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1 Flashing Warning Sign Palantir Investors Can't Afford to Miss
Key PointsPalantir's software is seeing widespread adoption.Palantir's growth rates are incredible and have been sustained for several quarters.Amid all the success, investors should pay close attention attention to Palantir's valuation.10 stocks we like better than Palantir Technologies › Palantir ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
US STOCKS-Wall St futures drop on caution ahead of data, Powell's remarks
Futures off: Dow 0.45%, S&P 500 0.56%, Nasdaq 0.68% Dec 1 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell on Monday as investors stepped to the sidelines and awaited economic data and remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to gauge the central bank's verdict on monetary policy when it...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
Energy Transfer: The 8% Dividend Stock to Own
Key PointsEnergy Transfer generates very stable cash flows. The MLP also has a conservative financial profile. It has the financial flexibility to grow its operations and high-yielding distribution. 10 stocks we like better than Energy Transfer › A high dividend yield is often a warning sign that a ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
Can This Small-Cap ETF Deliver 100% Gains by 2030?
Key PointsThis ETF is one of the biggest in the small-cap category.Beyond its large asset base, it has a legacy of outperformance.Its track record is all the more impressive when considering other factors.10 stocks we like better than American Century ETF Trust - Avantis U.s. Small Cap Value ETF › C...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
LIVE MARKETS-Defence selloff: Citi advises buying the dip
STOXX 600 down 0.4%Defence stocks lagMiners lead as metals riseWall Street futures lowerWelcome 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 DEFENCE SELLOFF: CITI ADVISES BUYING ...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
Is the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF a Buy Now?
Key PointsPrior to the AI boom, this ETF had a similar total return to the S&P 500.The ETF's yield is modest at just 1.6%, but has the potential to grow.A basket approach could work well for dividend-oriented investors. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF › If you're loo...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025December 9-10 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT) 2026January 27-28 (second day: sta...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
US stocks weekly: Relief
S&P 500 .SPX rallies 3.7% as Fed rate-cut bets gather momentum .NDow .DJI gains 3.2%; Nasdaq Composite .IXIC advances 4.9%. SPX and Dow extend their monthly win streaks to seven months in a row. Nasdaq, however, snaps its seven-month win streak Still with the week's rally, all three main in...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
Silver miners climb as metal prices hit record high
U.S.-listed shares of silver miners rise premarket, tracking prices of the white metal GOL/Spot silver XAG= up 1.3% at $57.12 per ounce after hitting an all-time high of $57.86 earlierPrices hit an all-time high, driven by investor expectations of a possible U.S. interest rate cut later this month a...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
GLOBAL MARKETS-European stocks fall, yen boosted by Japan rate hike bets
European stock indexes open lower, defence stocks fallBank of Japan governor says will consider raising ratesBitcoin down, gold at six-week highBy Elizabeth Howcroft PARIS, Dec 1 (Reuters) - European stock markets fell on Monday, pulling back from recent gains, while the yen and Japanese governme...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
With 2025 Coming to an End, Here Are 3 Key Social Security Changes to Know Heading Into the New Year
Key PointsThe 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%.The wage base limit will increase by over $8,000 in 2026.The retirement earnings test threshold will also increase.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › The end of the year is a time when many people...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
1 Growth Stock Down 20% to Buy Right Now
Key PointsMeta Platforms is already seeing the benefit of AI.Its business is growing rapidly.A deal with Alphabet could cut the amount it needs to spend on computing equipment. 10 stocks we like better than Meta Platforms › Although the market is just off its all-time high, you wouldn't know it base...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
Broke Millennial? This Investment Strategy Actually Works
Key PointsMillions of millennials are living paycheck to paycheck.Times are tough, but financial progress can be made.Acting on a few of these strategies can greatly strengthen your financial health.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › If you were born between 1981 a...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
Gold miners up as bullion hits six-week high on rate cut optimism
U.S.-listed shares of gold miners up premarket, as bullion prices climb to their highest level in six weeks GOL/ Spot gold XAU= up 0.3% at $4,241.21 per ounce as of 0855 GMT, after hitting its highest since October 21Gold prices rise on investor expectations of a possible U.S. interest rate cut late...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
Vaccine makers fall after US FDA memo links child deaths to COVID shots
Shares of vaccine makers Moderna MRNA.O fall 3.4% to $25.10, Novavax NVAX.O slips 1.4% to $6.95 premarketUS FDA chief medical and scientific officer Vinay Prasad in a memo on Saturday told agency staffers COVID-19 vaccinations probably contributed to the deaths of at least 10 children who died of he...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
Warren Buffett Is Rapidly Selling Apple Stock. Here Are 2 Reasons Why.
Key PointsBuffett's Berkshire Hathaway reported major selling last quarter.Berkshire's Apple position was trimmed by 41,787,236 shares.Concerns about the stock market and valuation may explain why.10 stocks we like better than Apple › For nearly a decade, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has been a mainstay in ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
Do You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits?
Key PointsIf you're married, or divorced after being married for a decade, you can receive spousal benefits.Claiming these benefits allows you to receive up to 50% of your partner's primary insurance amount.Note that claiming before your full retirement age will reduce your monthly benefit amount.Th...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
What Is One of the Best Semiconductor Stocks to Hold for the Next 10 Years? (Spoiler: It's an ETF With Average Annual Gains Exceeding 20%)
Key PointsThe iShares Semiconductor ETF makes it easy to invest in lots of top-performing stocks.This ETF offers instant diversification and has a strong track record.10 stocks we like better than iShares Trust - iShares Semiconductor ETF › So you want to invest in semiconductor stocks? Who could bl...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
Coupang falls after South Korea's worst data breach in over a decade
Shares of South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang CPNG.N fall 8.6% to $25.75 premarketCo says personal information from 33.7 mln customer accounts was breached via unauthorized data access, marking the country's worst data breach in over a decadeThe breach has exposed customers' names, emails,...Reuters
Mon, Dec 1
Retirees in These 5 States Are on Track for Above-Average 2026 Social Security Raises
Key PointsBefore you decide to relocate, remember that none of this means that moving to a particular state could help get a bigger raise in your benefits.But there are two ways to increase your Social Security payout -- and neither one requires you to pack up and move.The $23,760 Social Security bo...The Motley Fool
Mon, Dec 1
