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Prediction: Nvidia Stock Will Underwhelm After Feb. 26 for 3 Very Specific Reasons
Roughly three decades ago, the advent of the internet and its mainstream proliferation began changing the business world forever. Though this transformation didn't occur overnight, investors have been waiting quite some time for the next game-changing innovation to come along and bolster the long-te...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
Is Alphabet a No-Brainer Bargain Buy Right Now?
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has delivered great gains to investors over time -- advancing 600% over the past decade, for example, and rising in the double digits just last year as investors piled into the biggest tech stocks. The owner of top search engine Google also has an established ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
President Trump Unleashed Elon Musk to Cut $2 Trillion From the Federal Budget. Could Social Security and Medicare Cuts Be on the Way?
The latest cover of Time magazine shows Elon Musk sitting at the historic Resolute Desk in the Oval Office with the U.S. flag and the presidential flag behind him. This doctored image suggests not so subtly that Musk is the real power in the White House rather than President Trump. Whether or not yo...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
GLOBAL MARKETS-Gold at record, stocks mixed as investors weigh Trump's latest tariff threat
More Trump tariff announcements expected in coming daysFed Chair Powell to speak TuesdayGold eyes $3,000 an ounceOil bouncesBy Samuel Indyk and Tom Westbrook LONDON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Gold shot to a record high and stocks were subdued on Tuesday as investors braced for further shifts in U.S....Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
Is Altria Group Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?
Tobacco giant Altria Group (NYSE: MO), a traditionally slow and stodgy stock, saw its share price soar nearly 30% in 2024, and that increase doesn't include the stock's legendary, high-yield dividend (total return was 41%). The company, best known for selling Marlboro cigarettes in the United States...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
Vanguard Just Slashed Fees the Most It Has in 50 Years -- Here Are 2 Vanguard ETFs to Buy Right Now
Vanguard recently executed its largest cut to investment fees in its roughly five-decade existence. The largest investment management firm in the world lowered the expense ratio on 168 of its mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The expense ratio is paid by investors and helps cover operat...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Nike vs. Apple
Nike (NYSE: NKE) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) are often considered stable blue chip stocks for conservative investors. They're two of the most iconic American brands, they have plenty of pricing power, and they lead their respective markets.But over the past three years, Nike's stock price was cut in ha...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
These Top Dividend Stocks Are Investing Another $21 Billion to Support AI by 2030
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to be a transformative technology. It can help improve decision-making, increase efficiency, and create more personalized experiences. These benefits are leading companies to pour billions of dollars into developing AI tools. The technology will also re...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
2 Stocks That Could Turn $1,000 Into $5,000 by 2030
Turning $1,000 into $5,000 over five years is not a simple feat. It's a rare growth company that can accomplish that, and most investors should focus on steady growth stocks with the risk level that matches their temperament.You only need one incredible growth stock to see your money compound at a h...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
1 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) ETF to Buy With $40 During the S&P 500 Bull Market
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is in a raging bull market that dates back to October 2022. It continues to climb to new highs, and it has delivered a gain of 20% during the past 12 months alone. Technology stocks are leading the S&P higher, but those in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector have pe...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
BUZZ-COMMENT-Are FX markets underpricing Fed Powell and U.S. CPI risk?
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Options that include U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell's semi annual testimony to the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday and key U.S. CPI data on Wednesday haven't added much in the way of FX volatility premium, despite having done so in the past. FX volatility is a key yet un...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
BUZZ-COMMENT-Shunning world reserve currency making it more attractive
Feb 11 (Reuters) - In the midst of a trade dispute, traders are shunning the world reserve currency to purchase riskier assets that are undermined by monetary policy, unlike the greenback which is supported by an interest rate that is unlikely to change much in the next 12 months.Traders have purcha...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
3 Reasons to Buy Alibaba Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Alibaba's (NYSE: BABA) stock closed at a record high of $306.16 on Oct. 27, 2020. At the time, investors were impressed by the Chinese e-commerce and cloud leader's wide moat, rapid growth rates, and its expansion into adjacent markets.But by Oct. 24, 2022, Alibaba's stock had dropped below its IPO ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
Billionaire Bill Ackman Buys a Monster Growth Stock Called a "Sleeping Giant" by a Wall Street Analyst
Billionaire Bill Ackman is the CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, a hedge fund that returned 191% in the last five years. Comparatively, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) returned 102% over the same period. That outperformance makes Ackman a good source of inspiration for individual investors.La...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
Roblox Stock Craters on Outlook. Is This a Buying Opportunity?
Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) share prices plunged after the virtual gaming platform issued disappointing guidance. The drop cooled off what had been a hot start to the year for the stock, which is still up more than 13.5% on the year as of this writing. The stock has risen by about 48% over the past year.Let...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
Here Is My Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Right Now
As most informed artificial intelligence (AI) stock investors know, not all of these investments are multibaggers. In fact, some have struggled to outperform the S&P 500 during specified time periods.Such has been the case with prominent semiconductor stock Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM). Despite the compa...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
Amazon Shares Sink on Outlook. Is This a Buying Opportunity in the Stock?
Shares of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) slipped as investors were disappointed with the company's first-quarter revenue forecast. However, the company remains very upbeat about its opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI), calling it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and the biggest technological shift ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
Adicon Recognizes the Importance of Attracting and Retaining Talent Through its Incentive Plans
HANGZHOU, China (February 11, 2025) – Adicon Holdings Limited (the "Company," together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), a leading independent clinical laboratory company, is pleased to provide the latest status of the 2019 Incentive Plans adopted by the Company and defined in the Company’s latest financial reports. The Company recognizes the importance of attracting, retaining, and motivating talented individuals who contribute to the Group's success. Our 2019 Incentive Plans were approved and adopted on July 9, 2019, and since inception, it had been administered by a plan administrator, who is a director of the Company, designated by the board from time to time. Since IPO, Trident Trust Company (HK) Limited (“Trident Trust”) acted as trustee under the 2019 Incentive Plans, and from the latest disclosures, Trident Trust transferred 31,884,991 shares to Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited's account at DBS Vickers (Hong Kong) Limited (“Computershare”) on September 28, 2023. As of the date of this press release, the 31,884,991 shares held by Computershare, representing 4.39% of total shares outstanding (excluding treasury shares), together with shares held by Trident Trust, has and continue to be governed and managed under the 2019 Incentive Plans as described in the Company’s IPO prospectus. The Company will continue to monitor the effectiveness of these plans and make adjustments as necessary to ensure they remain aligned with the Group's strategic goals and shareholder interests.About AdiconAdicon is one of the leading independent clinical laboratory (ICL) networks in China. The Company offers comprehensive and best-in-class testing services primarily to hospitals and health check centers as well as central laboratory services to biopharma clients and contract research organizations through an integrated network of 34 self-operated laboratories across China. Currently, 21 of Adicon’s laboratories are accredited by ISO15189, which enabled the Company to provide customers with the quality assurance that comes with this rigorous international standard. The Company’s testing portfolio consists of over 4,000 medical diagnostic tests, including over 1,700 routine tests and over 2,300 esoteric tests. Adicon is committed to serving patients and the general public continuously with high-quality testing services as a leading ICL service provider in China and becoming a trusted and reliable partner for medical professionals and the general public. 11/02/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
Tue, Feb 11
LIVE MARKETS-New highs for DAX and FTSE, luxury up
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.comNEW HIGHS FOR DAX AND FTSE, LUXURY UPEuropean shares got of to a muted start on Tuesday as traders awaited to hear from Fed Chair Jerom...Reuters
Tue, Feb 11
Working While on Social Security? 3 Important Things You Need to Know.
As of January 2025, the average monthly Social Security benefit was $1,976. That amounts to a little under $24,000 per year, which isn't a ton of money to live on.That's why it's not a bad idea at all to work at the same time you're collecting Social Security. Living on those benefits alone can be e...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 11
