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Billionaire Warren Buffett Owns 45 Stocks and ETFs. But Only One Has a Beefy 5% Dividend Yield.
Billionaire Warren Buffett has always had a thing for companies that return capital to their shareholders. Passive income can compound into vast sums of wealth and make money produThe Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 11
UPDATE 1-Kremlin plays down blow to Russia from Assad's fall
Recasts headline and lead, adds quotes and detailsMOSCOW, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Wednesday played down the damage to Russian influence in the Middle East from the fall of Syrian ally Bashar al-Assad, saying that its focus was Ukraine and that Moscow was in contact with the new rulers of S...Reuters
Wed, Dec 11
Better Semiconductor Stock: TSMC vs. Nvidia
The past two years have been absolutely stunning for semiconductor stocks, with the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index rising 81% during this period. Artificial intelligence (AI) played a central role in this remarkable surge.Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) was one of the biggest beneficiaries of this rally, gaiThe Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 11
What Nvidia Stock Investors Should Know About the Recent China Antitrust Probe
In today's video, I discuss recent updates impacting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and other semiconductor 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. 9, 2024. The video was published on D...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 11
1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 3,890%, According to Cathie Wood of Ark Invest
Cathie Wood, the maverick investor and chief of Ark Invest, isn't known for being shy. Her career has been marked by making bold moves and bolder statements.Perhaps nowhere is that more true than her full-throated backing of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and her predictions for its future. The cryptocurrenc...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 11
Don't Wait for 2025: 2 Top High-Yield Stocks Worth Buying Now
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe make the case for MPLX (NYSE: MPLX) and Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC) as high-yield dividend stocks worth buying before 2025 comes to an end.Jason Hall is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for prom...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 11
3 Reasons Google Stock Is a Must-Buy for Long-Term Investors
In today's video, I will discuss recent updates regarding Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG). Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Dec. 9, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 10, 2024....The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 11
Biden pushes new Russia, Iran, Korea, China effort before Trump term
Biden's memo urges restructuring of U.S. agencies for global strategyRussia, Iran, North Korea, China cooperation poses challenges for U.SNew strategies aim to prevent blowback from sanctions, export controlsBy Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden is pushing U.S. na...Reuters
Wed, Dec 11
Acadia, companies eye $9 bln US renewables roll-out
Acadia Infrastructure Capital launches new coalitionMicrosoft helps back first green energy projectLooks to tap more companies; bolster local communitiesBy Simon JessopLONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - U.S. investor Acadia Infrastructure Capital and companies including Microsoft MSFT.O are looking to help ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 11
Landmark London office tower sale falls through on pricing deadlock
LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Blackstone BX.N has pulled out of talks to buy a landmark office property in the City of London after its owner Nuveen refused an offer of around 300 million pounds ($382 million), two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. A deal at that level would have represent...Reuters
Wed, Dec 11
BRIEF-China Watchdog Orders Temu-Owner PDD To Fix Refunds Policy - Bloomberg News
Dec 11 (Reuters) - CHINA WATCHDOG ORDERS TEMU-OWNER PDD TO FIX REFUNDS POLICY - BLOOMBERG NEWSSource text: https://tinyurl.com/uckd45bcFurther company coverage: PDD.O ((Reuters.Briefs@thomsonreuters.com;))Reuters
Wed, Dec 11
QUOTES-China is considering softer currency
Adds comment, refreshes market prices Dec 11 (Reuters) - Reuters reported on Wednesday that China is considering allowing the yuan to weaken in 2025 to brace for higher trade tariffs in a second Donald Trump presidency, citing people familiar with the matter.Foreign exchange markets moved on the ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 11
Prediction: These 5 High-Flying Vanguard ETFs Will Trounce the S&P 500 in 2025
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is on track to finish above 20% for the seventh time in the 21st century. If it gains only a little momentum, it could end the year up over 30% for the first time since 1997. Will the widely followed index deliver strong returns again next year? Maybe. However, I predic...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 11
Billionaire Battleground Stock: Philippe Laffont Is Dumping Wall Street's Leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock, While Ole Andreas Halvorsen Can't Stop Buying It
November was a big month for Wall Street. The heart of earnings season, Election Day, and key economic reports (jobs and inflation data), set the tone that lifted the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite to respective record highs.But investors might have missed what can be de...The Motley Fool
Wed, Dec 11
EXCLUSIVE-Chinese authorities are considering a weaker yuan as Trump trade risks loom, sources say
Chinese authorities expect yuan to depreciate as US tariffs loomYuan fell sharply during Sino-US trade tensions in 2018Weaker yuan could help boost exports and fight deflation Updates market levels, fixes order of sources Dec 11 (Reuters) - China's top leaders and policymakers are considering all...Reuters
Wed, Dec 11
BRIEF-Japan Industrial Partners, Bain Capital, Kkr To Proceed To Second Round Of Bidding For Seven & I Unit York Holdings, Nikkei Says
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Seven & i Holdings Co Ltd 3382.T:JAPAN INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS, BAIN CAPITAL, KKR TO PROCEED TO SECOND ROUND OF BIDDING FOR SEVEN & I UNIT YORK HOLDINGS, NIKKEI SAYSSource text: [ID:]Further company coverage: 3382.TKKR.N (Reporting by Kiyoshi Takenaka) ((kiyoshi.takenaka@thomsonreuter...Reuters
Wed, Dec 11
