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You Can Easily Duplicate Warren Buffett's Best Investment Tactic
Warren Buffett is one of the most famous investors of all time. Indeed, the company he runs, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), is more like a mutual fund than a traditional corporation. While he doesn't talk about his investments or his investment approach very often, the man known as t...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 10
JPMorgan downgrades Mexican stocks, ups rating on Brazilian equities
By Siddarth S March 10 (Reuters) - J.P.Morgan on Monday downgraded Mexican stocks due to slower economic growth and U.S. tariffs, while taking a bullish stance on Brazilian equities, citing the potential end of the interest rate hiking cycle and boost from China's stimulus measures.The Wall S...Reuters
Mon, Mar 10
DoorDash, TKO Group Holdings, Williams-Sonoma rise on addition to S&P 500
** DoorDash's DASH.O shares rise 5% to $186.93 premarket after announcement co set to join S&P 500 ** Additions to occur prior to open of trading on March 24 as part of quarterly rebalance, S&P Dow Jones Indices said on Friday ** TKO Group Holdings TKO.N, Williams-Sonoma WSM.N and Expand...Reuters
Mon, Mar 10
Checkpoint Therapeutics rises on $355 million Sun Pharma buyout deal
** Drug developer Checkpoint Therapeutics' CKPT.O shares rise 66% to $4.10 premarket** India's Sun Pharmaceutical Industries SUN.NS will buy Checkpoint Therapeutics for $355 million, the companies said on Sunday** Upfront cash payment of $4.10 per share, at a 66% premium to stock's last ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 10
If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be It.
Choosing a single stock to buy and hold isn't an easy task. So many factors come into play, such as company longevity, innovation, and competition. Furthermore, you also want to ensure that the company is exposed to some of the biggest growth trends in the market. Otherwise, you could get left in th...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 10
LIVE MARKETS-"Eurozone short term looks overbought"
STOXX 600 down 0.5%Volatility at 7-month highUS slowdown concerns weighGerman industrial production risesWall St futures fallWelcome 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"EUROZ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 10
Is the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF the Smartest Investment You Can Make Today?
It hasn't been the best start to 2025 for the major indexes of the U.S. stock market. As of March 7, the S&P 500 is down, the Nasdaq Composite is down, and the Dow Jones is essentially flat. However, this start doesn't mean it's time to sound the alarm.The stock market has always had up and down per...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 10
UK's Assura rises on talks with KKR consortium for $2.08 billion offer
** British healthcare real estate investment trust Assura AGRP.L up ~14% at 46.5p** Stock at its highest point since January 16, 2024** Co says it will likely consider a 1.61 billion pounds ($2.08 billion) offer from KKR KKR.N and Stonepeak Partners** AGRP rejected four previous offers from another ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 10
3 Reasons AT&T Is a Long-Term Buy for 2030 and Beyond
AT&T's (NYSE: T) stock turnaround has been one of the more surprising happenings in the stock market over the past 12 months. Its stock is up by around 52% in that span and has nearly touched its five-year high.Its sudden switch from consistent disappointment to being one of the higher-performing st...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 10
INSIGHT-Tesla’s stock defied gravity for years. Is Elon Musk’s EV party over?
Tesla's stock keeps falling, losing post-election gains after Musk backed TrumpInvestors still question whether stock is overpriced as EV business faltersMost of Tesla's sky-high value is based on robotaxis and robots it hasn't yet producedBy Chris Kirkham March 10 (Reuters) - Tesla’s...Reuters
Mon, Mar 10
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025March 18-19 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)May 6-7 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800...Reuters
Mon, Mar 10
US stocks weekly: Turbulence
** S&P 500 .SPX stretches losing streak to three weeks, tumbles 3.1% as trade wars whipsaw investors .N** SPX ends down 6.1% from its record closing high, Dow .DJI finishes off 4.9% from its record close, Nasdaq Composite .IXIC, which confirmed a correction on Thurs, ends Fri down 9.8% from its ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 10
Airbnb rises after Jefferies upgrades to 'buy'
** Shares of Airbnb ABNB.O up 1.8% at $136.79 premarket** Jefferies upgrades stock to "buy" from "hold" and raises PT to $185 from $165** Core lodging business alone is worth ABNB's current value, implying zero is being ascribed to experiences or take rate, brokerage says citing ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 10
How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) If You Have $250,000 in Your Retirement Account?
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are a way for the IRS to ensure you eventually pay your fair share of taxes on tax-advantaged accounts like 401(k)s and traditional IRAs.RMDs begin the year you turn 73, and the exact amount you're required to withdraw varies depending on your account balance an...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 10
Here's How Many Shares of Ford You Should Own to Get $1,000 in Yearly Dividends
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) has paid quarterly dividends since 2012. The board of directors resumed payments after a hiatus since 2006 when the company's financial troubles mounted due to slumping sales and a large debt burden. Hence, it's important to ensure Ford can continue making payouts. Once ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 10
Here's Exactly How to Calculate Your RMD in 2025
If you're turning 73 or older in 2025 and have money in tax-deferred retirement accounts, you're required to take minimum distributions (RMDs) from your savings. In this video, I'll walk you through how the RMD rules work and how to calculate your own required distribution for 2025.*Stock prices use...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 10
Euro zone investor morale brightens substantially in March
FRANKFURT, March 10 (Reuters) - Investor morale in the euro zone brightened substantially in March, with economic expectations hitting their highest reading since July 2021, a survey showed on Monday, as Germany's plans for new debt contributed to the positive sentiment.The overall Sentix index ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 10
This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Ages 55 to 64
Tens of millions of Americans use a 401(k) as their primary way to save and invest for retirement. It's understandable why, too. It's passive and convenient, allows you to lower your taxable income, and often comes with an employer match.There's no "right" amount as far as how much you should have i...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 10
6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Deciding Between a Roth vs. Traditional IRA
Any time you begin a new investment journey, decisions must be made. So much information is thrown your way that it takes time to sort everything out. If you're considering a traditional IRA or Roth IRA, we've simplified the process for you by compiling the six most important questions you should as...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 10
LIVE MARKETS-Volatility stays high, STOXX dips
STOXX 600 down 0.5%Volatility hits 7-month highGerman industrial production risesWall St futures fallWelcome 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.comVOLATILITY STAYS HIGH, STOXX DIPS ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 10
