters
Thu, Jan 9
Northern Technologies International Corp reports results for the quarter ended November 30 - Earnings Summary
Northern Technologies International Corp NTIC.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 7 cents per share for the quarter ended November 30, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 10 cents. The lone analyst forecast for the quarter was for earnings of 12 cents pe...Reuters
Thu, Jan 9
Quantum Computing Stocks Crashed -- Here's Why
Quantum computing stocks have been on fire over the past few months, but that all changed on Wednesday after Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang said it will be 15 to 30 years before quantum computing is "very useful." In the video below, Travis Hoium shows why the drop in stocks may continue.*St...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 9
Every Rivian Investor Should Keep an Eye on This Number
After years of massive sales growth, Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) posted a decline in sales in late 2024. This was the first time in its publicly traded history that the electric vehicle (EV) maker saw its revenue base drop. The shift caused the market to question the company's valuation.But in ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 9
2 Top Nasdaq Stocks to Buy Before They Skyrocket in 2025
The Nasdaq Composite index had a solid 2024 with impressive gains of almost 31% during the year. This isn't surprising considering the tech-heavy nature of the index that benefited from the impressive growth reported by several technology companies last year thanks to catalysts such as artificial in...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 9
ZTO Holds 2025 National Network Conference
SHANGHAI, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 9 2025, ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO and HKEX: 2057) ("ZTO" or the "Company"), a leading and fast-growing express delivery company in China, held its National Network Conference at its headquarters in Shanghai. The confere...PR Newswire
Thu, Jan 9
Social Security's 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025 Was Disappointing. Will 2026 Be Any Better?
The first Social Security checks with 2025's 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) have gone out, with more coming in the following weeks. The average retired worker will now receive $1,976 per month, up from $1,927 last year. However, many seniors were hoping for a bigger increase.Most won't see an...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 9
Is Nvidia Stock Going to $190? 1 Wall Street Analyst Thinks So.
Following Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) presentation at CES 2025, Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya reiterated a bullish view on Nvidia's growth trajectory and stock appreciation potential. The stock has had a phenomenal run over the last few years, but Arya's price target of $190 implies 35% upside for ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 9
Here's Why Boeing Stock Slumped in 2024
Shares in aerospace giant Boeing (NYSE: BA) declined by 32.1% in 2024, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. It was an eventful year for the company, marred by operational mishaps, industrial action, senior management changes, significant cash outflows, and disappointing air...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 9
How Arm Stock Gained 64% in 2024 -- and Why Feb. 6 Could Bring Its Next Big Move
Shares of Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM), the world's largest designer of architectures for central processing unit (CPU) chips, gained 64.2% in 2024. For context, the S&P 500 index and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index returned 25% and 29.6%, respectively, last year. (In 2025, Arm stock is up 17.6%...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 9
Here Are Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller's 5 Biggest Stock Holdings
Decades away from his star-making turn at George Soros' Quantum Group of Funds, high-profile investor Stanley Druckenmiller stays well active in the stock-picking game with his Duquesne Family Office investment vehicle.As a veteran player with many successes, he continues to be followed by peers wan...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 9
Why Apple Stock Gained 30% Last Year
Based on nothing more than the numbers, shares of consumer-technology titan Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) should have barely budged in 2024. The top line only improved to the tune of 2% for the fiscal year ending in September, while net income fell more than 3% year over year.The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 9
Should Investors Buy Intuitive Machines Stock Right Now in 2025?
Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) holds contracts from NASA for missions to the moon.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. 6, 2025. The video ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 9
What Happens If You Don't Take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) in Retirement?
The deadline for 2024 required minimum distributions (RMDs) has passed for most seniors. But if you turned 73 last year, you actually have until April 1, 2025, to make your first RMD. These mandates can be a bit confusing at first, but once you've dealt with them once or twice, it gets easier.The o...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 9
