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Semiconductor Equipment Spending Will Head Higher in 2025: 1 Top Stock to Buy Before That Happens
The semiconductor equipment industry saw a turnaround in 2024 following a difficult 2023 when sales slipped 1% to $106 billion, according to industry association SEMI. The good news is that the growth trajectory established in 2024 is likely to stay in 2025 and beyond.Sales of semiconductor equipmen...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 26
The Smartest Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have been out of favor on Wall Street for the past couple of thanks to interest rate volatility. That's understandable since higher rates increase financing costs for REITs. However, property markets eventually adjust to higher rates, and the current industry do...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 26
BUZZ-India's Epack Durable jumps after ICICI Securities starts with 'buy'
** Epack Durable EPAC.NS climbs 4.2% to 497.7 rupees** Brokerage ICICI Securities starts with "buy"; sets TP of 555 rupees - 16.2% premium to Tuesday's close** Says home appliances maker's room air conditioners (RAC) segment posed for robust growth; strong capacity additions will help co capitalise ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
iHuman Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- iHuman Inc. (NYSE: IH) ("iHuman" or the "Company"), a leading provider of tech-powered, intellectual development products in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. &nb...PR Newswire
Thu, Dec 26
EMERGING MARKETS-Most Asian forex, stock markets trend lower in holiday-thinned trade
.S.Korean won hits lowest level since March 2009Indian rupee hits lifetime lowThai baht down 0.3%, Chinese yuan near 13-month lowBy Aaditya GovindRao and Himanshi Akhand Dec 26 (Reuters) - Most emerging Asian currencies weakened against a resilient dollar on Thursday while equities largely slippe...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
EMERGING MARKETS-Most Asian forex, stock markets trend lower in holiday-thinned trade
S.Korean won hits lowest level since March 2009Indian rupee hits lifetime lowThai baht down 0.3%, Chinese yuan near 13-month lowUpdates at 0652 GMTBy Aaditya GovindRao and Himanshi Akhand Dec 26 (Reuters) - Most emerging Asian currencies weakened against a resilient dollar on Thursday while equit...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
Japan's Nikkei rises more than 1% as auto shares shine on weak yen
Updates with closing prices TOKYO, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended more than 1% higher on Thursday, boosted by Toyota Motor and other auto shares amid a weaker yen. The Nikkei .N225 rose 1.12% to close at 39,568.06. The broader Topix .TOPX closed up 1.2% to 2,766.78.Toyota M...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar stays resilient, Asia shares wobble
Dollar on front foot in holiday-thinned tradeGlobal shares set to end year on a high thanks to Wall Street boostBitcoin stays under $100,000Updates to Asia afternoonBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Asia shares eased in holiday-thinned trade on Thursday, paring some of their gains from ear...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
CORRECTED-GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar stays resilient, Asia shares get festive lift
Corrects to remove mention of EUROSTOXX 50 futures as trading is closed on ThursdayDollar on front foot in holiday-thinned tradeGlobal shares set to end year on a high thanks to Wall Street boostBitcoin stays under $100,000By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Asia shares rose slightly in holi...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
Asian currencies struggle, stocks mostly lower amid Fed rate outlook concerns
Dec 26 (Reuters) - Emerging Asian currencies were mostly lower against a resilient dollar and stock markets weaker on Thursday, as investors continued to focus on the Federal Reserve's rate cut path in a holiday-thinned trading week.
Japanese stocks record highest weekly foreign outflow in three months
Dec 26 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks recorded their highest foreign outflow in three months in the week through Dec. 21, driven by expectations of a cautious pace of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts next year.Foreign investors withdrew a net 1.02 trillion yen ($6.48 billion) from Japanese stocks last we...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
Japan's Nikkei rises as Toyota shares shine
TOKYO, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Thursday amid thin trade, boosted by Toyota Motor and as investors bought stocks on the final trading day for dividend rights of firms whose business year ends this month.The Nikkei .N225 was up 0.53% at 39,336.390 by the midday break. T...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
Are the New Junk Fee Rules Really That Great?
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Bill Barker and host Ricky Mulvey discuss:The Federal Trade Commission's ruling on junk fees.What killed a merger between Kroger and Albertsons.How younger investors can prepare for the next bear market.Then, Motley Fool host Alison Southwick and personal finance...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 26
GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar stays resilient, Asia shares get festive lift
Dollar on front foot in holiday-thinned tradeGlobal shares set to end year on a high thanks to Wall Street boostBitcoin stays under $100,000By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Asia shares rose slightly in holiday-thinned trade on Thursday, extending gains from earlier in the week with little...Reuters
Thu, Dec 26
Is Realty Income a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?
The end of the year is a time for reflection and an opportunity to look ahead. It is natural for investors to be already thinking about the best stocks to buy for the coming year. Ideally, investors should be trying to identify stocks that will make winning investments over the long term.But when a ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
The Year of Concentration, Crypto, China
In this podcast, Motley Fool host Dylan Lewis and analysts Bill Mann and Matt Argersinger discuss:Why 2024 was such a good year for investors, and the concerns they have about valuations and market concentration as they look ahead to 2025.The winners and losers of 2024 and the front-page stories you...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
The Best High-Yield Dividend ETF to Invest $2,000 in Right Now
High-yield funds can be risky. In a perfect world, every ultra-generous dividend yield would be a direct result of strong businesses generating lots of excess cash profits. In the real world, they're more often related to low stock prices and businesses in deep financial trouble. As a result, high y...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 1,500%, According to Cathie Wood
It's no secret that growth investing mastermind Cathie Wood expects big things from Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). The Ark Invest fund manager started talking about crypto before she was a household name, and has recently doubled down on her bullish projections again.In a Bloomberg TV interview last Thursda...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
Is Taiwan Semiconductor Stock a Buy Now?
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) is on a roll. On the heels of a three-year slump in chipmaking services, TSMC is facing unprecedented production demand. The artificial intelligence (AI) surge that started two years ago seems to have legs for years, and that's not even the whole story ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 25
