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Australian broadcaster Seven projects Albanese will remain PM
SYDNEY, May 3 (Reuters) - Australian broadcaster Seven said on Saturday it projected that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will remain in office following the country's federal election. The projection did not state whether Albanese's Labor Party would be able to form a majority government.Reuters
Sat, May 3
Stocks
5 Reasons to Buy SoFi Stock Right Now
If you've been on the fence about buying SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) stock, you might want to consider buying it right now. Once a young and risky growth stock, it's proving itself over and over again as a real contender in U.S. banking, and it still has a massive growth opportunity. SoFi just ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
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Avoiding Pump-and-Dump Scams
Pump-and-dump stock scams are nothing new. These scams have been a mainstay of financial fraudsters for centuries. And while technology has changed the way they operate, the underlying principles and motivations of these unlawful practices remain the same.The Elements of a Pump-and-DumpIn a pump-and...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
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3 Reasons I'm Still Looking Forward to Bitcoin's Next Halving
It's been just over a year since Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) last halving, which happened on April 20, 2024. The next halving isn't estimated to occur until mid-April 2028.But I'm already looking forward to it for at least three reasons, and I'm already preparing for it. You might want to do the same.Wh...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
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INSIGHT-In Congo, M23 rebels’ latest fight is to revive the economy
M23 imposes taxes on coltan, businesses and aid agenciesReviving banking, trade crucial to success of M23 rebellionRebels consolidate control of coltan trade, impose 15% taxCongo government says no retreat in economic war with rebelsBy David Lewis, Giulia Paravicini and Sonia Rolley GOMA, Democra...Reuters
Sat, May 3
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Berkshire shareholders head to Buffett's 60th annual meeting, economy top of mind
Shares in Berkshire are outperforming the S&P 500 this yearInvestors want to hear about the impact of tariffs on businessesBuffett's conglomerate cash pile reached a record in Q4By Jonathan Stempel OMAHA, May 3 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett is set to preside over Berkshire Hathaway's BRK...Reuters
Sat, May 3
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FACTBOX-Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway at a glance
By Jonathan StempelOMAHA, Nebraska, May 3 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people are in Omaha, Nebraska, to attend the annual shareholder weekend for billionaire Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N.Buffett, 94, is expected to answer shareholder questions over four and a half hours at Ber...Reuters
Sat, May 3
Stocks
Will You Have to Pay Taxes on Your Social Security Benefits? Chances Are, Yes. Here's Why.
If you're working now, you're no doubt losing a chunk of your salary to Social Security taxes. But there's good news. Once you retire, you'll most likely be eligible for a monthly benefit. So while it stinks to have to pay into the program, you at least get something out of it.But don't assume you'l...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
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Trump officials explore challenging tax-exempt status of nonprofits, WSJ reports
May 3 (Reuters) - Officials in U.S. President Donald Trump's administration are exploring ways of challenging the tax-exempt status of nonprofits, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.Internal Revenue Service lawyers have been exploring if they could change the rules governing how nonpro...Reuters
Sat, May 3
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These 3 Vanguard ETFs Have Plunged Over 10% in 2025 but Remain Magnificent Picks for Long-Term Investors
Stock market volatility can be disconcerting, especially for newer investors. However, volatility is the short-term price you pay to reap gains over the long run.One way to reduce volatility to some extent is to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that own a broad basket of stocks. Even ETFs can ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
Cryptocurrencies
Indian police recover $3,000 for a crypto investment scam victim
The Indian police have recovered about $3,000, facilitating the refund to a victim that fell for a fake crypto investment scam online. The refund was facilitated by the cybercrime unit of the Cyberabad police, making it the first time where digital assets lost in a fraud case were recovered. According to the report, the funds were […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, May 3
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Should You Buy Starbucks Stock With $1,000 Right Now and Hold for 5 Years?
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) is in the midst of a major turnaround. As part of CEO Brian Niccol's "Back to Starbucks" plan, the leading coffeehouse chain is trying to win back customers and get on stronger financial footing. However, it will surely be a tough road ahead. It's been extremely difficult fo...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
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Is IonQ Stock a Buy?
E-commerce, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI). What's the next big thing? Many investors are betting that it will be quantum computing.Sure, quantum computing stocks have sold off this year as the broader market tumbled. IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), one of the industry's leaders, is down more than...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
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3 Super-Safe Dividend Stocks to Buy That Have Been Impervious to the Stock Market Sell-Off So Far
The major stock market indexes have staged an epic recovery in recent weeks but are still down year to date (YTD). But that doesn't mean all stocks are participating in the sell-off.Stable stalwarts Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), WM (NYSE: WM), and American Electric Power (NASDAQ: AEP) have produced respecta...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
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Jaguar Land Rover restarts car exports to the US, The Times reports
May 3 (Reuters) - Jaguar Land Rover has restarted shipments of vehicles to the U.S. after pausing them in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, The Times reported on Saturday.The first shipments of JLR vehicles bound for the U.S. for almost a month left Britain on Wednesday, the Tim...Reuters
Sat, May 3
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2 Ways Retirees Can Help Keep Their Money Safe, No Matter the Market Conditions
The market can seem pretty unpredictable these days. Global tariffs can lead to higher costs for companies across all industries, and trying to navigate which stocks to hold and which ones to sell isn't easy. For retirees, the name of the game right now is about stability and capital preservation, t...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
Cryptocurrencies
From Under $0.03 to $5 and Above: Could This Be a Better Crypto to Watch Than Cardano (ADA) in 2025
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has proven a successful presale by putting together $7.4 million by selling more than 434 million tokens to 9,300 holders. Trading at $0.025 in phase 4, the project is now 55% filled, and phase 5 is on the verge of launching with a price jump of 20% to $0.03. Meanwhile, Cardano (ADA) […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, May 3
Stocks
3 High-Growth Tech Stocks That Are Screaming Buys in May
Many investors shuffled away from high-growth tech stocks this year as the Trump administration's unpredictable tariffs curbed the market's appetite for riskier investments. But despite that pressure, investors who can tune out the near-term noise should focus on some promising, long-term buying opp...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
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Stock Investing and Due Diligence
You probably wouldn't make a major purchase without first reading product reviews, comparing an item to its competitors or assessing its features, performance, pricing and overall value to meet your needs. A similar approach can be followed before investing. Gathering the information necessary to ma...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
