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What's the Best Social Security Claiming Strategy in 2026?
Key PointsClaiming Social Security is a major decision with huge financial implications for your retirement security. Your claiming age could be any time between 62 and 70, but the longer you wait, the larger your checks.Data, your marital status, and your health can impact the best time to claim be...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 31
US telecom stocks deliver uneven 2025 returns as deals dominate
The U.S. telecom sector witnessed infrastructure buyouts, intense wireless competition and shifts in broadband subscriber gains in 2025 AT&T T.N up 8.96% this year; co announced a $5.75 bln acquisition of Lumen Technologies' LUMN.N consumer fiber business in May and agreed to buy EchoStar&#...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Hospital operators set to end 2025 higher
Shares of hospital operators are poised to close the year on a high, buoyed by sustained demand for healthcare servicesHCA Healthcare HCA.N stock gained 57.7%; Tenet Healthcare THC.N stock rose 59.5% - the third straight year of gainUniversal Health Services UHS.N rose 25.4% this year For recent qua...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
EV stocks brace for post-tax credit year as tariff pressures persist
Electric vehicle companies navigated elevated manufacturing costs due to the Trump administration's tariff policies, and the lapse of federal tax credits for battery vehicles Shares of Rivian Automotive RIVN.O were up over 47% this year after falling 43% in 2024; co announced plans to develop it...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures fall on final trading day of 2025
Dec 31 (Reuters) - Futures linked to Canada's main stock index dipped on Wednesday, dragged down by softening metal prices ahead of the final trading session of 2025, putting a slight damper on a year that has seen the benchmark hit historic highs.March futures on the S&P/TSX index SXFcv1 we...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Soaring Beef Prices Won't Save Beyond Meat
Key PointsBeef prices have been rising, partly due to a historically small cattle herd.This narrows the price gap between beef and plant-based alternatives.However, there's no indication that consumers are switching to plant-based meat.10 stocks we like better than Beyond Meat › One of the major pro...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 31
Weight-loss drug frenzy powers Lilly for ninth straight annual rise
Shares of Eli Lilly LLY.N have risen nearly 40% this year - set for the ninth successive year of gainsThe world's most valuable healthcare company joined the trillion dollar club last monthU.S.-listed stock of rival Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO in comparison has declined 40% this year, set for its seco...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Tesla set for slowest rise in three years, sagging demand pressures stock
Shares of Elon Musk-led electric vehicle maker Tesla TSLA.O up 12.5% this year, set for their slowest rise in three years, despite hovering near record highsShares were pressured by flagging demand this year, particularly in Europe and North America and Musk's political efforts that drew backlas...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Pre-Bell | U.S. Futures Dip; Gold and Silver Stocks and ETFs Slide; Chinese EV Stocks Drop
01 Stock MarketAs of Dec 31, U.S. stock index futures are softer, with broad benchmarks modestly lower ahead of the open. Dow futures are down 0.14%; S&P 500 futures are down 0.19%; and Nasdaq 100 futures are down 0.27%. Moves reflect mixed risk appetite into the final session, with tech leadership ...Tiger News
Wed, Dec 31
Should You Forget Upstart and Buy American Express Instead?
Key PointsBy improving access to credit for certain borrowers, Upstart has found a clear use case for AI. American Express benefits from its strong brand presence and a powerful network effect. The best investment choice depends on your individual risk tolerance and return objective. 10 stocks we li...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 31
There's a Surprising Downside to the Change in Social Security Work Rules in 2026
Key PointsRetirees can now work a little more without forfeiting any benefits.While this seems like a good thing on the surface, there is a downside in that fewer people will see benefits recalculated to a higher number. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Working w...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 31
CVS set to end 2025 higher, UnitedHealth set for yearly fall
CVS Health CVS.N shares have risen nearly 78% this year, set to snap three consecutive years of losses, as turnaround plans show progressUnitedHealth UNH.N fell 34%, set for its third year in red as the healthcare conglomerate battled with surge in medical costs, a federal probe and Americans' a...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
A 'new era' ahead? Top US banks ride a blockbuster year into 2026
Wall Street's biggest banks are on pace to clock a second consecutive year of blockbuster double-digit gainsS&P 500 Banks Index .SPXBK, which tracks large-cap U.S. lenders, up ~31.3% so far in 2025, following a near 33% jump in 2024; S&P 500 .SPX up ~17.3% YTDStronger deal activity, an I...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Vaccine makers end the year in red
Vaccine stocks conclude 2025 with losses, with Pfizer PFE.N, Moderna MRNA.O, Novavax NVAX.O and BioNTech 22UAy.DE, BNTX.O all in redU.S. vaccines have been under pressure since vaccine-skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became health secretary and has worked to reduce the country's reliance on the in...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
LIVE MARKETS-Fresnillo takes FTSE gold
STOXX 600 down 0.2%London, Paris, Madrid open half daySilver, gold prices retreatU.S. futures inch lowerWelcome 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 FRESNILLO TAKES FTSE ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Space stocks surge on growing commercialization, investments
Space stocks Rocket Lab RKLB.O, Planet Labs PL.N, AST SpaceMobile ASTS.O and Globalstar GSAT.O jump between ~97% and ~389% this yearRocket Lab was the world's second most frequent private rocket launch provider in 2025, trailing only Elon Musk's SpaceXPlanet Labs tied up with Alphabet's ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
2 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now
Key PointsDividends can provide a stable source of return.Coca-Cola continues to grow revenue and profits.Despite sluggish sales, Target can easily support dividend payouts.10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola › This year proved volatile for the stock market. The S&P 500 index swooned in March an...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 31
The Best Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Key PointsNextEra Energy isn't just a boring utility; it's a fast-growing business with rapidly rising dividend growth.Enbridge is a diversified midstream company with a high yield and a clean energy hedge.Business at UPS is in turnaround mode, and green shoots are showing up that you shouldn't igno...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 31
US STOCKS-US stock futures inch down in thin trading, but Wall Street eyes yearly gains
Futures down: Dow 0.14%, S&P 500 0.25%, Nasdaq 0.35% Dec 31 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures moved lower on the last trading day of 2025, but were set to wrap up a roller-coaster year characterized by uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariffs and unrivalled euphoria around AI ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 31
Nvidia Changed the AI Market With This Recent Licensing Agreement
In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and other AI stocks. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the market prices of Dec. 26, 2025. The video was published on Dec. 26, 2025....The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 31
