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Could This Be the Catalyst That Gets XRP to $5?
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has been one of the hottest cryptocurrencies to invest in this year. As recently as November, it was trading at around $0.50. But now it's comfortably above $2, and earlier this year, it hit highs of more than $3.The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its lawsuit ...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 8
Hims & Hers Health Shocks Investors With a Long-Term Forecast, but Is the Stock a Buy?
Following the company's first-quarter earnings report, shares of Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS) opened the following day considerably lower, only to sprint higher once trading began. This action is just one example of why the stock is a bit of a divisive name among investors. This can also be seen ...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 8
Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Millionaire Maker?
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) entered 2025 with the wind at its back because of an astute shift the company made in 2024. That helped it outperform the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) this year as the index fell amid geopolitical and economic concerns.Don't expect outperformance like this ...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 8
Japan's Nikkei ends higher; NTT Data surges on takeover report
TOKYO, May 8 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Thursday as chip-related shares tracked a rally in U.S. semiconductor stocks, while NTT Data surged following a takeover report.The Nikkei .N225 ended 0.41% higher at 36,928.63 after breaking a seven-day winning run on Wednesday.The b...Reuters
Thu, May 8
Prediction: This Magnificent Vanguard Index Fund Will Beat the S&P 500 Again in 2025
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) delivered a return of 25% (including dividends) last year, but had you invested in the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VOOG) instead, you would have earned a much higher return of 35.9%. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracks the performance of the S&P 500 Growth i...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 8
McEwen Mining Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
McEwen Mining Inc MUX.N reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 12 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of -5 cents. The mean expectation of two analysts for the quarter was for a loss of 9 cents per share. Revenue fell...Reuters
Thu, May 8
GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares lifted by trade deal hopes, dollar holds post-Fed gains
European shares higher on reports of US-UK trade dealBoE expected to cut rates after Sweden and Norway holdsFed caution supports dollar in FX marketsOil edges out of recent troughBy Marc Jones LONDON, May 8 (Reuters) - World shares inched higher on Thursday buoyed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s...Reuters
Thu, May 8
Murphy Oil Corp reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Murphy Oil Corp MUR.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 56 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 85 cents. The mean expectation of eighteen analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 51 cents per share. Wall...Reuters
Thu, May 8
Palantir Just Delivered Phenomenal News to Investors, but Is It Too Late to Buy This Pricey Stock?
Amid market turmoil and questions about the economy ahead, investors wondered if Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) would show signs of a slowdown when it reported earnings earlier this week. After all, the software company depends on spending from the government and U.S. companies, and the gover...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 8
Down Nearly 20%: Should You Buy the Dip on Eli Lilly?
For a while, it seemed as if Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) could do no wrong. Its shares skyrocketed. The company's market cap grew so much that it was within striking distance of the $1 trillion mark. Along the way, Lilly became the largest healthcare company in the world based on market cap.However, the s...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 8
Worried That Market Fluctuations Following President Trump's Tariffs Will Affect Your Retirement Savings? 3 Things to Do Now
President Donald Trump's tariffs have been a major feature of his second term so far -- and a major cause of concern for many Americans. Whether you're still working, nearing retirement, or already there, you've probably worked hard to save what you can for retirement. Fears that the new tariffs cou...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 8
Siemens Energy expects limited US tariff hit, raises prices for new orders
Expects up to high double-digit million euro tariff hitPrice increases, alternative suppliers to cushion impactQ2 net profit 501 million euros versus 217 million in LSEG pollShares at top of Germany's blue-chip indexBy Christoph Steitz and Tom Käckenhoff FRANKFURT/DUESSELDORF, May 8 (Reuters)...Reuters
Thu, May 8
EMERGING MARKETS-Ringgit holds losses after central bank rate hold; Asian FX dip on firm dollar
Malaysia central bank holds rates steady, ringgit downChinese military, defense stocks rise on India-Pakistan conflictMarkets await key Taiwan, China trade data By Roushni Nair May 8 (Reuters) - The Malaysian ringgit held on to losses on Thursday after the country's central bank kept interest...Reuters
Thu, May 8
Should You Buy Stocks After 3 Straight Months of Market Declines? History Offers a Clear Answer
Heading into 2025, it looked like this was going to be another year of strong gains for the market, but that has changed since President Donald Trump first announced heavy tariffs on major U.S. trading partners, and then made his "Liberation Day" announcements that imposed further taxes on imports f...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 8
EMERGING MARKETS-Ringgit holds losses after central bank rate hold; Asian FX dip on firm dollar
Malaysia central bank holds rates steady, ringgit downChinese military, defense stocks rise on India-Pakistan conflictMarkets await key Taiwan, China trade data By Roushni Nair May 8 (Reuters) - The Malaysian ringgit held on to losses on Thursday after the country's central bank kept interest...Reuters
Thu, May 8
Could Buying This Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock Today Set You Up for Life?
Two of the most accessible ways to make a lot of money are investing in stocks and investing in real estate. But what if you combined the two?Realty Income (NYSE: O) provides an easy way to do both. The company ranks as the seventh-largest global real estate investment trust (REIT). It offers an exc...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 8
The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
While stocks have staged a nice rally, the major market indexes are still well below their highs, and some stocks are still trading at attractively low prices. Investing $1,000 is a smart way for investors to start dipping their toes into a stock and begin building a position, especially in a volati...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 8
Miller Industries Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Miller Industries Inc MLR.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 69 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31. The mean expectation of two analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 63 cents per share. Wall Street expected results to range from 60 cents to 65 cents per share.Revenue was...Reuters
Thu, May 8
Could Microsoft Be the Best Artificial Intelligence Stock to Buy Right Now?
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have been somewhat out of favor in recent months as investors grow concerned about the economy and just how much companies will be spending on AI in the near future. Given these concerns, it's critical for many AI stocks to maintain high growth rates; otherwise, t...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 8
3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks That Haven't Been This Cheap in Years
Buying a quality dividend stock near a multiyear low can be a great move, especially if you're willing to be patient and hang on for the long term. As long as the dividend remains intact, the yield moves up as a stock price falls in value. And that's been the case for all the stocks listed here.Peps...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 8
