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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
Spousal Social Security Benefits: 3 Things Married Couples Must Know in Retirement
The 2024 Social Security Survey from Nationwide Retirement Institute identified prevalent and problematic knowledge gaps on the topic of spousal benefits.30% of surveyed adults incorrectly marked this statement as false: Social Security may offer benefits for your spouse or children.53% of surveyed ...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
3 Top Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 3% to Buy Before They Soar
The stock market has taken investors on quite a roller-coaster ride in the past year. It tumbled due to concerns that tariffs could cause an uptick in inflation and a slowdown in economic growth. However, it has bounced back as the U.S. has walked back its initially high tariff rates. While most sto...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
The S&P 500 Has Returned an Average of 12.2% Annually Over the Past 10 Years. Here Is What History Says May Happen Over the Next Decade
Looking for the safest way to build wealth in the stock market?It's hard to beat the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), the most popular barometer for the U.S. stock market, which returns roughly 10% annually on average to shareholders. The S&P 500 is an index of 500 prominent U.S. companies. It's performed...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
Will Palantir Stock Join The $1 Trillion Market Cap Club by 2030? The Answer May Surprise You.
2025 has been one of the most manic-depressive stock markets in history. Tariff mayhem -- will they be higher or lower or gone by the time this publishes? -- is causing wild gyrations in stock prices. Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock is a prime example of this mayhem. Shares jumped up to $120, back dow...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
Latin America's Biggest E-Commerce Platform Is Growing Fast and Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
A company named MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) is the largest e-commerce platform in Latin America, doing business in major economies such as Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. But it's far more than just an e-commerce company. It's an interesting combination of business segments and these parts ...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
LIVE MARKETS-Earnings drive big moves
STOXX 600 down 0.2%ABN, Burberry pop on resultsTrump in the Middle EastNasdaq 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.comEARNINGS DRIVE BIG MOVESThere was little ac...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Trump's Middle East Visit: Saudi Arabia Pioneers the AI Era, U.S. Secures Trillion-Dollar Investment, NVIDIA and AMD Surge
TradingKey — U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East visit has brought both Saudi Arabia’s AI development vision and major U.S. tech and manufacturing firms into focus, culminating in the largest commercial agreement ever signed between the two countries.
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Wed, May 14
2 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term
Holding stocks of innovative companies can be very lucrative if you keep a long-term perspective. There can be a lot of divergence between a stock and the underlying company's performance in the short term, but over many years, stocks of growing companies can lead you to monster gains.Here are two c...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
Is Krispy Kreme Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) has left shareholders with a glazed-over look of disappointment. As of this writing, the stock has crumbled by a disastrous 69% year to date amid a string of weaker-than-expected financial results.The donut-making giant is struggling with sliding demand and several setbac...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
3 Warren Buffett-Type Stocks to Buy and Hold for Years
Investing like Warren Buffett doesn't mean you have to copy his moves. Instead, you just have to think like him and apply his investing principles. Buffett values simplicity and predictability. And that's precisely why the three stocks listed here could all be good fits for his portfolio. But even i...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
Stocks Soar After U.S. and China Tariff Talks. Here's What Investors Need to Know Now.
President Donald Trump's plan for tariffs on imports has guided the stock market's direction over the past few weeks. The initial plan, with double-digit tariffs for countries around the world, shook the market, even pushing the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) to fall into a bear market.Invest...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
Caterer Compass keeps forecasts unchanged, sending shares lower
H1 operating profit slightly ahead of market viewCompany keeps annual outlook unchanged again Shares down about 4%By Yadarisa Shabong May 14 (Reuters) - British catering firm Compass Group CPG.L maintained its annual profit and revenue forecasts on Wednesday after reporting a jump in first-half o...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Here Are My Top 2 High-Yield Energy Stocks to Buy Now
As a dividend investor, I appreciate a high-yield stock with a rock solid business behind it. One of my biggest preferences, however, is for simplicity. It's hard enough tracking a portfolio of stocks -- why gum up the process with overly complex investments? That's why I am a big fan of Black Hills...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
3 Top Tech Stocks That Could Make You a Millionaire
Technology stocks can be a wild ride for investors. Last month, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) plummeted after the announcement of sweeping import tariffs and entered a bear market. It has rebounded since, but it's still down 7% on the year.For those who don't mind volatility, tech compan...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
1 Stock-Split AI Stock Up 2,330% Since 2015 to Buy Now, According to Wall Street
Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET) stock has soared 2,330% since January 2015. But shares have declined 12% since the company announced a 4-for-1 stock split on Nov. 7.Investors have two reasons to think the price is headed higher in the coming months. First, since 1980, companies have seen their share pr...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
