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LIVE MARKETS-Dollar, Treasuries and S&P 500 - some numbers
Stoxx down 2.7% S&P 500 futures volatile but last flat Pharma underperforms in Europe Welcome 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.DOLLAR, TREASURIES AND S&P 500 - SOME NU...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
IBM's AI Mainframe Will Boost Revenue This Year
While International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) generates most of its revenue from software and consulting services, the company's hardware business is still an important piece of the puzzle. IBM's mainframe systems, known for their extreme reliability, remain a workhorse in certain industries. Of...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
3 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks Near Their 52-Week Lows to Buy Right Now
If you're a dividend investor, now can be an ideal time to go bargain-hunting. The stock market is in the midst of a broad sell-off, with investors dumping all types of stocks, both bad ones and good ones. Fear has taken over, and while it may seem like a terrible time to buy, it may actually be a g...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Should You Buy Netflix Stock Before April 17?
Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) management team has made excellent decisions and executed effectively during challenging times for the streaming pioneer.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 5, 2025. The video was published on April 7, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
This 1 Cryptocurrency Is The Only One I'm Willing to Buy Hand Over Fist Right Now
With the market teetering on the edge of disaster due to concerns about tariffs and an economy that might be trending toward recession or potentially even already in a state of recession, now is a frightening time to be thinking about buying anything, especially a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin (CRYPTO...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
China ADRs track mainland peers higher after state brokerages vows aid
** U.S.-listed shares of Chinese cos rise premarket** Chinese state-run brokerages pledge to help steady domestic share prices and several listed cos unveiled stock buying plans to limit trade war damage** CSI300 Index .CSI300 clawed back losses to end 1% higher; Shanghai Composite Index .SSEC rose ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
European chip stocks fall as tariffs take effect, with signs of more to come
** Shares in European semiconductor companies fall after U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs took effect, including 104% levies on China** Trump also said the U.S. would soon announce a "major" tariff on pharmaceutical imports, which was one of the exempted sectors with semico...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
India's Global Surfaces sees benefit from U.S. tariffs; stock rises
** Shares of engineered quartz maker Global Surfaces GLOF.NS rise as much as 3.3% to 115.80 rupees after co sees benefit from U.S. tariffs** Co's UAE unit will benefit from new tariffs imposed by U.S. compared to competing manufacturers in Vietnam, China, Malaysia and Thailand - GLOF** Adds, rec...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Nvidia Has Generated 21,000% Returns in 10 Years. Here's How Well the S&P 500's Second-Best-Performing Stock Has Done
Investing in the S&P 500 index has long been a great way to take advantage of the economy's growth. But in many cases, buying and holding individual stocks has resulted in far more impressive gains. While there has been a lot of turmoil in the markets of late, a simple buy-and-hold strategy has work...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
The Surprising Auto Stock Most Resilient to Tariffs
Given how much news is swirling about this month regarding tariffs, you have likely heard about the 25% tariffs that the Trump administration slapped on all imported vehicles that began last week. On top of those steep import taxes, next month is scheduled to bring another 25% tariff on all automoti...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
3 Unstoppable Stocks That You Can Buy and Hold for Years
The market has been in free fall of late, but if you have 10-plus investing years left, now can be an optimal time to actually pile more money into stocks. With valuations lower, it can be a cheaper time to load up on quality stocks. And as long as you are confident that you won't need to pull money...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Want $1,000 in Annual Dividends? Invest $17,000 in These 3 Stocks
Dividend stocks can provide you with some valuable income on a recurring basis. And the more you invest, the more you can collect in dividends. Given the decline in the stock market of late, now may be a great time for investors to scoop up some quality income stocks at attractive valuations.Three h...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Is SoundHound AI Stock a Buy Now?
I keep calling SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) a great company with fantastic technology -- and an overpriced stock.Has anything changed in the tariff-laden downturn lately, or is this promising stock still too rich for its britches?Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
3 No-Brainer Growth Stocks to Buy for Less Than $100
Don't let the sell-off in the markets scare you off: Now may be an ideal time to buy stocks. Even if you don't have a lot of money that you can afford to invest, there are many great stocks you can buy for less than $100, and over time you can slowly build up your position.Three growth stocks that l...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
7 Essential Things to Know About Spousal Social Security Benefits
If your spouse (or ex-spouse) is still alive and is due to receive Social Security benefits, it pays to look into how much you could receive. Here, we'll cover seven essential things you should know before filing for spousal Social Security benefits.1. Basic eligibility rulesTo be eligible to collec...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Should You Buy Tesla Stock Before April 22?
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock has moved in so many directions over the last few years, it's been hard to keep up. Between Jan. 1 and Oct. 31, 2024, Tesla's share price return was less than 1%. But following President Donald Trump's election victory on Nov. 5, Tesla stock kicked into another gear entire...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Is SoFi Stock a Steal at Less Than $10?
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) is now trading at less than $10 a share, potentially making it an attractive long-term investment.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 5, 2025. The video was published on April 7, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Wall Street Analysts Are Slashing Their Stock Market Forecasts. Here's What You Should Do, According to History.
The S&P 500 has delivered a compound annual return of 10.5% since it was established in 1957. However, the index is coming off back-to-back annual gains of more than 25% in 2023 and 2024, which is something it has only achieved one other time in its history (during the dot-com tech boom in 1997 and ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Should You Buy Bitcoin If There Is a Bear Market in Stocks?
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is often grouped together with risk assets like growth stocks in the minds of careful investors. Under that logic, if there's a bear market for stocks, and the sentiment causes major players to flip to being risk-off from risk-on, Bitcoin is more likely to tumble than hold stea...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
