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3 AI Stocks That Could Help Make You a Fortune
The artificial intelligence (AI) investing trend may seem a bit old to some, but the amount of money some of the biggest tech companies are pouring into this race makes it a must-invest-in space.There are many options, but I prefer to pick some stocks already seeing benefits from the AI arms race. T...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 5
Adidas sets cautious tone for 2025 outlook, flags tariff risk
Adidas sees high single digit sales growth in 2025Operating profit target of 1.7-1.8 bln euros disappointsExecutives call guidance "conservative", shares recoverAdidas sold last pair of Yeezys in Q4By Helen Reid and Linda Pasquini HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, March 5 (Reuters) - Germany's...Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
This Once-Unstoppable Low-Cost Vanguard ETF Is Underperforming the S&P 500 in 2025. Here's Why It's a Buy Now.
Technology stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) have increased by severalfold over the last decade -- helping drive the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) to new heights. But year to date, tech has been one of the worst-performing stock market sectors. A sell-...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 5
Here Are Billionaire Bill Ackman's 5 Biggest Stock Holdings
Bill Ackman is the manager of the large and highly successful Pershing Square hedge fund. Unlike some other famous investment managers, Ackman maintains a concentrated portfolio of just nine different companies.I won't keep you in suspense. Here are Ackman's five largest stock holdings, ranked by ma...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 5
3 No-Brainer Bank Stocks to Buy Right Now for Less Than $500
Bank stocks as a category aren't usually high-growth investment vehicles. When individuals look to buy bank stocks, it's usually with their stability and, perhaps, a dividend in mind. However, not every bank stock is reliable, and not every bank stock is a slow grower.If you're looking for some grea...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 5
Meet the Supercharged Growth Stock That Could Make You a Millionaire
There are many stocks on the market today that have created millionaires. It all depends on how much you start with and how long you wait. Succeeding in the stock market is all about patience and letting the magic of compounding do its work.But it certainly helps to choose winning growth stocks. If ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 5
US STOCKS-Futures bounce back after Trump official hints at potential tariff relief
Futures up: Dow 0.57%, S&P 500 0.63%, Nasdaq 0.74% March 5 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday, bouncing back from a selloff in the previous session, after a top official said President Donald Trump could ease tariffs he has imposed on the country's top trade partners.L...Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
COMMENT-Big EUR/USD option profits - no matter FX direction
March 5 (Reuters) - Those using FX options to cover a break-out from EUR/USD's recent 1.04-1.05 range have made a significant profit which would have been similar no matter which direction the break-out occurred - here's how. FX options thrive on volatility and rapid directional moves, which...Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
COMMENT-Dollar slump is a win for Trump and may spell trouble
March 5 (Reuters) - The sudden dollar slump is a win for Donald Trump as it provides stimulus for the U.S. economy while effectively tightening monetary policy aboard, and it's cheapening U.S. exports at the outset of a trade war. It is no longer a case that only U.S. imports hit by tariffs are ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
Should You Buy PayPal While It's Below $100?
PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) has lost investor confidence in recent years. Its stock has plunged 77% from its 2021 peak, but the payments processor remains popular among its 434 million active users. The company has overhauled its leadership team in hopes of revitalizing growth and restoring confi...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 5
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
Wed, Mar 5
RPT-COLUMN-Haven no more? Dollar 'smile' looks lopsided: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, March 5 (Reuters) - This week's steep dollar plunge may be more remarkable than it appears on first glance because the greenback has failed to respond positively to intensifying global political and market stress, suggesting a profound shift in market behaviour may be af...Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
AppLovin up; report says co in talks to sell gaming unit in $900 mln deal
** Shares of marketing platform AppLovin APP.O up 2.9% at $336.65 premarket** APP is nearing a $900 mln deal to sell its games unit to mobile games developer Tripledot Studios, Business Insider reports citing four people with knowledge of the matter** Deal is not yet finalized, and plans could still...Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
Evonik sees stable 2025 core earnings, no impact from US tariffs
Sees no impact from US tariffsForecasts 2025 adjusted EBITDA of 2.0-2.3 billion eurosQ1 core profit to rise from last yearShares up 9% on outlook, German infrastructure package - analystBy Matthias Inverardi and Anastasiia Kozlova March 5 (Reuters) - Germany's Evonik Industries EVKn.DE does n...Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Dutch Bros vs. Starbucks
People spend less on certain items when under economic stress. Presently, with inflation remaining stubbornly high, particularly for food items like eggs, consumers have been stretched. That's affected spending on certain items, a challenge currently confronting consumer discretionary stocks.However...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 5
Chip stocks steady despite Trump's plans to kill $52.7 billion chips subsidy law
** Shares of U.S. chipmakers up in premarket trading** President Donald Trump on Tuesday said to get rid of $52.7 billion semiconductor chips subsidy law and "use it to reduce debt"** The CHIPS and Science Act was signed by then President Joe Biden in August 2022** "It's very popular...Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
3 Reasons to Buy PepsiCo Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Investors who have watched PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) for years waiting for a good time to buy the stock have that opportunity right now. That problem is getting past the fact that the stock price has plunged more than 20% from its highs in 2023. But you have to get past the fear that there is something ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 5
Adidas CEO says further tariffs would lift inflation and dent volumes
HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, March 5 (Reuters) - Further U.S. tariffs on imports would cause prices to rise and consumers to buy fewer products, Adidas chief executive officer Bjorn Gulden said on Wednesday as the business navigates higher levies implemented by President Donald Trump's administratio...Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
LIVE MARKETS-Pictet goes overweight European stocks, downgrades US
STOXX 600 up 1.6%German debt deal gives a boostChina ramps up stimulusWall St futures riseWelcome 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.comPICTET GOES OVERWEIGHT EUROPEAN STOCKS, DOWNG...Reuters
Wed, Mar 5
