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Citi upgrades Flagstar Financial to 'buy' as profitability improvement beckons
** Citi Research upgrades regional lender Flagstar Financial FLG.N to "buy" from "neutral" and raises PT to $15 from $13.50** Brokerage says with economic growth concerns controlling the current narrative, FLG's recent valuation compression offers investors opportunity to buy a b...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Every Tesla Investor Should Keep an Eye on This Number
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) investors have a decision to make. Vehicle sales dropped last year for the first time since the electric vehicle (EV) specialist began mass production. Notably, 2024 net income plunged by 53% versus 2023.Those two things were related, of course. Sales dropped as demand for EVs s...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Why Coca-Cola Stock Jumped 15% in the First Quarter of 2025
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) stock gained 15% in the first quarter of the year, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. As the market absorbed the possibility of a new tariff program, investors moved toward safe stocks like Coca-Cola. While the market tumbled yesterday with the full ne...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Why SoundHound AI Stock Plunged 25% Lower in March
Shares of SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) fell 25% in March 2025, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The maker of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for computer interpretation of voice commands didn't have an earnings release last month. The company's only business-related press r...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Trinity Capital's 13% Dividend: Is It Too Good to Be True? CEO Responds
In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Brown, CEO of Trinity Capital, and discuss how this high-yield powerhouse makes money, delivers consistent shareholder value, and keeps that eye-popping 13% dividend flowing.We break down Trinity's unique business model, how it navigates risk, and why Kyle belie...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
1 Prediction From Nvidia That Should Excite AMD Investors
There's no hiding it: Graphics processing unit (GPU) leader Nvidia is eating rival Advanced Micro Devices' (NASDAQ: AMD) lunch in the data center space. However, investors don't always have to buy an industry leader to make a successful stock pick, especially if an also-ran company is trading at a s...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Huge News for Rivian Stock Investors!
Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) announced quarterly production and delivery numbers that were better than what management forecasted for the period.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 th...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
US fintechs fall after China's retaliatory tariffs deepen spending slowdown fears
** Shares of U.S. fintech stocks fall in premarket trading after China's finance ministry said on Friday it will respond to U.S. tariffs with additional tariffs of 34% on all U.S. goods from April 10** Affirm AFRM.O falls 11.4% and Pagaya Technologies PGY.O falls 5.3%; LendingClub LC.N down 4.6%...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Global money market inflows surge as trade tariffs stoke slowdown fears
April 4 (Reuters) - Global money market funds saw massive inflows in the week ending April 2 as investors grew cautious over U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies, which are heightening fears of a global slowdown and prompting some economists to revise their recession projectio...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
One of the Fed's top recession alarms sends 2008-style signal
Fed's recession indicator deteriorates rapidly, similar to 2008JPMorgan raises U.S. recession risk to 60% due to tariffsBanking stocks fall globally amid recession fears and rate cut expectationsBy Amanda Cooper LONDON, April 4 (Reuters) - One of the Federal Reserve's preferred recession ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Concerned About Trump's Tariffs? This High-Yield Dividend Stock Is a Must-Buy.
President Donald Trump's long-discussed overhaul of U.S. trade policies culminated in updated tariffs on more than 180 countries this week. This tariff plan has been anticipated for a while, and a lot was (and still is) at stake for thousands of American companies and their customers. Some of the co...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks plunge again after Trump tariff rout as China retaliates
Stocks extend global selloff after China retaliatesEuropean stocks set for worst day since pandemicTraders ramp up bets on Fed, BoE, ECB rate cutsTrump's tariffs send investors running to safe havensBy Harry Robertson and Rae Wee LONDON/SINGAPORE, April 4 (Reuters) - Global stocks tumbled for...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
US-listed shares of Chinese ecommerce firms tumble on China's counter-tariffs
** U.S.-listed shares of Chinese companies fall premarket ** China's finance ministry said on Friday it will impose additional tariffs of 34% on all U.S. goods from April 10, as a countermeasure to sweeping tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday** Beijing also said it was ad...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
US card firms slide as China's retaliatory tariffs deepen spending slowdown fears
** Shares of U.S. credit card firms fall in premarket trading as China imposes additional tariff on U.S. goods in escalating trade war** Payment firms face the risk of weak credit card spending, as consumer confidence is expected to take a hit from economic uncertainties stoked by the trade war** Am...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Better Growth Stock to Buy: Shopify Stock vs. Mercado Libre Stock
Understandably, due to the increasing volatility, investors are looking outside the U.S. for quality growth stocks to buy.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 pric...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
The Best Nasdaq ETF to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
The Nasdaq Composite, one of the U.S. stock market's three main indexes, has had an interesting few months. After hitting an all-time high on Dec. 16, the index is officially in a correction, down over 14% through the end of March.Just because the Nasdaq has struggled doesn't mean investors should a...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Here's Why Shares in United Airlines Sagged This Week
Shares in United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) fell by 14.2% in the week to Friday morning. The decline came in a tumultuous week for the markets, driven by the tariff actions announced by the U.S. administration. While the drive to ensure a level playing field in international trade is entirely understand...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Oil companies slip further, crude prices head lower after China's tariff announcement
** Shares of oil companies fell further in premarket trading following prices of crude** Brent futures LCOc1 fall 4.7% to $66.83/bbl; U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures CLc1 decline 4.8% to $63.71/bbl by 1036 GMT ** Earlier in the session, WTI and Brent both hit lowest since December 20...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Should Dividend Stock Investors Buy Coca-Cola Stock Instead of PepsiCo?
During increasing volatility, stocks like Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) perform relatively well.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 Apr...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
This Big Change to Social Security Is Only Going to Happen 1 More Time in 2026
In 2026, a big change is coming automatically to Social Security. It will affect the amount of benefits that new retirees get and could impact when you claim benefits.Social Security has experienced this change for a long time, but 2026 is the last year that it will occur -- at least for the foresee...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
