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BlackRock CEO Says How He Would Reform Social Security
For anyone who depends on Social Security to pay bills (and millions of Americans do), a 21% cut in benefits may be devastating. Even if someone works for years to maximize their monthly benefit, a reduction is sure to impact their everyday budget. Yet, cuts are on the horizon if Congress can't agre...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
Wells Fargo rises after Piper Sandler upgrades to 'overweight'
** Wells Fargo's WFC.N shares up ~3% at $64.03 in premarket trading ** Piper Sandler upgrades the fourth-largest U.S. lender's stock to 'overweight' from 'neutral', citing co's shift to a cautious approach to a growth-focused strategy** Over the past few quarters, there&#...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
US STOCKS-Futures rise after heavy losses on hopes of talks over tariffs
Futures up: Dow 1.69%, S&P 500 1.11%, Nasdaq 0.91% April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Tuesday after taking in trillions of dollars in losses since last week, signaling a rebound as investors keenly await any sign of the U.S. opening up for negotiations over some of t...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Some health insurers rise on better-than-expected Medicare payment rates
** Shares of few health insurers rise premarket after the U.S. announced a 5.06% average increase in the government's final reimbursement rates for 2026 Medicare Advantage (MA) health plans** The rate increase is more than double of what was proposed in January** Shares of UnitedHealth UNH.N up ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Nasdaq Sell-Off: 2 Solid Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist Before They Soar 70% to 85%, According to Wall Street
Technology stocks have taken a big beating in recent months as the Trump administration's policies have led investors to press the panic button amid concerns that the tariff-fueled global trade war could hurt the U.S. economy and may even send it into a recession.Investors have become risk-averse, w...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
Japan debt deals pulled as tariffs hit deals outlook across Asia
Japanese companies postpone bond sales due to market volatilityU.S. tariffs spark fears of trade war, affecting global marketsMarket uncertainty impacts capital raising deals across AsiaBy Miho Uranaka and Anton Bridge TOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) - Three Japanese companies have postponed the sale of...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
China, Hong Kong stocks rebound with regional markets, Beijing support
HONG KONG, April 8 (Reuters) - China and Hong Kong stocks regained some ground on Tuesday, steadying in the wake of stronger regional markets and government-led support after a brutal selloff triggered by concerns over trade tariffs.Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Should You Buy Apple Stock During the Tariff-Induced Stock Market Sell-Off?
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock is declining as tariffs are bad news for its international operations.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 afternoon prices of April 4, 2025. The ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
While Trump's Tariffs Sent Investors Sprinting to the Sidelines, Oakmark's Bill Nygren Swooped in and Bought These 3 Beaten-Down Stocks
President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have sent the market into free fall and it's clear investors are starting to panic as they think about the adverse effects of a transitioning economy, slower growth, and a potential recession or even stagflation. As scary as times like this can seem, however...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
President Trump Announces Tariffs That Are Causing AMD Stock to Fall. Should Investors Buy AMD Stock?
AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) outsources production to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM), which could make it vulnerable to tariffs.Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 3, 202...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
Tariffs or Not, I'm Avoiding These 2 Tumbling Stocks
The Trump administration's sweeping global tariffs and the potential for a spiraling trade war has hit stocks hard. While some bargains will likely emerge from the chaos, investors should choose wisely. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Wayfair (NYSE: W) were already having multiple issues before Trump took ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
3 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 3 Years
A new set of U.S. import taxes has riled global markets and led to a steep sell-off on Wall Street. Investors are, understandably, running for cover. Now is the time to look for stocks that offer a reliable dividend so they can focus on something other than stock prices. Three solid choices today ar...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
2 AI Stocks That Are Screaming Buys in April
April has gotten off to about as bad a start as a month can have in the stock market. The S&P 500 plunged more than 10% in a two-day span following President Donald Trump's announcement of global tariffs, and the Nasdaq Composite has now entered a bear market, down more than 20% in less than two mon...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
1 Unstoppable Tariff-Proof Growth Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist During the S&P 500 Correction
Sea Limited (NYSE: SE) operates a hybrid consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer e-commerce platform called Shopee that is the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia. The company also has a thriving digital financial services business, as well as a digital entertainment studio that is responsib...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
Trump's "Reciprocal Tariffs": Here's What Nike Investors Need to Know
President Donald Trump's imposition of what he considers "reciprocal tariffs" last week on virtually every other nation sent the U.S. stock into a historically steep sell-off as investors fret about the potential impacts those new import taxes will have on inflation and economic growth. The big unce...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
GLOBAL MARKETS -Battered world markets bounce back but mood is still fragile
Treasury Secretary Bessent to lead trade negotiations with JapanJapan's Nikkei surges 6%, European shares open higherCrude oil rebounds from nearly four-year lowsDollar still weak By Dhara Ranasinghe and Kevin Buckland LONDON/TOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) - World markets won a reprieve on Tuesday ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Japanese investors cut foreign bond buying, step up equity buying in March
April 8 (Reuters) - Japanese investors turned net sellers of overseas bonds in March for the first time in three months, fuelled by a decline in U.S. yields, but they ramped up purchases of foreign equities, aided by retail investment flows.Japanese investors sold 902.7 billion yen ($6.14 billion) i...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Down 62%, Should You Buy the Dip on Pfizer?
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) was a big winner during the COVID-19 pandemic. Its vaccine and antiviral pill generated billions of dollars in sales. However, that revenue source has largely dried up, and investors have shunned the stock since.Pfizer stock has drifted lower since peaking in ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
JPM foresees price hikes from luxury names, downgrades 'tricky' Pandora
** J.P.Morgan expects price hikes to be the likeliest way for luxury companies to offset tariff pressures, and downgrades Pandora due to its high U.S. exposure and possibly limited pricing power** It estimates brands would need an average price increase of 8-12% in the U.S. to mitigate the impact at...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Help Set Up Your Portfolio for 2025
Warren Buffett's talent for growing piles of money lies in finding competitively positioned businesses that can weather the occasional hiccup in the economy and keep growing. With economic uncertainty weighing on the stock market, investors can find solid stocks to buy in the portfolio of Buffett's ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
