News
Important Only
Stocks
Is Brookfield Asset Management Stock a Millionaire Maker?
Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM) increased its dividend 15% earlier this year. That's a big number, and one that investors might think is a one-time event. But if management lives up to its own goals, it will just be one of many dividend hikes. Here's why dividend growth investors will probab...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
Stocks
UnitedHealth falls after HSBC downgrade, PT cut
** Shares of UnitedHealth UNH.N fall 7.35% to $297.95 premarket** Brokerage HSBC cuts stock to 'reduce' from 'hold', slashes PT to $270 from $490 ** UNH has secretly paid nursing homes thousands in bonuses to help slash hospital transfers for ailing residents as part of a series o...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Commodities
Kremlin says Russia will defend its ships in the Baltic Sea with all means available
Russia briefly detained Greek-owned oil tankerThere are concerns over potential escalation in Baltic Sea MOSCOW, May 21 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia would defend its ships using the Baltic Sea with all means available and that a failed Estonian attempt to seize a tanker t...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Stocks
2 Incredible Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy Now
Dividend growth stocks have long been reliable engines of wealth creation. Historically, companies with 10-year annualized dividend growth rates above 6% have consistently outperformed the S&P 500.The reason is simple. Sustained dividend growth typically signals strong underlying business fundamenta...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
Stocks
Is the Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF Right for Your Retirement Portfolio? 3 Better ETFs for Dividend Investors
Buying the S&P 500 index is a great wealth-building investment. One of the lowest-cost ways to do that today is with the Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF, which has a tiny 0.03% expense ratio. But is this exchange-traded fund (ETF) the best option for all investors?Maybe not, particularly if you are retir...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
Stocks
Target falls after cutting annual forecasts on tariff pressures, sluggish demand
** Shares of big box retailer Target TGT.N down nearly 2% at $96.10 premarket** Co slashes annual forecasts on rising tariff uncertainty and demand slowdown** Expects single-digit decline in annual sales vs prior forecast of net sales growth of around 1% ** Expects annual adjusted earnings be...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Forex
EMERGING MARKETS-EM stocks hit 7-month peak; South Africa rand near 5-month high ahead of budget
EM stocks up 0.7%, FX up 0.1%Morgan Stanley ups forecast for EM stocksSouth Africa rand steady ahead of budgetIsrael bonds fall on report of planned strike on Iran's nuclear facilities By Nikhil Sharma May 21 (Reuters) - Emerging market stocks hit a more than seven-month high on Wednesday, re...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Forex
NZD/USD: Outlook remains mixed – UOB Group
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is likely to trade in a sideways range of 0.5905/0.5945 against the US Dollar (USD). In the longer run, outlook remains mixed, but NZD is likely to trade in a tighter range of 0.5835/0.5985, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
Fxstreet
Wed, May 21
Other
Pope Leo appeals for Israel to allow humanitarian aid in Gaza
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, May 21 (Reuters) - Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday appealed for Israel to allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, calling the situation in the Palestinian enclave "yet more worrying and saddening"."I renew my fervent appeal to allow for the entry of fair hu...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Cryptocurrencies
Best Altcoins To Buy For Now: Short-Term Gains
The recent crypto market movement and expert reports show that the altcoin season is approaching. This means that the money is already in circulation, and investors are shifting towards altcoins that have the potential to offer higher returns within a shorter period of time than Bitcoin. Therefore, what are the best altcoins to invest in […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, May 21
Forex
EUR/USD advances further on US credit downgrade, concerns over Trump’s tax bill
EUR/USD jumps to near 1.1350 on Wednesday, extending its winning streak for the third trading day. The major currency pair strengthens as the US Dollar (USD) continues to face a sharp selling pressure amid the United States (US) credit rating erosion.
Fxstreet
Wed, May 21
Stocks
Is Ares Capital Corporation Stock a Buy Now?
Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC), the world's largest business development company (BDC), has been a dependable income investment for long-term investors. If you had invested $10,000 in its IPO on Oct. 5, 2004 and continuously reinvested your dividends, your investment would be worth $122,000 today and p...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
Commodities
Chevron says one missing in Angolan offshore fire incident
CAPE TOWN, May 21 (Reuters) - Chevron's CVX.N Angolan business said on Wednesday that there was one person missing after an early morning fire at its Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) offshore oil platform on Tuesday.Seventeen people were injured, four seriously, when the fire started around...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Forex
South Korea says discussions on exchange rates under way with US
SEOUL, May 21 (Reuters) - South Korea's finance ministry said on Wednesday that it is in working-level discussions on exchange rates with the United States, adding that no details have been finalised. The ministry was responding to a report from the Korea Economic Daily that Washington has deman...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Other
Kremlin suggests 'Golden Dome' could lead to resumption of Russia-U.S. arms control contacts
MOSCOW, May 21 (Reuters) - The Kremlin indicated on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile shield plans could force the resumption in the foreseeable future of contacts between Moscow and Washington about nuclear arms control. Asked about Trump's announcemen...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Cryptocurrencies
SEC ‘Playing Regulatory Jenga’: Commissioner Crenshaw Slams Agency’s New Crypto Approach
The sole Democratic Commissioner at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Caroline Crenshaw, recently criticized the agency’s new regulatory approach toward cryptocurrencies, warning that the watchdog is playing a “dangerous” game. Related Reading: Trump’s Crypto Partners Accused Of Aband...Bitcoinist
Wed, May 21
Stocks
Target cuts annual forecasts as tariff pressure mounts, demand slows further
Expects low-single digit fall in full-year sales from about 1% growth earlierQuarterly same store-sales tumble 3.8%, Wall Street saw 1.08% fallCEO says pricing strategy will depend on how it sources products in US, reduces China exposureSupplier negotiations, orders, sourcing can offset tariff expos...Reuters
Wed, May 21
