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Biggest Stock Movers Today, Dec. 1: BHC, SMR, & More
Key PointsMajor stock market indexes were down on Monday but closed well above their worst levels of the day.A healthcare stock was one of the best performers on the day.The reversal of some key market trends sent some popular stocks down.10 stocks we like better than NuScale Power › Often, stock ma...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
CANADA STOCKS-TSX retreats from record high as technology shares fall
TSX ends down 0.9% at 31,101.78Tech falls 4.1%, with Shopify down 6.3%Financials lose 1% ahead of bank resultsBarrick explores IPO of North American assetsBy Fergal Smith Dec 1 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock gave back some of its November gains on Monday as technology shares lost ground and ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
S&P 500 Stability vs. Superior Growth: Is VOO or VUG the Better ETF for You?
Key PointsThe Vanguard Growth ETF boasts higher recent returns and greater tech sector exposure, while the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF spreads risk more broadly across 500 companies.VOO offers a higher dividend yield and slightly lower expense ratio than VUG.VUG carries greater volatility and drawdown risk...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
LIVE MARKETS-Wall St snaps 5-day rally as crypto sours the mood
Main US indexes end red; Dow off most, down ~0.9%Utilities leads S&P 500 sector losers; Energy leads gainersDollar ~flat; bitcoin falls >5%; gold rises slightly; crude up >1%US 10-Year Treasury yield jumps to ~4.09%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reu...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
Why iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF Was Tanking Today
Key PointsIts foundational asset wasn't doing well, to put it mildly.The cryptoverse's new fear is a potential interest rate increase in Japan.10 stocks we like better than iShares Bitcoin Trust › Monday was, to put it mildly, not a good day to be invested in cryptocurrencies. By extension, this mea...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
US STOCKS-Wall Street ends lower as yields climb; crypto stocks drop
Crypto-linked stocks fall after bitcoin drops below $85kSynopsys jumps after Nvidia invests $2 billionUS manufacturing slump deepens in NovemberIndexes off: Dow 0.90%, S&P 500 0.53%, Nasdaq 0.38%By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Dec 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks closed modestly lower on Monday, weig...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
Citadel's flagship fund gained 1.4% in November, sources say
By Anirban Sen and Prakhar Srivastava NEW YORK, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Citadel's flagship fund Wellington posted a 1.4% return in November, boosting the fund's performance for the year to 8.3%, according to two people familiar with the matter.The firm's other funds also notched positive mo...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
If You'd Invested $1,000 in the Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK) 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Key PointsThe Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK) contains 66 of the largest American companies on the market.MGK's top three holdings account for over 38% of the ETF.There is a lot of overlap between MGK and other major indexes, like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.10 stocks we like better than Van...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
Will This AI Stock Be the Market's Next Big Winner?
Key PointsDecades of data‑engineering experience position the company to benefit from the rising demand for AI training, annotation, and domain tuning.The company has solid financials as demonstrated in its most recent earnings report.Strong analyst sentiment and a high target imply big upside, but ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
US STOCKS-Wall Street ends lower as yields climb; crypto stocks drop
Crypto-linked stocks fall after bitcoin drops below $85kSynopsys jumps after Nvidia invests $2 billionUS manufacturing slump deepens in NovemberBy Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Dec 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks closed modestly lower on Monday, weighed down by a jump in Treasury yields and economic data...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
What Are the 5 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Right Now?
Key PointsThe U.S. government jumped into the AI race with the announcement of Project Genesis.Project Genesis will likely fuel continued demand for AI investments.The current AI leaders are strong bets for the future, too.10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › It seems the artificial intelligence...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm asset values soften as investors cautious about Venzuela
Stocks down 0.24%, currencies down 0.18%Investors await Fed clarityChile economic activity tops forecasts with 2.2% rise in OctoberColombia inflation data due later this weekBy Niket Nishant Dec 1 (Reuters) - Latin American assets were slightly lower on Monday, opening the final month of the yea...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
Turning 66 in 2026? 1 Important Thing to Know About Social Security.
Key PointsYou may be gearing up to claim Social Security in 2026.If you're turning 66 next year, you won't be able to collect your monthly benefits in full.You may want to wait another year -- or even longer -- to sign up.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › People h...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
Should You Buy XRP While It's Still Below $3?
Key PointsXRP's price is lower than it was a few months ago.New holders are procuring as many coins as they can get their hands on.The core drivers for this asset's value are strong, and getting stronger.10 stocks we like better than XRP › XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is priced at less than $3 at the moment, a...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
BREAKINGVIEWS-Goldman shopping spree confronts Solomon’s paradox
By Stephen GandelNEW YORK, Dec 1 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Goldman Sachs GS.N CEO David Solomon is fighting the Solomon paradox. Named for the biblical king, the term describes the widespread tendency to give wiser, more dispassionate, counsel to other people than when trying to solve one's own ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
Big Returns and Big Risk: See How SOXL and SSO Measure Up
Key PointsDirexion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares (SOXL) experienced much deeper drawdowns and higher volatility than ProShares Ultra S&P500 (SSO)SOXL offers a slightly lower expense ratio, but SSO offers a higher dividend yieldSOXL is concentrated entirely in semiconductors, while SSO mirrors t...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
Citadel's flagship fund gained 1.4% in November, source says
By Anirban Sen Dec 1 (Reuters) - Citadel's flagship fund Wellington posted a 1.4% return in November, boosting the fund's performance for the year to 8.3%, according to a person familiar with the matter.The firm's other funds also notched positive monthly returns. Miami-based Citadel&...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
How Has Coca-Cola (KO) Stock Done for Investors?
Key PointsCoca-Cola stock has returned 38.7% over five years, significantly trailing the S&P 500's stronger performance.Even with dividends reinvested, Coca-Cola's total returns couldn't keep pace with the broader market's AI-driven rally.Coca-Cola trades at a discount to the market with a P/E ratio...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
Should You Buy Vistra Stock (VST) Before It Hits $200?
Key PointsVistra has some advantages as an energy company, such as being able to charge higher prices.Investors are bullish about it due to the proliferation of energy-eating data centers. 10 stocks we like better than Vistra › Shares of energy company Vistra (NYSE: VST) were recently trading around...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
US STOCKS-Wall Street dips as yields climb; crypto stocks tumble
Crypto-linked stocks fall after bitcoin drops below $85kSynopsys jumps after Nvidia invests $2 billionUS manufacturing slump deepens in NovemberIndexes off: Dow 0.62%, S&P 500 0.34%, Nasdaq 0.29%By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, Dec 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks edged lower on Monday, weighed down b...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
