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1 Top ETF I Plan to Load Up on in 2026
Key PointsThe Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF holds 100 top high-yielding dividend stocks. Its holdings pay high-yielding and steadily rising dividends. The fund looks like an attractive investment opportunity for 2026. 10 stocks we like better than Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF › I own a handful ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
Micron gains as Bernstein raises PT on memory price upcycle
Memory chipmaker Micron Technology's MU.O shares rise 2.8% to $293.51 premarketBernstein raises PT to $330 from $270, a 15.6% upside to stock's last closeSays record price upcycle is the biggest driver for the memory sector"The pace of the price hike may be ahead of our model & accel...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
Billionaire Peter Thiel Sold Nvidia and Tesla to Buy This Other AI Stock
Key PointsThiel sold a ton of Nvidia and Tesla stock during Q3.He scooped up shares of Apple and Microsoft.Microsoft is well positioned to thrive in 2026 thanks to Azure. 10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › Few names carry as much weight in the tech realm as Peter Thiel. He has a legendary tra...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
LIVE MARKETS-A good first day could be a bad sign for the year
FTSE crosses 10,000 points for first time STOXX hits fresh record high, up 0.4% on day U.S. futures higher, tech stocks gain 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. ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
Gold Slips Below $4,500 After a Historic Run: What Long-Term Investors Should Do Next
Key PointsIncredibly, gold has outpaced the broader market, despite the latter's multiyear bull run.Investors have piled into gold on growing concerns about the U.S. debt situation.Wall Street analysts believe the precious metal can continue to climb higher.10 stocks we like better than SPDR Gold Sh...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures rise on first trading day of 2026 as precious metal prices rebound
Jan 2 (Reuters) - Futures tied to Canada's main equity index kicked off 2026 on a positive note on Friday, supported by rebounding precious metal prices as geopolitical tensions and U.S. rate-cut hopes boosted appetite for bullion.March futures on the S&P/TSX index SXFcv1 were up 0.7% as of ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
Why Oracle Was the Poster Child AI Stock of 2025 -- and Could Be Again in 2026
Key PointsOracle was on a wild roller-coaster ride in 2025. As the closest correlated stock to OpenAI, it's at the center of the artificial intelligence (AI) story. The company is making an audacious bet on the growth of AI computing, with little margin for error. 10 stocks we like better than Oracl...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
Why I'm Loading Up on These 3 High Dividend ETFs for Passive Income
Key PointsAfter years of lagging growth, dividend ETFs are finally enjoying a more optimistic outlook.High-yield dividend ETFs in particular are looking attractive.These three dividend ETFs that could be passive income machines in your portfolio.10 stocks we like better than Schwab U.S. Dividend Equ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
Ironwood Pharma jumps after 2026 revenue forecast above estimates
Shares of drugmaker Ironwood Pharmaceuticals IRWD.O rise 20.2% to $4.05 premarketIRWD expects 2026 annual revenue to be in the range of $450 million and $470 million, compared to analysts' estimates of $319.4 million - per data compiled by LSEG Expects 2026 U.S. net sales for constipation drug, ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
Pre-Bell | U.S. Futures Rise; Tesla Gains 1%; Nvidia Rallies 2%; Alibaba Jumps 4%; Baidu Surges 12%
U.S. stock index futures advanced on the first trading day of 2026, recovering after Wall Street logged declines in the last few sessions of 2025, as improving investor sentiment increased risk appetite.Market SnapshotAt 7:25 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis were up 189 points, or 0.39%, S&P 500 E-minis were up...Tiger News
Fri, Jan 2
Down 56%, Should You Buy the Dip on SoundHound AI?
Key PointsInvestors hate sharp stock declines, but SoundHound's slide came from a steep valuation.The company boasts impressive growth and has a substantial amount of cash on hand.SoundHound remains a high-risk, high-reward AI stock with considerable promise.10 stocks we like better than SoundHound ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Silver and gold miners, Baidu, Outlook Therapeutics
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8U.S. stock index futures advanced on the first trading day of 2026, recovering after Wall Street logged declines in the last few sessions of 2025, as improving investor sentiment increased r...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2026
Key PointsVisa has a resilient business, a solid competitive edge, and attractive avenues for growth.Medtronic is performing well, and new product launches are providing a potentially long-lasting tailwind. Both are excellent dividend payers. 10 stocks we like better than Visa › The stock market had...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
LIVE MARKETS-Don't expect the BOJ to rush, say ING
FTSE crosses 10,000 points for first time STOXX hits fresh record high, up 0.4% on day U.S. futures higher, tech stocks gain 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. ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
Copper miners gain as red metal rises on weaker US dollar
U.S.- listed shares of copper miners rise premarket, tracking price of the red metal MET/LBenchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange CMCU3 up 0.8% at $12,519.50 per metric tonPrices rise as a weaker U.S. dollar continues to lend supportGlobal mining giants Rio Tinto RIO.N and BHP Grou...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
7 REITs That Should Be on Every Investor's Radar -- Plus 5 Promising REIT ETFs
Key PointsReal estate investment trusts (REITs) can be powerful wealth builders in your portfolio. REITs often outperform stocks, partly due to their dividends.REITs tend to offer dividend yields that are well above average.10 stocks we like better than Realty Income › Most of us should at least be ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
Britain's FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark in strong start to 2026
FTSE 100 rose nearly 22% in 2025, best year since 2009 Miners, defence, banks among the biggest gainers Crossing symbolic threshold could boost sentiment towards UK By Alun John and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, Jan 2 (Reuters) - London's blue-chip FTSE 100 .FTSE index hit the symbolic 10,000 poin...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
4 Ways to Maximize Your 401(k) in 2026 -- Even if You Can't Max Out
Key PointsMaxing out a 401(k) can be a difficult thing unless you earn a very high salary.You can still focus on boosting your savings rate and snagging your full employer match.Also, make sure you've chosen the right investments and 401(k) type.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees comple...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
3 Things to Know About Costco Stock Before You Buy
Key PointsCostco continues to demonstrate stellar performance despite a challenging environment.The company is changing to meet today's shifting digital needs.Even at this price, Costco stock is expensive.10 stocks we like better than Costco Wholesale › Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) is considered ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
Prediction: A Single Bitcoin Will Be Worth $150,000 in 1 Year
Key PointsInstitutional adoption continues to be the No. 1 factor pushing Bitcoin higher.If both Wall Street and the White House continue with their pro-crypto initiatives, the price of Bitcoin is likely to rise.A splashy new move, such as the adoption of Bitcoin by a major Silicon Valley tech compa...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
