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Think Progressive Stock Is Expensive? This Chart Might Change Your Mind.
Investors have been drawn to Progressive (NYSE: PGR) stock lately, in part because the insurer posted some encouraging numbers in its first-quarter earnings report. There's a price to pay for popularity, however.At the moment, on several valuation metrics, Progressive is more expensive than several ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 28
Bright Scholar Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025
Net income from continuing operations increased 223.6% YoY to GBP3.2 millionManagement to hold a conference call today at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time CAMBRIDGE, England and FOSHAN, China, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited ("Bright Scholar," the "Comp...PR Newswire
Mon, Apr 28
1 New Sign That Ethereum Is a Risky Buy Right Now
Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) can't seem to catch a break. Between its tumbling price and the terrible sentiment about the chain's present and future, there isn't much for investors to be happy about.And there's a new sign that now might not be the right time to buy it, even if you are willing to hold on t...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 28
PREVIEW: Domino's Pizza Q1 EPS, rev seen rising
** Shares in Domino's Pizza DPZ.O down 0.7% on Friday, session ahead of quarterly report due before market open on Monday** Wall Street sees the delivery and carry out pizza co reporting adj EPS of $4.07 vs $3.58 in year-ago quarter on rev of $1.127 bln vs $1.085 bln year-ago, as per latest data...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
My 5 Top Stocks to Buy Right Now in This Highly Volatile Market
Getting dizzy from the stock market's gyrations? Join the club. The major market indexes are behaving like a frantic yo-yo, swinging up or down depending on the latest tariff- or Fed-related news from the White House.Some investors might be tempted to throw in the towel on stocks altogether until th...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 28
Here's My Pick for the Best High-Yield Warren Buffett Stock to Buy Right Now
You might not think Warren Buffett would be a big fan of high-yield dividend stocks. However, a perhaps surprising number of stocks in his Berkshire Hathaway portfolio pay juicy dividends.Some of those stocks are better choices for investors than others. Here's my pick for the best high-yield Buffet...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 28
1 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stock Down 60% to Buy and Hold Forever
No matter what the general market is doing, dividend stocks are great to have in your portfolio. But in difficult or uncertain times -- such as right now -- these players make particularly interesting additions. For two reasons. First, a dividend stock limits your losses during market turmoil by off...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 28
Should Investors Be Worried About Dividend King AbbVie?
Nearly everything looked great with AbbVie's (NYSE: ABBV) first-quarter results. The big drugmaker's revenue jumped 8.4% year over year, thanks largely to spectacular growth from autoimmune disease drugs Skyrizi and Rinvoq. AbbVie beat Wall Street's top- and bottom-line estimates. The company also r...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 28
GLOBAL MARKETS-World stocks hang onto hope as trade talk confusion lingers
Nikkei up 0.4%, European shares open upWall Street stock futures lowerScant clarity as yet on US trade talks Mega-cap earnings, US jobs and GDP data all loomBy Dhara Ranasinghe and Wayne Cole LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) - Global equity markets held at their best levels in over three weeks on Monda...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Retirees in These 9 States Risk Losing Some of Their Social Security Checks
Social Security is a crucial component of most American seniors' retirement budgets. In the most recent edition of an annual Gallup poll, 60% of retirees said the government program is a major source of income for them. Another 28% said their monthly checks were at least a minor source of income.Ens...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 28
The Stock Market Crashed When President Trump Announced Tariffs. History Is Crystal Clear About What Happens Next.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) crashed when President Donald Trump announced a surprisingly severe slate of tariffs on April 2, a date he dubbed "Liberation Day." Five trading days later, the index had declined 19% from its high as economists raised their recession-probability forecasts and investors...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 28
If You'd Invested $10,000 in Dominion Energy Stock 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) has undergone a major transformation over the past decade. The energy company has invested heavily in expanding its regulated utility operations to capitalize on growing power demand across the Southeast. Meanwhile, it has sold off several other energy businesses to help pa...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 28
Best Tobacco Stock to Buy Right Now: Altria vs. Philip Morris
Altria Group (NYSE: MO) makes and sells Marlboro cigarettes. Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) makes and sells Marlboro cigarettes. How do they both do the same thing? They limit their sales to different markets. Philip Morris was spun off by Altria so the latter could focus entirely on the Nor...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 28
3 Reasons to Buy American Express Stock Right Now
American Express (NYSE: AXP) has gained a reputation as an incredibly reliable, robust financial services company over the past several years, demonstrating resilience under pressure and a strong spirit of innovation. Although it's marking its 175th anniversary in business this year, it's as modern ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 28
It's Not Too Late to Invest in Artificial Intelligence: 3 Stocks You Might Not Have Known Were AI Plays
When it comes to artificial intelligence stocks, a lot of the early investment attention has been focused on semiconductor chip designer Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), and its stock price has spiked as a result. But lately, its price has become somewhat volatile. There's nothing inherently wrong with Nvidia...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 28
When You Look Back in a Few Years, You'll Wish You'd Bought This $2 Trillion Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) is the parent company of Google, YouTube, self-driving mobility developer Waymo, and artificial intelligence (AI) lab DeepMind. It's one of just four companies in the world with a market capitalization of at least $2 trillion, reflecting its consistent long-ter...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 28
LIVE MARKETS-STOXX gains as M&A sweetens uncertain trade backdrop
STOXX 600 rises 0.3%Euro zone banks best off sectorU.S. trade uncertainty in focusU.S. futures lowerWelcome 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.com STOXX GAINS AS M&A SWEET...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Meta Platforms Stock Is Down 28% From Its Peak. Here's How the Rest of 2025 Could Play Out for This AI Stock.
Share prices of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) reached an all-time high of $740.89 on Feb. 14. Despite new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities powering strong growth and earnings momentum, the Valentine's Day peak quickly turned into heartbreak for investors. As of this writing, the stock is do...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 28
1 Bitcoin ETF to Buy Now With $100 and Hold Forever
Bitcoin has been an unbelievable investment. In the past decade, the price has skyrocketed 37,000% (as of April 22). That monster gain is lightyears ahead of what the S&P 500 index was able to produce during the same time.Investors looking to gain exposure to one of the world's best-performing asset...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 28
In uncertain environment, Jefferies prefers brewers among beverage makers
** Jefferies cuts earnings expectations across the beverage sector, adjusting for slower growth due to trade wars, tariffs and foreign exchange effects** The broker sees a -1% impact on sales and -2.5% on EBIT for beer, saying it is more resilient given its affordability and no risk of destocking** ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
