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Prediction: 2 AI Stocks Will Be Worth More Than Palantir Technologies by Year-End in 2025
Palantir Technologies led the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) higher last year. Shares advanced 340% as the company reported increasingly strong demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) platform. Palantir is worth $163 billion as of Jan. 20, but certain Wall Street analyst expect Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) a...The Motley Fool
Jan 22, 2025
BUZZ-Street View: Netflix set to become the 'default' for long-form content consumption
** Netflix NFLX.O reaffirmed its dominance of the streaming video market on Tuesday, reporting a record number of subscribers over the holiday quarter** Shares up 14.4% at $994.64 premarketCONTENT STRENGTH TO BOOST ENGAGEMENT, REVENUE** J.P. Morgan ("overweight," PT: $1,150) expects little pushback ...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
This Ridiculously Cheap Warren Buffett Stock Could Make You Richer
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) owns one of the world's most closely watched stock portfolios. Many investors follow Buffett's trades for investment ideas and to gauge the temperature of the broader market.That's why it was alarming when Berkshire trimmed many of its ...The Motley Fool
Jan 22, 2025
This Biotech Stock Soared 116% in 2024, but Is It a Buy in 2025?
One of the hottest growth areas in the healthcare landscape these days is the obesity drug market because of a class of drugs that's proven to be both efficacious and safe in clinical studies and in the real world. You might be familiar with the top sellers, such as Eli Lilly's Zepbound or Novo Nord...The Motley Fool
Jan 22, 2025
Opinion: The Best Quantum Computing Stock to Buy in 2025
Quantum computing has been a popular topic on Wall Street in recent weeks due to updates from several companies. In December, Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) reached an important technical milestone with its Willow chips. In January, Microsoft launched its Quantum Ready program to help busin...The Motley Fool
Jan 22, 2025
Opinion: The Biggest Risk Facing Nvidia Stock, and How the Company Will Solve It
The semiconductor industry has always been cyclical, because whether it's computers, smartphones, or even data centers, consumers and businesses only upgrade their physical hardware once every few years. That means revenue comes in big waves, followed by lengthy troughs.Artificial intelligence (AI) ...The Motley Fool
Jan 22, 2025
Taiwan says market uncertainty will be 'new normal' under Trump
TAIPEI, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Changes in policy promised by the newly inaugurated Trump administration foreshadow a future in which uncertainty will be "the new normal" for financial markets amid rising geopolitical risks, Taiwan's top financial regulator said on Wednesday. Taiwan's main index .TWII j...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly Dividend
SHANGHAI, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") whic...PR Newswire
Jan 22, 2025
Retiring in 2025? 3 Financial Moves to Make as Soon as You Resign From Work
The weeks leading up to retirement can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. On one hand, you're getting ready to enjoy some newfound freedom. On the other, you're making a big change, which is a scary thing by itself. But you're also giving up the security of a steady paycheck, and you'r...The Motley Fool
Jan 22, 2025
Russian rouble strengthens to below 99 to the US dollar
MOSCOW, Jan 22 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble strengthened to below 99 to the U.S. dollar amid market optimism over easing tensions between Russia and the West over the Ukraine war, following the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. The rouble had strengthened by 0.9% to trade at 98.60 to th...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
Europe's STOXX 600 hits record high
LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 .STOXX rose to a record high in early trading on Wednesday.A 0833 GMT, the index was up 0.6% at an all-time high of 528.97, surpassing its previous record hit in September. The index has added 4.2% so far in 2025.Investors have been active buye...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
European stocks extend gains as Adidas propels DAX to record high
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window Jan 22 (Reuters) - European stocks extended their recent run of gains on Wednesday, with strong holiday-quarter performance from Adidas pushing German shares to record highs and healthcare s...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
China and Hong Kong stocks tumble on Trump's tariff threats
Updates with closing prices HONG KONG, Jan 22 (Reuters) - China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at new tariffs on Chinese imports, ending a brief reprieve for the markets.China's blue-chip CSI 300 Index .CSI000300 and the Shanghai Composite Index .S...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
EMERGING MARKETS-Malaysian ringgit extends gains as central bank holds rates; China stocks drag
Updates at 0717 GMTMalaysian central bank keeps interest rate unchangedRinggit at highest since mid-DecemberShanghai stocks down 0.9%By Sherin Sunny and Sameer Manekar Jan 22 (Reuters) - The Malaysian ringgit extended gains on Wednesday after the country's central bank kept interest rate unchange...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
EMERGING MARKETS-Malaysian ringgit extends gains as central bank holds rates; China stocks drag
Malaysian central bank keeps interest rate unchangedRinggit at highest since mid-DecemberShanghai stocks down 0.9%Updates at 0717 GMTBy Sherin Sunny and Sameer Manekar Jan 22 (Reuters) - The Malaysian ringgit extended gains on Wednesday after the country's central bank kept interest rate unchange...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
History Says the Nasdaq Will Soar in 2025. 1 Unstoppable Stock Is Surging Right Now.
The Nasdaq Composite has been on a non-stop thrill ride for more than two years and shows no signs of slowing. A number of factors have contributed to the rally, including waning inflation, falling interest rates, higher corporate earnings, and the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). After risin...The Motley Fool
Jan 22, 2025
LIVE MARKETS-Europe before the bell: futures up as traders digest Trump comments
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.comEUROPE BEFORE THE BELL: FUTURES UP AS TRADERS DIGEST TRUMP COMMENTS European stocks are heading for a positive start to Wednesday, as E...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
Tech drives Nikkei to 2-week closing high after Trump's AI investment plans
TOKYO, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average posted a two-week closing high on Wednesday, powered by SoftBank Group and other technology stocks after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a private sector investment of up to $500 billion to fund AI infrastructure.
UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Jan 22
Adds new items, updates futures Jan 22 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening flat on Wednesday, with futures FFIc1 up 0.03%* EASYJET: British airline Easyjet EZJ.L reported a smaller operating loss in its first quarter on easing fuel costs and strong passenger demand for trav...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
Oracle shares rise 9% after Trump unveils $500 bln AI plan
LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Oracle shares ORCL.N jumped nearly 9% in Frankfurt on Wednesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said the company would make a large investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, together with OpenAI and SoftBank 9984.T.Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
