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Taiwan says it has concluded first 'substantive' tariff talks with US
TAIPEI, May 3 (Reuters) - Taiwan's government said on Saturday that it had concluded its first round of "substantive" tariff talks with the United States, describing the atmosphere as frank and cordial.A semiconductor powerhouse that runs a large trade surplus with the U.S., Taiwan had b...Reuters
Sat, May 3
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Berkshire endorses Japanese trading houses, could hold them 'forever'
By Jonathan Stempel OMAHA, Nebraska, May 3 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett on Saturday gave a full-throated endorsement to the five Japanese trading houses in which his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N has invested. Buffett spoke at Berkshire's annual shareholder meeting in Omah...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Stocks
This Magnificent High-Yield Dividend Stock Just Became an Even Better Buy
Medical device specialist Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) has not performed well over the past five years; the stock has significantly lagged broader equities. One of the issues it's encountered is slow revenue growth. Although it explored plans to spin off some of its low-growth units to improve on that fron...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
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Athletics-Duplantis falls short of record, Tinch scorches in hurdles
Duplantis fails in attempt at 6.28m Tinch clocks 12.87 seconds in high hurdles Simbine, Battle win again in sprints SHAOXING, China, May 3 (Reuters) - Armand Duplantis dominated the pole vault but was unable to improve his world record and American Cordell Tinch became the fourth fastest high hur...Reuters
Sat, May 3
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Wildfires dent Berkshire's profit; cash soars to $347.7 billion
By Jonathan Stempel and Carolina MandlOMAHA, Nebraska/NEW YORK, May 3 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N on Saturday posted a lower operating profit in the first quarter, dented by insurance losses from wildfires and foreign currency changes, while its cash stake grew to a re...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Stocks
3 Important Takeaways From GM's Strong Q1
All eyes and ears are on automakers' earnings calls to try and pick up any hints or details about how companies will try to mitigate tariffs. The Trump administration implemented tariffs that included a 25% levy on imported vehicles, and that extends to imported automotive parts in May -- although i...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
Stocks
Palantir vs. Microsoft: Which $1,000 Bet Will Soar in 2025?
The AI stock showdown is here: Palantir vs. Microsoft. One's a fast-moving disruptor, the other a cash-rich giant. If you had to choose one AI stock before the next big breakout, which would it be? In this video, I break down their AI strategies, financials, and risks -- so you can make the smartest...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
Stocks
"Shark Tank's" Kevin O'Leary Says "Panicking Helps Nothing" When It Comes to Saving for Retirement. 3 Strategies to Lean Into Instead.
Saving for retirement has become increasingly challenging in recent decades. Few workers still have access to a pension, and Social Security doesn't go as far as it used to -- leaving many Americans worried about how much they'll need to save on their own.Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary discussed these c...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
Stocks
Nvidia Faces New Doubts After Amazon's and Anthropic's Comments
In today's video, I discuss Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) latest earnings and what they mean for Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock investors. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of May 1, 2025. The...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
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Ukraine says it shot down Russian fighter jet from sea drone for first time
KYIV, May 3 (Reuters) - Ukraine destroyed a Russian Su-30 fighter jet using a missile fired from a seaborne drone, Ukraine's GUR military intelligence agency said on Saturday, in what it said was the world's first downing of a combat plane by a maritime drone.Its statement on social media sa...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Stocks
1 Dividend Stock Yielding 6% to Buy and Hold
The past three years have been a roller-coaster ride for Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW), a healthcare-focused real estate investment trust (REIT). The company encountered significant headwinds that negatively affected its financial results and stock price.However, MPT has made considerable hea...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
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Magnitude 6.0 quake hits Indonesia's Sulawesi region, no tsunami potential - Geophysics Agency
May 3 (Reuters) - A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Indonesia's Sulawesi region on Saturday, Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency reported on the X platform, adding that there was no potential for a tsunami.The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) estimate...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Stocks
Prediction: This Super Software Growth Stock Will Be Worth More Than Palantir by 2030
The allure of artificial intelligence (AI) has dominated the stock market for over two years. AI is not just an interest among investors -- it's become a bit of an obsession. And one stock that investors just can't seem to get enough of is data analytics specialist Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLT...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
Cryptocurrencies
Best Altcoins to Buy as Institutional Bitcoin Buying Set to Outpace Retail
Bitcoin has emerged as the market’s top hedge option against rising geopolitical uncertainty and cross-border tensions. The institutional adoption of $BTC has increased during the last couple of months. Sergej Kunz, founder of 1inch (exchange aggregator), said that retailers might not have much time...NewsBTC
Sat, May 3
Stocks
Is Bitcoin's Rebound Just the Beginning?
Over the past 30 days, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is now up more than 15%. That's a significant rebound, especially given the ongoing economic uncertainty about tariffs and Bitcoin's slide earlier in the year.At one point, it looked like Bitcoin might dip below the $70,000 mark. Now it is close to regain...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
Cryptocurrencies
HBAR To $2? Hedera Rides Real-World Asset Wave Toward Breakout
Hedera token HBAR is at $0.18801, up nearly 12% in the last week, as it nears a key resistance level that investors are monitoring. The $0.20 level may mark a new era for the token, which has posted consistent gains despite an 18% decline in daily trading volume to $165 million. Related Reading: Cod...NewsBTC
Sat, May 3
Stocks
Why Tilray Stock Plummeted by 26% in April
The marijuana sector, beset by a host of tough challenges, has been out of favor with investors for years. That looks unlikely to change as long as the drug remains illegal at the federal level, and even that might not save some of the market's players. One of the cannabis companies trying mightily ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
Stocks
Buffett’s Berkshire sells more stocks, cash pile swells to record $347.7 billion
Investing.com -- Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKa) (NYSE:BRKb) reported a 14% drop in first-quarter operating earnings to $9.64 billion, down from $11.22 billion a year earlier, as insurance underwriInvesting.com
Sat, May 3
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Kremlin calls Ukrainian response to Putin's ceasefire offer ambiguous, calls for clarity
MOSCOW, May 3 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Saturday it wanted a definitive response from Ukraine to Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer of a three-day ceasefire next week, criticising the reaction so far as ambiguous and historically wrong. Putin on Monday declared a three-day cea...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Stocks
2 Under-the-Radar Dividend Stocks With Market-Beating Potential
Although the stock market has rebounded significantly from its lows, there are still some excellent bargains to be found by patient long-term investors. That's especially true when it comes to dividend stocks, as the persistent high-interest rate environment and uncertainty surrounding the Federal R...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
