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The Smartest Vanguard ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
If you are just starting out looking to invest and have a limited amount of money, you may be wondering where the best place is to start. Instead of investing in individual stocks, I'd suggest beginning with an exchange-traded fund (ETF). ETFs are a portfolio of investments, so they give you instant...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
LIVE MARKETS-STOXX 600 firmer as chemicals and beverages lift index
STOXX 600 up 0.2%Chemicals leadS&P 500 futures flatWelcome 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 STOXX 600 FIRMER AS CHEMICALS AND BEVERAGES LIFT INDEXThe STOXX 600 .STO...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Re/Max Holdings Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Re/Max Holdings Inc RMAX.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 30 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, identical to the same quarter last year. The mean expectation of seven analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 29 cents per share. Wall Street expected results to range fr...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Innodata Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Innodata Inc INOD.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 31 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31. The mean expectation of four analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 21 cents per share. Wall Street expected results to range from 19 cents to 24 cents per share.Revenue was $5...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Employers Holdings Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Employers Holdings Inc EIG.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.15 per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $1.40. The mean expectation of four analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $1.09 per share. Wall St...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
3 Growth Stocks That Could Go Even Higher in 2025 and Beyond
Many high-growth stocks rallied over the past year in expectation of lower interest rates, boosting their stock prices and their valuations in the process. But because of those gains, some investors might be wary of chasing those highfliers now, especially as the real potential for new tariffs and t...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
Should You Forget Palantir and Buy These 2 Tech Stocks Instead?
Palantir Technologies' (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock has soared about 360% over the past 12 months. The bulls rushed back to the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven analytics company as its revenue growth accelerated and its profits surged. Its inclusion in the list of stocks on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 in...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
Turning 62 in 2025? 3 Important Things You Need to Know
The U.S. doesn't have an official retirement age. This means that workers can decide to end their careers at whatever point in time they choose.Recent Motley Fool research found that the average retirement age in the U.S. is 62, though. So if that's the age you'll be reaching this year, retirement m...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
Russian rouble at highest vs dollar, China's yuan since early Sept 2024
MOSCOW, Feb 21 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble hit new highs against the U.S. dollar and China's yuan on Friday after a top U.S. official said Russia could win some relief from U.S. sanctions based on its willingness to negotiate an end to its war in Ukraine. At 0830 GMT the rouble RUB= was up 1....Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Dumped all of His Nvidia Shares Last Year and Just Bought Shares of This Top AI Player
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Fri, Feb 21
Is QuantumScape Stock a Buy Now?
QuantumScape (NYSE: QS), a developer of solid-state lithium metal batteries, posted its fourth-quarter report on Feb. 12. It didn't generate any revenue since it hasn't commercialized any of its batteries yet. Its net loss widened year over year, from $110 million to $115 million, or $0.22 per share...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian FX mixed; stocks rise as traders reassess tariff risks
.Thailand's baht reverses early gains, last down 0.4%Singapore stocks set for fourth straight weekly gainMalaysian ringgit hits highest level in two weeksBy Rajasik Mukherjee and Roushni Nair Feb 21 (Reuters) - Asian currencies struggled for a clear direction on Friday, with Malaysia's ri...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
EMERGING MARKETS-Asian FX mixed; stocks rise as traders reassess tariff risks
Thailand's baht reverses early gains, last down 0.4%Singapore stocks set for fourth straight weekly gainMalaysian ringgit hits highest level in two weeksUpdates for afternoon tradingBy Rajasik Mukherjee and Roushni Nair Feb 21 (Reuters) - Asian currencies struggled for a clear direction on Fr...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Should You Buy United States Steel While It's Below $55?
United States Steel (NYSE: X), which is usually just called U.S. Steel, is an iconic name in the global steel industry. But sadly, it's no longer an industry-leading company.That doesn't mean there's no value in the company's business, but it helps explain why U.S. Steel agreed to sell itself to Jap...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
1 Supercharged Growth ETF I'm Buying Hand Over Fist Right Now
Investing in the stock market is a powerful way to build wealth, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) make the process simpler and more approachable.A growth ETF is a collection of stocks with the potential to earn higher-than-average returns, with all of these stocks bundled together into a single inve...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
Buy This Ultra-Safe High-Yield Dividend King Stock for Reliable Passive Income
Kenvue (NYSE: KVUE) stock is down since completing its spin-off from Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) in August 2023. But with more than a year of results now in the books, investors have had time to acclimate to Kenvue as an independent entity.Kenvue is a stable stalwart with a growing dividend. But t...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
STOXX 600 rises; on track to end eight-week winning streak
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window Feb 21 (Reuters) - European shares were poised to snap their longest weekly winning streak in nearly a year on Friday, on elevated bond yields and U.S. President Donald Trump's latest ta...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Should You Buy Berkshire Hathaway While It's Below $483?
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) is a hard stock to understand if you think of it as a company. But if you shift your mindset a little bit and look at it as the investment vehicle of Warren Buffett and his team, the buy/sell decision becomes a little easier.Here's why buying Berkshire H...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
3 Growth Stocks Down 30% or More to Buy Right Now
The S&P 500 is up 81% over the last five years and is sitting at an all-time high as of this writing. In short, it's hard to find quality growth stocks that aren't hitting new highs along with the market. If a stock is down, there's probably a reason.Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfa...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
3 Reasons to Buy Coca-Cola Stock Right Now
Almost two months into 2025, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is holding on to its gains from last year, but the index hasn't moved much higher; it's up just 4% so far this year. Valuations are higher than average, and that could signal some necessity for a correction.But many companies are reporting s...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
