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Down 18% From All-Time Highs, Is the Trump Joyride Over for Tesla?
Once again, investors couldn't get enough of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks last year. Obvious opportunities among the "Magnificent Seven" remained some of Wall Street's highest conviction choices.However, one megacap technology stock that lagged for most of 2024 was Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA).Start ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 8
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Bonds flashing red, 'term premium' at 10y high
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike DolanDragging up government borrowing costs across the world, the new year spike in long-term U.S. Treasury yields is flashing red as a long-absent risk premium in debt markets re-builds alarmingly amid fiscal policy and interest rate fear...Reuters
Wed, Jan 8
Got $5,000? 2 Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term.
It's time to look to 2025 after a banner year during which the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite made numerous all-time highs and finished up 29%. Of course, the business cycle doesn't follow calendar years, but it still makes for a terrific time to step back, take stock (no pun intended), and look for s...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 8
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
Wed, Jan 8
Here's the 1 Stock Warren Buffett Bought in 2024 He's Most Likely to Buy Again This Quarter
It's no secret that Warren Buffett isn't finding many stocks he likes enough to buy these days. The legendary investor has been a net seller of stocks for eight consecutive quarters, a streak dating back to late 2022.That doesn't mean Buffett hasn't been buying any stocks. He has chosen a select few...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 8
41 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits
Contrary to the popular misconception, Social Security income can be taxed. Social Security beneficiaries who have substantial other sources of income can have as much as 85% of their benefits included in their taxable income calculation. In fact, tax on Social Security benefits is a major revenue s...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 8
Prediction: These Could Be the Best-Performing Value Stocks Through 2030
It might seem that valuation is no longer important for investors. Stocks that have sky-high valuation metrics continue to soar. Value stocks have lagged well behind growth stocks in recent years.Stock valuations still matter, though. Sooner or later, stocks with attractive valuations will enjoy the...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 8
Should You Buy XRP While It's Under $3?
Amid the fervor surrounding Bitcoin's recent surge above $100,000, altcoins like Solana, Cardano, and Dogecoin have enjoyed their own rallies. There is clear excitement in the world of crypto investing.XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) in particular has garnered a lot of attention for shooting up about 400% since e...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 8
BUZZ-Autodesk rises after Piper Sandler upgrades to 'overweight'
** Shares of design-software maker Autodesk ADSK.O rise 2.3% to $297.56 premarket** Piper Sandler upgrades rating on stock to "overweight" from "neutral"; also raises PT to $357 from $311, implying ~23% upside to stock's last close** "Entering 2025, we see a cleaner path for outperformance in shares...Reuters
Wed, Jan 8
3 No-Brainer Fintech Stocks to Buy Now
Fintech is changing banking, and there are 3 stocks growing into this rapidly evolving market. In this video, Travis Hoium explains why each is poised to experience decades of growth ahead.*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Jan. 7, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 7, 2025.Start Your M...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 8
BUZZ-Tapestry rises after Barclays upgrades to 'overweight'
** Shares of Coach parent Tapestry TPR.N up 2.27% at $68.89 in premarket trading** Barclays upgrades stock to "overweight" from "equal weight", raises PT to $87 from $57 ** Tapestry in the "sweet spot" to gain market share across premium and moderately priced handbags especially among younger custom...Reuters
Wed, Jan 8
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Wolfspeed vs. Broadcom
The rapid expansion of the artificial intelligence (AI) market is generating strong tailwinds for many chipmakers. Nvidia, the leading producer of high-end data center GPUs, has probably been the biggest winner. Its stock has soared by about 2,470% over the past five years.Nvidia continues to have p...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 8
LIVE MARKETS-US tariffs? Transactional for Europe, punitive for China
STOXX 600 up 0.3%Trump NATO comments boost defence stocksOil names biggest fallersWelcome 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.comUS TARIFFS? TRANSACTIONAL FOR EUROPE, PUNITIVE FOR CH...Reuters
Wed, Jan 8
BUZZ-Palantir set to fall for third straight session
** Shares of data analytics firm Palantir Technologies PLTR.O down 2% at $68.56 premarket, extending their recent streak of declines** Stock hit a 4-week low on Tuesday, has shed about 12.5% in the past two sessions and down 17.5% from its record high of $84.80 on Dec. 24** The recent consolidation ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 8
2 Unstoppable Streaming Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2025, According to Wall Street
Spotify Technology (NYSE: SPOT) operates the world's largest music streaming platform, whereas Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is the dominant streaming provider for movies and TV shows. Spotify stock soared by 140% during 2024, and Netflix stock was up by 83%, with both of them ending the year near record h...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 8
Warren Buffett's Warning to Investors Is Hard to Ignore
The holding company Buffett manages, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), has been selling so much stock that it should probably make investors think twice before buying any exchange-traded funds that track the benchmark index.The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 8
CORRECTED-Italy - Factors to watch on Jan. 8
Corrects figure for Generali green bond to 500 million euros, from 500,000 eurosThe following factors could affect Italian markets on Wednesday.Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*).For a complete list of diary events in It...Reuters
Wed, Jan 8
Great News for Lucid Stock Investors
Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) is making steady progress in growing its business.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. 5, 2025. The video was published ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 8
BUZZ-Truist says biopharma sector needs 'more M&A for recovery'; downgrades Merck
** Brokerage Truist Securities says 2025 is likely to be a "stock picker's market" for the biopharma sector, with less of broad healthcare investing and more stock selection** "2024 disappointed on the M&A front; the sector needs bigger/more M&A for recovery" - Truist** Brokerage downgrades Merck & ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 8
