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Another railway track damaged in Russia's Bryansk region, Russian Railways say
MOSCOW, June 1 (Reuters) - A railway track on the Unecha-Zhecha section in Russia's Bryansk region was damaged, there were no casualties, Russian Railways said on Sunday."Today at 10:52 on the Unecha-Zhecha section of the Bryansk region, during an inspection of the infrastructure by special ...Reuters
Sun, Jun 1
Stocks
5 Brilliant Stocks to Buy in June
As the calendar flips to June and we have nearly reached the halfway point of 2025, stocks are nearly flat for the year despite the turmoil in the market. As of the time of writing, the S&P 500 is basically flat for the year. Although the landscape has shifted since 2025 began, stock prices are gene...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 1
Stocks
Should You Buy ChargePoint While It's Trading Below $1?
The electric vehicle (EV) industry is facing a multitude of headwinds right now. Tariffs, rising EV prices, and a worsening political environment for electric vehicles are causing turmoil among automakers. And the effects are being felt among the broader EV industry, including for electric vehicle c...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 1
Stocks
Should You Buy Carnival Stock Right Now?
Shares of Carnival (NYSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK) have more than doubled since bottoming out in 2022, but the stock has been volatile this year. It currently sits at around $23, down from its 52-week high of $28.72.While strong demand for cruises has fueled higher revenue for Carnival, Wall Street is focus...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 1
Stocks
Dollar General Stock Is Up More Than 30% in 2025. Time to Buy?
Shares of discount retail chain Dollar General (NYSE: DG) haven't been fun to hold in recent years. The stock plunged 45% in 2023 and followed that up with another 44% drop in 2024.But things may finally be looking up for shareholders. As of this writing, Dollar General stock is up 31% year to date,...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 1
Cryptocurrencies
Meta Shareholders Slam The Brakes On Bitcoin Plan – Details
Meta Platforms’ shareholders voted against a plan to see if the company should hold Bitcoin as part of its cash reserves. Nearly 9 million shares were abstentions, and almost 205 million shares counted as broker non-votes. The vote happened at the company’s annual meeting this week. Short of s...Bitcoinist
Sun, Jun 1
Stocks
1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 450%, According to Standard Chartered
Ripple's XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has had a momentous six months, soaring almost 350% since November. What's more, Standard Chartered thinks it can go even higher. Analyst Geoffrey Kendrick predicts that Ripple will reach $12.50 by the end of 2028 -- that's about a 450% upside from today's price.In the nea...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 1
Commodities
Seven killed by bridge blasts in Russian regions bordering Ukraine on eve of peace talks
Bridges blown up in two Russian regions, investigators saySeven killed, 69 injured in Bryansk, Russia says Russian investigators link the two incidentsBlasts take place before planned peace talks in Turkey By Guy Faulconbridge and Lidia Kelly MOSCOW, June 1 (Reuters) - At least seven people were ...Reuters
Sun, Jun 1
Stocks
Nvidia's Q1 Results Were Great, but This AI Stock Could Be a Bigger Winner
All eyes were on Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) once again on Wednesday when the artificial intelligence (AI) leader released its first-quarter earnings report, and it did not disappoint. Overall revenue jumped 69% from the quarter a year ago to $44.1 billion, which beat estimates at $43.3 billion. The compa...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 1
Commodities
Putin received reports on bridge blasts throughout the night, Kremlin says
MOSCOW, June 1 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin received reports throughout the night from the Federal Security Service and the emergencies ministry on incidents involving trains in the Bryansk and Kursk regions, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday. At least seven people w...Reuters
Sun, Jun 1
Stocks
Shopify Stock Made Massive Gains Over the Last Year. Does That Mean It Is Done Rising?
Investors may be increasingly concerned about Shopify's (NASDAQ: SHOP) recent performance. The stock has risen by around 85% over the last year. Still, nearly all of those gains occurred in 2024. And with the stock trading in a range in 2025, investors may begin to question its recent performance.Wi...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 1
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Weighing Your Options: Claiming Social Security at 62 Versus 67
When should I claim Social Security benefits? That's one of the most important questions Americans will have to answer as they approach retirement age.The most popular age for claiming Social Security is 62, the earliest age for which benefits can be received. However, the full retirement age for an...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 1
Stocks
Here's How Many Shares of AT&T You Must Own to Make $5,000 in Annual Dividend Income
More than 100 million Americans use AT&T's (NYSE: T) products and services. So do nearly 2.5 million businesses. How many investors rely on A&T's stock to generate reliable dividend income? I don't know the number, but I suspect it's significant. AT&T has been a longtime favorite for many income inv...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 1
Stocks
Legendary Investor Bill Miller's Fund Is Loading Up on This 6.3%-Yielding Dividend Stock. Here's Why I Plan to Buy More of It, Too.
Many investment managers have a hard time beating the S&P 500. Not Bill Miller. When he ran Legg Mason Capital Management's Value Trust, Miller delivered higher returns than the S&P 500 for 15 consecutive years, from 1990 to 2005.Miller founded Miller Value Partners and served as its chairman and ch...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 1
Stocks
Is Taking Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) in June a Good Idea?
If you're of a certain age, you probably know about required minimum distributions (RMDs). And if you don't know about them, it's time to learn. Because some (but not all) tax-advantaged retirement accounts such as 401(k)s, traditional IRAs, SEP IRAs, and SIMPLE IRAs require you to withdraw RMDs beg...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 1
Stocks
These 3 Dow Stocks Are Set to Soar in 2025 and Beyond
These are tricky times for investors. Oh, the market's never exactly easy to navigate. Things are proving particularly unpredictable right now, however. Some tickers are performing well when they seemingly shouldn't be, while others are lagging when they should be soaring. Never even mind all the un...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 1
Stocks
My 3 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now
With the market settling down as trade tensions ease, now can be a great time to add some consumer goods stocks that are trading well off their highs. While there is still a risk that tariffs could roil the economy, these three stocks look poised to be long-term winners.Image source: Getty Images.Wh...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 1
Stocks
Prediction: These 3 Cryptos Will Outperform Bitcoin in 2025
Right now, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is in the driver's seat. The world's top cryptocurrency is up 17% for the year and is once again in the spotlight after cruising to a new all-time high of $112,000 on May 22.But as we head into the second half of the year, three top cryptocurrencies have the potentia...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 1
