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35.2% of Warren Buffett's $281 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks
Warren Buffett is the CEO of the Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) holding company, where he oversees a $281 billion portfolio of publicly traded stocks and securities, in addition to several privately held subsidiaries. Berkshire is also sitting on a record $334 billion in cash, which B...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 13
Stocks
3 Struggling Stocks That Could Be Bargain Buys Right Now
Many stocks are struggling this year due to fears that tariffs and trade wars could weigh on the economy, potentially resulting in a recession. Numerous companies have already been raising concerns about rising costs, which has investors worried that a broad market sell-off may be inevitable.But if ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 13
Stocks
American Eagle slumps on grim revenue forecast; Barclays downgrades to 'underweight'
** Shares of apparel maker American Eagle Outfitters AEO.N down 8.5% at $10.48 in premarket trading** Co forecast annual revenue below expectations and signaled a demand slowdown for clothing and accessories as well as a hit to margins from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on China** Barcla...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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If You'd Invested $10,000 in ConocoPhillips Stock 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) is one of the country's largest oil producers. It has grown tremendously over the last five years by making a series of acquisitions. These deals have increased its scale and low-cost resources, enabling it to produce more excess cash to return to shareholders. That strate...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 13
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This Magnificent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Just Became a Terrific Buy
Chipmaker Marvell Technology's (NASDAQ: MRVL) year went from bad to worse after the company released its fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter results (for the quarter ended Feb. 1) on March 5, which was surprising as the company reported remarkably solid growth in its revenue and earnings and also issued terr...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 13
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FCA's decision to drop DEI data reporting "disappointing", says LMA
By Rebecca DelaneyMarch 13 - (The Insurer) - The Lloyd's Market Association has argued that inclusion is essential to the future success of the market after the UK Financial Conduct Authority said it would not progress with its diversity, equity and inclusion data reporting for regulated firms.T...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Stocks
This Unstoppable Stock Obliterated the S&P 500 in 2024, and It's Soaring Again in 2025. Here's Why It's Not too Late to Buy.
Singapore-based Sea Limited (NYSE: SE) is a triple threat when it comes to the digital economy. It operates the largest e-commerce app in Southeast Asia, in addition to a booming digital financial services platform and a digital entertainment (gaming) business.The stock soared 162% in 2024, crushing...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 13
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Warren Buffett Bought Constellation Brands Stock Last Quarter: Should You Do the Same?
Warren Buffett hasn't been buying a lot of stocks of late, but one of the more notable additions to the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio recently has been beer maker Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ). Berkshire now owns more than 5.6 million shares of the business, worth more than $1 billion.Constellatio...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 13
Stocks
2 No-Brainer Stocks to Ride a Potentially Trillion-Dollar AI Wave
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks were last year's biggest winners, leading the Nasdaq, the S&P 500, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average to double-digit gains. This is thanks to investors' enthusiasm for the technology's potential to spark game-changing advancements -- from automating certain tas...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 13
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold firms as US tariff uncertainty, cooler inflation data lend support
$3000/oz is the next logical target for gold, analyst saysU.S. CPI increased less than expected last monthU.S. PPI data due at 1230 GMTBy Anjana Anil March 13 (Reuters) - Gold prices edged up on Thursday as persisting uncertainty over tariffs drove safe-haven demand, while a cooler-than-expected ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Stocks
Trump Tariffs: 2 Brilliant Stocks to Buy Now and Hold Forever
President Donald Trump started his second term two months ago, but his trade policy has already shaken the stock market. His administration has either imposed or plans to impose tariffs on imported goods from several countries, including China, Canada, and Mexico.Investors are worried about the pote...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 13
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin’s Mining Difficulty Rises Despite Market Drop—What Does It Mean?
Bitcoin is beginning to show signs of a potential reversal after experiencing a prolonged bearish trend. Although the cryptocurrency remains below $85,000, it has recorded a 2.6% increase, with its price currently at $83,510. Despite this short-term uptick, Bitcoin is still down by roughly 7.5% over...NewsBTC
Thu, Mar 13
Other
Descartes adds new triggers and liability cover to cyber shutdown product
By Henry GaleMarch 13 - (The Insurer) - Parametric insurance specialist Descartes has begun offering its cyber shutdown insurance policy in Spain and extended the product's coverage, the company has announced.The product, launched in France and Germany last year, initially covered mid-sized and ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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Here's How Far the Average Spousal Social Security Check Goes in Retirement
Social Security retirement benefits can go a long way toward helping you pay for your retirement expenses, but to qualify for them, you need to earn at least 40 work credits. One credit is defined as $1,810 in earnings in 2025, and you can earn a maximum of four credits per year.If you stayed out of...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 13
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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred claims swell to almost 45,000
By Ryan HewlettMarch 13 - (The Insurer) - Insurers have received nearly 45,000 insurance claims from policyholders across southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, according to the Insurance Council of Australia.As of midday local time on March 13, insur...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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Lebanese army receives released soldier detained by Israel on Sunday, army says
DUBAI, March 13 (Reuters) - The Lebanese army on Thursday received a soldier who had been detained by Israel on Sunday, the army said in a post on X.Israel said it would release five Lebanese held by its military in a "gesture to the Lebanese president." Lebanon received four of them on Tues...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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China's commerce ministry meets with Walmart on supplier pricing, state media says
Walmart asked Chinese suppliers to cut prices amid U.S. tariffs, reports sayChinese officials warn Walmart about potential legal issues over price cutsWalmart diversifies supply chain but remains reliant on Chinese imports SHANGHAI/NEW YORK, March 12 (Reuters) - Beijing officials met with Walmart...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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Vnet Announces $400 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering
March 13 (Reuters) - VNET Group Inc VNET.O:VNET ANNOUNCES PROPOSED OFFERING OF CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTESVNET GROUP INC - ANNOUNCES $400 MILLION CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES OFFERINGVNET GROUP INC - NOTES TO MATURE ON APRIL 1, 2030Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
