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You Don't Have to Max Out Your IRA by the End of 2025. Here's the Real Deadline.
Key PointsIRA contributions can help set you up for a secure retirement.You can contribute up to $7,000 in 2026, or $8,000 if you're eligible for catch-up contributions.The deadline is not the end of the calendar year, so you still have time to invest. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 30
Tomorrow Is Warren Buffett's Last Day. Is Berkshire Hathaway a Buy as Greg Abel Takes the Reins? I Think So.
Key PointsIn May, famed investor Warren Buffett announced his planned resignation from his CEO role.Abel inherits a huge cash pile, powerful insurance and energy operations, and a huge equity portfolio.The stock's conservative valuation contrasts nicely with the high-flying valuations of AI benefici...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 30
Why Did Molina Healthcare Stock Surge Today?
Key PointsMichael Burry made it public he was investing in Molina Healthcare last month. The money manager now calls it a potential "generational buy." 10 stocks we like better than Molina Healthcare › Molina Healthcare (NYSE: MOH) looks to be one of the big winners in the S&P 500 index on this penu...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 30
Anchor @ 65 Loads Up AvePoint, Inc. With 3.2 Million Shares
Key PointsThe fund increased holding by 3,243,910 shares, while the reported position value decreased by $22.98 million.The transaction represented 11.27% of the fund’s reportable U.S. equity assets under management (AUM).Post-trade stake: 19,910,510 shares valued at $298.86 million.These 10 stocks ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 30
3 Dividend-Paying Value Stocks to Buy Even if There's a Stock Market Sell-Off in 2026
Key PointsRealty Income pays a dividend every single month thanks to the success of its diversified portfolio of properties and tenants. Chevron is one of the world's largest oil and gas companies, and its dividend payout remains steady. Procter & Gamble makes and sells household staples, and has pa...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 30
LIVE MARKETS-Silver suggests bubble as it reaches most expensive vs oil in 4 decades
Nasdaq, S&P 500, Dow edge redFinancials weakest S&P 500 sector; Energy leads gainersEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.6%Dollar, gold gain; bitcoin up ~1.5%; crude slipsUS 10-Year Treasury yield flat at ~4.12%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. ...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Europe stocks hit another record close as banks, miners lead
STOXX 600 nears 600 points milestoneFresnillo tops gains after Citi analysts raise target priceBy Ragini Mathur and Pranav Kashyap Dec 30 (Reuters) - European stocks logged a second consecutive record close on Tuesday, lifted by banks and commodity-linked shares, although gains were capped by...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
US STOCKS-S&P 500, Nasdaq muted in holiday-thin trade after tech dip stalls rally
Indexes down: Dow 0.24%, S&P 500 0.09%, Nasdaq 0.07%All three indexes set for yearly gainsEnergy, communication services stocks outperform peersBy Purvi Agarwal and Nikhil Sharma Dec 30 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were subdued in choppy trading on Tuesday, as support from commu...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
Twilio rises after Citizens raises PT
Shares of cloud communications platform Twilio TWLO.N rise 2.69% to $145.33 Citizens raises PT to $185 from $165, a 30.7% upside to the stock's last close of $141.52 Brokerage says TWLO is an attractive opportunity due to its unified communications and data platform and its ability to pursue a p...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
Dec 30 (Reuters) - Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2026January 27-28 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT)March 17-18 (second day:...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for a Decade
Key PointsEnergy stocks can be excellent dividend investments thanks to the industry's ability to generate substantial cash flows. Enterprise Products Partners operates extensive midstream energy infrastructure and an integrated network connecting production basins to domestic and international mark...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 30
UK's FTSE 100 drifts to record high in thin year-end trade
FTSE 100 up 0.8%; FTSE 250 up 0.7%Blue-chip FTSE 100 set for strongest annual gain since 2009Mining shares gain as metal prices stabilizeBy Medha Singh Dec 30 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 index hit a record high in quiet trading on Tuesday, the penultimate session of 2025, supported by gains...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
This $5 Billion Company Is Trading Like a Penny Stock
Key PointsOpendoor Technologies has risen to a market cap north of $5 billion on its appeal as a meme stock this year.The business itself is still languishing with revenue off by a third from its 2022 peak. The valuation is stiff, but Wall Street pros see revenue rising 15% next year on narrowing lo...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 30
Will You Qualify for Social Security's Biggest Paycheck of $5,251 in 2026?
Key PointsThe Social Security Administration determines a retiree's benefits based on several factors, including the age at which they claim, the number of years they worked, and their career earnings.To receive the maximum Social Security benefit, retirees must have worked for at least 35 years.How...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 30
Should You Buy Archer Aviation While It's Below $10?
Key PointsArcher Aviation's stock is down 20% so far in 2025. The air taxi company faces strong competition.10 stocks we like better than Archer Aviation › Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) has strong potential with its future electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi business, as it positio...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 30
1 Top Energy Stock You Can Confidently Buy and Hold Through 2030 and Beyond
Key PointsExxonMobil recently boosted its growth outlook through 2030.The oil giant has lots of growth potential beyond 2030. Its diversified strategy positions it to thrive throughout the energy industry's transition. 10 stocks we like better than ExxonMobil › The energy industry is in a transition...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 30
LIVE MARKETS-Two-fer Tuesday: Case-Shiller, Chicago PMI
Nasdaq, S&P 500 edge green; Dow slipsComm svcs leads S&P sector gainers; Staples weakest groupEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.7%Dollar, crude, gold gain; bitcoin up >2%US 10-Year Treasury yield flat at ~4.12%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters report...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
These AI Stocks Could Lead the Next Bull Market and They Are Still Cheap
Key PointsThese AI stocks are the cheapest of the Magnificent Seven tech stocks.These players are well-established market giants, and the AI boom could offer them a new wave of growth in the coming years. 10 stocks we like better than Meta Platforms › With the S&P 500 heading for a double-digit annu...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 30
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Gold Miners, L3Harris, Alerus, energy firms
Eikon search string for individual stock moves: STXBZThe Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq inched lower on Tuesday in thin trading volumes, as technology stocks came under pressure for a second day...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
GLOBAL MARKETS-Wall Street muted near the end of a banner year; gold rebounds
US stocks dip ahead of Fed minutesEuropean shares at record highs, Asia holds 2025 gainsSilver, gold find footing after startling slump Oil holds gains as Ukraine peace hopes dentedBy Stephen Culp NEW YORK, Dec 30 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks edged lower on Tuesday, while gold bounced back and benchma...Reuters
Tue, Dec 30
