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Billionaire Bill Ackman Is Finally Building His "Modern-Day Berkshire Hathaway" -- Here's What Investors Need to Know
Bill Ackman recently made his third offer to take a greater ownership stake in real estate developer Howard Hughes Holdings (NYSE: HHH) with the goal of turning the company into a "modern-day Berkshire Hathaway." In this video, I'll discuss the final terms of the deal and what investors need to know...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Commodities
At least 16 killed, dozens injured as suspected tornadoes hit Missouri and Kentucky, NBC reports
May 17 (Reuters) - At least 16 people were killed when severe weather, including possible tornadoes, swept through parts of Missouri and Kentucky from Friday into Saturday morning, NBC News reported on Saturday.Reuters
Sat, May 17
Stocks
3 Top Stocks to Buy With $5,000 Today and Hold Forever
Investing in the right growth stocks can help you build wealth for retirement. Companies that are seeing above-average growth in their businesses are usually in a competitively strong position that leads to years of compounding returns for shareholders.If you have $5,000, or even less, that you can ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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Soccer-Real Madrid sign Huijsen from Bournemouth
May 17 (Reuters) - Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen will join LaLiga side Real Madrid from June 1 after signing a deal with the Spanish side until 2030, both clubs said on Saturday, making him eligible to play in next month's Club World Cup.Premier League side Bournemouth said Real activated a ...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Stocks
Near a 52-Week Low, Here's Why This 4.8%-Yielding Dividend Stock Is a Top Buy for Passive Income
Chevron (NYSE: CVX) is an integrated oil and gas major with a growing exploration and production business, sizable refining segment, investments in low-carbon solutions, and more. But the stock has fallen roughly 16% from its 52-week high -- a swift decline considering the high came less than two mo...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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Arab leaders toughen denunciations of Israel as it ramps up Gaza bombing
By Ahmed Rasheed and Moayed Kenany BAGHDAD, May 17 (Reuters) - Arab leaders at a summit in Baghdad called on Saturday for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, accusing Israel in starker language of trying to drive the Palestinians out of the enclave altogether after it ramped up its bombing campa...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Commodities
Earthquake of 6 magnitude strikes central Peru, no damage reported
LIMA, May 17 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck central Peru on Saturday but there were no immediate reports of damage in the nearest town, Puquio, in the Andean region of Ayacucho, due to its depth, the state-run Geophysical Institute of Peru said."The earthquake was felt as far as...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Cryptocurrencies
‘Judgment Day Is Coming’—XRP Set To Explode, Analyst Warns
Ripple’s ongoing lawsuit with the US SEC is moving through the courts, and some in the XRP community say “judgment day” is close. XRP pushed past $2 late last year, only to slip back under that mark recently. For most of 2024, it hovered near $0.50, a range many traders saw as a barrier. Now, with f...NewsBTC
Sat, May 17
Cryptocurrencies
XRP Price Completes Wave A As Price Dips To $2.36, What’s Next For Wave B And C?
XRP price movements have remained constrained to a tight range between $2.3 and $2.6 over the last few days, with the former reappearing after the market decline. This pullback was expected especially after the XRP price had risen so much in such a small amount of time. With the pullback nearing com...Bitcoinist
Sat, May 17
Stocks
Massive News for SoFi Stock Investors
In this video, I will talk about the recent updates regarding SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI). Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of May 15, 2025. The video was published on May 16, 2025.Wher...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Stocks
Alphabet's Stock Just Did Something It Has Only Done 3 Other Times in History. Each Time the Stock Is at Least 47% Higher a Year Later.
Understanding a stock's historical trends is smart, especially if it's based in a cyclical industry like Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL). Most of Alphabet's revenue comes from advertising, which can rise and fall alongside economic expectations. While the economic outlook is uncertain, there...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Stocks
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Just Answered the Big Question: Is AI Killing Search?
In this video, I will cover important parts of the recent interview Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) CEO Sundar Pichai had with one of the hosts of the All In podcast. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were fro...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Stocks
President Trump Just Cut the Budget on Boeing's and Lockheed's Most Important Space Program
Eight years ago, President Donald Trump opened a new age in space when he announced mankind will return to the moon via a new NASA initiative: Project Artemis (although it didn't receive the official name until two years later).Eight years later, Trump is back in office and... surprise! He's apparen...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Stocks
Where Will Rivian Be in 3 Years?
It's been a rough few years for Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) investors. After debuting to great fanfare in 2021, shares have lost nearly 90% of their value. Right now, compared to other electric vehicle stocks like Tesla and Lucid Group, Rivian stock looks very cheap. And yet the next few years ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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Iran's Supreme Leader says Trump is lying when he speaks of peace
May 17 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused Donald Trump on Saturday of lying when the U.S. president said during his Gulf tour this week that he wanted peace in the region. On the contrary, said Khamenei, the United States uses its power to give "10-ton b...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Stocks
Prediction: Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Could Surge by 129% in the Next 5 Years
The market is a forward-looking machine, so knowing where a stock is heading is key to investing success. While price targets are always estimates, it's good to know your acceptable rate of return for an investment. That way, you'll know if your stock-picking process is working.One stock that I'm ex...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
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UK police charge rapper HoodyBaby with assault in case involving US singer Chris Brown
LONDON, May 17 (Reuters) - British police charged a second American musician on Saturday in connection with an alleged assault in London in 2023, a day after singer Chris Brown was charged over the same incident.Omololu Akinlolu, 38, a rapper and producer who performs under the stage name HoodyBaby,...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Stocks
3 Magnificent Stocks That Are Passive Income Machines
Make money without even trying: That's what passive income is all about. But good investment alternatives are required to make this "easy" money.Three Motley Fool contributors believe they have found some great dividend stocks that fit the bill. Here's why they think Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT),...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Stocks
Is Super Micro Computer Stock a Buy Now?
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI), more commonly known as Supermicro, went on a wild ride over the past year. The maker of artificial intelligence (AI) servers closed at a record split-adjusted high of $118.81 on March 13, 2024, which marked a 1,020% gain over the previous 12 months.At the time, i...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
