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LIVE MARKETS-A safe haven yen in a stormy 2025?
Welcome 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.comA SAFE HAVEN YEN IN A STORMY 2025?There are few fireworks for the yen JPY=EBS going into the new year. The currency has lost more than ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
The 2025 Social Security COLA Was Announced in October. Here's What That Means for Retirees.
The annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is based on third-quarter inflation data, so it was officially announced in October when the last of the official CPI data from the third quarter was released.Now that 2024 is almost over, it's important to consider how the announced COL...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
4 Vanguard ETFs That Can Serve as a Complete Capital Appreciation and Passive Income Portfolio
Many investors turn to dividend stocks as their primary wealth-building strategy. This approach can be problematic when investors focus solely on high yields while overlooking the importance of total returns. The challenges become even more apparent when investors avoid reinvesting their dividends, ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
Apple's Stock Has Reached Historic Levels in One Metric. It's a Clear Warning Sign for 2025.
Watching companies set individual records on revenue or earnings is always a great sign for investors, as it indicates the company is reaching new heights. However, there are also some metrics you don't want to see companies setting new records in, like debt or valuation.Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has rec...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
CrowdStrike's Outage Put It to the Test, but Now the Company Faces an Even Bigger Challenge
It's been a doozy of a year for cybersecurity company CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD).Through the first six months of the year, CrowdStrike stock rocketed upward by 50%. However, the vast majority of these gains were lost in July after a bug was identified in CrowdStrike's software -- a bug that produced...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
This Warren Buffett Favorite Was 1 of the Top 5 Buys of the Year. Here's How It Could Make You a Millionaire.
Excitement about artificial intelligence (AI) has driven market gains this year, and investors have piled into companies developing or using the technology -- from chip designer Nvidia to electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla. These players are among the top five favorites of retail investors this year,...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
Prediction: Tesla Stock Could Stall Out on Jan. 2 if This Happens
In this week's video, I cover need-to-know news about Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) from the week of Dec. 23. Check out the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.You can find last week's summary here.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just rev...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
Billionaires Are Buying 2 Stock-Split Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Ahead of 2025
Savvy investors like stock splits for two reasons: They make stocks more accessible by reducing the share price, and they can be roundabout indicators of high-quality companies. That's because forward stock splits are only necessary after significant share price appreciation, which rarely happens to...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-Needham downgrades Vacasa to 'hold'
** Brokerage Needham downgrades vacation rental management co Vacasa Inc VCSA.O to "hold" from "buy"** Says co is facing significant challenges in increasing its supply of rental properties** Estimates Gross Booking Value (GBV) to decline through 2025, dragged by lower GBV per night sold as well as ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
5 Cryptocurrency Predictions for 2025
When the curtain closes on 2024, investors will be singing Wall Street's praises. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and stock-split euphoria helped lift the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite to multiple record-closing highs.However, Wall Street's gains pale in compar...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
SeaPRwire Enhances Southeast Asia Media Coverage with 10 Languages for PR Professionals
SeaPRwire Enhances Southeast Asia Media Coverage with 10 Languages for PR ProfessionalsHong Kong - December 31, 2024 - (SeaPRwire) - SeaPRwire, a global leader in press release distribution services, has announced a major enhancement to its offerings with the launch of its comprehensive media outreach solutions for Southeast Asia (SEA) in 10 languages. This new initiative aims to empower businesses and PR professionals in the region by providing an extensive, multi-lingual platform to connect with key media outlets across 12 countries. The expanded service offering includes press release distribution in languages critical to Southeast Asia's dynamic media landscape, including Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Burmese, Lao, Khmer, English, Thai, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, and Filipino. This expansion strengthens SeaPRwire's commitment to serving the unique communication needs of companies targeting diverse audiences across the region. With Southeast Asia's media environment becoming increasingly complex and competitive, SeaPRwire has tailored its solutions to help brands reach their target audiences with precision. By adding 10 language options, the platform offers businesses a seamless experience in delivering messages across cultural and linguistic barriers. James Scott, Chief Marketing Officer at SeaPRwire, shared insights on the company's strategy: "As Southeast Asia continues to grow as a key global economic hub, it is essential for brands to communicate effectively in a variety of languages to engage with diverse audiences. The 10-language offering of our Branding-Insight Program is a game-changer, enabling brands to connect with the right media in the right language, at the right time." This development is part of SeaPRwire's broader strategy to enhance its Branding-Insight Program, which is designed to provide PR professionals and businesses with a powerful tool to understand and connect with their audiences. The Branding-Insight Program includes the new Media-Empower-Pack, a unique solution that enables clients to distribute global press releases to over 8,000 media outlets. Additionally, the program supports a wide array of industries and allows businesses to reach audiences across multiple sectors with multimedia support and an unlimited word count. The Media-Empower-Pack's real-time media contact management features make it a standout tool for PR professionals. By accessing individual media contact cards, clients can view up-to-date information such as contact names, phone numbers, and email addresses. Moreover, SeaPRwire's easy-to-use dashboard allows users to build and manage customized media lists based on their specific needs. Contacts can be split, edited, or merged to create personalized outreach strategies, allowing businesses to target their media efforts more effectively. Scott emphasized the importance of strategic media outreach for companies aiming to achieve a competitive edge. "Our team at SeaPRwire understands that effective media communication is a key driver for brand success. With the enhanced capabilities of our Branding-Insight Program, businesses can leverage thought leadership content, deliver tailored press releases, and maximize their return on investment in media outreach, even in these challenging times for businesses." SeaPRwire's expansion into 10 languages is also a response to the growing demand for localized communication strategies in Southeast Asia. As the region's economy continues to evolve, businesses are increasingly recognizing the need to cater to local languages and cultural nuances to establish meaningful connections with their target audience. The 10-language support will help brands navigate the complex media landscape and foster greater engagement with local consumers and media in key markets such as Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia. The platform's success in Southeast Asia is also attributed to SeaPRwire's deep understanding of local markets. By providing multilingual press release distribution, SeaPRwire helps businesses scale their marketing and communications efforts across the region, ensuring that their messages resonate with diverse audiences. "Our goal is to help businesses grow and succeed in Southeast Asia by providing them with effective communication tools that drive visibility and deliver results," said Scott. "We believe that with the right media strategies, companies can build stronger brands, increase customer engagement, and ultimately achieve sustainable growth." With its extensive media network in Southeast Asia and the powerful capabilities of its Branding-Insight Program, SeaPRwire is poised to help businesses maximize their media outreach efforts and strengthen their position in the highly competitive Southeast Asian market. The launch of the 10-language support underscores SeaPRwire's commitment to enabling PR and marketing professionals to craft and execute effective communication strategies that drive measurable impact. To learn more about SeaPRwire's expanded media outreach solutions and how they can help businesses achieve their communication goals, visit www.SeaPRwire.com.About SeaPRwireSeaPRwire (https://www.SeaPRwire.com/) is a leading global provider of wire distribution services to media relations and marketing communications professionals. SeaPRwire's platform allows clients to identify key factors of their press releases and measure meaningful impact. It has a strong media network in Southeast Asia, indexing news from thousands of worldwide sources. SeaPRwire's media network support multi-lingual press release distribution, including English, Chinese, Burmese, Khmer, Laos, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay, Indonesian, Filipino and more. SeaPRwire provides real time press release distribution for companies and organizations to 6,500+ media outlets.Media ContactTina Lee, PR managercs@SeaPRwire.comhttps://www.seaprwire.comSOURCE: SeaPRwire31/12/2024 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
Tue, Dec 31
SeaPRwire Enhances Southeast Asia Media Coverage with 10 Languages for PR Professionals
SeaPRwire Enhances Southeast Asia Media Coverage with 10 Languages for PR ProfessionalsHong Kong - December 31, 2024 - (SeaPRwire) - SeaPRwire, a global leader in press release distribution services, has announced a major enhancement to its offerings with the launch of its comprehensive media outreach solutions for Southeast Asia (SEA) in 10 languages. This new initiative aims to empower businesses and PR professionals in the region by providing an extensive, multi-lingual platform to connect with key media outlets across 12 countries. The expanded service offering includes press release distribution in languages critical to Southeast Asia's dynamic media landscape, including Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Burmese, Lao, Khmer, English, Thai, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, and Filipino. This expansion strengthens SeaPRwire's commitment to serving the unique communication needs of companies targeting diverse audiences across the region. With Southeast Asia's media environment becoming increasingly complex and competitive, SeaPRwire has tailored its solutions to help brands reach their target audiences with precision. By adding 10 language options, the platform offers businesses a seamless experience in delivering messages across cultural and linguistic barriers. James Scott, Chief Marketing Officer at SeaPRwire, shared insights on the company's strategy: "As Southeast Asia continues to grow as a key global economic hub, it is essential for brands to communicate effectively in a variety of languages to engage with diverse audiences. The 10-language offering of our Branding-Insight Program is a game-changer, enabling brands to connect with the right media in the right language, at the right time." This development is part of SeaPRwire's broader strategy to enhance its Branding-Insight Program, which is designed to provide PR professionals and businesses with a powerful tool to understand and connect with their audiences. The Branding-Insight Program includes the new Media-Empower-Pack, a unique solution that enables clients to distribute global press releases to over 8,000 media outlets. Additionally, the program supports a wide array of industries and allows businesses to reach audiences across multiple sectors with multimedia support and an unlimited word count. The Media-Empower-Pack's real-time media contact management features make it a standout tool for PR professionals. By accessing individual media contact cards, clients can view up-to-date information such as contact names, phone numbers, and email addresses. Moreover, SeaPRwire's easy-to-use dashboard allows users to build and manage customized media lists based on their specific needs. Contacts can be split, edited, or merged to create personalized outreach strategies, allowing businesses to target their media efforts more effectively. Scott emphasized the importance of strategic media outreach for companies aiming to achieve a competitive edge. "Our team at SeaPRwire understands that effective media communication is a key driver for brand success. With the enhanced capabilities of our Branding-Insight Program, businesses can leverage thought leadership content, deliver tailored press releases, and maximize their return on investment in media outreach, even in these challenging times for businesses." SeaPRwire's expansion into 10 languages is also a response to the growing demand for localized communication strategies in Southeast Asia. As the region's economy continues to evolve, businesses are increasingly recognizing the need to cater to local languages and cultural nuances to establish meaningful connections with their target audience. The 10-language support will help brands navigate the complex media landscape and foster greater engagement with local consumers and media in key markets such as Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia. The platform's success in Southeast Asia is also attributed to SeaPRwire's deep understanding of local markets. By providing multilingual press release distribution, SeaPRwire helps businesses scale their marketing and communications efforts across the region, ensuring that their messages resonate with diverse audiences. "Our goal is to help businesses grow and succeed in Southeast Asia by providing them with effective communication tools that drive visibility and deliver results," said Scott. "We believe that with the right media strategies, companies can build stronger brands, increase customer engagement, and ultimately achieve sustainable growth." With its extensive media network in Southeast Asia and the powerful capabilities of its Branding-Insight Program, SeaPRwire is poised to help businesses maximize their media outreach efforts and strengthen their position in the highly competitive Southeast Asian market. The launch of the 10-language support underscores SeaPRwire's commitment to enabling PR and marketing professionals to craft and execute effective communication strategies that drive measurable impact. To learn more about SeaPRwire's expanded media outreach solutions and how they can help businesses achieve their communication goals, visit www.SeaPRwire.com.About SeaPRwireSeaPRwire (https://www.SeaPRwire.com/) is a leading global provider of wire distribution services to media relations and marketing communications professionals. SeaPRwire's platform allows clients to identify key factors of their press releases and measure meaningful impact. It has a strong media network in Southeast Asia, indexing news from thousands of worldwide sources. SeaPRwire's media network support multi-lingual press release distribution, including English, Chinese, Burmese, Khmer, Laos, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay, Indonesian, Filipino and more. SeaPRwire provides real time press release distribution for companies and organizations to 6,500+ media outlets.Media ContactTina Lee, PR managercs@SeaPRwire.comhttps://www.seaprwire.comSOURCE: SeaPRwire31/12/2024 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
Tue, Dec 31
Prediction: Nvidia Will Dominate the AI Chip Market in 2025
In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), how it dominated the AI market in 2024, and why it can do the same in 2025. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the market prices of Dec. 27, 2024. The video ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
2 Spectacular Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Up 63% and 75% in 2024 to Buy in 2025
It's the final trading day of 2024, and the benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index is sitting on a year-to-date gain of 27%. That's more than double its average annual return dating back to when it was established in 1957. The tech sector led the market higher during 2024, and stocks in the artif...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Could Be the Biggest Bargain Buy of 2025
In 2024, the market saw individual technology stocks soar or crash based on the perception of their artificial intelligence (AI) prospects.The trick for investors is to find under-the-radar AI winners before the market does, or to pounce on long-term winners after sell-offs when doubts creep into th...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
3 Top Financial Resolutions I'm Making for 2025
I set financial goals for myself each year. That helps keep me on track with my long-term financial plan. It also allows me to adjust my strategy as things change. My long-term goal is to become financially independent by eventually generating enough passive income to cover my routine living expense...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
This Social Security Mistake Is All Too Common, and It Could Cost Retirees Thousands of Dollars
Gallup earlier this year reported that 80% of surveyed adults worry Social Security will not be available when they retire. Similarly, Nationwide Retirement Institute reported that 72% of surveyed adults are concerned Social Security will run out of funding in their lifetime, and 23% believe they wi...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
SoundHound AI Stock Is Up 1,051% in 2024. Where Could It Be at the End of 2025?
SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) is a leading developer of conversational artificial intelligence (AI). Its stock came public in 2022, but it flew under the radar until February 2024, which is when Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) revealed that it had acquired a small stake in the company. SoundHound stock quadrup...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
GRAPHIC-Markets in 2024: Wall Street's high-octane rally keeps investors captive to the US
LONDON, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Markets that began the year with investors expecting a global stock rally to fizzle, swift U.S. interest rate cuts to boost Treasuries and soften the dollar and emerging market currencies to strengthen have firmly defied that consensus.Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
Want $500 of Reliable Dividend Income in 2025? Invest $5,040 in These 3 Ultra-High-Yield Stocks.
It's been a great couple of years for investors holding U.S. equities. From the end of 2022 through Dec. 27, the benchmark S&P 500 index soared 55.5%.While stock returns have been terrific, new investors seeking passive income learned the hard way that dividend yields fall when stock prices rise. Th...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
