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LIVE MARKETS-Israel shares emerge as unlikely winners of 2024's stock surge
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.comISRAEL SHARES EMERGE AS UNLIKELY WINNERS OF 2024'S STOCK SURGEDespite the country being at war, equities in Israel have had a stellar r...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
Palantir vs. Salesforce: Which Is the Better AI Software Stock to Own in 2025?
The early winners from artificial intelligence (AI) are largely companies involved in AI infrastructure, but software companies have also begun to benefit. Two of the top AI software companies heading into 2025 are Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) and Salesforce (NYSE: CRM).Palantir has already ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Applied Materials vs. ASML
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a growing industry worth your investment dollars. One way to invest in this sector is to buy shares in businesses playing an essential role in the AI market. Two such companies are Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) and ASML (NASDAQ: ASML). Both supply machines to manuf...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
US STOCKS-AI boom, Fed rate cuts lift U.S. stocks to new highs in 2024
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.Futures up: Dow 0.21%, S&P 500 0.29%, Nasdaq 0.36%Dec 31 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks index futures edged higher in the last trading session of 2024, continuing its bull run from more than two years...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
Is 3M a Top Stock to Buy for 2025?
After years of underperformance, 3M (NYSE: MMM) stock delivered a respectable performance to investors in 2024 -- gaining some 17%. But what will 2025 bring? And more importantly, what is the best way for investors to monitor progress at 3M?No one, least of all CEO Bill Brown, believes 3M is a quick...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
REFILE-GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks and dollar end 2024 steady, 2025 all about Trump
Refiles to change to 2024 from 2025 in third paragraphMost stock markets eke out gains for the yearSouth Korea and France notable underperformers High U.S. yields take heat out of end of year stock rally Dollar dominates, set for strong annual gain Gold soars 26% in bumper 2024 By Ankur Banerjee and...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
Should You Buy XRP (Ripple) Before President-Elect Donald Trump Is Sworn Into Office on Jan. 20?
There's no doubt that President-elect Donald Trump's victory on election night was a major catalyst for crypto in the year's final months. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the world's largest cryptocurrency, surpassed $107,000 at one point this year, while other cryptocurrencies have soared as well. After und...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
Suze Orman Says a $2 Million Retirement Nest Egg Is Chump Change. Is She Right?
Most of us are not independently wealthy, so if we're on the ball, we're busy saving and investing in order to build nest eggs to support us in retirement. Many people are shooting to retire with $1 million, while others suspect that $1 million won't be enough and are shooting for, say, $2 million.H...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
Is Palantir's Deal With Red Cat a Game-Changer?
The year 2024 was a breakout for enterprise software company Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR). Some of the more notable highlights include gaining inclusion into the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 indicies. Moreover, Palantir stock gained over 357% in 2024 -- making it the top-performing stock in the S&...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-'To the moon:' bitcoin more than doubles in 2024, crypto stocks mixed
** Shares of several U.S. cryptocurrency and blockchain-related companies skyrocket in 2024, as bitcoin BTC= more than doubles in value, but broad losses among some miners weigh on the sector's rally** Gains in crypto markets were driven by hopes of easing regulatory roadblocks in 2025 under Preside...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
LIVE MARKETS-Gas warning
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.comGAS WARNING Natural gas prices - largely off investors' radar since the middle of 2022 - are coming back into focus as prices nudge up,...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
BUZZ-VeriSign rises after Berkshire boosts stake again
** Internet services firm VeriSign's VRSN.O shares rise 3.1% to $211.47 premarket ** Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N added about 76,487 shares of VRSN for about $15.6 million between Dec. 26 and Dec. 30, as per SEC filing ** Berkshire holds ~13.8% stake, with 13,269,836 shares worth over...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
3 Stocks I Couldn't Stop Buying This Year
The stock market wasn't as bargain-packed in 2024 as it was in 2022 and 2023, but there were still some interesting opportunities. This was especially true in rate-sensitive sectors such as financials and real estate, and while the megacap stocks outperformed, smaller companies as a whole did not.Wi...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
Nvidia: 180 Billion Reasons Why This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Could Skyrocket in 2025
Semiconductor-giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) had a terrific 2024, but a closer look at its recent stock-price chart shows that it's entering the new year on shaky ground, thanks to doubts about the company's ability to maintain its impressive pace of growth. More specifically, Nvidia stock is down more...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
Nvidia Stock Investors Got Amazing News About Its Upcoming Product
In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and recent semiconductor market updates. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of Dec. 24, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 25, 2024...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
Is Tesla Stock a Buy in 2025?
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) had a big year in 2024 and shareholders enjoyed a 70% gain (as of Dec. 30).A series of positive factors, such as solid sales volume and the election of Donald Trump as president, propelled the stock to new all-time highs. But as the year ends, should investors buy Tesla stock no...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
Better Growth Stock: Archer Aviation or Rocket Lab USA, Inc.?
Innovative growth stocks can deliver life-changing returns for patient investors who identify transformative companies early. The challenge lies in finding these opportunities before the broader market fully prices in their potential.Two emerging aerospace companies perfectly illustrate this dynamic...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025January 28-29 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT)March 18-19 (second day: statement released 1400 ED...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
GRAPHIC-How investments may fare during Trump 2.0 and Fed easing
Investors expect US economic exceptionalism to persist in 2025Fed's rate cut pace crucial for stock momentumStrong dollar could challenge US multinationals and global inflation effortsUpdates graphics on Dec 23 story with no other changesBy Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, Dec 31 (Reuters) - U.S. inve...Reuters
Tue, Dec 31
Here's Why Tilray Brands' CEO Is Optimistic Marijuana Legalization Will Happen Under the Trump Administration
For many pot stocks, their share prices can often rise or fall rapidly depending on the outlook for marijuana legalization in the U.S. That's because there is significant growth potential in the industry, but a lot depends on whether there is progress on legalization both in more states permitting a...The Motley Fool
Tue, Dec 31
