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7 High-Powered Growth Stocks I'd Never Sell
Investing in the stock market requires extraordinary patience. Warren Buffett didn't become a billionaire until decades after purchasing the struggling textile company Berkshire Hathaway and transforming it into a diversified holding company powerhouse. His patience has paid off spectacularly. A $1,...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 16
Commodities
ReNew Energy to set up $2.57 billion solar, wind project in India
May 16 (Reuters) - ReNew Energy Global RNW.O, said on Friday it will invest 220 billion rupees ($2.57 billion) to set up a hybrid renewable energy project in the eastern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, as it looks to cash in on the country's booming clean energy needs.The company said the projec...Reuters
Fri, May 16
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EXCLUSIVE-US aid cuts leave food for millions mouldering in storage
More than 60,000 metric tonnes of U.S. food aid sitting in storageFood stocks stuck due to USAID cuts and are at risk of expiry, sources say Trump's aid cuts come amid rising global hunger levelsUSAID decommissioning disrupts aid distribution, aid workers say By Jessica Donati, Emma Farge, Ammu ...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Stocks
Should You Buy Berkshire Hathaway or Vanguard Financials Index ETF?
On the surface, comparing a company to an exchange-traded fund (ETF) is obviously not an apples-to-apples comparison. But the lines get blurred a little bit when the company in question is Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), which is usually classified as a financial stock and is more of ...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 16
Commodities
REFILE-METALS-Copper prices head for weekly gain on US-China tariff truce
By Hongmei Li SINGAPORE, May 16 (Reuters) - Copper prices edged lower on Friday but were set for a weekly rise on China-U.S. temporary trade truce, although uncertainty over longer-term demand prospects for the metal capped further gains.Benchmark copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange (LM...Reuters
Fri, May 16
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South Korea trade and industry minister asks US for exemption from tariffs
SEOUL, May 16 (Reuters) - South Korea's minister of trade and industry Ahn Deuk-geun said on Friday that he met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and asked again for a waiver from Washington's tariff measures. Ahn also said the South Korean delegation would visit the United States nex...Reuters
Fri, May 16
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Pope Leo tells diplomats the dignity of migrants must be respected
VATICAN CITY, May 16 (Reuters) - Pope Leo XIV, in his first address to world diplomats at the Vatican, said on Friday that the dignity of migrants had to be respected, while also calling on nations to halt the production of weapons and prioritize peace efforts. The U.S. pope described himself as a &...Reuters
Fri, May 16
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Ukrainian officials meet with US, French, British and German counterparts in Istanbul
ISTANBUL, May 16 (Reuters) - Senior Ukrainian officials held a meeting in Istanbul on Friday with U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg and senior aides to the French, British and German leaders, Ukrainian presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak said on social media.The meeting was attended from the Ukrainian...Reuters
Fri, May 16
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2 Unstoppable Cryptos You Can Buy Now Without Any Hesitation
Over the past 30 days, sentiment in the crypto market has improved remarkably, largely on new optimism about global trade deals getting done. Nearly every top cryptocurrency has been posting double-digit gains, and investors appear to be regaining their risk appetite for crypto.Two cryptos on my rad...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 16
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NATO's Rutte: Putin now has to play ball
TIRANA, May 16 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that it is a good thing that the Ukrainians have come to the negotiating table and added that Russian President Vladimir now has to play ball. "All the pressure is on him," Rutte said, speaking at a meeting of EU leaders in Al...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Stocks
3 New Reasons That Bitcoin Is a Screaming Buy With $1,000 or More
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is an asset that belongs in pretty much every portfolio, even if it's just a small allocation of $1,000. And, excitingly for those who hold it, there is a trio of new developments that make the case for buying and holding it even stronger than it was before -- and it was pretty...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 16
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Did Nvidia Make a Colossal Mistake by Selling SoundHound AI Stock?
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) added an eye-popping $2.8 trillion to its market capitalization since the start of 2023, thanks to soaring demand for its data center chips that are the best in the world for developing artificial intelligence (AI). The company also invested in a portfolio of other AI stocks, a...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 16
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Should You Buy Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Stock After Its 47% Drop?
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) supplies some of the best chips in the world for computers, cars, game consoles, and data centers. The company's data center business is a key focus for investors right now, as demand soars for its graphics processing units (GPUs), which are designed for artifici...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 16
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Bayer up after report it plans to settle Roundup lawsuits, seek Monsanto bankruptcy
** Shares in Bayer BAYGn.DE rise around 2.8%** The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday citing sources that the pharmaceutical group is preparing a plan to settle some of its mass lawsuits over Roundup weed killer in Missouri and may seek bankruptcy for its Monsanto unit** "Final desperate ...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Stocks
These 3 Mistakes May Be Getting in the Way of an Early Retirement
Some people want to retire early to escape stressful careers. Others simply want to know they've got a good amount of time to enjoy the freedom of not having to report to a job.No matter your motivation for wanting to retire early, it's a goal that may be attainable through diligent saving and thoro...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 16
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REFILE-New Jersey Transit rail strike, first in four decades, begins as wage talks stall
NJ Transit rail engineers strike after contract talks failGovernor Murphy urges resumption of negotiations for fair dealTransit agency plans contingency measures, urges remote workBy Joseph AxPRINCETON, New Jersey, May 16 (Reuters) - New Jersey's commuter rail engineers walked off the job early ...Reuters
Fri, May 16
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UnitedHealth Is One of the Worst S&P 500 Stocks In 2025. Here's Why It's Having an Even Bigger Impact on the Dow Jones.
Healthcare insurance giant UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has seen its stock go from a stable stalwart to a falling knife, seemingly overnight. The stock's price crashed 22.4% on April 17 in response to its first-quarter earnings results and full-year guidance cut. Then on Tuesday, UnitedHealth fell...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 16
Stocks
Opus Genetics Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Opus Genetics Inc IRD.OQ reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 24 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of -29 cents. The mean expectation of four analysts for the quarter was for a loss of 25 cents per share. Wall St...Reuters
Fri, May 16
