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INDIA STOCKS-Indian benchmarks set to open lower on global demand, tariff woes
Indian benchmark stock indexes are set to open lower on Monday, tracking weakness in their global peers, after the U.S. equities tumbled in the previous session on concerns over softening consumer demand and tariff threats.Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
1 Must-Know Risk for Etsy Investors
After soaring 2,170% in the five-year period leading up to their peak in November 2021, shares of Etsy (NASDAQ: ETSY) have come crashing down. They currently trade 83% below that record from more than three years ago.As of this writing, Etsy shares can be purchased at a dirt-cheap forward price-to-e...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 24
GLOBAL MARKETS-German stock futures, euro jump on Merz win
Asian stock markets : https://tmsnrt.rs/2zpUAr4DAX up, Euro hits 1-mth high as Merz wins German vote Wall St futures bounce ahead of Nvidia earningsAsia stocks dip, trade thin with Tokyo on holiday Adds Chinese stocks, updates pricesBy Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Feb 24 (Reuters) - European shares and the...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Is C3.ai Stock a Buy Before Feb. 26? Here Is What History Suggests.
Over the last few weeks, companies have been reporting earnings for the fourth quarter and full calendar year 2024. For most technology investors, big tech stocks in the "Magnificent Seven," as well as emerging players such as Palantir Technologies, received most of the attention across Wall Street....The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 24
2 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Ready for a Bull Run
Artificial intelligence (AI) has started moving the needle for many companies that have been integrating this technology into their businesses or are offering AI-focused solutions to their customers, and that's not surprising as AI is expected to drive productivity gains in the industries where it i...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 24
BUZZ-Australia's Perpertual falls on ending deal talks with KKR
** Shares of financial services firm Perpetual PPT.AX fall 3.5% to A$22.930** Co announces that it has terminated talks with KKR KKR.N for the A$2.2 billion ($1.78 billion) sale of its wealth management and corporate trust units** Co adds it was "determined to pursue a sale of the wealth managem...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
GLOBAL MARKETS-German stock futures, euro edge up on Merz win
SYDNEY, Feb 24 (Reuters) - European shares steadied on Monday as Germany's election produced no nasty surprise, while Wall Street futures firmed on hopes results from AI diva Nvidia this week would justify the tech sector's sky-high valuations.Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
BUZZ-Australia's Neuren Pharmaceuticals climbs to two-week high on US FDA designation
** Shares of Australia's Neuren Pharmaceuticals NEU.AX rise as much as 6.3% to A$14.100, their highest levels since February 7** Stock on track for its second consecutive session of gains, if trend holds** The drug manufacturer gets rare paediatric disease designation from the U.S. Food and Drug...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Australia's Perpetual ends talks with KKR on $1.4 billion sale of wealth, trust units
Corrects paragraph 9 to say KKR, not Perpetual, offered A$8 per shareBy Scott Murdoch Feb 24 (Reuters) - Australia's Perpetual Ltd PPT.AX has terminated talks with KKR KKR.N for the A$2.2 billion ($1.4 billion) sale of its wealth management and corporate trust units and said it would pursue a...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
LG Display Begins Mass Production of Ultra-large Automotive Display Solutions to Revolutionize Driving Experience
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Display, the world's leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that it has officially begun mass production of the industry's first 40-inch Pillar to Pillar (P2P) automotive display. The company is accelerating its push into ...PR Newswire
Mon, Feb 24
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Amazon vs. Coupang
At the intersection of consumer goods and technology, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) stands out as the global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing. The company's long history of innovation and fantastic growth has rewarded shareholders handsomely, with the stock more than doubling in value in just the pa...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 23
Is Warren Buffett Really Fleeing Stocks? These 18 Words From the Billionaire Offer a Strikingly Clear Answer.
The bull market has roared higher in recent weeks, adding to two years of double-digit gains for the S&P 500. Encouraged by a lower interest rate environment and the performance of growth stocks, investors have flocked to equities and chosen players in high-potential industries like artificial intel...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 23
Is This Soaring Stock -- Up 207% in 6 Months -- a Once-in-a-Decade Investment Opportunity Right Now?
After two strong years in 2023 and 2024, the market is continuing its positive streak in 2025. Amid a favorable backdrop, companies that previously seemed left for dead are now roaring back to relevance.There's one soaring consumer discretionary stock that's up a whopping 207% just in the last six m...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 23
President Trump's Plan to Eliminate Social Security Benefit Taxes Would Save the Wealthy Thousands Per Year. Here's How Much the Average American Would Benefit
You pay Social Security taxes throughout your career, so it can feel a little unfair if you have to pay taxes on your benefits in retirement. But that's the reality an increasing number of retirees face. It's a major pain point, particularly for those who don't have a lot of personal savings to supp...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 23
MORNING BID ASIA-US growth fears compound tariff nerves
By Jamie McGeever Feb 24 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Asian stocks are set to open on the defensive on Monday, taking the baton from a bruised Wall Street on Friday as worries over the U.S. economy and new tariff threats form President Donald Trump cast a cloud over ...Reuters
Sun, Feb 23
Prediction: These Could Be the Best-Performing Value Stocks Through 2030
Buying quality stocks when they're unpopular can be very rewarding. A good place to look for unpopular stocks these days is in the healthcare sector, as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination and confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services have cooled investor sentiment in healthcare sto...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 23
The Next Few Decades Could See Retirees Leaving These Regions in Droves
Where you live in retirement is one of the most important decisions you'll make. It's not a purely financial choice, but finances certainly play a part in it. The place you call home determines your cost of living, the taxes you'll owe, and more.If you look at it purely from a numbers perspective, s...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 23
3 Top Tech Stocks to Buy Right Now
The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite is within striking distance of all-time highs set in December. Artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked growth and enthusiasm across the technology sector, fueling a rally that began in early 2023. Understandably, it has become increasingly challenging to find h...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 23
Pope Francis in critical condition for second day, Vatican says
Pope remains in critical condition for second day, Vatican saysFrancis, 88, has double pneumonia, 'complex' infectionDoctors said on Saturday that prognosis is 'guarded'Pope has been in hospital since February 14Releads with latest update on pope's conditionBy Joshua McElwee V...Reuters
Sun, Feb 23
Alphabet Stock Is Cheaper Than the S&P 500 Index. Here's Why It's Time to Load Up.
The headline of this article says it all: Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) stock is cheaper than the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index. It might seem a bit odd that a dominant tech company would fall behind the valuation of a broad market index, but that is exactly what happened.This provides i...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 23
