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2 Vanguard Index Funds Could Turn $375 Per Month Into a $592,100 Portfolio That Pays $17,900 in Annual Dividend Income
The median annual income for full-time workers aged 25 to 34 was $59,000 in the fourth quarter, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That means after-tax earnings would total roughly $45,000 in the worst-case scenario. Financial planners often recommend saving 20% of after-tax earnings for r...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 14
Japan's Nikkei rises as iPhone-related stocks jump
TOKYO, April 14 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended higher on Monday, as iPhone-related shares jumped after the United States excluded smartphones and other electronics from steep tariffs.The Nikkei .N225 gained 1.18% to close at 33,982.36, after gaining as much as 2.22% earlier in th...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
PRECIOUS-Gold prices ease from record highs as Trump grants tariff exemptions
Gold hits record high of $3,245.42 in early tradeGoldman Sachs raises end-2025 gold price forecast to $3,700/ozPrices could eye off a run towards $3,300 in near term - analystBy Rahul Paswan April 14 (Reuters) - Gold prices retreated on Monday from a record high hit earlier in the session as trad...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
European tech stocks rise after tariffs exemption
Shares in European tech companies rise after U.S. President Donald Trump exempted smartphones and computers from his "reciprocal" tariffs** A broader index of Europe's tech firms .SX8P is up 2% shortly after the bell, with ASML ASML.AS and STMicroelectronics STMPA.PA up between 3% and...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
You May Have Missed These Social Security Changes That Took Effect in 2025
There's been a lot of economic news to digest lately -- inflation levels, recession fears, and back-and-forth tariff policies. Because of this, Social Security is a topic that may have flown under your radar.But that doesn't mean all's been quiet on the Social Security front. The program has already...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 14
Nasdaq Bear Market: 3 Unstoppable Stocks You Can Buy With $300 Right Now
Over the previous seven trading sessions -- i.e., since President Donald Trump announced his "Liberation Day" tariffs -- Wall Street has experienced some of the wildest volatility since the COVID-19 crash in February-March 2020.On April 9, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Compos...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 14
South Africa's rand recovery continues with volatile global and local backdrop
JOHANNESBURG, April 14 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand recovered further against a weaker dollar on Monday, extending a recent bout of extreme volatility linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and worries that a key coalition partner could leave the country's government.At 063...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on April 14
April 14 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening higher on Monday, with futures FFIc1 up 1.76%.* ASHMORE: Ashmore ASHM.L reported a 5% sequential decline in third-quarter managed assets, due to some large institutional clients redeeming their holdings near the end of the perio...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
LIVE MARKETS-Before the bell: tech charges up, LVMH kicks off earnings
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.comBEFORE THE BELL: TECH CHARGES UP, LVMH KICKS OFF EARNINGSEuropean shares were set for a stronger start on Monday with tech leading the ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Miners, banks propel Australian shares to seven-session high
ASX 200 index ends 1.3% higherMiners lead gains, rise 2.1%Banks end 1.2% higherGold stocks touch record high in early tradeBy Shivangi LahiriApril 14 (Reuters) - Australian shares ended at a seven-session high on Monday, aided by miners and banks, after Washington exempted computers and smartphones...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Italy - Factors to watch on April 14
The following factors could affect Italian markets on Monday.Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*).For a complete list of diary events in Italy please click on IT/DIA.POLITICSItaly dispatched 40 failed asylum seekers to Alb...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Apple shares lead tech higher after tariff exemptions
April 14 (Reuters) - Apple's AAPL.O shares rose over 6% in Frankfurt after the U.S. granted exclusions from tariffs on smartphones, computers and some other electronics imported largely from China.Other U.S. and European tech stocks listed in Frankfurt were also higher with Nvidia NVDA.O risisng...
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Mon, Apr 14
Citigroup downgrades US equities to 'neutral' on tariff concerns
April 14 (Reuters) - Citigroup downgraded its stance on U.S. equities to "neutral" from "overweight", saying it expects President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs to impact earnings growth in the region."The drivers of “exceptionalism” are fading, both from a GDP and EPS persp...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Trump Exempts 3C Tariffs, Apple-Related Stocks Surge! Beware of Trump's Reversal Amid Apple’s Moment in the Spotlight
TradingKey - The U.S. government’s decision to exempt smartphones, computers, and other electronics from reciprocal tariffs may allow Apple (AAPL.US) to be the first major beneficiary of a reprieve from President Donald Trump's tariffs. Apple's after-hours stock price surged as much as 8%, while...TradingKey
Mon, Apr 14
Asian tech stocks bounce back after Trump tariff exemptions
Shares in Apple suppliers such as Foxconn, Goertek and Lens Tech riseTrump says he will announce tariff rate on chipmakers next week with some flexibilityTSMC and SK Hynix shares fall on chipmaker tariff news TAIPEI/SHANGHAI, April 14 (Reuters) - Shares in Asian tech companies that are major supp...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Australia's Domain Holdings climbs as Morningstar raises fair value estimate
** Shares of Domain Holdings DHG.AX rise 1.1% to A$4.055 ** Morningstar raises fair value estimate to A$4.43 from A$4.20, following improved buyout proposal from U.S. property data group CoStar CSGP.O ** Brokerage predicts 100% probability of proposal being accepted, based on unanimous decision by...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
LIVE MARKETS-Doing the tariff two-step
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.comDOING THE TARIFF TWO-STEPA look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne ColeSo the "reciprocal" tariffs are ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Australia's REA Group's climbs as Morningstar sees resilience against competition
** Shares of digital advertising co REA Group REA.AX rise 1.5% to A$240.54** Morningstar maintains its fair value estimate at A$126 per share, despite selloff in the sector following CoStar's CSGP.O initial offer for Domain DHG.AX** Expectation high for DHG's acquisition approval, driven by ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rally in Asia as electronics get a tariff break
Asian stock markets : https://tmsnrt.rs/2zpUAr4Wall St futures up as US tariffs delayed on some electronicsConfusion as White House says levies might still comeDollar, Treasuries vulnerable to loss of confidenceBy Wayne Cole SYDNEY, April 14 (Reuters) - Major stock indexes bounced in Asia on Mond...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
HKEX jumps most in 6 months on hope of return of overseas listings
Shares of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) 0388.HK jump 7.6% to HK$336, on course for the biggest one-day pct rise since October 2, 2024. Stock hits the highest since April 3, on track for fifth consecutive session of gai.n. Stock top pct gainer on Hang Seng Index.HSI and Hang Seng Finan...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
