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Could Buying Realty Income Stock Today Set You Up for Life?
The S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) offers a miserly 1.2% yield. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) can get you 3.8%, three times higher. And you can still do better if you buy Realty Income (NYSE: O) and its 5.8% dividend yield today. Here's why even conservative investors will like this high-yi...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
Energy Transfer Delivered Record-Smashing Results in 2024 and Has Plenty of Fuel for a Strong 2025
Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) recently closed the books on 2024 by reporting its fourth-quarter and full-year results. The master limited partnership (MLP) set several records.That strong momentum should continue in 2025. Here's a look at the MLP's record year and what's ahead in 2025.Where to invest $...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
Could Bitcoin Reach $200,000 in 2025?
It seems like any time the doubters claim that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is dead, it simply bounces back to reach fresh all-time highs. This leading digital asset has soared in the past few years, but in the past seven weeks, it's been trading around the $100,000 level.Bitcoin bulls are hoping for the n...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
LIVE MARKETS-Here's why the ECB shouldn't follow a hawkish Fed
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. HERE'S WHY THE ECB SHOULDN’T FOLLOW A HAWKISH FEDHaving moved in sync with one other - mostly for some time - interest r...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Reddit shares plummet as investors fret over miss in daily active unique visitors
Feb 13 (Reuters) - Reddit RDDT.N shares tumbled 13% in premarket trading on Thursday after the social media firm missed expectations for daily active unique visitors, hit by a change in Google's search algorithm.The algorithm change impacted how frequently the platform popped up in Google search...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Roughly 62% of U.S. Adults Hold Stocks. Those Who Don't Could Be Missing Out on Millions.
There are plenty of ways to become a millionaire, like starting a successful business, being a professional athlete, or becoming a movie star.For most ordinary people earning an average income though, the stock market is still their best bet for building meaningful wealth. Not only is investing a fl...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
3 Brand-Name, Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks Patient Investors Can Confidently Buy With $300 Right Now
With thousands of publicly traded companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to choose from, Wall Street offers no shortage of ways for investors to grow their wealth. But among this vast sea of pathways to become richer is one of the most-successful strategies: buying and holding high-quality divid...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
Is Sentinel One an Undervalued Artificial Intelligence Stock?
This cybersecurity company uses artificial intelligence to protect companies from cyberattacks.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 10, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 12, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best st...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
BUZZ-Street View: Cisco poised for growth amid AI boom
** Cisco Systems CSCO.O raised its annual revenue forecast on Wednesday, betting on higher demand for its cloud networking gear amid an artificial intelligence boom** Shares of CSCO up 6.21% at $66.4 in premarket tradingAI-POWERED DATA CENTER HUB** J.P. Morgan ("overweight," PT: $73) expects...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Why Is Tesla Stock Falling, and Is It a Buying Opportunity?
Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) sales are falling worldwide as the company tries to pivot to new categories.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 10, 2025. Th...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
3 Reasons to Buy PayPal Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) stock has had a bit of a resurgence during the past year, increasing 29% since the beginning of 2024. CEO Alex Chriss, who took over the top role in late 2023, is looking to improve its offerings and revamp its service after investor concerns about slowing growth.Its recent res...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
BUZZ-Street View: CVS Health to thrive with Aetna stabilization
** Healthcare conglomerate CVS Health CVS.N beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday and provided an annual forecast that largely met expectations** Results and forecast hinted at an improvement in performance in its first full quarter under new CEO David Joyner** Median PT ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
BUZZ-BASF rises after report of potential agricultural unit listing
** Shares in BASF BASFn.DE rise 2.5% to their highest since May after a report on the potential IPO of the Germany's top chemical maker's agricultural division** BASF declined a Reuters' request for comment** The company is considering listing the unit in the U.S. or Germany, Bloomberg N...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
TREASURIES-Two-year inflation expectations rise to highest since 2022
LONDON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Short-term investor expectations for U.S. inflation hit their highest since 2022 on Thursday, following a hot read of consumer prices the day before that put nominal Treasuries under pressure. The two-year breakeven inflation rate USBEI2Y=RR, which is derived from subtr...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Is Dutch Bros Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?
Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) is one of the fastest-growing coffee chains in America. The drive-thru coffee chain was founded in 1994, it started to franchise its locations in 1999, and it went public in 2021. Its store count grew from 254 shops in 2015 to 950 in the third quarter of 2024, and it plans to...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
GLOBAL MARKETS-European stocks and currencies rally on Ukraine peace deal hopes
Euro, pound, Swiss franc all rise against the dollarEuropean stocks climb to fresh record highGDP data shows UK avoids recessionOil close to lowest level of the year so farBy Marc Jones LONDON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Europe's main stock markets and currencies rallied on Thursday on growing optimi...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Nearly Every Wall Street Analyst Expects Palantir Stock to Decline -- Are They Right?
For the better part of the last two-plus years, the bulls have been in control on Wall Street. The mature stock-fueled Dow Jones Industrial Average, broad-based S&P 500, and growth-focused Nasdaq Composite have all reached numerous record-closing highs.Though the return of Donald Trump to the White ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Domino's Pizza vs. McDonald's
Many people analyze a company's prospects in isolation. However, it's useful to compare stocks in the same sector to see which provides a better investment opportunity. To make the determination, you can consider various factors, including a company's prospects and valuation.Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ: ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
Cisco raises annual outlook amid solid demand for networking gear, lifting shares
Investing.com - Shares in Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) jumped in premarket U.S. trading on Thursday after the company lifted its annual revenue guidance thanks in large part to artificial intelligence-Investing.com
Thu, Feb 13
Billionaire Bill Gates Thinks Quantum Computing Could Be Ready for Prime Time Within 3 to 5 Years. Could Nvidia Be in Trouble If He's Right?
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang ignited a firestorm last month with his comments about quantum computing. At a question-and-answer session with analysts the day after his keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show, Huang said that useful quantum computers might not be available until an...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
