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Got $5,000? 2 Tech Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term
For investors looking to build wealth for retirement, buying and holding shares of top growth stocks can help you get there. The technology sector has historically been a ripe field to look for rewarding investments.While the market has grown more volatile of late on worries about the impact of tari...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
Technical Analysis
USD: Equities providing shield against bad data – ING
The US Dollar (USD) continues to be pulled by opposing forces: US President Donald Trump’s scaling back of some protectionism measures versus data evidence of a US slowdown. Ultimately, the tiebreak for FX impact seems to be equities performance.Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 30
Stocks
2 Under-the-Radar Housing Stocks With Market-Beating Potential
The housing sector has struggled in recent years as high interest rates and the lock-in effect of low mortgage rates during the pandemic have put pressure on home sales.Existing home sales have hovered around 4 million since the start of 2023, about 30% below where they were before the pandemic, but...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
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Microsoft president says company respects European laws amid US criticism
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, April 30 (Reuters) - Microsoft respects European laws including landmark legislation seeking to rein in the power of Big Tech, its President Brad Smith said on Wednesday, putting the company at odds with the White House, which has criticised sanctions related to EU rules...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Stocks
Supermicro Just Reported Its Customers Delayed AI Server Orders
In today's video, I discuss Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) and whether its preliminary results serve as a warning for artificial intelligence (AI) stock investors. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
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Exclusive: Willis aviation hires continue with Marsh's Andrews and Aon's Caffrey
By Michael JonesApril 30 - (The Insurer) - Willis has continued to add to its global aviation and space unit with the hires of Marsh U.S. managing director John Andrews and Aon's Graham Caffrey, two senior aviation sources told The Insurer.The sources said that Andrews, who has more than three d...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Stocks
Better Buy in 2025: XRP (Ripple) or Bitcoin?
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is the world's largest cryptocurrency, with a market capitalization of $1.8 trillion, which represents more than half of the total value of all coins and tokens in circulation across the entire industry. It's in high demand from a growing number of investors, who view it as a l...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
Stocks
Chip designer MediaTek unable to give full-year outlook given tariff uncertainty
TAIPEI, April 30 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Taiwan's top chip design company MediaTek 2454.TW said on Wednesday he was unable to give full-year earnings guidance due to uncertainty about U.S. tariffs, but that he was generally optimistic given strong AI demand. Tech firms in Taiwan, home...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Stocks
Street View: 'Back to Starbucks' will take time
** Starbucks SBUX.O faces challenges in reviving its business, CEO Brian Niccol said on Tuesday, after the coffee giant posted disappointing global comparable sales and profit with inflation and economic uncertainty driving up costs and dampening U.S. demand** Shares down 6.73% at $79.14 in premarke...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
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Mercedes will speed up job cuts amid trade turmoil
FRANKFURT, April 30 (Reuters) - Mercedes-Benz MBGn.DE must speed up its job cuts programme in light of U.S. tariff policy but will not expand it, finance chief Harald Wilhelm said on Wednesday, after the company pulled its full-year outlook amid uncertainty over trade.Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Stocks
Tesla Has Big Plans to Reaccelerate Sales. But Is a Turnaround Already Priced In?
For Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and its shareholders, it's been a rough start to 2025. As of this writing, shares are down about 30% year to date. Even worse, the stock is down more than 40% from its 52-week high. With increasing economic uncertainty and persistently high interest rates affecting vehicle a...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
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Russia must be victorious in Ukraine, the Kremlin says
MOSCOW, April 30 (Reuters) - Russia's duty is to win the conflict in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday."What we are doing - the special military operation, all of (President Vladimir) Putin's decisions - are absolutely correct. And it is our duty to be victorious...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Stocks
Netflix Stock Is Crushing the Market. Time to Buy?
Following a strong earnings report from streaming service juggernaut Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) earlier this month, many investors are likely contemplating whether or not they should buy shares. Not only is the company growing nicely on both the top and bottom line, but the stock also seems to have sign...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
Stocks
Youdao to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 15
HANGZHOU, China, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Youdao, Inc. ("Youdao" or the "Company") (NYSE: DAO), an AI-powered solutions provider specializing in artificial intelligence applications for the learning and advertising verticals, today announced that it will report its first qu...PR Newswire
Wed, Apr 30
Stocks
If You'd Invested $10,000 in ExxonMobil Stock 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) isn't an easy business. It requires massive amounts of investments, and the earnings and cash flows of E&P producers are directly exposed to the volatility in oil and gas prices.Yet ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) -- the largest oil company in the U.S. -- has perf...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
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Germany's SPD leader Klingbeil to become vice chancellor, finance minister - source
BERLIN, April 30 (Reuters) - The co-leader of Germany's Social Democrats (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, is set to be named vice chancellor and finance minister in a new coalition government with the CDU/CSU conservatives, a source close to the party told Reuters on Wednesday, confirming German media rep...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Technical Analysis
THORChain announces integration of XRP stagenet ahead of the mainnet network launch
THORChain (RUNE) announced on Tuesday that its stagenet development of its Ripple (XRP) integration is nearing the final step, with mainnet activation imminent. This integration enhances THORChain’s economic model by increasing swap activity and protocol fees.
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Wed, Apr 30
Economic Indicator
Romania aims to sell domestic debt worth 6.06 bln lei in May - finmin data
BUCHAREST, April 30 (Reuters) - Romania's finance ministry aims to sell domestic treasury bonds and bills worth 6.06 billion lei ($1.38 billion) in May, including 660 million lei at non-competitive tenders, it said on Wednesday.The ministry has scheduled ten bond tenders with residual maturities...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
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Remy Cointreau CFO: we will have more clarity in coming months on mid-term guidance
April 30 (Reuters) - Remy Cointreau SA RCOP.PA Luca Marotta tells analysts:CFO: WE WILL HAVE MORE CLARITY IN THE COMING MONTHS ON WHETHER CHANGES ARE NEEDED TO MEDIUM-TERM GUIDANCESource text: [ID:]Further company coverage: RCOP.PAReuters
Wed, Apr 30
