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British American Tobacco and Altria Might Not Be Worth the Risk, but These 3 High-Yield Stocks Are
British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) has a dividend yield of 7.2%, while Altria's (NYSE: MO) yield is 6.9%. But those high yields come with a notable risk related to the company's long-term financials.Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD), Enbridge (NYSE: ENB), and Realty Income (NYSE: O) have yi...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 5
Cryptocurrencies
Polymarket surges up fee generation charts with $7M day, Tether maintains lead
According to data available on DeFiLlama’s fees page, which tracks fees across various DeFi protocols, there was a huge spike in fees on the Polymarket platform. The surge in fee generation could be attributed to a rise in user activity or transaction volume on the platform. Historically, the Polymarket prediction market platform records increased engagement […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Apr 5
Stocks
Stock Market Volatility Could Be a Buying Opportunity for Long-Term Investors: FedEx vs. UPS
Finding great businesses selling at bargain prices can be easier in stock market sell-offs.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 2, 2025. The video was published on April 4, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 5
Stocks
3 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now
Are you looking to reload your portfolio with a handful of new stock picks? There's certainly no shortage of names to choose from. And if you need help determining which are worth owning, why not limit your options to tickers already approved by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYS...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 5
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Santander UK lines up ex-Treasury chief Tom Scholar as new chair, Sky News reports
April 5 (Reuters) - The UK arm of Spain's Banco Santander SAN.MC, SANS_pa.L is lining up Tom Scholar, the former permanent secretary to the Treasury, as the company's next chairman, Sky News reported on Saturday citing insiders.The company's board chair William Vereker announced his inte...Reuters
Sat, Apr 5
Stocks
Is the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF Worth Its Premium Valuation?
It is easy to make the mistake of chasing performance on Wall Street. That's why fad investments rise to bubble status, as people who fear they are missing out blindly follow the crowd.Eventually, the fads end, with the last people in the door often shouldering material losses. It is why you need to...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 5
Economic Indicator
Italy warns against counter-tariffs on U.S., calls for budget leeway
By Giancarlo Navach and Giuseppe Fonte CERNOBBIO, Italy, April 5 (Reuters) - Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti warned on Saturday against the imposition of retaliatory tariffs on the United States in response to President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping import duties on tra...Reuters
Sat, Apr 5
Stocks
Should Growth Stock Investors Buy Visa Stock Instead of Mastercard Stock?
Visa (NYSE: V) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) are two of the most profitable companies worldwide.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 2, 2025. The video was published on April 4, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stock...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 5
Stocks
Bloom Energy Is Getting a $2.5 Billion Boost From Artificial Intelligence (AI). Is the Stock a Buy?
Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) believes it is perfectly positioned to help power the development of artificial intelligence (AI). With a $2.5 billion backlog of fuel cells to deliver, the benefit is showing up right now. The company's recent deal with American Electric Power (NASDAQ: AEP) highlights the op...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 5
Stocks
I'd Buy These 2 Stocks Right Now, Even With a High Chance of a Recession
Several analysts and economists have sharply increased their odds for a U.S. recession in the wake of President Donald Trump's aggressive tariffs announced on April 2. Just to name a couple, HSBC analysts see a 40% chance of a recession by the end of 2025, and JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) now sees a 6...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 5
Stocks
3 Growth ETFs to Buy With $500 and Hold
Growth stocks can offer investors an exciting ride, but that ride can be wild (and scary) at times. Younger, faster-growing companies tend to produce higher investment returns but are often riskier. They don't always work out, and even the ones that do see some large price swings along the way.To he...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 5
Stocks
4 Things Retirees Should Know About Retirement During a Bear Market
First things first: The stock market is not in a bear market -- at least not the entire stock market. To officially be in bear market territory, stocks would need to be at least 20% below their previous high. As of now, neither the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) nor the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIN...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 5
Stocks
The Average Social Security Benefit Is Way Lower Than You Would Expect. Here's Why.
Social Security provides crucial financial support for elderly Americans. However, it's really important that you don't overestimate what these benefits will do for you in your retirement.Unfortunately, many people assume Social Security will provide more income than it actually does. A quick look a...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 5
Stocks
Should You Buy Energy Stocks Hand Over Fist With Trump in the White House? Maybe Not, According to a Recent Survey of Oil Execs.
Many oil and gas industry executives enthusiastically supported President Donald Trump's bid for a second term as U.S. president. The first Trump administration was distinctly pro-energy. It wasn't surprising, therefore, that energy stocks soared immediately following Trump's victory in the November...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 5
Stocks
5 Reasons to Buy American Express Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
The S&P 500 has declined about 6.7% since the beginning of the year (as of this writing) as fears of higher tariffs, stubborn inflation, and fewer interest rate cuts drove away the bulls. In this uncertain market, it might be tempting to simply park your cash in some CDs and T-bills.That caution is ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 5
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH shows resilience amid stock market turmoil
Ethereum (ETH) showed resilience heading into the weekend, trading above $1,800 on Saturday despite the impact of Trump's tariff announcements sparking heavy losses across the stock market and in precious metals.
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Sat, Apr 5
Stocks
The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
Investing is a slow grind that pays off massively over time but takes consistency and patience. Individual investors should always strive to put new funds to work, even if it's $100, $500, or $1,000 here and there. For me, and probably most individuals, a thousand bucks is a lot of money. When it co...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 5
Cryptocurrencies
Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffet – “Some people should not own stocks at all”
Speaking to CNBC on Friday, Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett said that “some people should not own stocks at all,” because they get easily rattled with price fluctuations, like this week’s stock market crash. “If you’re going to do dumb things because your stock goes down, you shouldn’t own a stock at all,” the 94-year-old […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Apr 5
Stocks
3 No-Brainer Stocks With Long-Term Prospects to Buy With $100 Right Now
If you are reading this article and looking to invest just $100, then I'm going to guess you are a relatively new investor and/or someone looking to invest a little money in a long-term position in anticipation of stellar returns.If my guess is right, I think the long-term trends behind contract log...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 5
Other
Foxconn reports record Q1 revenue, says it must closely watch global politics
Q1 revenue surges 24.2% y/y to $49.5 billionFoxconn says it must carefully monitor global political conditionsTaiwan company a major Apple, Nvidia supplierFoxconn has large manufacturing footprint in China TAIPEI, April 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electron...Reuters
Sat, Apr 5
