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1 Green Flag for Costco Stock (COST) Right Now
Key PointsCostco has been a phenomenal performer for many years.Its business model has multiple attractive features.But the stock isn't cheap.10 stocks we like better than Costco Wholesale › Costco (NASDAQ: COST) has been an amazing investment for lots of people, averaging annual gains of more than ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 5
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Kremlin slams Trump tariff pressure on India over Russian oil as 'illegal'
MOSCOW, Aug 5 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Tuesday pushed back against statements by U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to raise tariffs on India over its purchases of Russian oil, saying it was "illegal" to try to force countries to stop trading with Moscow.The Kremlin said it interprete...Reuters
Tue, Aug 5
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Blackstone to acquire Japan's TechnoPro for about $3.4 bln, Nikkei reports
TOKYO, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Blackstone BX.N plans to acquire major Japanese engineer staffing firm TechnoPro Holdings 6028.T for about 500 billion yen ($3.39 billion), the Nikkei business daily reported on Tuesday. Blackstone will likely offer just below 4,900 yen for each TechnoPro share in the tender...Reuters
Tue, Aug 5
Stocks
Your Social Security Benefits Should be $4,442 Higher Per Year
Key PointsSocial Security benefits have lost a substantial amount of buying power. The formula used for cost-of-living adjustments is not working as effectively as it should. Retirees should have $4,442 more in Social Security benefits in order to have the buying power they enjoyed in 2010. The $23,...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 5
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
August 5 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on Tuesday: ** British scientific instruments maker Spectris has agreed to a sweetened offer from U.S. private equity firm KKR valuing it at 4.8 billion pounds ($6.4...Reuters
Tue, Aug 5
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American Water falls after $1 bln equity offering
** American Water Works Co's AWK.N shares down 2.4% to $143.44 on light premarket volume after $1 bln follow-on priced** Camden, New Jersey-based utility early Tues announced ~7 mln shares at $142, a 3.4% discount to stock's close on Mon** AWK entered forward sale agreements with jt bookrunn...Reuters
Tue, Aug 5
Forex
EMERGING MARKETS-FX steady, stocks gain on hopes of near-term Fed rate cuts
Traders bet on September Fed rate cut, stocks soarTrump threatens to raise tariffs on India againMSCI EM FX down 0.2%, stocks add 0.6%By Purvi Agarwal Aug 5 (Reuters) - Most emerging market currencies were subdued on Tuesday, while stocks gained ground on hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve will ...Reuters
Tue, Aug 5
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Sterling firms against dollar as markets look to BoE rate guidance
By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) - Sterling edged higher against the dollar and fell versus the euro on Tuesday, as traders expect the Bank of England to maintain its rate guidance at this week’s policy meeting.The BoE is widely expected to cut its key interest rate to 4% from 4.25% on Thursday and t...Reuters
Tue, Aug 5
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Kremlin says Russia has no restrictions on intermediate-range missile deployment
MOSCOW, Aug 5 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia no longer has any restrictions on where it places its intermediate-range missiles, the day after Moscow said it would withdraw from what it called a self-imposed moratorium on their deployment.The U.S. withdrew from the Intermediate-...Reuters
Tue, Aug 5
Indices
USD: Risk-on mood and US data weigh on USD dynamics – BBH
US Dollar (USD) is hovering at the top-end of the range carved-out since Friday’s post-NFP low. US stocks are powering forward and dragging global equity markets higher. **Expectations of looser Fed policy and resilient global economic activity are fueling the stock market rally**.Fxstreet
Tue, Aug 5
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Palantir shares jump as soaring AI demand powers forecast upgrade
Aug 5 (Reuters) - Palantir Technologies PLTR.O shares rose 5% before the bell on Tuesday, after strong demand for its AI-powered services across governments and commercial businesses prompted an increase in its annual revenue forecast.Investors have been betting big on the data analytics and defense...Reuters
Tue, Aug 5
Cryptocurrencies
Crash Incoming? Kiyosaki Warns Of ‘August Curse’ And Reveals His Bitcoin Buy Zone
Robert Kiyosaki is gearing up for what he calls the Bitcoin “August Curse.” He’s watching price moves around the $90,000 mark. If Bitcoin slides below that level, he plans to double his holdings. He already owns about 73 Bitcoins and wants to reach 100 by the end of the year. Related Reading: ...NewsBTC
Tue, Aug 5
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Could Investing $10,000 in Nvidia Make You a Millionaire?
Key PointsNvidia is experiencing tremendous demand for its products as data centers and AI factories are being built at a rapid pace.Its key partners and clients are demonstrating strong performance.Nvidia is still reporting high sales increases, but they're beginning to decelerate.10 stocks we like...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 5
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SoFi's Incredible Momentum Continues
SoFi's (NASDAQ: SOFI) recent quarterly report showed that customers continue to flock to the platform. And the company is using that growth and a shift in how it funds loans to drive profits higher.*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Aug. 1, 2025. The video was published on Aug. 4, 2025.Whe...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 5
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Microsoft Just Announced 1 Jaw-Dropping Figure You'll Have to See to Believe
Key PointsAll three of Microsoft's segments delivered excellent results.AI and traditional workloads continue to boost cloud results. 10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › After an impressive earnings report, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) became the world's second $4 trillion company. It did that aft...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 5
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National Study by FINRA Foundation Finds More U.S. Households Struggling Financially Despite Stable Incomes
In a reversal of a 12-year period of sustained improvements in many of the key areas of financial capability, the sixth wave of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation's National Financial Capability Study (NFCS) reveals an overall pattern of decline in the ability of U.S. adults to make ends meet a...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 5
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Meet the Monster Stock That Continues to Crush the Market
Growth in the shoe business isn't with the legacy companies; it's with new giants like On Holding (NYSE: ONON), which continues to be a monster growth stock.*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Aug. 1, 2025. The video was published on Aug. 4, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analys...The Motley Fool
Tue, Aug 5
