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This All Too Common 401(k) Mistake Could Cost You $300,000 Over Your Career
For many of today's workers, a 401(k) is the difference between enjoying a comfortable retirement and struggling to get by. It's where they save for decades and hopefully snag some matching contributions from their employer so they don't have to do it all alone. But these accounts can also be comple...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 10
GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar firms on tariff threats, stocks shrug and post gains
Dollar up as Trump talks of tariffs on steel, aluminiumStocks shrug off tariff threat, with S&P 500 futures higherMarkets see less scope for Fed rate cuts this yearBy Wayne Cole and Harry Robertson SYDNEY/LONDON, Feb 10 (Reuters) - The dollar edged higher on Monday after U.S. President Donald...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
The Stock Market Has an Earnings Quality Problem -- and It Can't Be Ignored Any Longer
Since 2023 began, Wall Street's major stock indexes have been practically unstoppable. The ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average, benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and growth-powered Nasdaq Composite have ascended to numerous record-closing highs.Investors haven't hurt for catalysts, with a laundr...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 10
Shares in Spanish high-speed train maker Talgo jump as Poland's PFR joins bidding
Adds share move in first paragraph, adds details MADRID, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Spanish train maker Talgo's TLGO.MC shares jumped 7% on Monday after Poland's state-owned investment fund PFR said it planned to join the bidding for the manufacturer of AVE high speed trains. PFR said it intended...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
A Big Social Security Change Proposed by President Donald Trump May Be Bad News for Retirees
President Trump while on the campaign trail proposed eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits. "Seniors should not pay taxes on Social Security," he commented on social media in July. He reiterated the point during a Fox & Friends interview in August.Importantly, Trump is not the only politicia...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 10
Better High-Yield Dividend Stock: Pfizer vs. Merck
Investors looking for ways to pump up their passive income streams might want to turn their heads toward the pharmaceutical industry. At recent prices, you can buy shares of Merck (NYSE: MRK) that offer a yield above 3%, and shares of Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) offer a yield above 6%.Which of these two high...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 10
Should You Buy Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Stock After Its 49% Drop?
Despite supplying some of the world's most sought-after chips, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) has declined 49% since it peaked in March 2024. Over the same period, Nvidia stock has increased about 40%.Nvidia makes the most advanced graphics processing units (GPUs) for data centers, which are u...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 10
3 No-Brainer Healthcare Stocks to Buy With $200 Right Now
Healthcare stocks have something to offer every investor. If you're looking for high growth, you can try an innovative biotech that may launch game-changing products down the road. If you're more of a cautious investor, you can aim for a well-established and diversified player that pays dividends an...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 10
Is Nvidia the Greatest Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has probably been the hottest investment theme on the planet over the past year. Companies involved in this high-growth area have seen their share prices climb in the triple digits and have fueled gains in the three major benchmarks -- the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industri...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 10
BUZZ-UK's Directa Plus soars on order win, contract renewal
** Directa Plus DCTA.L jumps 8.3% to 6.50p, highest since January 6** Graphene-based product supplier's unit Setcar wins $1.5 mln contract from Midia International SA** Unit also renews 1.1 million euros ($1.1 million) contract with Ford Otosan, owned by Ford Motor Company F.N ** As of last clos...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
It's Official. Starlink Is SpaceX's Biggest Money-Maker Now.
If there's one thing that really jumped out at me from Payload Space's just-released report "Estimating SpaceX's 2024 Revenue," it's the sheer size of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet business -- and its growth rate.It's been less than five years now since SpaceX first announced the opening of b...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 10
LIVE MARKETS-Europe in the green, BP top gainer
STOXX 600 up 0.3%BP shares jump after activist takes stakeTrump threatens metals tariffsWall St futures higherWelcome 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.comEUROPE IN THE GREEN, BP T...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Retirees Age 65 and Older
The average worker believes he or she will need a whopping $1.8 million saved for retirement, according to a 2024 survey from Charles Schwab.Retirement planning is a highly personal process, and everyone's situation will differ. You could need well over $1 million to retire comfortably, while others...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 10
Stifel cuts Tesla’s PT to $474 amid mixed Q4 results and market uncertainty
Investing.com -- Analysts at Stifel in a note dated Monday trimmed their price target for Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) to $474 from $492, citing a mix of positives and ongoing headwinds following the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report.Investing.com
Mon, Feb 10
I'm Starting to Think My Social Security Filing Age Doesn't Matter
If I have things my way, I won't be retiring for a few more decades. So there's really no pressure on me to decide right now when to claim Social Security.But because writing about retirement planning is a big part of my work, I tend to find myself thinking about Social Security a lot. And as a resu...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 10
French engineer GTT's chief executive resigns, sending shares down 5%
Adds share price reaction, Elogen results and group outlookFeb 10 (Reuters) - French engineering group GTT's GTT.PA Chief Executive Jean-Baptiste Choimet resigned on Monday, sending its shares down more than 5%, as the company prepares a strategic review of its loss-making Elogen business.Elogen...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
2 AI Stocks to Buy Before They Soar 300% and 110%, According to Certain Wall Street Analysts
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a powerful tailwind for the stock market in recent years, but certain Wall Street analysts still see substantial upside in Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), as follows:Dan Ives at Wedbush believes Palantir could be a ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 10
South African rand weakens on Trump's new tariff threats
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 10 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand weakened early on Monday in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump announcing fresh tariff plans, adding to worries over a global trade war.At 0748 GMT, the rand traded at 18.4775 against the dollar ZAR=D3, about 0.3% weaker than its previous...Reuters
Mon, Feb 10
