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Will XRP Hit $5? 3 Things That Could Make It Happen by 2027
XRP's (CRYPTO: XRP) recent price is about $2.55, but during the next couple of years, there's a real chance that it could roughly double to reach $5 or higher.But for that to occur, three things in particular need to happen. Let's examine each so that you can decide whether to invest as these issues...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
Is This the End for Alphabet Stock?
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) was slammed last week when a testimony from an Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) executive stated that he expects traditional search engines to disappear and be replaced with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search features. This news caused Alphabet's stock to tumble ...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
Citi downgrades Merck on Keytruda patent cliff, growth prospects
** Brokerage Citi Research downgrades drugmaker Merck MRK.N to "neutral" from "buy", trims PT to $84 from $115** New PT still implies 8.7% upside to the stock's last close ** Brokerage raises concerns about MRK's blockbuster cancer therapy Keytruda losing exclusivity in 2028,...Reuters
Wed, May 14
1 No-Brainer Dividend Index Fund to Buy Right Now for Less Than $500 -- and Another Dividend Fund Yielding 11%
Two of the best things in the investment world are index funds and dividend-paying stocks. So an even better thing, arguably, would be a dividend-focused index fund. Here's a look at a well-regarded index exchange-traded fund (ETF) that recently boasted a yield of 4%. (ETFs are funds that trade like...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
How to Tell if You're Ready to Start Collecting Social Security
Getting old isn't always pleasant. Various body parts, like your knees, may start failing you, and your hearing and memory may not be what they used to be. But there are plenty of things to look forward to as you age, such as grandchildren, senior citizen discounts, Medicare, and Social Security.Soc...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures flat after six-day rally on trade optimism
May 14 (Reuters) - Futures for Canada's main stock index were subdued on Wednesday after a strong rally, fueled by easing global trade tensions and soft U.S. inflation data, as investors look forward to further developments in trade deals.June futures on the S&P/TSX index .SXFcv1 were down 0...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Cboe Global falls after Morgan Stanley double downgrades to 'underweight'
** Shares of derivatives exchange operator Cboe Global Markets CBOE.Z fall 1.9% to $216.13 premarket** Morgan Stanley double downgrades CBOE to "underweight" from "overweight"; cuts PT to $215 from $256, a 2.4% downside to stock's last close** Brokerage says sooner and better-tha...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Aurora Innovation slides on Uber $1 bln exchangeable notes sale
** Shares of self-driving technology maker Aurora Innovation AUR.O slide 17.5% to $6.04 premarket after stockholder Uber Technologies UBER.N secures capital raise** San Francisco, California-based ride-hailing firm late Tues announced pricing $1 bln 0% 3-yr exchangeable notes offering** The notes wi...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Is Lucid Group a Millionaire-Maker Stock?
Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) has a stock price of $2.51 and a market capitalization of just $7.7 billion, making it one of the smallest players in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) space. However, if they exceed the market's expectations, smaller companies have more potential than larger ones to generate...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
MORNING BID AMERICAS-'Magnificent 7' ride back into town
By Amanda Cooper LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets today by Amanda Cooper. The stock market is a little on the weaker side today, with U.S. futures mostly steady, as investors take a breather from this week's blistering rally. Global trade tensions ...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Conduit shares rise as Q1 top-line growth exceeds analysts' expectations
By Ryan HewlettMay 14 - (The Insurer) - Shares in Conduit Holdings rose more than 8% in early trading on Wednesday after the reinsurer reported top-line growth of 15% for the first quarter and confirmed Neil Eckert is to continue as CEO.The London-listed stock initially rose by 11.8% to 388.00 pence...Reuters
Wed, May 14
1 Magnificent Defense Stock Down 23% to Buy and Hold Forever
In times of market volatility, investors search for stability in their portfolios. Defense stocks can serve this need. If you are tired of watching high-growth stocks go up and down wildly and add stress to your life, you may want to transition some of your invested capital to defense-industry stock...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
3 Unexpected Problems With Early Retirement
A lot of people push themselves to save money aggressively during their working years so they can kick off retirement ahead of schedule. And if the idea of early retirement sounds good to you, you may be maxing out your 401(k) or IRA in the hopes of pulling it off.But you should know that there are ...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
Is Plug Power Finally Starting to Turn Things Around?
Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) has struggled throughout its history. The leading hydrogen company hasn't been able to turn a profit, which has forced it to steadily raise outside capital to fund its operations and expansion. That has weighed heavily on its stock price.However, Plug Power's recent first-q...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
Street View: UnitedHealth's recovery likely to be multi-year journey
** UnitedHealth Group UNH.N said on Tuesday CEO Andrew Witty resigned, and the company suspended its annual forecast due to surging medical costs, sending its shares plunging nearly 18% to a four-year low** Chairman Stephen Hemsley, 72, who was CEO before stepping down in 2017, will assume the CEO t...Reuters
Wed, May 14
As Bitcoin Surpasses $100,000, Is the Major Cryptocurrency a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
With Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) trending above $104,000 as of May 13, the debate over whether to buy or sell the world's top cryptocurrency is as vibrant as ever. With a highly uncertain cocktail of economic, political, regulatory, supply, and social factors, this coin is being buffeted by headwinds, tai...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
Here's My Favorite High-Dividend ETF to Buy Right Now
There are some excellent dividend stock exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the market, and that's especially true right now. Thanks to the relatively high-interest environment and economic uncertainty, many dividend stocks are trading significantly below their highs.With that in mind, it might come as ...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
Russian electronics retailer M.Video finalises $370 million funding round
MOSCOW, May 14 (Reuters) - Russian consumer electronics retailer M.Video-Eldorado MVID.MM said on Wednesday it had finalised a 30-billion-rouble ($374 million) funding round, with the money set to be used on implementing a new three-year strategy. M.Video said in March that it would spend an ext...Reuters
Wed, May 14
20 Billion Reasons Why Apple Stock Could Be Headed For a Crash
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is one of the world's most profitable companies. It earns most of its profits from sales of various devices and services, but one profit source is more lucrative than any other: The money that Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) paid Apple to ensure that its search engine is...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
The Buffett Blueprint: 3 Wealth-Building Habits That Separated the Oracle From Wall Street's Crowd
Warren Buffett will likely go down as the best investor of all time. For one, he's got the returns to back it up. Between 1965 and 2024, the company that Buffett runs, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), generated compound annual gains of 19.9%, equating to a total return of 5,502,284%. M...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
