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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
Got $1,000? These High-Yield ETFs Could Turn It Into a Supercharged Passive Income Stream.
Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is one of the easiest ways to start generating passive income. You don't have to manage a portfolio of stocks. Instead, you can buy a few diversified funds and just sit back and watch the income passively flow into your portfolio.There are lots of dividend E...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
3 Reasons to Buy Upstart Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Upstart (NASDAQ: UPST) is one of the best-performing stocks in the market recently, with shares up by nearly 290% since the middle of 2024. The company has reported several consecutive quarters of better-than-expected results, and lending market conditions have become much more favorable than they w...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
Worried About President Trump's Tariffs? This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Company is Helping Retailers Form A Solution.
During his time on the campaign trail, then-candidate Donald Trump spoke about reforming tax policy, changing crypto regulations, and cross-border trade negotiations. And when it came to trade, there was one concept the Republican candidate repeatedly touted: tariffs.And once he returned to the Whit...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
MGE Energy Inc expected to post earnings of 84 cents a share - Earnings Preview
MGE Energy Inc MGEE.OQ MGEE.O is expected to report results on February 19 (estimated) for the period ending December 31 2024LSEG's mean analyst estimate for MGE Energy Inc is for earnings of 84 cents per share. The current average analyst rating on the shares is "sell" and the breakdow...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
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 By Nell Mackenzie LONDON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - European shares rose to record levels on Monday, led by defence stocks, as the region's to...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Should You Buy American Express While It's Below $320?
American Express (NYSE: AXP) is one of those well-established companies that can be easy to overlook, if only because it's been around for so long (the company turns 175 next month). While flashier financial stocks may be tempting to buy, there are plenty of reasons why this long-standing company ha...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
Nvidia, Meta, Apple, and Microsoft Could Help This BlackRock ETF Turn $200,000 Into $1 Million by 2040
BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world. It oversees more than $11.6 trillion in client money, with around $3.5 trillion of that invested in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) operated by its iShares subsidiary. An ETF can hold hundreds or even thousands of individual stocks, so investors can ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025March 18-19 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)May 6-7 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
