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BREAKINGVIEWS-Barclays-Santander UK is a matter of when, and how
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.By Liam Proud LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters Breakingviews) - If Banco Santander’s SAN.MC Ana Botín wants to sell her British retail business, there’s an obvious buyer: Barclays BARC.L boss C. S. Venkatakrishnan. The bi...Reuters
Jan 20, 2025
RPT-FACTBOX-US stock performance on dates of presidential inaugurations
Repeats FACTBOX originally published on Jan 17, no changesBy Saqib Iqbal AhmedNEW YORK, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Investors will closely monitor stock markets on Tuesday, the day after Donald Trump is inaugurated for his second term in the White House, to see if U.S. equities can continue their recent tren...Reuters
Jan 20, 2025
2 No-Brainer Technology Stocks to Buy Right Now
Technology stocks have been the driving force behind the market for the past decade, with eight of the S&P 500's largest weightings now in technology or tech-adjacent stocks. With technology continuing to change and advance the world we live in, there is good reason to believe that tech stocks will ...The Motley Fool
Jan 20, 2025
MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf bourses rise on Gaza ceasefire
By Ateeq Shariff Jan 20 (Reuters) - Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday, helped by the ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, while investors awaited key policy announcements from U.S. President Donald Trump's incoming administration.Hamas released t...Reuters
Jan 20, 2025
Should You Buy Nu Holdings While It's Below $14?
Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) is a digital bank that has disrupted the traditional banking sector in Brazil. The region was once known for its limited options and outrageous customer fees, making banking inaccessible to many residents. However, with its innovative approach to banking, Nu has taken a domina...The Motley Fool
Jan 20, 2025
Should I Buy Chipotle Stock in 2025?
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is set to report its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings for 2024 on Feb. 4. More importantly, it is the first full quarter for Scott Boatwright, who took over in August as interim CEO. Boatwright impressed the board to the point that it dropped the word "interim...The Motley Fool
Jan 20, 2025
GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar dips, stocks creep higher as second Trump term dawns
Bitcoin hits new record high near $109,000Trump takes office at 1700 GMTMarkets price 80% chance of BOJ rate hike this weekUpdates prices throughoutBy Nell Mackenzie and Tom Westbrook LONDON/SINGAPORE, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The dollar drifted lower and global stocks were cautiously positive on Monda...Reuters
Jan 20, 2025
3 Subtle Investing Mistakes I Won't Repeat in 2025 And Beyond
It's normal to make more than a few flubs while investing, especially when you're new. At the same time, we owe it to ourselves to be humble and to recognize when we've made a mistake with our finances. There's no point in beating yourself up, but there's a big point to understanding what went wrong...The Motley Fool
Jan 20, 2025
2 Reasons I'm Bullish on Uber Stock
Uber (NYSE: UBER) is generating growth in the two most important segments.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 15, 2025. The video was publis...The Motley Fool
Jan 20, 2025
Should You Buy Solana While It's Under $275?
Crypto season is alive and well. The sector lifted off after Donald Trump won the election in early November, promising a much friendlier regulatory environment than under President Joe Biden's administration. Rising Treasury yields led investors to take a breather to start the year but recent posit...The Motley Fool
Jan 20, 2025
Should You Buy ServiceNow Stock Before Jan. 29?
ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) is scheduled to report an investor update at the end of January that could have implications for stock market investors.Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Ja...The Motley Fool
Jan 20, 2025
Will Netflix Announce a Stock Split This Week?
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is on the clock. The company behind the world's leading premium video streaming service reports its fourth-quarter results on Tuesday afternoon, the first trading day of the holiday-abridged market week. Expectations are high, but so is Netflix's share price.The Motley Fool
Jan 20, 2025
RedNote TikTok influx is more curse than blessing
HONG KONG, Jan 20 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Gaining almost 3 million foreign users in one day sounds like a dream come true for a social media platform nearing saturation in its home market. But for RedNote, the Instagram-like upmarket Chinese app, the recent influx of refugees fleeing what...
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Jan 20, 2025
Want to Be a 401(k) Millionaire? 4 Tips All Retirees Should Know.
The idea of becoming a 401(k) millionaire may seem unrealistic to some. After all, most people just don't seem to earn enough money at their jobs to amass a seven-figure account with their workplace retirement plan.The fact is, however, it's more achievable than you might think. Mutual fund company ...The Motley Fool
Jan 20, 2025
The Smartest High-Yield Energy Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
When seeking high-yield dividend stocks, one of the best places to look is in the midstream energy space. Many of these companies are structured as master limited partnerships (MLPs), which pass through their profits to their unitholders and as such don't pay corporate taxes.As a result, most pay ou...The Motley Fool
Jan 20, 2025
Rocket Lab Is Growing Faster Than SpaceX. Here's Why.
SpaceX wrapped up 2024 with a record 138 rocket launches, including test flights of its Starship mega-rocket. Although SpaceX lost its second stage this time, in the company's first test flight of 2025, Starship's Super Heavy booster successfully launched and then returned for a chopsticks "landing"...The Motley Fool
Jan 20, 2025
LIVE MARKETS-UK consumer confidence falls off a cliff
STOXX 600 down 0.2%Renewable stocks lagEyes on Trump's inaugurationWall St futures edge 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.comUK CONSUMER CONFIDENCE FALLS OFF A CLIFFBrit...Reuters
Jan 20, 2025
I'm Up 510% on This Stock -- but I'm Not Selling a Single Share
During the initial COVID-19 stock market crash, many stocks plunged, but retail real estate companies were hit harder than most. Since I bought shares of Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (NYSE: SKT) in early 2020, my investment is up by more than 500%, not including dividends. However, I'm not planning...The Motley Fool
Jan 20, 2025
Is Quantum Computing Leader IonQ Still a Buy After Falling 20%?
Quantum computing stocks landed on investors' radars late last year when Alphabet announced a huge breakthrough with one of its quantum computing chips. This caused a marketwide rally in quantum computing stocks, sending top picks like IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) and Rigetti Computing through the roof.However...The Motley Fool
Jan 20, 2025
RPT-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 20, 2025
