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Japan's Nikkei drops as stronger yen pressures exporters
TOKYO, April 21 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Monday as a stronger yen pressured exporters, while investors awaited signs on the currency's direction from talks between finance chiefs of Japan and the United States this week.
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Mon, Apr 21
Before Tesla Q1 Earnings, Wedbush: Musk's DOGE Role Could Make or Break Tesla
TradingKey - Ahead of Tesla's Q1 2025 earnings report, Dan Ives, a "longtime Tesla bull" and analyst at Wedbush, has issued another warning. He stated that Elon Musk’s political role in the White House’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is damaging Tesla's brand, and whether Musk stays...
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Mon, Apr 21
China keeps lending rates steady; trade war raises bets for stimulus
SHANGHAI, April 21 (Reuters) - China kept benchmark lending rates steady on Monday for the sixth successive month, matching market expectations.WHY IT'S IMPORTANTStronger-than-expected first-quarter economic growth data might have reduced the urgency for immediate monetary easing even as markets...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks and dollar slide as Trump's Fed attacks jangle nerves
Investors worry about the Fed's independence under TrumpTariff threat and fears about Fed dent risk appetiteInvestors dump U.S. assetsGold notches yet another record highBy Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, April 21 (Reuters) - Asian equities and U.S. stock futures slid on Monday while the dollar slu...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Wall St Week Ahead-Busy US earnings week confronts market grappling with tariff fallout
NEW YORK, April 18 (Reuters) - A heavy slate of U.S. company results in the coming week will test a stock market shaken by a U.S. trade policy overhaul that upended the outlook for the global economy and corporate America.Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
1 Growth Stock Down 20% to Buy Right Now
The current market turmoil has hurt many stocks, but growth players have had a particularly difficult time. This is because these companies rely on a solid economic environment to expand their businesses and lift earnings -- and these days, investors are uncertain about what lies ahead.The reason fo...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
Looking to Rest Easy Amid Stock Market Turmoil? Consider These 3 No-Brainer ETFs for Passive Income.
Selloffs can test the fortitude of even the most seasoned investors. While volatility is unavoidable when investing in the stock market, there are ways to mitigate it.Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) grant exposure to dozens or even thousands of different companies under one ticker. ETFs that pay divide...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
President Donald Trump Is Saving Social Security Hundreds of Millions of Dollars per Year. But Is It Enough to Prevent Benefit Cuts?
President Donald Trump promised seniors he would protect Social Security during his campaign in 2024. And since taking office in January, he's set to work authorizing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut what it deems as unnecessary administrative expenses and work on reducing fraud...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock-Buyback Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist During the Nasdaq Sell-Off
Ever since President Donald Trump announced a new tariff agenda on April 2, the stock market has been experiencing outsized volatility. Technology stocks in particular have been vulnerable to widespread selling, driven by fear and uncertainty.Since the tariffs were announced earlier this month, the ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
2 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now
With market volatility on the rise, a great place to look for solid investments is Berkshire Hathaway's stock portfolio. Warren Buffett's ability to identify durable companies that can weather economic cycles has created tremendous wealth for Berkshire shareholders. Here are two elite growth stocks ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
Should You Be Invested in Stocks or Bonds Right Now? Here's What History Says.
Financial markets are in a period of major volatility with wild swings occurring for stock, bond, and commodity prices across the globe. The U.S. dollar is devaluing compared to foreign currencies at an aggressive clip with the looming threat of tariffs potentially disrupting global supply chains. C...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
Where Will Moderna Be in 5 Years?
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) was a top performer, from both a share-price and an earnings perspective. As one of the leading coronavirus vaccine companies, the biotech brought in billions of dollars in annual earnings and saw its stock price jump more than 2,300...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
Nvidia Stock: The Week of April 14-18 in Review
Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), the leading maker of artificial intelligence (AI) chips, dropped 8.5% last week, which was a four-day trading week due to the stock market being closed for the Good Friday holiday. Nvidia stock ended the week priced at $101.49 per share.For context, last week, the S&...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
The Stock Market Just Had 2 of Its Worst Back-to-Back Days in 75 Years. Here's What History Says Happens Next.
There is an old Chinese curse that warns, "May you live in interesting times." It's certainly an apt quote for the times we are living in now, as the Trump administration seems determined to remake the U.S. economy through the use of tariffs -- perhaps leading to a trade war with China.After "Libera...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
3 Little-Known Social Security Rules All Married Couples Should Know
Marriage changes the game when it comes to retirement planning. You now have to accommodate two people's visions of the future, and that can require some compromise. But you may also have another person to help you save for those goals.You'll likely have the benefit of two Social Security checks, to...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
Stock Market Sell-Off: 2 Stocks That Could Double in 2 Years
There's no shortage of uncertainty in the stock market these days.Investors have been left scratching their heads after President Trump announced global tariffs on April 2, then put the "reciprocal" tariffs with most of the world on pause for 90 days, stepped up a trade war with China, and has since...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
Pros and Cons of Rolling Over Your 401(k) to an IRA
Changing jobs and deciding what to do with the money in your current 401(k) plan can feel tricky. Your current employer may allow you to leave it where it is, or you can roll it over into your new company's employer-sponsored 401(k). Or you can skip employer-sponsored plans altogether and roll over ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
2 Top Buffett Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Haul
Few investors manage to become a household name, but Warren Buffett is one of them. His personal success and the success of his company, Berkshire Hathaway, have put Buffett in a class of his own when it comes to the attention he commands.Tons of investors look to Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio and ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
Down 43%, Should You Buy This Growth Stock Like There's No Tomorrow and Hold for 20 Years?
After two fantastic performances in 2023 and 2024, the stock market is not being too kind to investors this year. Investors are worried about the direction of the economy. And there are some companies that are being hit hard with pessimism, even though the underlying financials might paint a brighte...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the Nasdaq-100?
So, you're looking for high-yield dividend stocks. The Nasdaq-100 market index may not be the first list that springs to mind since most of its components are high-growth tech stocks. The index explicitly avoids financial companies, thereby removing one popular income-generating category from the mi...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
