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MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf markets gain on signs of easing trade woes; Saudi falls
By Ateeq Shariff May 4 (Reuters) - Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday helped by renewed optimism around a potential resolution of the U.S.-China trade dispute, although the Saudi index retreated on poor earnings and weak oil.Beijing is evaluating Washington's offer to hold ...Reuters
Sun, May 4
And Here's Another Reason to Buy Dutch Bros Stock
If you're not quite sure what to make of Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) stock here, you're not alone. The coffee drive-thru chain's continued growth pushed shares sharply higher in 2024 and into early 2025. Then, like so many other tickers in February, this one was upended by tariff fears and has been drif...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Down 54%, Should You Buy the Dip on SoundHound AI?
So far this year, shares of voice-recognition specialist SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) have seen their value plummet by more than 50%. That's a frightening decline. But when you zoom out, the decline isn't as horrible as it seems. Over the past 12 months, shares are actually up by more than 100%.The ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
5 Dates for Disney Stock Investors to Circle in May
Shares of Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) are failing to keep up with the market for the fourth time in the last five years. The company still has another seven months to turn things around. What will it take to get back on track?This should be a big month for Disney. It has two big movies opening this mont...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Can Anything Save Etsy?
Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) might have a long history of delighting shoppers with its handmade or vintage items, but investors have experienced nothing but disappointment lately.The stock boomed during the pandemic as the stay-at-home effect fueled interest and demand for its products, but like a number of ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Rocket Lab Wins Share of a $46 Billion Defense Contract. How Big a Share? Well...
It's been two weeks now since Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) announced the big news that it was included in a $46 billion (headline value) contract "to provide hypersonic test launch capability with its HASTE launch vehicle ... for the United States and the United Kingdom." For a tiny space company that ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Berkshire investors anticipate new era as Buffett hands over baton
Shareholders anticipate Berkshire will retain long-term focus and cultureInvestors worry the conglomerate may lose Buffett's vision and star powerAbel said he wants to be "more active" in the way he managed subsidiariesBy Jonathan Stempel OMAHA, Nebraska, May 4 (Reuters) - Berkshire H...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Nu Holdings Investors Just Got Some Great News. Is It Time to Buy?
Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) investors received exciting news recently when the company secured regulatory approval to transform its Mexico banking operations into a full-service bank. A dominant player in Brazil's banking scene, Nu is now setting its sights on growing its banking footprint in Mexico.The ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
XPO Is Bucking the Industry Headwinds. Can the Trucking Stock Keep Beating the Market?
It's no secret that transportation stocks are among the most sensitive to the macro economy. After all, when consumers and businesses sense a recession coming, they tend to pull back on spending, which means lower demand for the products that move via ships, trucks, and trains.Therefore, the transpo...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Coca-Cola Stock Could Be a No-Brainer Buy in May
It's a stock that every investor knows, but that not enough consider as a core, long-term investment. Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), the beverage titan, has a habit of outperforming its industry thanks to entrenched competitive advantages like brand strength, marketing prowess, and an unparalleled global dis...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Meta Platforms: AI Continues to Drive Revenue, but Is the Stock a Buy?
Going into its first-quarter results, there was a worry about how reduced spending from China-based e-commerce exporters, such as Temu and Shein, would impact Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). These worries appeared largely justified, as Chinese e-commerce companies accounted for about 11% of its reven...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Is IonQ the Best Quantum Computing Stock to Buy Right Now?
Though investors' attention is now mostly focused on President Donald Trump's tariffs and trade wars, the tech sector's quantum computing race is still going on. Yet that shift in focus away from the promising technology could actually be the very thing that allows investors to get in on some of the...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
5 Severe Market Crashes Have Occurred Over the Past 150 Years: Here's 1 Lesson to Learn From Them All
To say that many people are questioning their investment strategies would be an understatement. The recent stock market turmoil brought on by the Trump administration's tariff announcements is causing investors to wonder if it's best to take their money out of the market right now.When things feel s...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
3 Top Technology Stocks to Buy in May
April wasn't an enjoyable month for investors. The stock market became a roller coaster, marked by stomach-churning volatility with prices plummeting one day and soaring the next. While the Nasdaq Composite bounced off its recent lows, there are still a handful of hot deals on top-tier technology st...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Could Investing $10,000 in Newsmax Stock Make You a Millionaire?
In one of the most dramatic initial public offerings (IPOs) in memory, media company Newsmax (NYSE: NMAX) saw its stock skyrocket nearly 1,800% in the first two days of trading. The shares began trading on March 31 at $14 before rising as high as $265 the next day. While the euphoria has faded and t...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
China's Ant Group plans to list overseas unit in Hong Kong, report says
HONG KONG, May 4 (Reuters) - Ant Group, an affiliate of China's e-commerce giant Alibaba Group 9988.HK plans to list its overseas arm, Ant International, on the Hong Kong stock exchange, Chinese media reported, citing unnamed sources. Caixin, citing people close to the company, reported that Ant...Reuters
Sun, May 4
Over 55 With Little Saved for Retirement? 7 Steps to Take Today.
A recent AARP survey showing that 61% of adults 50 or older worry they won't have enough money to support themselves in retirement is cold comfort if you lie awake at night, concerned about your situation. But whether you're 50, 55, or older, there is good news: There are steps you can take to impro...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
3 Essential Things to Know About Medicare Ahead of Retirement
It's not an uncommon thing to have your health insurance coverage tied to your job. So when you leave your job for good to retire, you might also lose your health benefits.That's why Medicare is so important for retirees. Without it, the cost of health insurance later in life could be astronomical.W...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Is This 1 New Risk a Reason to Sell Ethereum Right Now?
If you haven't sold your Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) yet despite its decline of about 40% so far this year, you're almost certainly convinced of its long-term utility and there are plenty of reasons to support that thesis.But if you're holding this coin for the long haul, you should be aware of one insid...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
4 Lessons for Investors Following President Trump's First 100 Days in Office
The first 100 days of President Trump's second term are officially in the books. And, they've been interesting ones to say the least. Bearish, too. The S&P 500 index's 7.3% setback suffered over the first 100 calendar days of Donald Trump's current presidency are the worst start to a presidency sinc...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
