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Is This Cheap Stock a No-Brainer Buy in 2025?
If you've been paying attention to the markets in the past few years, then you know just how much some of the most dominant technology companies' shares have climbed. Investors looking to put money to work might be discouraged by all the bullish fever.However, there's a cheap stock that you've undou...The Motley Fool
Jan 20, 2025
China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged
SHANGHAI, Jan 20 (Reuters) - China left benchmark lending rates unchanged at the monthly fixing on Monday, as a weakening yuan has limited Beijing's monetary easing efforts.The one-year loan prime rate (LPR) CNYLPR1Y=CFXS was kept at 3.1%, while the five-year LPR CNYLPR5Y=CFXS was unchanged at 3.6%....Reuters
Jan 20, 2025
Prediction: 2 Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than SoundHound AI 1 Year From Now
SoundHound AI has been one of the hottest stocks on the market in the past year, rising a stunning 602% as of this writing on the back of the company's phenomenal growth, as well as a small investment by artificial intelligence (AI) pioneer Nvidia in this small but fast-growing voice AI solutions pr...The Motley Fool
Jan 20, 2025
BUZZ-Australia's Insignia Financial hits over 3-yr high on providing due diligence
** Shares of Insignia Financial IFL.AX rise 1% to A$4.475, their highest levels since Oct 28** The Australian wealth manager offered to provide CC Capital access to non-public information to help determine whether the U.S.-based suitor can improve its proposal valuing the firm at A$3.07 bln ($1.90 b...Reuters
Jan 20, 2025
Hedge funds have charged almost $2 trillion in fees since 1969, says LCH
Hedge funds charged $1.8 trillion in fees since 1969Largest most expensive hedge funds share more winnings with investorsGroup as a whole keeps roughly half of their gains By Nell MackenzieLONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Hedge funds have charged their investors $1.8 trillion in fees from 1969 to the end...Reuters
Jan 20, 2025
Asset manager VanEck expects growth in defence sector as Trump returns
By Sudip Kar-Gupta BRUSSELS, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Demand for a leading defence sector exchange-traded fund (ETF) has been growing ahead of the return of Donald Trump to the White House, said investment company and ETF issuer VanEck.The European arm of the New York-headquartered company launched its...Reuters
Jan 20, 2025
Meet the Supercharged Growth Stock That Could Make You a Millionaire
When people look for a home-run investment, they tend to look at the lottery ticket types -- a high-risk stock with an unproven business, hoping to get lucky and hit big. It's great if a speculative investment works out, but you might be better off heading to the nearest casino and betting it all on...The Motley Fool
Jan 19, 2025
Could Buying NextEra Energy Stock Today Set You Up for Life?
If you are looking to create a lifetime's worth of income by buying dividend stocks, you might overlook NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) because its yield is "only" 3%. That's about average for a utility, and there are plenty of higher-yielding choices out there for you to consider, both inside and outsid...The Motley Fool
Jan 19, 2025
Is Realty Income a Millionaire-Maker Stock?
Realty Income (NYSE: O) has been a reliable dividend stock for long-term investors. It's one of the world's largest real estate investment trusts (REITs), it pays monthly dividends, and it's raised its payout 128 times since its IPO in 1994. Its forward yield of 6% is also much higher than the 10-ye...The Motley Fool
Jan 19, 2025
2 2025 Spousal Social Security Benefit Changes All Married Couples Need to Know
The start of a new year usually means changes to Social Security, and this year is no different. The changes to Social Security retirement benefits and changes that affect workers still paying into the program often get the most attention, but spousal benefits see changes too.If you're already claim...The Motley Fool
Jan 19, 2025
BREAKINGVIEWS-Davos becomes world’s most exclusive watch party
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.By Peter Thal Larsen LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The Swiss town of Davos will this week host what amounts to an exclusive watch party for the season premiere of Donald Trump’s second term. The annual...Reuters
Jan 19, 2025
MORNING BID ASIA-Inauguration caution cools risk-on revival
By Jamie McGeever Jan 20 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Signs of life being breathed back into China's economy and a strong rally on Wall Street on Friday bode well for Asian markets on Monday, although nervousness around President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration could te...Reuters
Jan 19, 2025
2 Quantum Computing Stocks That Could Be a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
The quantum computing revolution is changing technology as we know it. Quantum computers leverage the principles of quantum mechanics to perform calculations far beyond the capabilities of traditional computers.The Motley Fool
Jan 19, 2025
BUZZ-Citi expects Suncorp to post strong HY results, ups target price
** Citi analysts are upbeat on Australia's Suncorp Group's SUN.AX half-yearly results ** Brokerage expects benign weather to help co's first-half insurance margin** "We still expect the majority of the A$4.1 billion ($2.5 billion) bank sale proceeds to be returned to shareholders by capital reductio...Reuters
Jan 19, 2025
1 Incredible Billionaire Stock Up 91% in 2 Years: Is It Time to Buy?
Due to industry regulations, large investment companies are required to reveal their portfolio holdings every quarter. This is a gold mine for retail investors, as they can search a big list of positions to find potential buying opportunities.Bill Ackman, a billionaire hedge fund manager who runs Pe...The Motley Fool
Jan 19, 2025
Here's Some Reassuring News for Anyone Invested in Quantum Computing Stocks
Last year, investors poured into artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, and the biggest players -- from Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) to Amazon -- helped the general market soar. The S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq each climbed in the double digits. The technology spurred such excite...The Motley Fool
Jan 19, 2025
Prediction: These 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Could Be Worth More Than Palantir by the End of 2030
Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) has gained a reputation for being one of the best artificial intelligence (AI) investments, with its stock rising a whopping 320% since the start of 2024. However, looking at its current valuation, one could argue the expectations baked into its price may not necessarily be g...The Motley Fool
Jan 19, 2025
A Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity: My Best Hypergrowth Stock to Buy in 2025
It's the new year, and many investors are looking for the best stocks to fuel their portfolio growth in 2025 and beyond. The annual turn of the calendar can inspire investors to reevaluate their holdings, looking for weeds to trim while seeding new positions. 2023 and 2024 were phenomenal years for ...The Motley Fool
Jan 19, 2025
President-Elect Trump Just Gave XRP Investors Some Great News for 2025
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has been on an incredibly hot streak lately. The cryptocurrency's token price has risen 54% year to date, far outperforming the gain of roughly 9% for Bitcoin and roughly 3% for Ethereum. Even more impressive, XRP is up 450.5% over the last year. Following this rally, XRP now has a...The Motley Fool
Jan 19, 2025
Will Donald Trump Be a Good President for Social Security Beneficiaries? That Depends on What You Mean by "Good."
President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office on Jan. 20, and while many Americans are excited about the changes he may make in his second term, others remain anxious. One of the issues that many seniors will be keeping a close eye on over the next four years is Social Security, which is inchin...The Motley Fool
Jan 19, 2025
