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Berkshire Hathaway's Operating Earnings Fell: Is the Value Stock a Buy at an All-Time High?
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) blasted to a new all-time high on May 2 just in time for its 60th annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, last Saturday.The stock is crushing the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) year to date. It's up 14%, compared to a 4.5% decline in the index. The winning streak...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
1 Unstoppable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Before It Soars Into the $4 Trillion Club
The $4 trillion club is yet to be established, but there are three candidates with a realistic chance of becoming the founding member: Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT): Currently valued at $3.2 trillion.Apple: Currently valued at $3 trillion.Nvidia: Currently valued at $2.8 trillion.Microsoft is the closest...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Want Safe Dividend Income in 2025 and Beyond? Invest in the Following 3 Ultra-High-Yield Stocks.
Some income investors might view the stock market's recent rebound with a healthy dose of skepticism. And they could be wise to do so. There's no guarantee that happy days are here again.However, the volatility doesn't have to prevent income investors from meeting their goals. Want safe dividend inc...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Why Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock Is a Screaming Buy on the Dip
Vertex Pharmaceuticals' (NASDAQ: VRTX) remarkable momentum came to a screeching halt this week. The big biotech stock had been up well over 20% year to date. However, Vertex's shares plunged after the company announced its first-quarter results on Monday.Should investors throw in the towel on Vertex...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
3 Big Stock Splits Are Right Around the Corner -- and 2 of the 3 Stocks Are Great Picks During Uncertain Markets
What's something that receives more attention from investors than is probably warranted? A single quarterly earnings result would probably be near the top of the list. However, I'd add something else too: stock splits. I understand why it sometimes makes sense for companies to conduct stock splits, ...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
1 Super Stock Down 79% to Buy Hand Over Fist, According to Wall Street
Data streaming is a technology investors might want to learn more about, because it's powering more digital experiences each day. Businesses can use it to show live inventory information on their websites so people know if a product is available before they buy, and stock trading platforms can use i...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Sanofi drops as FDA names agency critic as top vaccine official
** Shares in Sanofi SASY.PA drop around 3% as U.S. FDA appointed on Tuesday the agency critic Vinay Prasad as top vaccine official** Prasad was appointed the director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), overseeing regulation of drugs, including vaccines** Bernstein's anal...Reuters
Wed, May 7
2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Could Soar in the Second Half of 2025
2025 hasn't been a good year for artificial intelligence (AI) stocks so far. Investors became risk-averse over economic uncertainty created by a tariff-fueled trade war that raised the chances of a global recession. That uncertainty, though, also means there is a chance the scenario might change for...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
LIVE MARKETS-STOXX subdued on mixed earnings
STOXX 600 down 0.3%Retailers, health names lead lossesAutos provide liftTraders await Fed decisionWelcome 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.comSTOXX SUBDUED ON MIXED EARNINGSEurope...Reuters
Wed, May 7
This More Than 14%-Yielding Dividend Stock is Surprisingly Raising Its Already Monster Payout
Annaly Capital Management (NYSE: NLY) pays a monster dividend. The real estate investment trust's (REIT) yield is currently over 14%. That's a massive 10 times higher than the S&P 500. More often than not, dividends with yields over 10% seem to be screaming that a cut is forthcoming. However, that's...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Sorry, but Tariffs Are the Least of Apple's Problems Right Now
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares fell following last week's release of the numbers for its fiscal second quarter (which ended March 29) -- and understandably so. Although the iPhone maker topped analysts' revenue and earnings estimates, CEO Tim Cook confirmed that newly imposed import tariffs will take t...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Pest control firm Rentokil says CEO to retire by 2026
Shares have more than tripled in value since Ransom's appointment in 2013Shares down 2.7%Search for new CEO is underway, company says May 7 (Reuters) - Rentokil Initial RTO.L CEO Andy Ransom will retire by next year, the British pest control firm said on Wednesday, after 12 years during which...Reuters
Wed, May 7
Late to Retirement Planning? 5 Strategies to Help You Catch Up to Your Peers
There are an endless number of reasons you might be late to retirement planning. Whether it's unexpected medical bills, supporting family members, student debt, living in a high-cost-of-living area, or simply not earning enough, saving for retirement is sometimes put on a back burner.There's no sham...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Tariff Turmoil Put Nvidia to a Test: Top Customers Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft Just Showed Us Whether the Chip Giant Passed or Failed.
Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) earnings have soared quarter after quarter thanks to the great demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) products and services. The company is the world's leading designer of AI chips -- known as graphics processing units (GPUs) -- and has used this position as a springboar...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Can Shiba Inu Reach $1 in 2025? The Answer Might Blow Your Mind.
2024 was a great year for cryptocurrencies, with the total value of all coins and tokens soaring to an all-time high of $3.9 trillion shortly after President Trump was elected in November. Investors were excited about his pro-crypto stance and the friendly policies that might follow.Even cryptocurre...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
2 Hypergrowth Tech Stocks to Buy in 2025
Wall Street is a big believer in technology stocks at the moment. And who can blame them, with the rapid growth coming from areas of the market such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and e-commerce?Even after decades of growing online consumer spending, the market continues to expand...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
This Top Vanguard Fund Experienced Something Shocking in April, and It Offers a Distinctively Clear Message to Investors
The past month hasn't been easy for stock market investors. Indexes have changed directions multiple times, volatility has been high, and some of the market's leading companies have seen their stocks stumble.What's the reason for the turmoil? Investors, analysts, and economists all have voiced fears...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Warren Buffett Just Taught Us How to Manage Through a Bear Market. Here's the Lesson.
Uncertainty has been the name of the game for stock and bond market investors this year. Trade policy, changing tariff plans, anticipated Federal Reserve moves, and questions about ongoing economic growth have created fear among market watchers.These can be hazardous times for your financial health....The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
3 Stocks Trouncing the S&P 500 in 2025 That Can Keep Climbing Higher
The stock market has gotten off to a volatile start for 2025.After hitting a new all-time high in February, the market started showing some weakness amid growing concerns about how the Trump administration's trade policies would impact businesses. The sell-off accelerated in April after Trump's tari...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Street View: AMD to face China export challenges while MI chip series shows promise
** Advanced Micro Devices AMD.O on Tuesday forecast a $1.5 billion hit to revenue this year due to new U.S. curbs on chips, which require the company to obtain a license to ship advanced artificial-intelligence processors to China** Shares of chipmaker up 2.5% in premarket trading AI GAMBIT** JP ...Reuters
Wed, May 7
