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3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Billionaires Can't Stop Buying Ahead of 2025
Over the last two years, no trend has put more pep in Wall Street's step than the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The ability for AI-driven software and systems to grow more proficient at their tasks, as well as evolve to learn new jobs without the need for human intervention, gives this techn...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
New Oriental to Report Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on January 21, 2025
BEIJING, Dec. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New Oriental Education and Technology Group Inc. (the "Company" or "New Oriental") (NYSE: EDU/ 9901.SEHK), a provider of private educational services in China, today announced that it will report its financial results for the second quarter ...PR Newswire
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-India's benchmark indexes drop in the final session of 2024 dragged by IT
** India's Nifty 50 .NSEI and Sensex .BSESN drop about 0.25% each as elevated US Treasury yields continue to drag emerging markets ** Six of 13 major sub-indexes decline; IT .NIFTYIT falls 2%, the most** Market under pressure since earlier this month when Federal Reserve signalled fewer rate reducti...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Dec 31
Adds new items, updates futures Dec 31 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening lower on Tuesday, with futures FFIc1 down 0.3%.* WIZZ AIR: Wizz Air WIZZ.L expects 40 of its planes to stay grounded through fiscal 2026, the low-cost Hungarian airline said on Tuesday, and announced...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
LIVE MARKETS-Before the bell: no Santa rally for 2024, FTSE futures dip
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.comBEFORE THE BELL: NO SANTA FOR 2024, FTSE FUTURES DIPThere was no Santa rally this year, with Wall Street ending the penultimate trading...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
Autoliv Retires Repurchased Shares and Treasury Shares, Decreases Number of Issued Shares
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) (SSE: ALIVsdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today announced that as of December 31, 2024, the total number of issued shares of common stock is 80,443,340 of which 77,712,479 shares are outstanding. Autoli...PR Newswire
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-India's Titan Company set to snap seven-year gaining streak
** Titan Company TITN.NS drops 0.5%, extending yearly loss to 11.9%; set to snap seven straight years of gains** Stock set for fifth straight session of losses; among worst performers on Nifty 50 index .NSEI, which is up 8.6% YTD** Tata group-owned co's Q1 sales impacted by higher gold prices** Q2 m...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
South Korea's acting president calls for national harmony and unity
SEOUL, Dec 31 (Reuters) - South Korean Acting President Choi Sang-mok called for national harmony and unity and for trust in the government in a New Year's address on Tuesday, amid an unprecedented political crisis sparked by impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived martial law declaration."T...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-India's Lupin hits record high after buying Eli Lilly's diabetes drug
** Shares of India's Lupin LUPN.NS rise 2.6% to a record high of 2370.6 rupees, in an otherwise weak broader market** LUPN among top pct gainers in the Nifty pharma index .NIPHARM, which is up 0.9%** Drugmaker buys diabetes drug Huminsulin in India from Eli Lilly LLY.N; no financials disclosed** Ove...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
BRIEF-OneConstruction Group Announces Pricing Of Initial Public Offering
Dec 31 (Reuters) - OneConstruction Group Ltd ONEG.O:ONECONSTRUCTION GROUP LIMITED ANNOUNCES PRICING OF INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGONECONSTRUCTION GROUP LTD - IPO PRICED AT $4.00 PER SHARESource text: ID:nPnbxgP3caFurther company coverage: ONEG.O ((Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;))Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
Famed investor Bill Ackman expects Trump to privatize Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
Investing.com -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac surged Monday after famed investor Bill Ackman said he expects President-elect Donald Trump to privatize the two government sponsored enterprises, potentially leading to their public listing around 2026.Investing.com
Tue, Dec 31
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks, dollar hold their own to close out strong 2024
Most Asian stock markets eke out gains for the yearDollar dominates, set for strong annual gain Gold soars 26% in bumper 2024 Thin volumes ahead of New Years holiday; Japan markets shut By Ankur BanerjeeSINGAPORE, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Asian stocks eased on Tuesday in cautious end-of-year trading that ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
Got a New Job for 2025? 3 Essential Retirement Moves to Make Now
January and February are when companies tend to hire the most, according to Indeed, so now's a great time to put your application out there if you're looking to make a change in 2025. Obviously, finding a job that aligns with your skillset and your priorities will be top of mind. Then, once you get ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-Australia's Zip set for best year ever on strong US ops, earnings
** Shares of Australia's Zip ZIP.AX set for their strongest year ever** Stock on track to gain about 370% in 2024, two years after its weakest year** Stock, however, near 70% below its record level of 2021 at the height of buy now-pay later era** Shares rally after co's U.S. operations continue to t...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-ASX shares of Life360 set for best year ever
** ASX-listed shares of Life360 360.AX LIF.O currently set to end the year close to 200% higher** The dual-listed firm, which is a developer of family social networking apps, is set for its strongest year ever** The stock has rallied over the year, reflecting rising demand for its offerings; Life 36...Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
UPDATE 2-Sangamo shares plunge after Pfizer ends hemophilia A gene therapy deal
Updates shares in lede, adds Pfizer statement in paragraphs 3-4, background in paragraphs 5,7-9, details throughoutBy Puyaan Singh Dec 30 (Reuters) - Sangamo Therapeutics SGMO.O said on Monday that partner Pfizer PFE.N has terminated their hemophilia A gene therapy co-development agreement, sendi...Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
Here's the Average IRA Balance by Generation
Many workers opt to save for retirement in a 401(k) or other workplace plan if they have access to one. But an IRA has its place in your savings strategy too. It's a great alternative if you don't have access to a workplace plan, and it gives you greater freedom to invest how you want. You can also ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 30
BUZZ-Acadia Pharmaceuticals to be part of S&P SmallCap 600, shares rise
** Shares of Acadia Pharmaceuticals ACAD.O up 9.35% at $18.25 in extended trading ** S&P Dow Jones Indices after market close on Monday said Acadia Pharmaceuticals will replace Independent Bank Group IBTX.O in S&P Smallcap 600** 13 of 19 brokerages rate ACAD "buy" or higher, 5 "hold" and one "sell";...Reuters
Mon, Dec 30
