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Is Intel Stock a Buy Now?
The past year has been a terrible one for Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) investors as share prices of the once-mighty semiconductor giant have fallen 55%, driven by the company's inability to capitalize on hot technology trends such as artificial intelligence (AI) and market share losses to rivals.However, Ch...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
3 Reasons Why High-Yield Dividend Stocks ExxonMobil and Chevron Are No-Brainer Buys in February
On Friday, oil and gas majors ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) and Chevron (NYSE: CVX) fell 2.5% and 4.6%, respectively, after reporting fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results.The energy sector, led by ExxonMobil and Chevron, got off to a hot start this year as West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil price...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
3 High-Yielding Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for Years
Investing in high-yielding dividend stocks can be an excellent way to generate recurring income. But an even better option for investors is to target high-yielding stocks that also grow their dividend payments. In those situations, your dividend income will rise over time, which can be incredibly va...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
This 6.8%-Yielding Dividend Stock Takes Another Crucial Step Towards Improving Its Financial Health
Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) has been under significant pressure over the past few years. The real estate investment trust (REIT) has had to navigate the bankruptcy of two top tenants and surging interest rates. Those issues have made it much more difficult to refinance debt as it matures. H...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
Got $100 per Month? 3 Magnificent Growth ETFs to Buy Now and Hold Forever.
Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a smart alternative to buying individual stocks, as they often require less effort while offering greater diversification.Growth ETFs, specifically, aim to outperform the market over time. Each fund contains a variety of growth stocks, sometimes from ...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
LIVE MARKETS-Back to earnings
Stoxx 600 down 0.3%, U.S. futures slightly lowerTech biggest gainer, Infineon up 10.5% Vodafone struggles 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.BACK TO EARNINGS In a brief ...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
Starbucks Shares Jump on Signs of a Turnaround. Is It Too Late to Buy the Stock?
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) shares got a boost following its fiscal Q1 earnings as CEO Brian Niccol continues to implement his turnaround plan. While its results topped analyst expectations, the coffee house operator is still seeing same-store sales and traffic declines.Let's take a closer look at Star...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
Can Shiba Inu Reach $1 in 2025? Brace Yourself for a Surprising Answer
Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) soared by 45,278,000% during 2021, which means had you bought it on Jan. 1 and sold it on Dec. 31, an investment of as little as $3 could have made you a millionaire. Sadly, none of us own a crystal ball.It proved to be nothing more than a speculative rally because Shiba Inu...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
Better Stock to Buy Right Now: Altria vs Kraft Heinz
Altria (NYSE: MO) and Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) are blue chip consumer staples giants that for a time were parts of the same company. Altria, the domestic tobacco giant formerly known as Philip Morris USA, bought Kraft Foods in the 1980s and owned it until its spin-off in 2007. In 2015, Kraft Foods ...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
Should You Buy Nvidia Before Feb. 26? The Evidence Is Piling Up, and Here's What It Says.
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock soared 171% last year for the best performance in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which it recently joined. The year was fantastic for the artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant. It entered this famous benchmark, reported record revenue, and readied the release of its ...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
28.4% of Warren Buffett's $303 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in 3 Stocks He Plans to Hold Forever
One of the most famous Warren Buffett quotes comes from his 1988 letter to Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) shareholders: "When we own portions of outstanding businesses with outstanding managements, our favorite holding period is forever."But while Buffett would prefer to hold the sto...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
Social Security Got a Shake-Up in 2025, and 3 Changes May Surprise Retirees
The Social Security program undergoes a series of revisions each year to ensure benefit payments keep pace with inflation and wages. The latest round of revisions took effect in January, and a recent survey published by Nationwide Retirement Institute suggests some of the changes will surprise many ...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
If You Put Just $100 in Your 401(k) Every Month for 10 Years, You Could Have This Much Cash by Retirement
Investing consistently over many years is the key to building a healthy retirement fund, and the longer you give your money to grow, the less you'll need to save each month to see significant progress.Contributing even $100 per month to your 401(k) can go a long way over time. If you were to invest ...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
HK-listed Chinese stocks hit 3-month high despite China, US tariffs
Stocks rally despite new Sino-US tariffsAI and EV shares lead the gains Focus shifts to China's tariff responses and upcoming NPC Updates closing prices, adds quotesBy Jiaxing Li Hong Kong, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Chinese stocks listed in Hong Kong surged on Tuesday as investors loaded up on artifi...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
TomTom sees lower 2025 earnings on automotive market slowdown, shares drop
Adds details throughout, share moves in paragraph 1, CEO quotes in paragraphs 4,10-11; and analyst quote in paragraph 8By Hugo Lhomedet and Mathias de Rozario Feb 4 (Reuters) - Digital mapping specialist TomTom TOM2.AS posted a 2% drop in its annual revenue on Tuesday, slightly above estimates, a...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
Russian rouble strengthens vs US dollar, ignores trade wars
MOSCOW, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble strengthened against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, even as the U.S. currency gained on the global market following the implementation of U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods.At 0815 GMT, the rouble RUB= was up 0.8% at 99.00 against the dollar, according to data fr...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
BUZZ-BNP Paribas edges up on Q4 earnings beat, 2026 targets
** Shares in BNP Paribas BNPP.PA edge up around 2%, paring earlier gains of more than 3%, after the bank's earnings, new 2026 targets came-in above expectations** The French lender beats expectations by 4% for Q4 net income, coming at 2.32 bln euros ($2.40 bln), and revenues, at 12.14 bln euros ...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
ExxonMobil Has Built a Juggernaut in the Oil Patch
ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) has built a premier oil company. The energy giant has an unrivaled asset base. It controls a treasure trove of low-cost oil and gas around the world. The company also has an integrated products solutions business in chemicals and refining that enables it to maximize nearly eve...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
2 Stock-Split AI Stocks to Buy Before They Soar in 2025, According to Wall Street
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX) play important roles in the artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain. Both stocks outperformed the S&P 500 during the last five years, and both companies reset their soaring share prices with stock splits in 2024. Most Wall Street analysts expec...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
European shares fall as investors weigh trade war fears; Vodafone tumbles
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window Feb 4 (Reuters) - European shares fell on Tuesday due to losses in automobiles and telecom-related stocks, as investors grew unsettled over fears of a trade war between top global economies,...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
