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23% of Warren Buffett's $317 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks
Key PointsWarren Buffett has steered the Berkshire Hathaway holding company to market-crushing returns for the last 60 years. Buffett uses a simple long-term investment strategy, and he rarely chases hot stock market themes like artificial intelligence (AI). However, at least three stocks in Berkshi...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
This Group of Seniors Will Get Their 2026 Social Security COLA First
Key PointsThe Social Security Administration assigns payment dates to beneficiaries based on their birth dates.Most people receive payments on the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month.Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries receive their payments earlier.The $23,760 Social Securi...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
Lululemon rises after Elliott takes over $1 billion stake
Shares of athletic wear maker Lululemon Athletica LULU.O rise 4.5% to $217.25 premarketActivist investor Elliott Management has built a stake worth more than $1 bln in co and lining up a potential CEO candidate, a source told Reuters on WednesdayLast week, co said CEO Calvin McDonald would step down...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks recover from AI-led bruising; central banks in focus
Stocks edge up in cautious trade, focus on techOil extends gains on Trump's Venezuela blockadeBOE, ECB set to decide on ratesUS CPI report for November due later on ThursdayBy Stella Qiu and Amanda Cooper SYDNEY/LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Global shares crept higher on Thursday, after the ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
A Look Back and Ahead at McDonald's Stock
Key PointsMcDonald's has some positive sales momentum.Can the company drive higher traffic via its focus on lower-priced menu items?10 stocks we like better than McDonald's › The stock market has been volatile this year, including a swoon in March and April after the Trump administration announced t...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
Instacart shares sink as FTC probes co's AI tool over price disparities
Shares of online grocery delivery platform Instacart CART.O plunge 6.6% to $42.62 in premarket trading The U.S. Federal Trade Commission(FTC) is probing CART's AI pricing tool Eversight, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on WednesdayEversight faced criticism after a study found s...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
UK's Whitbread rises after Corvex discloses stake, calls for strategic review
Shares of Premier Inn owner Whitbread WTB.L up 3.8% at 2,537p; stock is the biggest gainer on the FTSE 100 .FTSE, which is down 0.01%U.S.-based hedge fund Corvex Management urges WTB to review its 3.5 billion pound ($4.67 billion) capital plan, citing a gap between co's share price and market v...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
The Stock Market Sounds an Alarm as Investors Get Bad News About President Trump's Tariffs. History Says This May Happen in 2026.
Key PointsPresident Trump says tariffs will strengthen the U.S. economy and protect jobs, but hiring has slowed sharply and unemployment recently reached a four-year high.Meanwhile, U.S. manufacturing activity has declined in nine straight months and the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index currently s...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
Micron surges after upbeat results on booming AI chip demand
Micron Technology MU.O shares rise 9.4% to $246.6 premarketMemory chipmaker expects Q2 adjusted EPS of $8.42 vs estimates of $4.78; revenue forecast of $18.70 bln vs $14.20 bln estimateCites high demand and strong pricing for high-bandwidth memory chips used in AI hardware As long as the AI musi...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Prediction: Wall Street's Most Unique Member of the "Magnificent Seven" Will Become the Hottest Stock-Split Stock of 2026
Key PointsFive blockbuster stock splits were undertaken in 2025, with Netflix and O'Reilly Automotive leading the charge.One member of the Magnificent Seven is unlike its peers in the stock-split department.A high nominal share price, growing retail investor ownership, well-defined competitive advan...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
Bitcoin Is Doing Something Last Seen in 2014. Wall Street Analysts Say This Will Happen in 2026.
Key PointsThe S&P 500 is up 15%, and Bitcoin is down 5% year to date. Not since 2014 has the S&P 500 generated positive returns while Bitcoin generated negative returns.Analysts at Standard Chartered and Bernstein expect Bitcoin to reach $150,000 in 2026, a forecast that implies 74% upside from its ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
Better Pharmaceutical Buy: Eli Lilly vs. Novo Nordisk
Key PointsThese two healthcare stocks are top names to invest in, but they haven't both been doing well of late.Eli Lilly has generated $25 billion in revenue from its fast-growing GLP-1 drugs this year.Novo Nordisk, in contrast, has been facing a lot of adversity and has had to cut its guidance due...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
Japan's Nikkei ends at 3-week low on tech selloff over AI-business outlook
TOKYO, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended at a three-week low on Thursday, pressured by heavyweight tech stocks as investors weighed the outlook for artificial intelligence and data centre businesses. The Nikkei .N225 fell 1.03% to 49,001.5, its lowest close...
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Thu, Dec 18
Micron shares up 12% in Europe after blowout forecast
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Micron Technology's MU.O Frankfurt-listed shares soared almost 12% in early European trading on Thursday following an upbeat forecast from the U.S. computer memory chip maker.Micron predicted second-quarter adjusted profit at nearly double Wall Street expectations, as prices s...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
The Hidden Drawback to Claiming Social Security at 70 Everyone Should Know About
Key PointsIf you wait until 70 to sign up for Social Security, you can boost your monthly benefits for life.That may result in less total income from the program.It could also create a scenario where you miss out on opportunities to make the most of that money. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
LIVE MARKETS-STOXX flat, 'hope and wariness' around BP
STOXX 600 up 0.1%Cenbanks, US data eyedBlowout forecast from MicronNasdaq 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.com STOXX FLAT, 'HOPE AND WARINESS' ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
If You'd Invested $100 in the Invesco Semiconductors ETF (PSI) 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Key PointsA semiconductor ETF can provide exposure to the AI industry with increased diversification.This ETF has significantly outpaced the S&P 500 over the past 10 years.However, there are important risks to consider before you buy.10 stocks we like better than Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust -...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
58% of Warren Buffett's $318 Billion Portfolio for 2026 Is Invested in These 4 Unstoppable Stocks
Key PointsBerkshire Hathaway's billionaire boss, Warren Buffett, is less than two weeks away from stepping down as CEO.Buffett has long believed in concentrating his company's invested assets into his top ideas.The four largest holdings in Berkshire Hathaway's $318 billion investment portfolio offer...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
Better EV Stock: Rivian vs. Tesla
Key PointsTesla's operating expenses are rising, and its net income is declining. Rivian's upcoming R2 model could be a catalyst for the company and its stock.Rivian appears to be the better buy, but investors will need to be patient. 10 stocks we like better than Rivian Automotive › Rivian (NASDAQ:...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
HK Movers | Chinese Mineral Exploration and Production Company Zhihui Mining Surges 115% in Grey Market Trading
Mineral exploration and production company Zhihui Mining stock rocketed 115% in Hong Kong’s grey market trading.Founded in 2013, Zhihui Mining is a mineral exploration and production company focused on zinc, lead, and copper mining, processing, and sales in Tibet, China. Based on data from Shanghai ...Tiger News
Thu, Dec 18
