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Berkshire Hathaway's Operating Earnings Fell: Is the Value Stock a Buy at an All-Time High?
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) blasted to a new all-time high on May 2 just in time for its 60th annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, last Saturday.The stock is crushing the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) year to date. It's up 14%, compared to a 4.5% decline in the index. The winning streak...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Cryptocurrencies
Best Cryptocurrency to Invest in 2025: Bitcoin Solaris Gains Attention from XRP and Cardano Investors
2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years in crypto yet, and seasoned investors are shifting their focus. While XRP and Cardano have long been staples in many portfolios, a powerful newcomer is turning heads and making waves: Bitcoin Solaris (BTC-S). With its blazing speed, mobile-first mining, and powerful DeFi capabilities, […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, May 7
Forex
Russian finance ministry plans to purchase foreign currency in coming month
MOSCOW, May 7 (Reuters) - The Russian Finance Ministry announced on Wednesday that it plans to buy foreign currency and gold for the budget reserve National Wealth Fund (NWF) in the coming month after selling them in the previous month. The ministry said it will buy forex and gold for 41.6 billion r...Reuters
Wed, May 7
Stocks
1 Unstoppable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Before It Soars Into the $4 Trillion Club
The $4 trillion club is yet to be established, but there are three candidates with a realistic chance of becoming the founding member: Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT): Currently valued at $3.2 trillion.Apple: Currently valued at $3 trillion.Nvidia: Currently valued at $2.8 trillion.Microsoft is the closest...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Other
ProAssurance misses on Q1 earnings as reported CR increases to 115.6%
By David BullMay 6 - (The Insurer) - ProAssurance reported operating income per diluted share of $0.13 for the first quarter that was below analysts’ consensus forecast of $0.22 a share as its reported combined ratio deteriorated from 111.6% to 115.6%.The medical professional liability specialist ca...Reuters
Wed, May 7
Economic Indicator
Tesla's China-made EV sales fall 6% y/y in April
BEIJING, May 7 (Reuters) - Tesla TSLA.O sold 58,459 China-made electric vehicles in April, down 6% from last year, data from the China Passenger Car Association showed on Wednesday.Deliveries of locally made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles slid 25.8% from the previous month.Tesla's Chinese rival BY...Reuters
Wed, May 7
Stocks
Want Safe Dividend Income in 2025 and Beyond? Invest in the Following 3 Ultra-High-Yield Stocks.
Some income investors might view the stock market's recent rebound with a healthy dose of skepticism. And they could be wise to do so. There's no guarantee that happy days are here again.However, the volatility doesn't have to prevent income investors from meeting their goals. Want safe dividend inc...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Economic Indicator
U.S. Trade Deficit Surges to Record High: Trump's Tariff Short-term Pain or Strategic Failure?
TradingKey – Despite strong opposition from economists, U.S. President Donald Trump remains steadfast in his belief that raising tariffs will reduce the U.S. trade deficit. Ahead of the so-called "reciprocal tariffs" that took effect in April, American companies rushed to import goods ahead of the..TradingKey
Wed, May 7
Stocks
Why Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock Is a Screaming Buy on the Dip
Vertex Pharmaceuticals' (NASDAQ: VRTX) remarkable momentum came to a screeching halt this week. The big biotech stock had been up well over 20% year to date. However, Vertex's shares plunged after the company announced its first-quarter results on Monday.Should investors throw in the towel on Vertex...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Other
Mother and son killed in Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv
Russia launches intense drone, missile attack on UkraineStrikes come after Ukraine targets Moscow region with dronesTwo people - a mother and her son - killed in KyivAttacks come ahead of three-day ceasefire proposed by MoscowUkraine rejects the proposal, wants 30-day pause in fightingBy Gleb Garani...Reuters
Wed, May 7
Stocks
3 Big Stock Splits Are Right Around the Corner -- and 2 of the 3 Stocks Are Great Picks During Uncertain Markets
What's something that receives more attention from investors than is probably warranted? A single quarterly earnings result would probably be near the top of the list. However, I'd add something else too: stock splits. I understand why it sometimes makes sense for companies to conduct stock splits, ...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Stocks
1 Super Stock Down 79% to Buy Hand Over Fist, According to Wall Street
Data streaming is a technology investors might want to learn more about, because it's powering more digital experiences each day. Businesses can use it to show live inventory information on their websites so people know if a product is available before they buy, and stock trading platforms can use i...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Other
Siemens Healthineers sees up to $340 million tariff hit in second half of 2025
By Marleen Kaesebier May 7 (Reuters) - Siemens Healthineers SHLG.DE expects to record a tariff hit of up to 300 million euros ($341 million) on its operating profit in the second half of 2025, the German medical technology group said after it posted a slight revenue beat on Wednesday.The company ...Reuters
Wed, May 7
Other
Volvo Cars to cut 5% of workforce at South Carolina plant in the US
STOCKHOLM, May 7 (Reuters) - Volvo Cars VOLCARb.ST said on Wednesday it would cut 5% of the workforce at its Charleston plant in South Carolina in the United States due to changing market conditions and trade policies, including tariffs.Reuters
Wed, May 7
