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Rouble hits more than one-week low against dollar before Putin-Trump talks
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Russia's rouble hit a more than one-week low against the dollar on Friday, with all eyes on talks later in the day between the leaders of Russia and the United States that investors hope could bring Moscow and Kyiv closer to a ceasefire. Russian markets have been jittery sinc...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Intel rises on report Trump administration weighs stake buy
** Shares of Intel INTC.O up 4.4% at $24.85 premarket** Bloomberg News reports that the Trump administration is in talks with Intel to have the U.S. government potentially take a stake in the struggling chipmaker** Details of the stake and price are still being discussed - report** YTD, Intel stock ...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Buffett's Berkshire-Linked Stocks Surge After Its 13F Filing Disclosure
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed on Thursday a new investment in UnitedHealth after the insurer became a target for many Americans upset over the direction of the nation's healthcare.Berkshire said it owned 5.04 million UnitedHealth shares worth about $1.57 billion as of June 30.The dis...Tiger News
Fri, Aug 15
Got $1,000? 3 Stocks to Buy Now While They're On Sale
Key PointsAmazon is using AI to make its e-commerce business more efficient. e.l.f.'s acquisition of Rhode is set to change its growth trajectory. Roku is moving towards profitability, while still growing its revenue. 10 stocks we like better than Amazon › Stock price pullbacks in leading companies...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
Option Witch | UNH's 13% Rally Is Only Just Starting? Long-Term Open Interests Signal Sustained Upside Bets
UnitedHealth stock surged past $300 after filings revealed major investments including Warren Buffett, David Tepper and Michael Burry are piling in. Open interests for UNH signal traders are betting on sustained upside despite recent volatility in the health insurer.UnitedHealth Tops $300 as Warren ...Tiger News
Fri, Aug 15
UnitedHealth jumps after Berkshire Hathaway buys new stake
Aug 15 (Reuters) - Shares of UnitedHealth Group UNH.N surged more than 12% in premarket trading on Friday after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N revealed a new investment in the health insurer. Berkshire owned 5.04 million UnitedHealth shares worth about $1.57 billion as of June 30, it...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Where Will Navitas Semiconductor Stock Be in 3 Years?
Key PointsNavitas’ stock trades about 70% below its all-time high.It faces challenging macro headwinds.Its stock looks expensive relative to its growth potential.10 stocks we like better than Navitas Semiconductor › Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ: NVTS), a producer of gallium nitride (GaN) and silico...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
1 Unstoppable Stock That Could Join Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple in the $3 Trillion Club by 2027
Key PointsNine American companies are in the exclusive trillion-dollar club, but only three have achieved a valuation of $3 trillion. Amazon's earnings are soaring thanks to its booming cloud business and its efforts to drive efficiency in its e-commerce segment. Amazon has a clear pathway to the $3...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
Should You Buy Berkshire Hathaway Stock While It's Under $500? Warren Buffett Gives Investors a Clear Answer.
Key PointsBerkshire shares have declined 12% from their record high, but every Wall Street analyst following the company believes the stock is undevalued.Berkshire reported lower revenue and operating earnings in the second quarter, and tariffs could lead to lackluster financial results in future qu...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the Nasdaq?
Key PointsThe Nasdaq's highest-yielding stocks pay dividends in the range of roughly 4% to 6%.The key to evaluating dividend stocks is looking at a company's track record and ability to cover and increase its dividend.This also involves looking at a company's free cash flow.10 stocks we like better ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
Intel Stock Jumps Another 4% After Surging 7% on Report Trump Administration Is Considering Taking a Stake
The Trump administration is in talks with Intel to have the U.S. government potentially take a stake in the struggling chipmaker, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the plan.Intel shares surged 7.4% on Thursday, and jumped another 4.4% in premarket trading on Friday.A d...Tiger News
Fri, Aug 15
GLOBAL MARKETS-Global stocks near record highs as markets await Trump-Putin talks
Global stocks gain after producer price wobbleU.S. retail data also expected later on FridayMarkets awaiting U.S.-Russia meeting in AlaskaBy Iain Withers LONDON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Global stocks traded near record highs on Friday as investors awaited key talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Pu...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
2 Potential Stock-Split AI Stocks to Buy Before They Soar Up to 111%, According to Certain Wall Street Analysts
Key PointsAppLovin and HubSpot are stock-split candidates at their current share prices, and certain Wall Street analysts are predicting substantial gains for shareholders.AppLovin's recent sale of its mobile applications business will let the company focus on its booming advertising business, which...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
This Is the 3rd Priciest Stock Market in 154 Years, Which Makes This High-Yield ETF a Genius Buy Right Now
Key PointsThe S&P 500's Shiller price-to-earnings ratio is at its third highest multiple when back-tested to January 1871. However, the 103 components of this dividend-focused ETF remain reasonably inexpensive and are all time-tested.Furthermore, the yield for this special ETF is more than three tim...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
Should You Buy Nvidia Stock Before Aug. 27? Wall Street Has a Compelling Answer
Key PointsInvestors will be on the edge of their seats when Nvidia releases its quarterly financial report later this month.Despite being the world's largest company, Wall Street is becoming even more bullish on the chipmaker.Nvidia's Blackwell processor and the resumption of sales to China could sp...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
European shares hit near five-month high on upbeat earnings season
Aug 15 (Reuters) - European shares hit a near five-month high on Friday, as investors looked past a U.S. inflation spike and drew support from a largely positive earnings season.The pan-European STOXX 600 index .STOXX rose 0.2%, as of 0717 GMT, driven by miners .SXPP and chemical stocks .SX4P.U.S. P...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
2 ETFs That Give You Exposure to the Latest Trends in Tech
Key PointsExchange-traded funds can make it easy to track the latest trends without having to pick individual stocks.The funds listed here have positions in more than 75 stocks that possess tremendous growth potential.10 stocks we like better than Exchange Traded Concepts Trust - Robo Global Robotic...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
Intel's Frankfurt-listed shares rise 3.6% after report US could take stake in chipmaker
LONDON, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Intel's Frankfurt-listed shares INTC.F rose 3.6% on Friday, a day after Bloomberg News reported the Trump administration is in talks with the struggling chipmaker to have the U.S. government potentially take a stake in the company. Intel's U.S. shares INTC.O surged...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
Retiring? 3 Social Security Traps to Avoid
Key PointsClaiming benefits as soon as you're eligible could leave you short on retirement income.Banking on cost-of-living adjustments could have you lagging behind inflation.Assuming you're set on income with boosted benefits could backfire on you. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees c...The Motley Fool
Fri, Aug 15
Japan's Nikkei ends at record high as yen weakens, economy shows resilience
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei closed at an all-time high on Friday, as the yen weakened and data showed the nation's economy was surprisingly resilient.The Nikkei 225 Index .N225 accelerated gains in the afternoon session, surging 1.7% to end at a record peak of ...Reuters
Fri, Aug 15
