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Talanx shares up 8% following increased full-year net income guidance
By Michael JonesAug 14 - (The Insurer) - Talanx's share price rose more than 8% in early trading on Thursday after it issued half-year 2025 earnings that included an increase to its full-year net income guidance.The German (re)insurer's share price was up 8.15% to 126.00 euros as of 9:17 a.m...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
3 Benefits of Buying XRP Over Stellar
Key PointsToday, XRP looks like a better investment than Stellar.Both are competing for institutional capital inflows.But XRP's size, features, and positioning give it a significant edge. 10 stocks we like better than XRP › Investing should never feel like choosing between two nearly identical break...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 14
Trading at New All-Time Highs, Is Microsoft Stock Still a Good Buy?
Key PointsMicrosoft's business has been growing in double digits.The company has been enhancing its core products and services with artificial intelligence.The stock's premium suggests investors have high expectations for much more growth ahead.10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › Microsoft (NA...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 14
Should Bitcoin Be in Your 401(k)? President Trump Is About to Make It a Possibility.
Key PointsSome 401(k) accounts can already buy cryptocurrencies.However, available data suggests most 401(k) assets are not invested in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.There's debate about how much, if any, Bitcoin should be in a retirement account.10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › As if Preside...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 14
LIVE MARKETS-Ukraine peace could be a double-edged sword for the euro
STOXX 600 up 0.27% at two-week high Insurance sector leads gains U.S. futures marginally lower 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.UKRAINE PEACE COULD BE A DOUBLE-EDGED S...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Russian rouble weakens towards 80 to dollar with Putin-Trump meeting in focus
Aug 14 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble pulled away from a one-week high on Thursday to weaken towards 80 to the dollar, supported by hopes of positive U.S.-Russia talks this week but held back by reduced government FX interventions and declining export revenues. Russian markets have been jittery sinc...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
The Best Trillion-Dollar Stock to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
Key PointsEarlier in 2025, Berkshire Hathaway became the first non-technology company to join the trillion-dollar club.Warren Buffett announced his intention to retire at the end of 2025, and the stock is down by 14% since.However, Berkshire’s businesses are performing well and the stock might be ch...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 14
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks take a breather, Fed rate-cut drumbeat weighs on dollar
Dollar under pressure from Fed rate-cut bets Risk-on rally pauses ahead of US producer price dataCommodities markets subdued ahead of Friday's US-Russia summitBy Naomi Rovnick and Jaspreet Kalra LONDON/SINGAPORE, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Traders ramped up Fed rate cut bets on Thursday, pinning the ...Reuters
Thu, Aug 14
Roku Stock Analysis: Buy or Sell?
Roku's (NASDAQ: ROKU) management team will need to decide how to address the rising costs of goods resulting from the increase in tariffs.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue »*Stock prices used were the ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 14
Is Broadcom Poised to Be the Next Nvidia?
Key PointsBroadcom's custom AI accelerators are a great alternative to GPUs for AI hyperscalers.Management sees a massive growth rate over the next few years for this product line.Even with the chipmaker's strong growth outlook, its stock is still quite expensive.10 stocks we like better than Broadc...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 14
Autohome Inc. Announces Extension of Share Repurchase Program
BEIJING, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM; HKEX: 2518) ("Autohome" or the "Company"), the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China, today announced that its board of directors (the "Board") has approved an extension of the term...PR Newswire
Thu, Aug 14
China's AI Chip Leader Cambricon Hits Third Straight Record High, Edging Closer to 1,000 Yuan
TradingKey - On August 14, Cambricon, a Chinese AI chip manufacturer, saw its stock rise over 14% intraday to once reach 985 yuan.This marked the third consecutive day of record highs as the stock edged towards the 1,000 yuan milestone. Its market capitalization briefly surpassed 400 billion yuan wiTradingKey
Thu, Aug 14
Amcor reports fiscal 2025 Q4 results. Expects strong earnings growth in fiscal 2026.
Fourth Quarter ending June 30, 2025 highlights: All-stock acquisition of Berry Global Group, Inc. ("Berry Global") closed on April 30, 2025; Identified Amcor's core portfolio and optimization actions; Net sales $5,082 million, up 43% excluding currency impact; GAAP Net Income ($3...PR Newswire
Thu, Aug 14
Social Security's 2026 COLA Forecast Was Just Updated. Here's the Latest.
Key PointsSocial Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) each year.Based on recent inflation data, 2026's COLA estimate just increased to 2.7%. Though that would be an improvement from 2025's COLA, it's not set in stone. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees c...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 14
How to Turn $100,000 Into $1 Million for Retirement: 3 Smart Investment Strategies
Key PointsGrowth stocks can generate huge returns, but are riskier and often volatile.Dividend stocks are a safer route, but require patience to fully appreciate them.Investing in an S&P 500 index fund is always a smart way to go.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 14
This Company Could Be the Amazon of AI Infrastructure
Key PointsThe demand for Oracle's cloud infrastructure is booming, thanks to AI.The tech giant is quickly adding more capacity to ensure that it can corner a bigger chunk of the lucrative opportunity in the cloud infrastructure market.The projected acceleration in Oracle's growth should help the sto...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 14
Bitcoin's Price Hits $120,000 as President Trump Signs an Executive Order to Allow Crypto in 401(k)s
Key PointsPresident Trump recently signed an executive order allowing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies into 401(k) plans.While it has the potential to boost returns on a retirement portfolio, Bitcoin remains a highly volatile and speculative asset.Most investors should look to cap their exposure t...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 14
Why Is BigBear.ai Stock Crashing, and Is It a Buying Opportunity?
BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) reported a trifecta of bad news to stock market investors during a recent investor event.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 Aug...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 14
XRP vs. Bitcoin: Which Is the Better Buy in August?
Key PointsBitcoin typically leads the market higher or lower, and August is likely to follow the same pattern.Historically, August has been one of Bitcoin's worst months.If Bitcoin declines in price in August, it could provide an opportunity to buy the dip.10 stocks we like better than XRP › Both Bi...The Motley Fool
Thu, Aug 14
