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OneConnect Announces Annual General Meeting Results
SHENZHEN, China, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- OneConnect Financial Technology Co., Ltd. ("OneConnect" or the "Company") (NYSE: OCFT and HKEX: 6638), a leading technology-as-a-service provider for the financial services industry in China, today announced the results of its an...PR Newswire
Thu, May 29
RPT-COLUMN-Germany's return as world's top creditor may be fleeting: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, May 29 (Reuters) - Germany is reprising its role as the world's biggest creditor for the first time since 1991 - but seismic global policy changes suggest it might not be back in the seat for long.As the United States has soaked up the vast bulk of global savings over th...Reuters
Thu, May 29
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025June 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)July 29-30 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/18...Reuters
Thu, May 29
BREAKINGVIEWS-Obesity drugs for everyone is a double-edged sword
By Aimee DonnellanDUBLIN, May 29 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Obesity drug benefits may go far beyond their label. The treatments pioneered by Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO and Eli Lilly LLY.N may help prevent diseases like cancer. A wider application sounds like a boon for the two drug giants, but they may n...Reuters
Thu, May 29
Want to Invest in Quantum Computing? 2 Stocks That Are Great Buys Right Now.
What will be the next big thing in investing? Some believe that it could be quantum computing. Global consulting firm McKinsey even projects that "quantum technology could create value worth trillions of dollars within the next decade." Quantum computers hold the promise of performing calculations i...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 29
Street View: Nvidia set to ride on strong AI demand, Blackwell ramp-up amid China curbs
** Nvidia NVDA.O beat Q1 sales expectations after customers rushed to buy AI chips before U.S. export curbs on China went into force, but an $8 billion hit to current-quarter revenue from the restrictions led to forecast below Wall Street estimates** Shares of the world's most valuable semicondu...Reuters
Thu, May 29
I'm Ready to Buy Palantir Stock
There's only one reason I don't already own Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 26, 2025. The video was published on May 28, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. ...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 29
The One Question You Should Be Asking About Retirement Before Moving Forward With It
One of the toughest financial decisions you might make in your lifetime is figuring out when to retire. And it's a decision you need to put a lot of thought into.First, you'll need to try to calculate your annual expenses to see what income you need. Then, you'll need to see how much you've saved an...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 29
The Company Buying 23andMe Is a Pharmaceutical Giant. Here's How Investors Can Benefit From the Move.
Earlier this year, biotech company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy. The harsh reality was that its business, while enticing to people who wanted to learn about their backgrounds via DNA testing kits, wasn't sustainable and its losses were simply mounting.On May 19, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: RE...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 29
EMERGING MARKETS-EM Stocks rise as US court hits brakes on Trump tariffs; S.Africa rate decision on deck
EM stocks up 0.5%; FX flatU.S. court blocks April 2 tariffs, White House appealsDollar rises on safe-haven currenciesSouth Africa's interest rate decision due at 1300 GMTSouth Korea's c.bank cuts interest rates by 25 bpsBy Pranav Kashyap May 29 (Reuters) - Emerging market equities advance...Reuters
Thu, May 29
EU semiconductor stocks rise on US court ruling, Nvidia
** Shares in the European semiconductor companies rise as U.S. court ruling to block Trump tariffs and Nvidia's NVDA.O better-than-expected quarterly sales boost sentiment** The region's technology index .SX8P was up 0.7% at 0900 GMT** STMicroelectronics STMPA.PA rises 2.7% and sits at the t...Reuters
Thu, May 29
My Forever Portfolio: 5 Spectacular Dividend Stocks You Can Buy Now and Hold Forever
Investing for a very long-term horizon requires a different set of priorities for investors.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 26, 2025. The video was published on May 28, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks ...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 29
Two of Silicon Valley's Most Prestigious Venture Capital Firms Just Plowed $135 Million Into Sam Altman's Crypto Project. What Do They See That Wall Street Doesn't?
The first half of 2025 has been anything but predictable in the stock market. It seems like ages ago that concerns around Chinese start-up DeepSeek and the intensifying competitive landscape in artificial intelligence (AI) sent shockwaves across the capital markets. As investors know all too well, j...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 29
Street View: Salesforce builds momentum with AI tools, Informatica deal
** Salesforce CRM.N raises FY26 rev, adj profit outlook on strong cloud spending, monetization ramp-up of its AI agents** Has also bought Informatica INFA.N for ~$8 bln** CRM's shares up 2.28% at $282.33 in premarket trading CLOSING DEALS, OPENING DOORS** Piper Sandler ("overweight,"...Reuters
Thu, May 29
Had You Bought This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock When Warren Buffett Sold It, You'd be Sitting on a 47% Return Now
Warren Buffett has served as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) since 1965. He'll step down from the role at the end of 2025, capping off an incredible run during which he delivered consistent, market-crushing returns for its shareholders.Buffett prefers to invest in companies ...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 29
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks, dollar rally as Trump tariffs hit court roadblock
S&P 500 futures climb 1.6%, European stocks open higherU.S. court blocks April 2 tariffs, White House appealsDollar rises on safe haven currencies, gold slipsBy Yoruk Bahceli and Wayne Cole LONDON/SYDNEY, May 29 (Reuters) - European stocks and Wall Street futures rose on Thursday after a ...Reuters
Thu, May 29
Building a Roth IRA Million: A Step-by-Step Guide Starting with $500 Monthly
Can you become a millionaire retiree? The answer is a resounding "yes" for many Americans. And the Roth IRA provides a great vehicle for making it happen.If you want to build a Roth IRA million-dollar portfolio, the process is relatively simple. Here's a step-by-step guide starting with $500 monthly...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 29
Is Amgen Stock a Buy?
Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) is doing something unusual in 2025. The biotech giant's shares are up 7.2% for the year as I write this while most large-cap healthcare stocks struggle; yet it trades at just 13 times forward earnings estimates compared to 21 for the S&P 500. That disconnect between performance ...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 29
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62, 67, and 70
A study published in 2022 by the National Bureau of Economic Research concluded that more than 90% of workers ages 45 to 62 would maximize lifetime Social Security income by claiming benefits at age 70. Yet only 10% of newly awarded retirees actually started Social Security at age 70 in 2024, while ...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 29
