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Target Stock Looks Cheap but It May Be a Bargain Today for a Much Better Reason
The words "cheap" and "bargain" might look like synonyms. But as I'm using them, the difference has everything to do with the future. Well-know retailer Target (NYSE: TGT) trades at just 11 times its earnings, which is about 60% cheaper than the S&P 500, which trades at about 28 times earnings, acco...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 27
Is the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF Your Ticket to Mega Returns?
The Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: MGK) does exactly what its name implies: It buys the largest growth companies. That's been a winning investment plan for a number of years, but investors need to consider the portfolio of this exchange-traded fund (ETF) a bit more deeply before making a new...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 27
Russian rouble hovers near 80 to the dollar
May 27 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble hovered close to 80 to the dollar on Tuesday, supported by the peak of favourable month-end tax payments, low foreign currency demand and high interest rates, with focus turning to the central bank's rate-setting meeting next week. By 0857 GMT, the roubl...Reuters
Tue, May 27
India's Jio Financial Services rises as JV with BlackRock gets nod for mutual funds business
** Shares of Jio Financial Services JIOF.NS rise 3.7% to 292 rupees, their highest since January 9** Co says Jio BlackRock Asset Management gets markets regulator's approval to begin operations of its mutual fund business in India** Jio BlackRock Asset Management is a 50:50 joint venture between...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Bitcoin Just Hit $112,000. Here's What Could Happen Next.
With Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price hovering near its all-time highs and almost tocuching the $112,000 level, there are a few scenarios for what the king of cryptocurrencies might do next.Let's explore three, starting with the bull thesis for why the coin is likely to go higher.Where to invest $1,000...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 27
2 Unstoppable Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
Many investors are worried about the recent market volatility caused by Trump's trade policies. However, presidents come and go, and so do economic policies. Throughout it all, broader equities always deliver competitive returns over the long run. Dividend stocks in particular have produced much bet...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 27
GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares gain as markets weigh Trump's tariff policies; long-dated bond yields fall
Euro STOXX 600 up 0.4%30-year Treasury, JGB bond yields fallTokyo mulls cutting super-long bond issuance, Reuters reportsWall Street set for strong open after Monday's holidayInvestors' focus on Nvidia earnings, Fed speechesDollar headed for fifth-straight monthly declineBy Tom Wilson and Ra...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Here's How the Pharmaceutical Import Tariffs Could Affect Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly's (NYSE: LLY) share price soared during the first Trump administration. That momentum continued with Joe Biden in the White House. However, it's a much different story so far in Trump's second term. The big pharma stock has taken investors on a roller coaster ride that's on a downward swin...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 27
This Warren Buffett Favorite Could Turn $200 Per Month Into $1 Million -- and Now May Be the Perfect Time to Buy
Warren Buffett has long touted the strengths of American companies. He's a firm believer in investing in the best the U.S. has to offer and holding on for the long term -- and this strategy has worked extremely well over time. As chairman and chief executive officer, he's helped Berkshire Hathaway o...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 27
Ireland's Prothena drops as Jefferies downgrades to 'hold' after drug fails trial
** Shares of therapy developer Prothena Corporation PRTA.O are down nearly 2% at $4.77 in pre-market trading** Jefferies downgrades the stock's rating to "hold" from "buy"; slashes PT to $6 from $32, a 8.8% discount to the last close** PRTA becomes stock with lowest PT, per Jeffe...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Prediction: This High-Yield Dividend Stock Will Outperform the S&P 500 Over the Next Decade
Since its debut in 1957, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index has served as the gold standard for measuring investment performance. It's a collection of the largest publicly traded companies arranged according to each company's market cap. This means giants like Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft represent...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 27
4 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term
Looking past all the talk of on-again, off-again tariffs, it's easy to forget that we are perhaps in the midst of the biggest technological shift in our lifetimes, thanks to the potential of artificial intelligence (AI). If this is true, then investors are certainly going to want to jump onto stocks...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 27
2 Millionaire-Maker Technology Stocks Worth Considering
A million dollars.Seven figures.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue »It is a numerical goal that many investors have for their retirement accounts. While it may seem unreachable if you are beginning with...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 27
Billionaires Are Buying an AI Index Fund That Could Turn $500 per Month Into $432,300
Institutional asset managers recently filed their latest Forms 13F, disclosures required by the SEC for anyone who owns at least $100 million in equity securities like stocks and index funds. Several hedge fund billionaires purchased the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) in the first quarter, as detai...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 27
This Stock Market Signal Says the S&P 500 Could Surge Higher in 2025
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is down 1% year to date, but that number doesn't tell the whole story. The index initially advanced 4% as investors anticipated deregulation and tax cuts under President Trump. Instead, the administration shocked Wall Street with aggressive trade policies and the stock ...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 27
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian currencies retreat after bonds rally; US fiscal, trade concerns persist
Malaysian ringgit falls 0.3% after reaching 3-week highThai baht weakens 0.4%Thailand equities at 1-month lowBy Himanshi Akhand May 27 (Reuters) - Asian currencies reversed course to trade lower on Tuesday as a rally in global bonds whipsawed markets that remained concerned about U.S. fiscal heal...Reuters
Tue, May 27
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian currencies retreat after bonds rally; US fiscal, trade concerns persist
Malaysian ringgit falls 0.3% after reaching 3-week highThai baht weakens 0.4%Thailand equities at 1-month lowBy Himanshi Akhand May 27 (Reuters) - Asian currencies reversed course to trade lower on Tuesday as a rally in global bonds whipsawed markets that remained concerned about U.S. fiscal heal...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Wall Street's Biggest Stock-Split Stock of 2025 Is All Systems Go 2 Weeks From Today
Nothing has captivated the attention of investors more over the last two years than the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The potential for this game-changing technology to add $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, based on estimates from PwC, suggests a broad swath of AI-hardware and ap...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 27
