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2 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now
Investing in dividend stocks is never a bad idea, but during times of high uncertainty, they can be especially attractive.Companies that distribute money to their shareholders regularly have historically outperformed non-dividend payers in the market, and that's likely due to a few factors. First, t...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
Should Investors Worry About Nvidia's Future in China?
Just a few years ago, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) generated more of its revenue in China than it did in the United States. But as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom took off, the U.S. started to become a bigger and bigger source of growth for the chip designer. U.S. tech giants from Amazon to Meta Plat...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
Better Buy: Bitcoin vs. Strategy (MicroStrategy)
In four of the past five years, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been the top-performing asset in the world, and it hasn't even been close. In 2020, 2023, and 2024, Bitcoin delivered triple-digit returns to investors. Over the past five years, Bitcoin is now up a head-spinning 956%.It might seem unfathomab...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
The Smartest Space Stocks to Buy With $100 Right Now
"Space is hard," goes the one saying. It's especially hard for investors, who have struggled to make money in the nascent space industry ever since it burst into being with the Virgin Galactic IPO more than five years ago.Initial enthusiasm for space stocks sparked a wave of SPAC IPOs in the sector,...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
UK's Genus soars on US FDA nod for gene-edited pigs
** Britain's Genus GNS.L jumps nearly 30% to 2,055p; top gainer on FTSE mid-cap index .FTMC** The animal genetics firm says U.S. FDA approves PRP (PRRS resistant pig) gene edit for use in the U.S. food supply chain** "US approval is crucial in moving to commercialisation, so this is a semina...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
This Stock Market Indicator Has Been 100% Accurate Since 1957. It Signals a Big Move in 2025.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) declined 8% during President Trump's first 100 days in office, the index's worst performance under any administration in more than 50 years. In particular, investors are worried about how changes in U.S. trade policy will affect the economy, though the president's remar...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
UK'S Barclays gains on quarterly pre-tax profit beat, income outlook upgrade
** Shares of Barclays BARC.L jump as much as 4.03% to 310 pence on upbeat first-quarter earnings** The bank reported a 19% rise in pre-tax profit at 2.72 billion pounds ($3.64 billion) for the quarter ended March 31, beating analysts' average estimate of 2.49 billion pounds - data compiled by LS...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Belgian chipmaker Melexis blurries full-year outlook
By Leo Marchandon April 30 (Reuters) - Belgium's Melexis MLXS.BR, which mostly makes microchips for cars, stood by its sales forecast for the first half of 2025 on Wednesday but refrained from saying it still expects strong growth in the latter half, which weighed on its share price.The compa...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Where Will Occidental Petroleum Stock Be in 1 Year?
Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY), commonly known as Oxy, gets a lot of attention because it's one of Warren Buffett's favorite energy stocks. Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) started investing in the oil and gas producer in the first quarter of 2022, and it increased its stake...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
Wall Street's Newest Stock-Split Stock, Up More Than 127,100% Since Its IPO, Is Conducting Its 9th Split in 37 Years
Though the stock market has experienced a historic bout of volatility in recent weeks, it doesn't change the fact that optimists have ruled the roost on Wall Street for more than two years.While the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has garnered most of the credit for lifting the Dow Jones Ind...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
ASM International rises on Q1 results amid U.S. tariffs uncertainty
** Shares in ASM International ASMI.AS rise 3% after the computer chip equipment maker posted a better-than-expected Q1 operating income, with quarterly orders above last year's level** ASMI posts Q1 operating income of 266.2 million euros($302.83 million) vs 187.1 million a year earlier, as its...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Waterdrop Inc. Releases 2024 Annual Report: AI-Enabled Efficiencies Drive Business Growth
BEIJING, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waterdrop Inc. ("Waterdrop", the "Company" or "we") (NYSE: WDH), a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact, today announced the filing of its annual report for the fi...PR Newswire
Wed, Apr 30
Barclays PLC reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Barclays PLC BARC.L reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 14 pence per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 12 pence. The mean expectation of five analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 12 pence per share. Wall Stre...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Siltronic falls on EBITDA margin outlook cut amid U.S. tariff uncertainty
** Shares in Siltronic WAFGn.DE fall 4.5% after the German semiconductor materials supplier cut its FY EBITDA margin guidance, citing uncertainty over the impact of U.S. tariffs** Siltronic now expects FY EBITDA margin of 21% to 25%, vs 22%-27% previously targeted** It keeps 2025 sales guidance unch...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Taiwan Semiconductor Delivered Great News for Artificial Intelligence Stock Investors
Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TSM) is one of the largest suppliers to the artificial intelligence industry.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 24, 2025. The video was published on April 26, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are th...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
'Music keeps playing' as UMG beats Q1 forecasts, shares rise
** Shares in Universal Music Group UMG.AS rise 5%, paring earlier gains of more than 7%, after the world's biggest music label beat Q1 sales expectations** UMG reports streaming and subscription revenues, which account for more than a half of total sales, rising 9.5% to 1.60 billion euros ($1.82...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Prediction: Pfizer's Loss May Be Viking Therapeutics' Gain
Big pharmaceutical companies as well as smaller biotechs have been hoping to score a win in one of today's highest-growth treatment areas: and that's weight loss. Analysts forecast a compound annual growth rate in the double digits from today over the next several years, with the market reaching $10...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
Japan's Nikkei posts first monthly gain for year on trade talk hopes
By Jiaxing Li and Junko Fujita HONG KONG/ TOKYO, April 30 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average gained on Wednesday as investors awaited developments in U.S.-Japan tariff talks, helping the benchmark to register its first monthly gain since December.The Nikkei .N225 added 0.6% to 36,045.38...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Think Tariffs Are Wall Street's Biggest Worry? Then You're Probably Not Paying Attention to This Much Larger Problem.
Although Wall Street is a bona fide wealth-building machine, the stock market wouldn't be a "market" without the ability for equities to move in both directions.Over the last month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXI...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
Is SoFi Stock a Buy Now After These Incredible Earnings?
In this video, I will be going over SoFi Technologies' (NASDAQ: SOFI) first-quarter earnings report and key comments made by management during the earnings call. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
