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Costco Stock Thrives When Other Stocks Are Down. Is Now the Time to Buy?
The market just can't get enough of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) stock, and economic volatility is only helping. Costco is reliable for strong performance in any environment, and it tends to do very well when there's a recession.As tariffs keep the market in turmoil and companies calculate their ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
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US-China trade talks in Geneva end for night, to continue on Sunday, source says
GENEVA May 10 (Reuters) - Trade talks in Geneva between the United States and China have ended for the night but will continue on Sunday, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.China's delegation is headed by Vice Premier He Lifeng, and his counterpart is the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scot...Reuters
Sat, May 10
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Is It Time to Give Up on Roku Stock?
When it comes to frustrating stocks to own, Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) is likely near the top of the list for many investors. The stock is down by close to 90% from its all-time high of $490.76 per share, which it hit in mid-2021. Despite a growing user base and being on the leading edge of the consumer tr...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
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Iran will not back down from nuclear rights, foreign minister says
DUBAI, May 10 (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Saturday that if the United States' goal is to deprive Iran of its "nuclear rights", Tehran will never back down over those rights. Araqchi was speaking in Doha a day ahead of another round of planned nuclear ta...Reuters
Sat, May 10
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Berkshire Hathaway Never Paid Dividends Under Warren Buffett. Here's Why That Could Change With Greg Abel as CEO
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) is the quintessential value stock in almost every category. It has a diversified portfolio of controlled businesses, positions in equity securities, and an impeccable balance sheet. But Berkshire has never paid a dividend -- which is fairly unusual for ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
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Prediction: 2 Unstoppable Growth Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than Palantir 1 Year From Now
Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) has rapidly ascended to become one of the biggest artificial intelligence (AI) companies in the world.After climbing 1,760% since the start of 2023, the company now has a market cap of around $280 billion as of this writing. That soaring stock price has been supported by impr...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
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Learn From Warren Buffett's Mistake. Buy This High-Yield Stock While It Is Out of Favor on Wall Street.
Warren Buffett is known as the Oracle of Omaha because of how successfully he has managed his investment vehicle, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), over the years. But Buffett is very open that even he doesn't have perfect clarity when it comes to the future of stock prices. And he will...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
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4 Social Security Changes Made in President Trump's First 100 Days
President Trump has now been in office for a little over 100 days, and his administration has made a surprising number of changes in that time. If you're on Social Security, you may already be familiar with some of these. The program has gotten a lot of attention from this administration so far, and...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
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3 Top Tech Stocks to Buy in May
Many tech companies are starting to report first-quarter results, and they have all indicated that tariffs are causing some headwinds on the horizon, but it's not as bad as some feared. Still, none of these stocks have taken off like rocket ships and many still look like solid bargains.If you're loo...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
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SNAPSHOT-India and Pakistan exchange fire despite ceasefire agreement
NEW DELHI, May 10 (Reuters) - India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday after U.S.-led diplomacy, but hours later India said that Pakistan had violated the truce.Here's how the conflict unfolded between the two nuclear-armed neighbors and where it stands now:WHAT IS THE CURRENT SITUAT...Reuters
Sat, May 10
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Pope Leo visits Pope Francis' tomb and Marian shrine on first trip outside Vatican
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, May 10 (Reuters) - Pope Leo XIV took his first trip outside the Vatican on Saturday, heading about an hour's drive east of Rome for a visit to a Catholic shrine and stopping on the way back to pay respects at the tomb of his predecessor Francis.Leo waved fr...Reuters
Sat, May 10
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Tennis-Swiatek's struggles continue as Collins ends Rome title defence
ROME, May 10 (Reuters) - Holder Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Italian Open to American Danielle Collins after a 6-1 7-5 third-round loss on Saturday in a major upset that will cost the Pole the world number two ranking as the defence of her French Open title looms.Swiatek held a commanding 7-1 head...Reuters
Sat, May 10
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After Soaring 361% in Just 1 Year, Can Palantir Stock Keep Climbing? History Offers a Clear Answer.
Over the last two years, artificial intelligence (AI) has come into focus as the next megatrend. In the capital markets, megacap technology stocks have attracted the lion's share of the attention and hype as it relates to the prospects of AI.But some smaller players are proving they also can compete...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
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Indian forces responding to Pakistan ceasefire violations, India foreign secretary says
NEW DELHI, May 10 (Reuters) - Indian armed forces are responding to ceasefire violations by Pakistan hours after the truce was reached on Saturday, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said.The armed forces have been given instructions to "deal strongly" with the violations, Misri said.Reuters
Sat, May 10
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Iran will not back down from nuclear rights, foreign minister says ahead of US talks
DUBAI, May 10 (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Saturday that if the United States' goal is to deprive Tehran of what he said were its nuclear rights, Tehran will not back down from "any of our rights". Araqishi was speaking in Doha a day ahead of another round...Reuters
Sat, May 10
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CORRECTED-EXCLUSIVE-Iran to send Russia launchers for short-range missiles, sources say
Sources say Iran to send missile launchers to RussiaIran denies it has any such plansLaunchers were not sent with missiles last yearWould give Moscow new weapon against Ukraine front linesBy Jonathan Landay, Jonathan Saul and David Ljunggren WASHINGTON/LONDON May 9 (Reuters) - Iran is preparing t...Reuters
Sat, May 10
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto And Terror: Virginia Man Gets 30 Years For Supporting ISIS
A federal judge sentenced Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa to 30‑years and four‑months in prison. The Department of Justice disclosed on May 9 that Chhipa transferred over $185,000 in cryptocurrency to Islamic State handlers. He operated the network from October 2019 through October 2022. The money he col...Bitcoinist
Sat, May 10
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If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be It
There are plenty of good places to invest your money right now, but tariffs and economic uncertainty are making it much harder to feel confident about buying stocks in some sectors.I tend to be cautious about where I put my money, but one investment that almost always looks like a good place to inve...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
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Top Chinese and US trade negotiators continue Geneva trade talks into evening
GENEVA, May 10 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer were continuing trade talks with senior Chinese officials on Saturday evening after some negotiators left the lakeside venue, a source familiar with the discussions told Reuters. The ta...Reuters
Sat, May 10
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US House tax committee unveils partial tax plan to achieve Trump agenda
WASHINGTON, May 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. House committee in charge of taxes released on Friday evening a partial text of its part of President Donald Trump's proposed tax agenda that would make his 2017 tax cuts permanent, leaving out contentious issues before a planned vote on Tuesday.The 28-pag...Reuters
Sat, May 10
