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Here's Why Many Crypto Industry Insiders Think Bitcoin Could Reach $1 Million by 2029
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) doesn't need to reinvent itself to get to $1 million, it just needs to continue getting scarcer than it is today, when its price is near $95,000 per coin. If investors and institutions keep showing up with new capital while new supply continues to be harder to come by, its pric...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Is SoFi a No-Brainer Buy After Another Profitable Quarter?
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) is becoming a one-stop destination for financial services. In its latest earnings report, the fintech beat expectations on revenue and earnings, and its loan business was particularly strong. The company has been building on relationships with investors clamoring to ...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
France's Legrand beats Q1 expectations on strong US data centre demand
Legrand Q1 sales top forecast on U.S. data centre demandStrength in North and Central America offsets weak Europe Sees late 2025 recovery in European residential marketShares up almost 2% By Anna Peverieri May 7 (Reuters) - French electrical and digital building infrastructure group Legrand LEGD...Reuters
Wed, May 7
WeightWatchers falls after filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy
** Shares of telehealth firm WW International WW.O, formerly known as WeightWatchers, fall 44.9% to 43 cents premarket** Co late on Tuesday said it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to cut its debt** GLP-1 drugs such as Novo Nordisk's NOVOb.CO Wegovy and Eli Lilly's LLY.N Zepbou...Reuters
Wed, May 7
5 Social Security Tasks You Probably Didn't Know You Could Do Online
There have been a lot of Social Security changes so far in 2025, and that can leave you feeling pretty nervous if you depend on your checks to cover your basic expenses. Some of the changes have sent people flooding the Social Security Administration's phone lines.As a result, average call wait time...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
3 Cloud and AI Stocks That Could Help Set You Up for Life
The cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) markets expanded rapidly over the past decade. Many companies realized it was more convenient to use cloud-based services instead of desktop-based software -- which required more on-site computing power, maintenance, and manual updates -- and they used AI a...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks pause as markets eye US-China talks, Fed
U.S.-China to discuss trade in SwitzerlandDollar down a fourth day, European stocks fallU.S. stock futures riseFed expected to hold interest ratesBy Yoruk Bahceli LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - World stocks held on to most of their recent gains on Wednesday and oil prices rose on news of a forthcoming...Reuters
Wed, May 7
1 Magnificent High-Yield Stock Down 25% to Buy and Hold Forever
Dividend investors have to balance risk and reward when looking for income stocks. Huge yields, like the 16% on offer from AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC), are enticing, but they often come with huge risks. A more modest yield, like the 4.7% on offer from one giant North American bank, will likely be...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
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
