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MicroStrategy Joins the Nasdaq-100 Stock Index!
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma and host Ricky Mulvey discuss:Microstrategy's entrance into the Nasdaq-100.How Apple is trying to kick-start growth.A burgeoning competitor to Uber and Lyft.Then, Motley Fool analyst Anthony Schiavone joins host Mary Long for a look at UPS and its fre...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 27
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks hit, dollar slips in illiquid year-end profit taking
Wall Street indexes skid on year end profit taking, tax harvesting U.S. dollar set for 7% annual gain, yen faces fourth year of lossesThin markets exacerbate moves before another abbreviated weekUpdates for U.S. closeBy Alden Bentley, Naomi Rovnick and Ankur Banerjee NEW YORK/LONDON/SINGAPORE Dec...Reuters
Fri, Dec 27
3 Ultra-High Yield Dividend Stocks Retirees Should Consider for 2025
Dividend stocks can be your best friend in retirement -- especially when their payouts allow you to cover your living expenses without selling shares. But investors shouldn't mindlessly chase high yields. Stocks that offer sky-high yields of 10% to 15% can be tempting, but they're often risky invest...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 27
BRIEF-Ascentage Pharma Group International Files For U.S. IPO
Dec 27 (Reuters) - Ascentage Pharma Group International 6855.HK:ASCENTAGE PHARMA GROUP INTERNATIONAL FILES FOR U.S. IPO – SEC FILINGASCENTAGE PHARMA GROUP INTERNATIONAL: APPLIED TO LIST ADSS ON NASDAQ, UNDER SYMBOL “AAPG"ASCENTAGE PHARMA GROUP INTERNATIONAL SAYS J.P. MORGAN, CITIGROUP ARE UNDERWRITE...Reuters
Fri, Dec 27
UPDATE 1-Vanguard reaches deal with US bank regulator over control of bank stakes
Adds details on deal in paragraphs 2 and 4Dec 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) said on Friday it has struck a passivity agreement with Vanguard, to help the regulator better monitor the money manager's interests in large banks.According to the deal, Vanguard is st...Reuters
Fri, Dec 27
Wall St Week Ahead-Trump's first actions and job data to test market in January
Updates with Friday market close pricesBy Laura Matthews NEW YORK, Dec 27 (Reuters) - After closing the books on a banner year for U.S. stocks, investors expect to ride seasonal momentum into mid-January when a slew of economic data and a transition of power in Washington could send markets m...Reuters
Fri, Dec 27
US STOCKS-Wall St finishes down after sell-off at end of strong holiday-shortened week
Stocks drop in broad sell-off; Dow snaps 5-session win runTop 45 S&P 500 performers YTD all end downIndexes down on Friday: Dow 0.77%, S&P 500 1.11%, Nasdaq 1.49%All three up for week: Dow 0.36%, S&P 500 0.7%, Nasdaq 0.75%Adds closing pricesBy David French Dec 27 (Reuters) - Wall Street's holiday...Reuters
Fri, Dec 27
CANADA STOCKS-TSX closes lower, but on track to record best year since 2021
Updates to closeBy Nivedita Balu Dec 27 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell on Friday, weighed by losses in technology and mining shares as traders returned after Christmas break, even as the index was on track to record its best year since 2021. The Toronto Stock Exchange's ...Reuters
Fri, Dec 27
LIVE MARKETS-US stocks eke out weekly gains after Friday tumble
Main U.S. indexes end down: Nasdaq off most, down ~1.5%All 11 S&P 500 sectors lower; Cons Disc, Tech lead declinersDollar edges red; gold off; bitcoin down >1%; crude gains ~1%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.63%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters r...Reuters
Fri, Dec 27
US STOCKS-Wall St closes down after sell-off at end of strong holiday-shortened week
Stocks drop in broad sell-off; Dow snaps 5-session win runAll three main indexes record weekly gains thoughAmedisys gains after extending UnitedHealth merger deadlineUpdates to closeBy David French Dec 27 (Reuters) - Wall Street's holiday cheer ended abruptly on Friday, with all three main benchm...Reuters
Fri, Dec 27
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
Fri, Dec 27
QUOTES-Stocks drop in thin year-end trade amid tax selling, profit taking
Adds quotesDec 27 (Reuters) - Tech and growth stocks dragged Wall Street's main indexes lower on Friday, at the end of an upbeat holiday-shortened week that was driven by expectations around a traditionally strong period for markets.The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI fell 0.95%, the S&P 500 .SPX ...Reuters
Fri, Dec 27
Forget the Santa Claus Rally -- Artificial Intelligence Stocks Like Broadcom, Amazon, and Rivian Dragged the Stock Market Down Today
Artificial intelligence (AI) and tech stocks dragged the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) down as much as 2.4% at one point today. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) lost as much as 500 points in a holiday-shortened week usually powered by a Santa Claus rally that has failed to ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 27
Why Rumble Stock Is Sinking Today After a Week of Gains
Rumble (NASDAQ: RUM) stock is seeing big sell-offs in Friday's trading. The company's share price was down 8.1% as of 1 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite index were down 1.7% and 2.2%, respectively.Stocks are seeing relatively thin trading volume today. Along with invest...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 27
EMERGING MARKETS-Most Latin American stocks, FX set to end holiday-thinned week lower
Brazil inflation slows; jobless rate at record low Brava Energia shares soar on potential asset saleLatam stocks down 1%, FX indexes down 0.6%Updates with afternoon trading pricesBy Lisa Pauline Mattackal Dec 27 (Reuters) - Most Latin American markets were on track to close a holiday-shortened we...Reuters
Fri, Dec 27
What Is AST SpaceMobile UP to?
Scott Wisniewski is president and chief strategy officer of AST SpaceMobile, a satellite company that's trying to bring connectivity literally everywhere -- the desert, the ocean, the air, everywhere. In this podcast, Motley Fool host Ricky Mulvey caught up with Wisniewski to discuss:What universal ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 27
The Nordstrom Tale
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Jim Gillies and host Ricky Mulvey discuss:Why luxury department stores are struggling.Disney spending $645 million to make two seasons of Star Wars: Andor.What investors should consider before using options to generate income.To catch full episodes of all The Mot...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 27
US STOCKS-Wall St hit by sell-off at end of strong holiday-shortened week
Stocks drop in broad selloff; Dow set to snap 5-session win runAll three main indexes set for weekly gains thoughAmedisys gains after extending UnitedHealth merger deadlineIndexes down: Dow 0.98%, S&P 500 1.38%, Nasdaq 1.85%Updates to early-afternoon tradeBy David French Dec 27 (Reuters) - Wall S...Reuters
Fri, Dec 27
Wall St Week Ahead-Trump's first actions and job data to test market in January
Updates with indexes performance on Friday, volumesBy Laura Matthews NEW YORK, Dec 27 (Reuters) - After closing the books on a banner year for U.S. stocks, investors expect to ride seasonal momentum into mid-January when a slew of economic data and a transition of power in Washington could send m...Reuters
Fri, Dec 27
Why the Tesla Stock Rally Is Fading Today
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares have been soaring since the U.S. election in early November. But as the trading week comes to a close, the stock is on track to have its second consecutive losing day.As of 12:35 p.m. ET Friday, Tesla shares were down 4.3%. Yet, they have still soared by 70% over the past...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 27
