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RPT-Wall St Week Ahead-Wobbly US stocks face test with tariffs, jobs data
Investors hope to get more clarity on tariffs on April 2Options market prices more volatility around "Liberation Day"Impact of DOGE on jobs will be in focus on April 4 reportBy Lewis Krauskopf and Carolina Mandl NEW YORK, March 28 (Reuters) - A rocky U.S. stock market will be tested in th...Reuters
Sun, Mar 30
Should You Take Suze Orman's Advice to Delay Collecting Social Security? 6 Things to Consider
Suze Orman has made a name for herself dispensing financial advice -- in books, on TV, in podcasts, and in interviews. She has opined many times on Social Security and the importance of making sound decisions regarding it, and I find myself agreeing with much of what she has to say.Where to invest $...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 30
Prediction: These 2 Stocks Will Be Worth More Than Strategy 2 Years From Now
Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), the tech company formerly known as MicroStrategy, currently has a market cap of $75 billion. It was valued at just $3 billion two years ago.That massive rally wasn't driven by its core analytics software business, which booked just $121 million in revenue last quarter, and h...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 30
China XLX Fertiliser Announces 2024 Annual Results
Press Release(For immediate release)China XLX Announces 2024 Annual Results“Two Majors, One Share, Joint Service” Marketing Model to Bolster Competitive Edges2024 Annual Results Highlights:The Group’s revenue reduced by 1.5% YoY to approximately RMB 23.13billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent climbed by 23.0% YoY to approximately RMB 1.46 billion. Final dividend for 2024 was RMB 26 cents per share, up by 8.3% year-on-year. The Group enhanced the competitiveness and brand power of its differentiated products through “Two Majors, One Share, Joint Service” marketing model.(31 March 2025, Hong Kong) China XLX Fertiliser Ltd. (“China XLX” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries collectively known as the “Group”) (HKSE: 01866.HK) announced that the Group’s revenue for the year ended 31 December 2024 (the “Period”) reduced by 1.5% year-on-year to approximately RMB 23.13 billion. Profit attributable to owners of the parent grew by 23.0% year-on-year to approximately RMB 1.46 billion. The Board of Directors proposed the payment of a final dividend of RMB 26 cents per share for 2024, up by 8.3% from the previous year.During the Period, the coal chemicals industry saw a subdued recovery due to a combination of factors including declined domestic coal prices, a supply glut and tightened export policy, which weighed on the prices of related products and hence the financial performance of market participants. Despite a mild decline in its revenue for the Period, the Group maximized its capability to withstand the pressure on its financial results arising from price fluctuations and the soft market through newly-added high-quality production facilities and greater economies of scale.While integrating its superior resources and focusing on the development of core businesses, the Group disinvested its entire interest in Tianxin Coal Mine and realized a substantial investment gain. As a result, its profit for the Period expanded by 23.0% year-on-year to approximately RMB 2.01 billion. Riding on the development trend of China’s agriculture, the Group implemented innovative marketing model featuring 兩大一分共服務 to strengthen its brand awareness and market share. Meanwhile, the polyformaldehyde project at Xinjiang Base with annual capacity of 60,000 tons and the Guangxi Base Compound Fertiliser Project with annual capacity of 300,000 tons commenced operation at the end of last year, laying a solid foundation for the Group to tap into new markets and new business areas.While prioritising the fertiliser business development, the Group coordinated the development of different business segments based on the core operation. During the Period, the sales revenue of fertiliser segment, chemical segment, medical intermediate segment and others accounted for 58%, 37%, 2% and 4% respectively of the Group’s total revenue.The sales volume of urea for the Period climbed by 29% year-on-year, thanks to a 21% year-on-year growth in urea output on increased production capacity. The sales revenue from urea grew by 6.3% year-on-year to approximately RMB 7.31 billion. Nevertheless, a surge in new production capacity in the market coupled with export controls led to a supply glut and 17% year-on-year decline in the Group’s urea selling price. Therefore, the gross profit margin of urea dropped by 4 percentage points year-on-year to approximately 25%.The sale revenue from compound fertiliser for the Period slightly decreased by 2% year-on-year to approximately RMB 5.99 billion, mainly attributable to delayed procurement from downstream for farming because China’s ample grain reserves and abundant food supply dragged down the food prices. As a result, the sales volume of compound fertiliser dropped by 0.3% year-on-year. At the same time, the selling price of compound fertiliser reduced by 2% year-on-year due to lower feedstock costs. On the other hand, the production costs of compound fertiliser came down on relatively abundant supply of feedstocks, resulting in 4% year-on-year growth in sales volume and 3 percentage points year-on-year increase in the overall gross profit margin of compound fertilisers.Underpinned by domestic economic recovery, downstream demand for basic chemicals gradually picked up, leading to 16% year-on-year growth in the sales volume of methanol for the Period. The sales revenue from methanol advanced by 14.5% year-on-year to approximately RMB 2.68 billion. Benefiting from lower coal costs and the Group’s ever-improving production technology, the production costs of methanol retreated by 10.6% and the gross profit margin of methanol for the Period grew by 9.2 percentage points year-on-year to 8.6%.The Group continued to optimize its debt structure and grasped the opportunities arising from interest rate cuts to replace the high-cost borrowings with the borrowings with lower costs and to lower its finance costs. During the Period, its finance costs came down by approximately 15% from the previous year and its gearing ratio reduced by 2.4 percentage points from a year ago.Looking ahead into the future, Mr. Liu Xingxu, Chairman of China XLX, said, “The supply and demand condition of domestic nitrogenous fertiliser market is expected to turn relatively stable this year as the growth of supply capacity will slow down amid margin squeeze. Besides, obsolete production facilities will partly offset the impacts of new capacity addition. Therefore, the supply glut issue shall be less severe than expected. Agricultural demand for fertilisers is gaining steam with the start of spring farming. With higher utilisation rates of compound fertiliser production facilities, urea prices will stabilize and trend upwards. Meanwhile, driven by economic recovery and tighter environmental regulations, downstream industrial demand for urea will grow further. As for compound fertiliser, tight balance of demand and supply will emerge on increasing fertiliser demand for spring farming coupled with tighter global supply and higher transportation costs, which will push up global fertiliser prices and will lend support to the compound fertiliser prices.”Mr. Liu Xingxu noted: China XLX will take advantage of the opportunities arising from market downcycle to propel the steady expansion of high-quality production facilities and to boost its market shares. Based on the industry trends and its own cash flow situation, the Company will carry out investments reasonably with primary focus on projects with high return on investment as well as good economic benefits and cash-generating capability. Once the market stabilises, they will become the Company’s strong competitive edges. Meanwhile, it will extend services to market side and consumer side through the “Two Majors, One Share, Joint Service” marketing model, thereby delivering differentiated services to end-users (farmers) and enhancing the competitiveness and brand power of the Group’s differentiated products.~ END ~About China XLX Fertiliser Ltd.China XLX Fertiliser Ltd. is one of the largest and most cost-efficient coal-based urea producers in China. It is principally engaged in developing, manufacturing and selling of urea, compound fertiliser, methanol, dimethyl ether, melamine, furfuryl alcohol, furfural, 2-methylfuran, pharmaceutical intermediates and related differentiated products. The Group adheres to the development strategy of “maintaining overall cost leadership and creating competitive differentiation" while strengthening the core fertiliser operations. With support of the resources in Xinxiang, Xinjiang and Jiangxi, it extends the value chain to upstream new energy and new materials and diversifies into coal chemical related products. The Company’s shares (stock code: 01866.HK) are traded on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.Investor and Media Enquiries China XLX Fertiliser Ltd. Gui Lin Tel: 86-135-6942-3415 Email: gui.lin@chinaxlx.com.hk PRChina Limited Rachel Chen Tel: 852-2522 1368 / 852-2522 1838 Email: rchen@prchina.com.hk File: China XLX Announces 2024 Annual Results30/03/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
Sun, Mar 30
Meet the Stock I'd Be Comfortable Buying, Even If a Recession Is Coming
If we knew a recession was coming, most investors would stop putting money into the stock market. To be fair, most stocks would likely fall -- at least a little -- if a recession were to arrive in the United States.First, a recession is coming. The only question is whether one happens soon, or at so...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 30
2 Super Growth Stocks to Buy in Bunches in 2025
Investors have been hit with volatility in 2025's first quarter, and the S&P 500 index is now down 5.2% year to date. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite is back in correction territory, trading down approximately 10.3% across the stretch.While the market is likely to be shaped by volatility in the near...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 30
2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Before the Next Stock Market Swing
Last year, artificial intelligence (AI) stocks were skyrocketing in value. Over the first three months of 2025, however, many of these growth superstars saw their valuations cut severely.If you've been waiting to buy AI stocks at a discount, these two companies are your best bets right now.Where to ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 30
A Market Downturn Creates a Perfect Entry Point for This Promising AI Player
Across the board, AI stocks had a difficult 2025. Some companies have lost hundreds of billions of dollars in value over the first three months of the year.But in the long term, the AI revolution looks stronger than ever. A decade from now, or even just a handful of years from now, demand for AI ser...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 30
Worried Another Inflation Surge Is on the Horizon? One Excellent Crypto to Buy Right Now and Hold for Decades.
Inflation remains a topic on everyone's mind these days. The tariff announcements by the Trump administration are only fueling concerns about the possibility of rising prices for goods and services across the board in the not-too-distant future.A Motley Fool research report highlights how the core C...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 30
Is Bank of America Stock a Buy Now?
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) is Warren Buffett's favorite bank and has been for years, despite Berkshire Hathaway selling some of its shares last year. It's now fallen to become the company's third-largest position, accounting for 10.1% of its equity portfolio, and investors shouldn't think there's l...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 30
Claiming Social Security at 62 Will Shrink Your Benefits. Here's Why You Should Do It Anyway.
There's a reason age 62 has long been a popular age to sign up for Social Security: It's the soonest age you can take benefits. And while waiting can pay off financially, for some people, it's hard to resist the allure of an immediate monthly paycheck.However, you should know that for each month you...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 30
Should You Buy This Warren Buffett Stock With $1,000 Right Now?
Warren Buffett has developed an unbelievable track record as the chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway. Allocating capital for the conglomerate has led to tremendous returns for shareholders. Berkshire owns many different stocks that have propelled it over the years. There's one high-quality...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 30
The Best Technology ETF to Invest $500 in Right Now
When mentioning the stock market's performance, the investment community usually focuses on the S&P 500 index. This broad index contains 500 large and profitable U.S. businesses. In the past decade, it has generated a total return of 236%, which is an impressive feat.But perhaps you're interested in...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 30
Should You Buy Occidental Petroleum While It's Below $55?
Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) is a major player in the energy sector and is one of the United States' top oil and gas producers. After a banner year in 2022, Occidental strengthened its balance sheet and reduced its debt.However, the past couple of years have been tough for the company. Since its...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 30
Is a New AI Model the Catalyst Alphabet Stock Needed?
Like many tech stocks, Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) stock pulled back in recent months. Investors still question its position in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, which isn't helping the company's stock.However, Alphabet continues to speed ahead with innovation, announcing its...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 30
Should You Invest in the 3 Worst-Performing Stocks in the Nasdaq-100 in 2025?
The Nasdaq-100 is composed of the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC). For those who have followed the market in recent years, it should come as no surprise that this tech-heavy index, which is full of some of the largest artificial intelligence co...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 30
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: SoundHound AI vs. Cerence AI
SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) might not be a household name, but it has been one of the best-performing stocks since artificial intelligence (AI) became the hot phrase in the market around the end of 2022.SoundHound, which specializes in voice-activated technology and works with restaurants and autom...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 30
Should You Reconsider Chipotle Mexican Grill? Why You Might Want to Buy This Unstoppable Growth Stock Instead.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is a restaurant giant today, viewed as a go-to option for consumers who like fresh food prepared just the way they like it. There's nothing inherently wrong with the business, but if you are a growth investor there's another option that might be even more attractiv...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 30
Where Will Archer Aviation Be in 1 Year?
Right off the bat, it should be noted that Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) should be thought of as a risky investment that only aggressive investors will want to consider. But if the company can successfully execute one of its key 2025 initiatives, Archer could prove that its business concept has a lon...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 30
After Doubling, Is There Still Time to Buy Chewy Stock as Sales Soar?
One stock that has quietly been a very strong performer over the past year is Chewy (NYSE: CHWY). Shares of the online pet products retailer rose following the release of its fiscal fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, with the stock up more than 120% over the past year as of this writing.Revenue gr...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 30
