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When Will Micron Stock See the PC Replacement Cycle?
PC sales are not expected to show any growth in 2024.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 21, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 23, 2024....The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 24
PayPal Is Skyrocketing, but Here's 1 Warning Before You Buy the Stock
PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is finally starting to attract some bullish sentiment from the investment community. At its 52-week low in April earlier this year, shares were trading a gut-wrenching 80% below their peak from July 2021. But in the past six months, they have soared 50% (as of Dec. 17).Investor...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 24
Why Nvidia Stock Could Jump During the Period From Jan. 6 to Jan. 13, 2025
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang has the honor of giving the opening keynote speech at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is scheduled to run from Monday, Jan. 6 through Friday, Jan. 10 in Las Vegas. Huang's keynote is slated for Monday, Jan. 6 at 9:30 p.m. ET and will probably be...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 24
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures rise ahead of half-day trading
There will be no Canada equities report on Dec. 25 and Dec. 26 on account of Christmas Day and Boxing Day, respectively; Reuters will resume coverage on Dec. 27. Dec 24 (Reuters) - Futures tied to Canada's main stock index rose on Tuesday, supported by crude prices, in the period around the Chris...Reuters
Tue, Dec 24
Better Dividend Stock: MPLX vs. Energy Transfer
Master limited partnerships (MLPs) can make great income-generating investments. These pass-through entities distribute a meaningful percentage of their cash flows to investors. Because of that, they typically offer higher dividend yields. Two top MLPs are Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) and MPLX (NYSE: ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 24
The Smartest Artificial Intelligence (AI) ETF to Buy With $500 Right Now
Artificial intelligence (AI) captured the attention of the investing world like few things that have come before. The excitement around the technology thrust companies once known mostly to tech enthusiasts into the mainstream, while firms across Silicon Valley have seen their stocks rocket up to his...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 24
Down 9%, 11%, and 14% in 1 Month, These 3 Dividend Stocks Are Screaming Buys in December
Several pockets of the stock market have sold off in recent weeks, including the energy and utility sectors and consumer-facing companies. When a top stock sells off, but the long-term investment thesis remains unchanged, it can make the opportunity even more enticing.Three Motley Fool contributors ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 24
Intel Tries to Salvage Messy Arrow Lake Launch
The PC market has struggled to bounce back following a post-pandemic plunge in demand. Global PC shipments dipped slightly in the third quarter on a year-over-year basis, and forecasts put shipment growth for 2025 in the single-digit percentage range. The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI)...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 24
LIVE MARKETS-Ignore market breadth at your own peril
STOXX 600 up 0.3%Half-day trading in London, ParisVistry launches another warningWall St futures steadyWelcome 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.comIGNORE MARKET BREADTH AT YOUR OW...Reuters
Tue, Dec 24
Taking Your First Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) in 2024? 3 Rules You Need to Know
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are mandatory annual withdrawals the government makes you take from most retirement accounts beginning the year you turn 73. If you reached that milestone in 2024, you might still be a little unsure about what you have to do.You may have already met your RMD req...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 24
Is SoundHound AI a Millionaire-Maker Stock?
With shares rocketing higher so far this year, SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) demonstrates the millionaire-making potential of stock market investing. A $10,000 investment made at the start of 2024 would be worth $97,300 today. But can this explosive rally continue? Let's dig deeper to see if this art...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 24
1 Unstoppable Vanguard ETF to Buy Hand Over Fist Right Now
Artificial intelligence (AI) will transform the global economy. Market forecasts for its economic impact by 2030 range from optimistic projections of tens of trillions in gross domestic product (GDP) growth to conservative estimates of just half a percent. Despite these varying predictions, one thin...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 24
If You'd Invested $1,000 in SoFi Stock 3 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI) has been one of the best performers of the financial sector in 2024 but has taken investors on quite a roller-coaster ride since it went public in mid-2021. If you had bought $1,000 worth of SoFi stock three years ago, how much money would you have today?The short answer is that ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 24
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025January 28-29 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT)March 18-19 (second day: statement released 1400 ED...Reuters
Tue, Dec 24
SoundHound AI Stock Could Soar to $26 in 2025, According to a Wall Street Analyst. Is It a Buy at Around $20?
These days, you can't find an investment bank analyst who's not excited about a handful of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Since ChatGPT exploded in popularity in late 2022, businesses of all sizes have been hurling money at new AI solutions with both hands to avoid getting left behind.One stoc...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 24
US STOCKS-Futures muted before shortened Christmas Eve trading
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.Futures: Dow flat, S&P 500 up 0.12%, Nasdaq up 0.18% Dec 24 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures remained subdued ahead of Tuesday's shortened trading session, with Wall Street entering a hi...Reuters
Tue, Dec 24
GLOBAL MARKETS-European shares rise, dollar supported by higher bond yields
Stocks rise in holiday trading conditionsDollar, US yields steady near milestone highsChinese authorities pledge more support for economyFed outlook remains top of investors' mindsUpdates with European tradingBy Samuel Indyk and Rae Wee LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) - European shares edged up on Tuesd...Reuters
Tue, Dec 24
Nike Tops Estimates. Is This the Start of a Turnaround for the Stock?
Nike (NYSE: NKE) shares were running on a treadmill after the athletic apparel company reported its fiscal second-quarter results last week. While the company was able to top estimates, its new CEO indicated that a turnaround is going to take some time. The stock is trading down nearly 30% year to d...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 24
This 1 Metric Shows Why You Should Be Cautious With Tilray Brands Stock
While it's often narratives rather than numbers that cause stocks to swing in value, sometimes the most parsimonious way to summarize a company's strengths and weaknesses is to focus on a key quantitative metric or two. Numbers never tell the whole story, but they can often give investors some prett...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 24
Give Yourself the Gift That Will Keep On Giving in 2025 and Buy These 3 Top Dividend Stocks
Dividend-paying stocks are the gift that keeps on giving. They pay you a recurring stream of passive income that you can use to make new investments or cover some of your expenses. The best dividend stocks will send you more money each year by increasing their payments. Anybody can gift oneself with...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 24
