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Prediction: This Unstoppable BlackRock ETF Will Beat the S&P 500 Again in 2026
Key PointsInvestors with little or no exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) stocks like Nvidia and Palantir probably underperformed the S&P 500 in 2025. AI will likely remain a key driver of stock market returns in 2026, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF offers broad exposure to the entire...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
Silver miners rise as white metal extends gains
Shares of silver miners rise premarket, tracking gains in the white metal's prices GOL/Spot silver XAG= rises 4.47% to $74.4482 per ounceExtends last year’s record-breaking rally as geopolitical tensions and expectations of U.S. rate cuts keep demand robustHecla Mining HL.N up ~4%; Coeur Mining ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
LIVE MARKETS-Strong start to 2026
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. STRONG START TO 2026 European stocks have started 2026 on a strong note, with the STOXX 600 hitting a fresh reco...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Target vs. Altria
Key PointsAltria is a giant consumer staples company with a lofty 7.3% yield.Target is a giant retailer with a high 4.5% yield.Target's business is facing what are likely to be temporary headwinds. 10 stocks we like better than Target › Dividend yield is an interesting metric. The math is very simpl...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
Prediction: Robinhood Stock Is Going to Plunge in 2026
Key PointsRobinhood's platform allows investors to buy and sell stocks, options, futures, and cryptocurrencies. The company entered the prediction markets business earlier this year, which contributed to the rally in its stock price. Robinhood stock enters 2026 at an elevated valuation, which could ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
Semiconductor Stocks Jump With SOXL up 6%, ASML up 5%, Nvidia up 2%
Semiconductor stocks jumped in premarket trading. Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares rose 6%; STMicroelectronics and ASML rose 5%; Astera Labs rose 4%; Micron, Credo, Western Digital, SanDisk and TSMC rose 3%; Super Micro Computer, Marvell Technology, Arms, Seagate, Nvidia, Intel and AMD r...Tiger News
Fri, Jan 2
2 Top Stocks to Double Up on Right Now
Key PointsAmazon is seeing strong operating leverage in its e-commerce business, while AWS growth is starting to accelerate.Philip Morris International is a strong growth stock in a defensive industry. Both stocks are attractively valued.10 stocks we like better than Amazon › Investors have been enc...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
BOK's Rhee says recent dollar-won levels do not reflect economic fundamentals
By Cynthia Kim SEOUL, Jan 2 (Reuters) - South Korea's won weakened on the first trading day of the year on Friday even after authorities renewed their determination to stabilize foreign exchange markets following a package of measures to bolster the local currency.The won has been hovering at...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
GLOBAL MARKETS-European stocks fly again; precious metals extend sparkling rally
Stocks rise; Europe at record high againPrecious metals rally shows no sign of stoppingDollar on the defensive; traders remain on yen intervention watchBy Rae Wee and Vidya Ranganathan SINGAPORE/LONDON, Jan 2 (Reuters) - European stocks began 2026 at fresh record highs as investors braced for...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
2 Predictions for Berkshire Hathaway in 2026
Key PointsBerkshire's cash position is near a record. I predict Berkshire will start paying out some of its earnings in dividends. I also expect the company to invest in more tech stocks in 2026. 10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Hathaway › This new year will mark the end of an era for Berkshi...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
Global equity funds see strong inflows in final week of 2025
Jan 2 (Reuters) - Global equity funds saw strong inflows in the final week of 2025 as optimism over AI-driven market gains over the past year and a solid corporate earnings outlook lifted risk appetite.According to LSEG Lipper data, global equity funds attracted $26.54 billion of net inflows during ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
Silver, Gold ETFs and Stocks Jump as Precious Metals Start 2026 Strong
Silver and gold stocks and ETSs jumped in premarket trading, as precious metals kicked off the new year higher after a robust 2025 rally.ProShares Ultra Silver rose 10%; Endeavour Silver and iShares Silver Trust rose 5%; First Majestic Silver and Pan American Silver rose 4%.Coeur Mining rose 5%; Hec...Tiger News
Fri, Jan 2
EMERGING MARKETS-EM stocks hit highest since 2021 in first session of New Year
Stocks climb 1.6%, currencies dipBiren's shares more than double on debutSouth Korean won falls against U.S. dollar By Niket Nishant Jan 2 (Reuters) - Emerging market stocks hit a near five-year high in the first trading session of 2026 as a batch of data showed solid manufacturing activity,...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
Could Buying Upstart Stock Today Set You Up for Life?
Key PointsUpstart posted monster revenue growth in Q3, and it’s starting to generate positive net income. Major banks control a large portion of lending activity, which could limit Upstart’s true market opportunity. There is significant upside for investors, but there also are plenty of doubts. 10 s...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
Vestas shares climb on strong finish to 2025 on order front
Shares in Danish wind turbines maker Vestas VWS.CO rise around 3% to their highest since June 2024 after ending 2025 with a strong order intakeJ.P.Morgan says that Q4 orders are set to beat consensus on strength in large orders "Q4 will mark the second straight quarter where demand surprised on ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
Chinese ADRs Jump as Investors Expect Beijing’s "Policy Pivot" to Continue
Chinese ADRs jumped in premarket trading, as investors expected Beijing’s ‘policy pivot’ to continue, with a focus on demand-side stimulus and stabilising the housing market, analyst said.Leading the advance, search-engine giant Baidu jumped 12.4%, after it said its AI chip unit Kunlunxin filed a li...Tiger News
Fri, Jan 2
3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Are Screaming Buys in 2026
Key PointsDividend stocks have more than doubled the annualized return of non-payers since 1973. Although dividend yield and risk tend to go hand-in-hand, select ultra-high-yield stocks are true gems for income seekers.Three high-octane dividend stocks, with yields ranging from 5.2% to 13.4%, posses...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
The Stock Market Sounds an Alarm as Investors Get Bad News About President Trump's Tariffs. History Says the S&P 500 Will Do This in 2026.
Key PointsThe S&P 500 advanced 16% in 2025, notching double-digit gains for the third straight year.Federal Reserve research suggests President Trump's tariffs will slow economic growth.The S&P 500 trades at the most expensive valuation since the dot-com crash in 2000.10 stocks we like better than S...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 2
Big Tech Stocks Gain as Nasdaq Futures Rise Over 1%
U.S. futures rose on Friday. Dow futures rose 0.3%, Nasdaq 100 futures rose 1%, and S&P 500 futures rosse 0.6%.Big tech stocks gained in premarket trading. Tesla, Palantir, TSMC, Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom rose 2%; Alphabet and Amazon rose 1%.Tiger News
Fri, Jan 2
Take Five: New Year, same FOMO
Jan 2 (Reuters) - The new year starts with U.S. jobs data, a rebalancing of commodity indexes and an OPEC+ meeting. Markets are gearing up for more IPOs and much of the enthusiasm that fuelled market peaks in 2025 is seemingly intact.But there are plenty of risks on the horizon, with a U.S. Supreme ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 2
