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Inflation Is Cooling Off. Does This Mean a Lower Social Security COLA in 2026?
If you haven't seen the latest inflation data, the general idea is that prices are rising more slowly than expected.We recently got a look at consumer price index (CPI) data for April, and the year-over-year inflation rate was 2.3%. Not only is this the lowest inflation figure since early 2021, but ...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Carnival vs. Royal Caribbean Cruises
Talk about tariffs and the impact on the world economy seemingly appears in the news daily. The policy keeps changing, making it difficult for investors to assess companies' prospects.The world's economic health affects the cruise industry. After all, people aren't likely to shell out money for a va...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
A Nasdaq Bull Market Is Coming: 3 Tariff-Resistant Growth Stocks to Confidently Buy Right Now
The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) technology index was down by as much as 24% from its all-time high in April, placing it in a bear market. The sell-off was triggered by President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, which sparked fears of a sharp economic slowdown.But several countries ...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
Got $1,000 to Invest? This Healthy Monthly Dividend Stock Could Turn It Into Over $70 of Annual Passive Income.
Investing money in dividend-paying stocks is an easy way to start generating passive income. Many companies pay dividends, which gives you lots of options. One ideal option for those seeking to collect recurring passive income is Healthpeak Properties (NYSE: DOC). The real estate investment trust (R...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
Carisma Therapeutics Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Carisma Therapeutics Inc CARM.OQ reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 22 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of -46 cents. The lone analyst forecast for the quarter was for a loss of 12 cents per share. Revenue ros...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Nasdaq Rally: My 3 Favorite Stocks to Buy Now
The three major benchmarks soared on Monday as the U.S. announced an initial import tariff agreement with China. This was a game-changing moment for investors as concerns about President Donald Trump's tariff plan had weighed on sentiment for weeks.Investors were particularly worried about an escala...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
Capricor Therapeutics Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Capricor Therapeutics Inc CAPR.OQ reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 53 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of -31 cents. The mean expectation of six analysts for the quarter was for a loss of 32 cents per share. ...Reuters
Wed, May 14
US STOCKS-US stock futures flat after stellar start to week, focus on trade developments
Futures up: Dow 0.1%, S&P 500 0.04%, Nasdaq 0.02%At least three Fed speakers to speak on WednesdayAmerican Eagle Outfitters drops after withdrawing FY guidance May 14 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were flat on Wednesday, following a strong start to the week when a soft inflation readin...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Ethereum Is Now Better Than Ever, but Does That Make It a Buy?
Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) latest technology upgrade called Pectra went live on May 7, potentially making the chain the fastest and cheapest that it has ever been. With the coin's price rising by almost 70% during the past 30 days (likely buoyed by a handful of macroeconomic factors), it seems that in...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
House Democrats Criticize Donald Trump's "Corrupt" Connections to Cryptocurrency. Should Investors Be Worried?
It's no secret that President Donald Trump is heavily invested in cryptocurrencies ranging from Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) to his Official Trump (CRYPTO: TRUMP) meme coin on Solana, among many others. It's also no secret that the president's focus on cryptocurrency regulation r...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
2 Top Tech Stocks That Could Make You a Millionaire
The tech sector often lures in investors who are dreaming of millionaire-making gains. After all, great tech stocks like Apple, Amazon, and Nvidia have generated huge multibagger gains over the long term.But with multitrillion-dollar market caps, those tech giants probably won't generate more millio...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
1 Super Stock Down 76% You'll Regret Not Buying on the Dip in 2025
The cloud computing industry is dominated by giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet, but those providers typically focus on the largest and highest-spending enterprises. Tailoring their cloud services to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) wouldn't be an economical strategy, because those ...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
2 Brilliant Stocks to Buy With $200 and Hold for 5 Years
While being an innovative company doesn't guarantee superior long-term returns, it doesn't hurt those chances either. In fact, when a corporation is making important breakthroughs and boasts significant growth prospects in its industry, that could translate to above-average stock market performances...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
ARM Shares Initially Tumbled on Outlook Before Rallying. Is It Time to Buy the Stock?
Share prices of Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) initially sank following the cautious outlook it issued with its fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, May 7, but the stock has rallied back this week following the news over the weekend that the U.S.-China trade war was cooling down. The stock i...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
Prediction: Trump's China and U.K. Trade Deals Won't Set the Stage for a Lasting Stock Market Rally
Last week, the White House announced what it called a "historic trade deal" with the United Kingdom. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) closed higher on the news, but by only 0.6%. However, the Trump administration announced another trade deal on Monday with China. This time, the S&P 500 jumped nearly 3%...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
American Eagle Outfitters sinks after pulling annual outlook
** Apparel company American Eagle Outfitters AEO.N dips 14.78% to $10.84 in premarket trading** Co withdrew its annual forecasts on Tuesday and took a $75 million inventory charge on its spring and summer collection due to economic uncertainty fueled by tariffs** Jefferies cuts PT on the stock to $1...Reuters
Wed, May 14
GLOBAL MARKETS-European shares steady, dollar softens further on tariff truce, muted inflation
European stocks steady after strong rallyFed cautious on rate cuts due to tariff uncertaintyDollar remains under pressure By Samuel Indyk and Rocky Swift LONDON/TOKYO, May 14 (Reuters) - European stocks were little changed as markets took a breather after a strong rally on easing global trade ten...Reuters
Wed, May 14
2 Fintech Growth Stocks to Buy With $200 and Hold Forever
The stock market has experienced significant volatility over the past month, as investors grapple with tariffs and their possible impact on the broader economy.Two companies that tariffs may have a lesser impact on are Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) and Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU). These two fintechs a...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
Warren Buffett Said Apple CEO Tim Cook Has Made Berkshire Hathaway More Money Than He Has: Was He Right?
Warren Buffett did something he usually doesn't do at Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) latest annual shareholder meeting. And I'm not talking about announcing he was stepping down as CEO.The legendary investor singled out Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) CEO Tim Cook in the audience. Buffett sai...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
