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Better Buy: XRP (Ripple) vs. Bitcoin
There haven't been many dull moments in the cryptocurrency industry lately. The Trump administration took over in January, and there has been a monumental pivot to a much more pro-cryptocurrency approach. The president ordered the creation of strategic reserves for digital assets, and regulators hav...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 7
EXCLUSIVE-Fearing further market meltdown, Germany's Merz calls for swift action on tariffs
By Andreas Rinke BERLIN, April 7 (Reuters) - Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz called on Monday for swift action to secure Germany's competitiveness in response to sliding stock and bond markets, following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs. Major stock ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
HK shares suffer steepest decline since 1997, state fund steps in China shares
Hong Kong's Hang Seng dives 13% as trade war fans recession fearsChina's CSI300 closes down 7%, state fund steps in UBS economist warns of significant economic impact SHANGHAI, April 7 (Reuters) - Hong Kong stocks experienced their biggest drop since 1997 on Monday after Beijing fired bac...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $150 Right Now
What kind of stocks do you buy when the stock market is highly volatile? Ideally, you'll want to find stocks that can still rise despite the headwinds. Stocks that pay solid dividends get extra points. But their prices can't be so high that many investors can't afford them.I've identified several ca...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 7
Opinion: Here's How President Trump Could Ignite a Stock Market Surge
A doom-and-gloom mindset has returned for Wall Street and for many Americans who have looked at their investment portfolio balances recently. That's not surprising, given that over $3 trillion in value was wiped out overnight following President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement. The Dow ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 7
2 Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks to Buy While They Are on Sale
Warren Buffett's ability to spot undervalued gems in the stock market helped create tremendous wealth for Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. And he has managed to do so in good economic times as well as uncertain ones. It can be difficult to invest when stocks are falling, but Buffett has made some of...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 7
Polish PM calls for calm amid market turmoil
WARSAW, April 7 (Reuters) - The market reaction to the tariff war was predictable and the stock market earthquake from Japan through Europe to America must be survived without nervous decisions, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday."The Polish stock market also got a ricochet, but po...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
President Donald Trump's Sweeping Social Security Reforms Are Failing to Address the Real Challenge Facing America's Seniors
During the 2024 U.S. Presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to protect Social Security for seniors. Since taking office in January, he's gone to work making some significant reforms to the program through executive orders.While certain promises, like ending taxation on Social Security income, ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 7
South African rand hits lowest in over a year, stocks slide
JOHANNESBURG, April 7 (Reuters) - The South African rand slumped to its weakest in well over a year on Monday and local stocks extended their recent slide as global recession fears mounted over U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.At 0815 GMT, the rand traded at 19.4025 against the dol...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
S&P 500 futures on pace to confirm bear market
April 7 (Reuters) - Futures tied to the S&P 500 fell further on Monday and were down more than 20% from their all-time highs, putting the benchmark on course to confirm a bear market as recession fears hammered global markets.U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that investors would have t...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
EXCLUSIVE-Fearing further market meltdown, Germany's Merz calls for swift action on tariffs
By Andreas Rinke BERLIN, April 7 (Reuters) - Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz called on Monday for swift action to secure Germany's competitiveness in response to sliding stock and bond markets, following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs."The situ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now
The stock market has taken a big hit this year due to concerns about how much tariffs will impact the economy. There's growing worry that they could spark a global trade war that could ignite a major economic downturn. That could have a significant effect on financially weaker companies with economi...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 7
Oil firms decline as trade tensions fuel recession fears
** U.S. oil and gas companies decline in pre-market trading; crude prices extend decline on escalating trade tensions** Brent futures LCOc1 down 3% at $63.57/bbl while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude CLc1 falls 3.2% at $60.03/bbl by 0806 GMT O/R** Oil plunged 7% on Friday as China retaliated agai...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
Where Will Walmart Stock Be in 5 Years?
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) investors have had an incredible run since the pandemic started roughly five years ago. The retailer's share prices have more than doubled since mid-June 2022, tripling the broader market's comparable performance. Shareholders also arguably endured relatively low risk holding a s...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 7
Fearing further market meltdown, Germany's Merz calls for swift action on tariffs
BERLIN, April 7 (Reuters) - German chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz warned that international stock and bond markets could deteriorate further following the announcement of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff regime, in a statement to Reuters on Monday."The situation on the int...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
INSTANT VIEW-Global stocks slide on tariff turmoil, recession fear mounts
April 7 (Reuters) - World stocks plunged on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump showed no sign of backing away from his sweeping tariff plans, and investors bet the mounting risk of recession could see the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates as early as May. Monday's rout exten...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
The Best Tech Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
Many tech stocks plummeted this month after the Trump administration imposed its "Liberation Day" tariffs on most of the country's top trading partners. Higher tariffs against China, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, and India raised bright red flags for American tech companies, which were tig...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 7
Cathie Wood Predicts Tesla Stock Will Reach $2,600: I Predict It Will Fall Further From $240
When it comes to Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), Ark Invest and Cathie Wood are committed to their analysis, even though it falls far from the conventional wisdom. Wood offered updated guidance in March about Tesla stock that suggests it will hit a price of $2,600 within five years. That price is more than 10...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 7
Dan Ives Calls Import Tariffs "Armageddon." Should You Really Buy Tech Stocks Now?
Investors piled into technology stocks over the past couple of years on optimism that artificial intelligence (AI) could become the next great revolution. Unsurprisingly, tech stocks led gains in the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC), but they also drove the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDIC...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 7
Could This Bear Market Buy Help You Become a Millionaire?
Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), one of the largest telecom companies in America, is often considered a safe-haven stock during bear markets. Its growth rates are anemic, but it runs a stable business, has a wide moat, and pays a high dividend.Verizon, like many other defensive stocks, usually del...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 7
