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Prediction: The Stock Market Will Soar Before the End of 2025 (but It Could be at the Cost of Trump's Tariffs)
Do you view the proverbial glass of water as half-full or half-empty? The answer could determine how you think about the stock market's performance this year.If you're an optimist, you'll probably focus on the resurgence of the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) in recent weeks. On the other hand, pessimists...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 26
Better Buy: Walmart vs. Target Stock
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Target (NYSE: TGT) both survived the retail apocalypse that wiped out many brick-and-mortar retailers over the past 15 years. Both of these superstore chains kept growing by staying away from dying malls, renovating their stores, expanding their e-commerce marketplaces, and u...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 26
Read This Before You Get Your First Social Security Check
A lot of people look forward to a time when they're eligible for Social Security. And that's understandable, because who wouldn't want the government to send them a check every month for life? But before you get ready to retire and live on Social Security, there's an important thing you should know ...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 26
Tuya Smart and Industry Leaders Create Opportunities for the Development of Southeast Asia's Digital Economy at the Global Telecom AIoT Summit 2025
NEW YORK, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 23, 2025, global AI Cloud platform service provider Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), T3 Technology, and Skyworth successfully co-hosted the Global Telecom AIoT Summit 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. Under the theme "New Era of Intelligence for A...PR Newswire
Mon, May 26
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian currencies climb as U.S. trade shifts, fiscal worries dampen dollar
MSCI emerging market currencies index hits record highMalaysian ringgit up 0.6%, Taiwan dollar rises 0.5%S.Korean won hits highest since October, equities rise 2%By Himanshi Akhand May 26 (Reuters) - Malaysia's ringgit and Taiwan's dollar gained the most among emerging Asian currencies on...Reuters
Mon, May 26
3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now
Even the most iconic brands encounter rough patches, and right now, a few with long-standing dividend legacies are doing just that. These companies have been pillars of the American business landscape for generations, and their management teams have long been committed to returning capital to shareh...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 26
Trump delays EU tariffs until July 9, European markets rally
US president grants extension request, European Commission chief says EU will move rapidlyEuro and US dollar rise against safe-haven currenciesBy Jeff Mason and Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, May 25 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump backed away from his threat to impose 50% tariffs on imports ...Reuters
Mon, May 26
If You Buy the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF, You Might Want to Add This Dividend ETF Too
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) is offering an attractive dividend yield today of around 4% or so. It is also very well-designed, mixing income, company quality, and growth into one exchange-traded fund (ETF) option. But it misses out on some key dividend-focused sectors, which i...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 26
1 Brilliant Vanguard Index Fund to Buy Before It Soars Nearly 160%, According to a Wall Street Analyst
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is considered the single best gauge for the overall U.S. stock market. The index is down about 1% year to date, and Wall Street analysts expect little change in the remaining months of 2025.However, Tom Lee at Fundstrat Global Advisors predicts the S&P 500 will reach 15...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 26
Prediction: Nvidia Will Underwhelm Wall Street on May 28
May has been a month of monster news events. It began with Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett announcing plans to step down as CEO by the end of the year. This was followed just days later by the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee meeting on interest rates. All the while, earnings season rolled ...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 26
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, bonds, swaps, call at 1:15 p.m. IST
MUMBAI, May 26 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was up 0.5% to 82,111 and the broader NSE Nifty 50 .NSEI rose 0.5% to 24,580, after U.S. President Donald Trump extended the deadline for trade talks with the European Union (EU), easing near-term tensions. .BORUPEE: The Indian rupee ...Reuters
Mon, May 26
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, bonds, swaps, call at 1:15 p.m. IST
MUMBAI, May 26 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was up 0.5% to 82,111 and the broader NSE Nifty 50 .NSEI rose 0.5% to 24,580, after U.S. President Donald Trump extended the deadline for trade talks with the European Union (EU), easing near-term tensions. .BORUPEE: The Indian rupee ...Reuters
Mon, May 26
South African rand steady with local rate decision in focus
JOHANNESBURG, May 26 (Reuters) - The South African rand was steady in early trade on Monday, with the central bank's interest rate decision likely to be the highlight this week.At 0658 GMT, the rand traded at 17.82 against the dollar ZAR=D3, unchanged from Friday's closing level.The South Af...Reuters
Mon, May 26
Untangling Social Security: Is 62, 67, or 70 the Best Age to Claim?
One of the most important decisions you'll make in retirement planning is when to start collecting Social Security.Most people become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits at age 62, and many waste no time when it comes to start collecting their monthly checks from the government. But tha...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 26
Japan's Nikkei rises for second day as trade fears ease, Nippon Steel jumps
TOKYO, May 26 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average extends gains to a second consecutive session on Monday as easing trade tensions between the United States and the European Union supported risk appetite.
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Mon, May 26
4 Words From Warren Buffett Offer a Grim Reality for Wall Street and Investors
There's arguably not a money manager on Wall Street who garners attention from investors quite like Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) Warren Buffett. The big reason why... he's overseen a cumulative return in excess of 6,100,000% in his company's Class A shares (BRK.A) since taking the...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 26
Is Enterprise Products Partners Stock a Buy Now?
Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) is off to a lackluster start to 2025. Units of the master limited partnership (MLP) have declined by nearly 10% from their 52-week high. That's partially due to its lackluster first-quarter results, as the company's adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, d...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 26
President Donald Trump's One, Big, Beautiful Bill Breaks a Key Social Security Promise
For most Americans, Social Security income isn't a luxury -- it's a foundational part of their financial well-being. More than two decades of annual surveys from national pollster Gallup have consistently found that between 80% and 90% of retirees lean on their Social Security check, to some degree,...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 26
