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Is Nvidia Stock a Buy Before Jan. 13?
In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and recent updates affecting the company. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of Jan. 3, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 5, 2025....The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 6
The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 In Right Now
It's never too soon or too late to start investing, as stocks have a long track record of helping to build wealth over time. It doesn't take much money to get started, and with many online brokers now offering commission-free trades, it's easier than ever. So whether you have $100, $1,000, or $100,0...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 6
BUZZ-Wedbush downgrades Wayfair on tariff concerns, tepid growth expectations
** Wedbush downgrades online furniture retailer Wayfair W.N to "neutral" from "outperform"** Brokerage sees limited room for Wayfair to re-accelerate slowing share gains in 2025; also notes downside risk from tariffs given company's high exposure to imports and a price-sensitive mass market customer...Reuters
Mon, Jan 6
TIMELINE-U.S. Steel, Nippon sue against Biden blocking $14.9 billion deal
Updates paragraph 1 Jan 6 (Reuters) - U.S. Steel X.N and Nippon Steel 5401.T on Monday filed a lawsuit against U.S. President Joe Biden's order that blocked the $14.9 billion buyout of the American steelmaker by the Japanese company.Here are some of the important developments since U.S. Steel dis...Reuters
Mon, Jan 6
American Airlines back in 'Big 3' carriers, brokerages predict strong 2025
By Shivansh Tiwary Jan 6 (Reuters) - American Airlines' AAL.O stock is poised for a strong 2025 as the carrier emerges from a challenging year, according to brokerages Jefferies and TD Cowen, who upgraded the stock to a "buy" rating on Monday.Shares of the carrier were up nearly 5% at $17.76 in p...Reuters
Mon, Jan 6
BUZZ-Barclays upgrades Capital One and Discover to 'overweight' rating
** Barclays upgrades payment firms Capital One COF.N and Discover Financial Services DFS.N to "overweight" from "equal weight" rating** Brokerage says likelihood of COF and DFS merger has increased** Barclays expects the merger to close in early 2025** Last year in February, COF said it will acquire...Reuters
Mon, Jan 6
What Smart Investors Should Know About Quantum Computing Stocks
In today's video, I discuss various quantum computing stocks and the headwinds and tailwinds affecting the overall industry. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of Jan. 3, 2025. The vid...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 6
Every Plug Power Investor Should Keep an Eye on This Number
Since its earliest days, Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) has been a volatile stock. In some years, the developer of hydrogen fuel cell systems has seen its shares surge several times in value. In other years, investors have lost nearly everything. This is clearly a boom-or-bust business with both massive ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 6
BUZZ-SolarEdge rises on workforce reduction plan, safe harbor agreements
** Shares of solar inverter maker SolarEdge Technologies SEDG.O rise 19.6% to $18.28 premarket** Co to reduce headcount by about 400 employees globally** SEDG expects lay offs will lead to a quarterly reduction in expenses of about $9 mln to $11 mln** Co had previously announced workforce reduction ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 6
MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf bourses gain ahead of US economic data
By Ateeq Shariff Jan 6 (Reuters) - Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday as investors looked to minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve's most recent meeting and payrolls data due later in the week for clues on the central bank's interest rate path.Analysts expect U.S. December payrol...Reuters
Mon, Jan 6
1 Nvidia-Backed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2025 (Hint: It's Not SoundHound AI)
Generally speaking, when businesses generate excess profits, they may choose to invest in areas such as research and development (R&D), bolster marketing budgets, or increase hiring efforts in certain departments. However, from time to time, a company may invest in other businesses and acquire a sma...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 6
BUZZ-Boeing rises after Barclays upgrades to 'overweight', hikes PT
** Planemaker Boeing's BA.N shares rise 1.7% to $172.80, premarket** Barclays raises rating on the stock to "overweight" from "equal-weight"; cites stronger growth trend in Original Equipment (OE) over aftermarket ** Barclays raises PT to $210 from $190 and Jefferies to $205 from $200** Barclays exp...Reuters
Mon, Jan 6
BUZZ-Fortinet up as Piper Sandler raises to 'overweight' on firewall opportunity
** Shares of cybersecurity company Fortinet FTNT.O rise 4.3% to $101.66 premarket** Piper Sandler upgrades stock rating to "overweight" from "neutral" and raises PT to $120 from $100, which represents an upside of ~23% to stock's last close** FTNT is best positioned to benefit from the upcoming fire...Reuters
Mon, Jan 6
BUZZ-Paycor jumps on reported buyout deal by Paychex
** Shares of Paycor HCM PYCR.O up 23.2% to $22.85 premarket on potential M&A news** PYCR shares could open at highest levels since Oct 2013, if gains hold. ** Paychex PAYX.O in advanced talks to acquire smaller payroll processing rival PYCR, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing people with know...Reuters
Mon, Jan 6
5 Reasons to Buy Coca-Cola Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Is there a more iconic American brand than The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO)? The global beverage giant sells over 200 brands of soda, water, juice, tea, coffee, and other drinks to billions of people. Renowned investor Warren Buffett is famous for his affinity for the company and has maintained a si...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 6
BUZZ-Align Technology rises after Leerink upgrades to 'outperform'
** Shares of dental products manufacturer Align Technology ALGN.O up 2.2% at $212.91 premarket** Brokerage Leerink Partners upgrades stock to "outperform" from "market perform"; raises PT to $280 from $235** New PT represents a 34.5% upside to the stock's last close** Brokerage says, "ALGN is the on...Reuters
Mon, Jan 6
BUZZ-FuboTV jumps on report nearing deal with Disney to merge online live TV businesses
** Shares of FuboTV FUBO.N jump 31.9% to $1.90 premarket** Walt Disney DIS.N and the sports streaming provider are nearing a deal to combine their online live TV businesses, Bloomberg News reports, citing people familiar with the matter** DIS shares up 0.3% at $111.50 premarket** Disney will fold it...Reuters
Mon, Jan 6
1 Major Signal for Palantir Stock That Investors Must Pay Attention to for 2025
Sorting through what is signal and what is noise as an investor is a key part of being successful. When you see a glaring signal, not acting on it can be a disaster. One area where I'm seeing a flashing signal is in Palantir's (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock.Palantir had one of the best 2024s of any stock, let...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 6
BUZZ-Kearny Financial Corp rise after Piper Sandler upgrades to 'overweight'
** Shares of Kearny Financial Corp KRNY.O up ~4% at $7.15 premarket** Brokerage Piper Sandler upgrades stock to "overweight" from "neutral", raises PT to $9 from $8.50** Says risk-to-reward ratio has become attractive; expects higher profitability on improved net interest margin, modest balance shee...Reuters
Mon, Jan 6
