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GLOBAL MARKETS-European shares break record highs on Ukraine peace hopes
Pan European stock index breaks all-time high Crude rises after reports of Opec+ delays to supply increaseInvestors wary of Russia-Ukraine talks, tariff news Updates prices throughout and latest on Ukraine deliberations in paragraphs 6-7By Nell Mackenzie LONDON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - European shares...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
BUZZ-FX options wrap - Short volatility signals don't favour the USD
FX option implied volatility has remained under pressure over the past week. While the USD consolidates near a two-month low in thin U.S. holiday trading, volatility remains subdued. For now, multiple factors support continued USD weakness, keeping option-implied volatility heavy.Implied volatility ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Is Nu Stock a Buy Now?
There's been a lot of excitement in the stock market so far in 2025, mostly related to artificial intelligence (AI). The DeepSeek launch took investors by surprise a few weeks ago, and since then there's been a torrent of high-profile earnings reports like those of Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet.Despit...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
1 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stock Down 42% to Buy and Hold Forever
If you've been around long enough, you will encounter some bumps in the road. This is true for The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY), whose history dates back to the 1890s. The company is among the most iconic global food and beverage brands today.The stock has fallen over 40% from its peak, which is shoc...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
2 Simple ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold for a Lifetime
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are fantastic investment vehicles that allow you to own a basket of stocks without picking them individually. ETFs also pool the funds of many investors together, allowing you to easily spread your money across many stocks even if you don't have much money to invest.When...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
If You Only Own the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, You're Missing Out on This Brilliant Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Stock
One of the most popular ways to invest in stocks is to buy the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO). The Vanguard fund is popular for a reason: Its long record of closely tracking the S&P 500, combined with its low expense ratio, makes it a top S&P 500 index fund.Investors have been well rewarded for...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
I Absolutely Prefer a Roth IRA to a 401k for Retirement Savings. Here's Why.
I'd argue that there's no such thing as a "bad" retirement account. Any account that helps you financially prepare for retirement and gives you a tax break while doing it is worthwhile. That said, different retirement accounts offer different benefits, so it's OK to say that you prefer one over anot...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
BUZZ-COMMENT-Why the USD should remain weak - for now
Feb 17 (Reuters) - The USD has declined to a two-month low over the last week and there's good reason to think it can stay on the back foot, at least for now.Friday's weaker than expected U.S. retail sales certainly helped to question the recent U.S. exceptionalism sentiment, especially afte...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Prediction: This Incredible Stock Could Be Worth $5,000 Per Share by 2030
Markel (NYSE: MKL) is often thought of as an earlier-stage version of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), but it hasn't exactly been doing as well as the Warren Buffett-led conglomerate recently. In this video, Matt Frankel, CFP®, discusses why that could change soon.*Stock prices used we...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf markets end mixed on concerns over Trump tariff plans
By Ateeq Shariff Feb 17 (Reuters) - Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Monday as investors remained on edge, awaiting further details on U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff plans and fearing a potential escalation of global trade tensions.Trump on Friday revived his tariff t...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
This Tech Giant Is Investing $75 Billion on AI. Is It Time to Buy?
On Feb. 4, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) reported mixed performance in the 2024 fourth quarter. Revenue was up 12% year over year to $96.5 billion, lower than the Wall Street target of $96.67 billion. Earnings per share (EPS) rose 31% to $2.15, barely beating analysts' consensus estimate o...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
LIVE MARKETS-What's needed for small-caps to turn higher?
STOXX 600 up 0.4%Defence rallies on Ukraine talksBanks rise on yield surgeWall St shut for holidayWelcome 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.comWHAT'S NEEDED FOR SMALL-CAPS TO T...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Is SoundHound AI Stock Your Ticket to Becoming a Millionaire?
SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) has become one of the hottest stocks on Wall Street, rising around 170% since the start of November 2024. However, it's well off the peaks of its huge run, as it was up nearly 400% at the end of December.With SoundHound shares down more than 40% from their all-time high,...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
Stock-Split Watch: Is Palantir Technologies Next?
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has been a rocket ship since early 2023. In just over 24 months, the stock has gone from under $8 to $115, an incredible 1,700% sprint. It's safe to say that things have gone well for shareholders.It's also fair to wonder whether a stock split may soon be on the ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
Want Decades of Passive Income? 3 Stocks to Buy Right Now
Investing in the stock market is an excellent way to build long-term wealth. However, given the numerous approaches you could take, navigating the world of investing can feel overwhelming. One tried-and-true approach to generating passive income from your investments is dividend investing.A comprehe...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Buying Opportunity: This Quantum Computing Stock Looks Primed to Skyrocket
Quantum computing is an emerging investing trend that attracts many people. The processing power that quantum computers unlock is unheard of in today's classical computing society, even though we're training advanced AI models in a relatively short amount of time. One of the top quantum computing st...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
3 Tech Defense Stocks That Could Be the Next Palantir
Tech defense juggernaut Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has been a tour de force over the past 12 months. The company's shares have skyrocketed by a staggering 368% during this period, outpacing both the benchmark S&P 500 and artificial intelligence (AI) titan Nvidia. While Palantir's growth st...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
UK price comparison platform MONY posts bigger profit on cost controls
Feb 17 (Reuters) - British price comparison platform MONY Group MONY.L posted a slightly bigger-than-expected full-year core profit on Mondayas it reduced its expenses, sending the company's shares up more than 5%.MONY, which also lists money, travel, home services and cashback offers on its web...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Could Render Token Make You a Millionaire?
Investing in cryptocurrency is a risky endeavor, but it can deliver staggering returns if you find winners early. Render (CRYPTO: RENDER), a cryptocurrency for a distributed network of graphics processing units (GPUs), is a recent example. If you had purchased $10,000 worth of Render in 2020, it wou...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
LIVE MARKETS-How to fund more European defence spending - Goldman
STOXX 600 up 0.2%Defence rallies on Ukraine talksBanks rise on yield surgeWall St shut for holidayWelcome 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.comHOW TO FUND MORE EUROPEAN DEFENCE SPE...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
