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COLUMN-Funds’ CBOT corn and wheat views moving out-of-bounds, again: Braun
By Karen Braun NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS, May 4 (Reuters) - Chicago wheat futures hit contract lows last week, reflective of speculators’ long-standing bearish position on the grain.Investors’ pessimistic wheat stance earlier this year clashed strongly with their enormously bullish bets in Chicago cor...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Could Autonomous Vehicle Insurance Threaten Berkshire Hathaway's Most Profitable Segment?
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) has crushed the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) over the last 60 years thanks in part to savvy investment decisions about long-held stocks like American Express and Coca-Cola -- and more recently Apple. But Berkshire's stakes in public companies may no longer...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Didn't Get Your Social Security Fairness Act Benefit Increase Yet? Here's When to Expect It.
During his final days in office, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act, which increased the federal retirement benefits of 3.2 million U.S. seniors. If you're among them, you've probably eagerly awaited the adjustment to your checks, which may amount to as much as $1,100 more p...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
If I Were Applying for Social Security in 2025, I'd Do These 3 Things ASAP
Applying for Social Security isn't just an exciting milestone; it's an important strategic decision that will determine how much money you get from the program. You want everything to go smoothly so you can get as much as possible and start receiving checks promptly.To pull this off, you need to lay...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Prediction: This Will Be the Top-Performing Semiconductor Stock Over the Next 10 Years (Hint: It's Not Nvidia)
The launch of ChatGPT on Nov. 30, 2022 represented one of the leading catalysts that sparked the revolution around artificial intelligence (AI). Since that date, shares of semiconductor stock Nvidia have soared an astronomical 550%, transforming the company to a multitrillion-dollar enterprise in th...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
The S&P 500 Went for a Roller-Coaster Ride During Trump's First 100 Days in Office. What Can Investors Expect for the Next 100 Days?
President Donald Trump promised to shake things up once he took office, and boy, did he. Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on goods from most countries in an attempt to transform decades of globalization that he believes has made global trade unfair for the U.S.The extent of the tariffs in the initial ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Is Now the Time to Buy Beaten-Down AI Stocks?
Investors rushed to get in on artificial intelligence (AI) stocks over the past two years as it became clear that AI might be the next big thing. The idea was that this newish technology could join the ranks of electricity or the internet, revolutionizing our daily lives and a whole lot more. As a r...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
This More Than 5%-Yielding Dividend Stock Looks Like a Can't-Miss Buy for Income and Upside Potential
There aren't a lot of can't-miss investing opportunities out there. However, Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC)(NYSE: BEP) certainly seems to be one of them. The leading global renewable energy company is capitalizing on the surging demand for clean power, which should continue for decades. Few compa...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Do Strong Earnings Results and a Dividend Hike Make Alphabet a Growth Stock to Buy Right Now?
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) reported excellent first-quarter 2025 earnings. It also raised its dividend by 5%, marking the first raise since Alphabet initiated its dividend last year.And yet, Alphabet is still down big year to date -- underperforming the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^I...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Dollar General Stock's Hot Start to 2025
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) stock is up 20% to start 2025. The sleepy discount retailer has missed most of the market volatility at the start of 2025 and may actually benefit from more restrictions on competition from ultra-discount online marketplaces from China such as Temu. Discount retailers like ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo
Beverage giants Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) have a lot in common. Some investors might consider them interchangeable investments, but they aren't.Right now, one is far more attractively valued than the other, which is why you might want to be selective if you are looking to buy on...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Do Billionaires Still Collect Social Security? The Answer Might Surprise You.
It's hard for most of us to imagine what life as a billionaire is like. With that much money, there's no need to worry about how you'll pay for a medical procedure or whether you'll have enough money to afford basic living expenses. For some, their whole life is like a fancy retirement where they ca...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Why Oil Stocks Plummeted in April
Shares of large-cap oil and gas majors Chevron (NYSE: CVX), APA Corporation (NASDAQ: APA), and oilfield service provider Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) fell hard in April, down 18.7%, 26.1%, and 21.9%, respectively, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.Of the three stocks, only Halliburton...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
How Zebra Technologies Is Dodging Tariff Costs While Others Panic
Data management expert Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: ZBRA) reported first-quarter results on April 29. Revenues rose 11% year over year while earnings jumped 42% higher. The company beat Wall Street's consensus estimates across the board.That's great news for Zebra's investors, customers, and other st...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Where Will Alphabet Be in 5 Years?
Today, the lowest-valued stock in the "Magnificent Seven" is Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), and it's not close. In fact, Alphabet even trades at a lower valuation than the overall market. That's quite a shocking development considering Alphabet's long track record of success and innovation...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Is "Magnificent Seven" Laggard Microsoft Ready to Rally?
Only one "Magnificent Seven" stock lagged the performance of the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) last year, and that was Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). However, after reporting strong fiscal Q3 results and issuing upbeat guidance, the software giant is well on its way to having a better 2025.Let's take a look ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
2 Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy Right Now
Quantum computing stands at the precipice of transforming our technological landscape. In 1981, Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman first proposed the concept of quantum computers, recognizing that classical machines could never efficiently simulate quantum systems.Unlike classical compute...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
The Smartest Growth ETF to Buy With $2,000 Right Now
With the market still in turmoil, there are several strategies investors can employ to make the best of the situation. Ideally, you have already set out your strategy and can sit back and relax regardless of what's happening in the markets, or you have some money ready to spend when stocks are plumm...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
When to Start Taking Social Security: These Are the Only 4 Ages I Would Ever Consider
One of the biggest decisions seniors will make when it comes to retirement is when to start taking Social Security. Most people become eligible for those benefits when they turn 62, and that is by far the most common age at which to file for them.That's actually a great option for some seniors, but ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
2 Millionaire-Maker Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks
There is no shortage of opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. Quite frankly, AI is such a massive tech trend that there is room for many long-term winners.However, some companies have a rare combination of incredible growth momentum and massive (and largely untapped) market opportuni...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
