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Webull soars after strong Nasdaq debut
** Trading platform Webull's BULL.O shares vault 167% to $35.33 in premarket trading** BULL closed up 10.2% at $13.25 on Friday in Nasdaq debut after completing merger with blank-check firm SK Growth Opportunities Corporation** About 3.9 million BULL shares changed hands on Friday, per data comp...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
LIVE MARKETS-Are we out of the woods?
STOXX 600 gains 2.3%Banks, tech, energy leadTariff exemptions lift moodNasdaq futures up 1.5%Welcome 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 ARE WE OUT OF THE WOODS?A deg...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
1 Reason SoundHound AI Could Be the Next Nvidia
Growth investors are racing to find the next Nvidia. Since 1999, its shares have risen by more than 253,000%. A relatively small investment would have turned into millions of dollars over that time frame.While there are some distinct differences, SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) has one major similarity...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 14
Gold miners falls as bullion prices edge lower
** U.S.- listed shares of gold firms fall premarket, tracking bullion prices GOL/ ** Spot gold XAU= down 0.4% at $3,222.49/ounce** Bullion hit a record high of $3,245.42/ounce earlier in the day** Prices fell after President Donald Trump excluded smartphones and computers from his reciprocal tariffs...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
3 Reasons Your Social Security Check Might Drop Unexpectedly
Even if you have personal savings, life without Social Security would probably be difficult. You count on those regular checks to help you cover your living expenses. If anything, they don't go far enough.So it can be alarming when your checks suddenly start shrinking, but it can happen. Understandi...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 14
The Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate ETF: A Little More Risk, a Lot More Yield
Income-focused investors are always looking for ways to increase what their portfolios generate. However, a balance needs to be found between risk and reward.Bonds are no different than stocks in this regard, but there are different issues that have to be considered. Here's why the Vanguard Intermed...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 14
Trade tensions can lead to stock market crashes, IMF says
Sharp increase in geopolitical risks since 2022IMF urges financial institutions to hold enough capital and liquidity IMF notes economic uncertainty boosts risk of extreme unexpected losses in investment portfolios By Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Major geopolitical risk events, inclu...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025May 6-7 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)June 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
US stocks weekly: Loopy
** S&P 500 .SPX breaks two-week losing streak, finishes up 5.7% as markets gyrate wildly .N** Dow .DJI gains 5%, Nasdaq Composite .IXIC climbs 7.3%** SPX started the week poised for further losses, which had traders eyeing the charts, but then it, and the Nasdaq composite .IXIC, bounced off some...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Waymo Is Taking Off Fast in Austin, Texas. Here's Why That's Great News for Alphabet -- and Even Better News for Uber.
The stock of Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has fallen off in recent months because of tariff-related economic uncertainty. Today, it's actually the cheapest of the Magnificent Seven stocks by far, with a P/E ratio below 20.The overriding concern with Alphabet is that generative AI could ea...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 14
US STOCKS-Futures rally, tech shares jump on tariff reprieve for some electronics
Futures up: Dow 1.1%, S&P 500 1.5%, Nasdaq 1.7% April 14 (Reuters) - Wall Street futures rose on Monday after the White House exempted smartphones and computers from reciprocal tariffs on China, offering temporary relief to key U.S. tech imports from new levies. U.S. announced the exemptions ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Here's How Many Shares of Realty Income Stock You Should Own to Get $1,000 in Yearly Dividends
Realty Income (NYSE: O) has become a dividend stalwart, even for a REIT that has to pay out at least 90% of its net income in the form of dividends. The commercial property owner, otherwise known as the "monthly dividend company," has increased its payout at least once a year since 1994.Additionally...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 14
3 Berkshire Hathaway Stocks to Buy With $3,000 and Hold Forever
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) owns one of the world's most closely watched portfolios. It holds 44 stocks in a portfolio worth $262.7 billion, or 23% of Berkshire's market cap of $1.13 trillion.Many investors use Berkshire's sprawling portfolio as a shopping list fo...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 14
1 Wall Street Analyst Thinks Dollar General Stock Is Going to $110. Is It a Buy?
Dollar General's (NYSE: DG) focus on offering discounted essentials could make it a top defensive play for 2025, especially with the stock trading at a deep discount. Melius Research analyst Karen Short recently upgraded the stock to a "buy" rating with a $110 price target, implying upside of 27% ov...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 14
LIVE MARKETS-European software: a sector in limbo
STOXX 600 gains 2.3%Banks, tech, energy leadTariff exemptions lift moodNasdaq futures riseWelcome 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.comEUROPEAN SOFTWARE: A SECTOR IN LIMBOU.S. Pres...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Webull set for strong run after 10% gain in Nasdaq debut
** Trading platform Webull's BULL.O shares jump 137.8% to $31.51 in premarket trading** BULL closed up 10.2% at $13.25 on Friday in Nasdaq debut after completing merger with blank-check firm SK Growth Opportunities Corporation** About 3.9 million BULL shares changed hands on Friday, per data com...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Stock Market Chaos: Should You Buy Disney Stock Now?
The stock market is swinging wildly in response to increasing trade barriers, which could create opportunities for long-term investors.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the a...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 14
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 70
You can start collecting Social Security benefits as early as age 62, but if you do so, you'll receive smaller benefits -- though likely many more of them. Delay starting your claim up to age 70, and your benefits will grow.As of February, the average monthly retirement benefit, was $1,981 -- or aro...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 14
PREVIEW: Goldman Sachs expected to post Q1 rise in EPS, revenue
** Goldman Sachs GS.N shares up 0.7% at $493.40 ahead of Q1 results due before the opening bell on Monday** The global financial institution is expected to post adj EPS of $12.35 on revenue of $14.81 bln, per LSEG data, vs yr-ago results of $11.58 in EPS and $14.21 bln in revenue** GS has topped EPS...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
