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Buffett's Berkshire posts record profit on insurance, investments
Feb 22 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N on Saturday posted its third straight record annual operating profit, bolstered by large increases in underwriting earnings and investment income in its insurance businesses.Operating profit rose 27% to $47.44 billion in 2024 from $37...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
This Dividend King Continues to Deliver on Promises to Investors. Here's Why It's a Buy Now.
Dividend Kings, or companies that have raised their payouts for at least 50 consecutive years, provide a great starting point for investors looking for reliable passive income sources. But some Dividend Kings don't consistently raise their dividends by a meaningful amount, or they have fractures in ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
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Trump urges Musk to be more aggressive in bid to shrink U.S. government
WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday urged billionaire Elon Musk to be more aggressive in his efforts to shrink the federal government despite uproar over layoffs and deep spending cuts."Elon is doing a great job, but I would like to see him get more aggressive,...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
Should You Buy the Solana Dip Right Now?
With the price of Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) down by 36% in the last 30 days alone and the blockchain rocked by several high-profile scandals and outright scams, investors are wondering whether there's a juicy opportunity to buy the dip here -- or whether the digital coin's glory days are firmly in the pa...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Breaks $99,000, But Analyst Warns Rally ‘Leverage Driven’
Bitcoin has seen a recovery above $99,000 recently, but the trend taking place in the Open Interest could raise concerns about the surge’s longevity. Bitcoin Open Interest Has Spiked Alongside The Latest Rally In a new post on X, CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn talked about the trend in...Bitcoinist
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Faces Serious Price Compression – What Happened Last Time
Bitcoin has experienced a tiring price action in recent weeks, with the price struggling to set a clear short-term direction. Investors are beginning to feel impatient as BTC remains stuck in a tight range, showing no decisive breakout. The price was testing crucial supply between $98K and $100K whe...NewsBTC
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
3 Reasons to Buy SoFi Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
To call SoFi's (NASDAQ: SOFI) growth story an impressive one doesn't really do the company justice. Since going public in 2021, SoFi's membership based has increased from 3.4 million to more than 10 million, and it has evolved from a relatively small lender into a full-featured online bank. But even...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
1 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stock to Buy Right Now
I'll admit it -- I don't understand most of Warren Buffett's investments.His Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) holds massive stakes in financial giants like American Express, Bank of America, and Chubb. If the subprime mortgage meltdown of 2008 taught me anything, it would be that I don...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
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New Zealand says China navy held 2nd live-fire drill in international waters
New Zealand Defence Force says live rounds fired Chinese navy advised of drill via radio channelsNew Zealand monitoring, shadowing Chinese vesselsAdds comment from Chinese foreign ministry in paragraph 15 Feb 22 (Reuters) - New Zealand said the Chinese navy conducted a live-fire exercise in inter...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
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AutoZone's Financial Strength: A Moneyball Analysis
AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) is a dominant force in the automotive parts retail industry, with over 7,000 stores across multiple countries. Here's how the automotive parts specialist stacks up according to The Motley Fool's Moneyball analysis system.How Moneyball Works: AI-Assisted Investment ScoresMoneybal...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
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This Marijuana Stock Just Shocked Its Investors With a Huge Piece of Good News
One of the worst events that can befall a real estate investment trust (REIT) is the default of a major tenant. That happened at the end of last year to Innovative Industrial Properties (NYSE: IIPR), the most significant specialty marijuana industry REIT on the market. That unpleasant situation saw ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
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India appoints former central bank chief as Modi's principal secretary
NEW DELHI, Feb 22(Reuters) - India on Saturday appointed its former central bank chief Shaktikanta Das as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's principal secretary, according to a government notice. The appointment comes after Das finished his second term at the helm of the Reserve Bank of India in Dec...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto firm BitFuFu acquires data center in Oklahoma for $20M
Crypto mining firm BitFuFu has acquired a data center in Oklahoma for $20 million. According to reports, the NASDAQ-listed firm revealed that it has signed a definitive agreement, making it one of the majority owners of the operational Bitcoin mining data center. According to the report, BitFuFu priced the deal at $400,000 per megawatt, putting […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
This Tech Giant's AI Strategy Can Send Its Stock Soaring in 2025
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) demonstrated exceptional financial strength in the fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 (ending Dec. 31, 2024) on Jan. 29, with revenues and earnings surpassing analyst consensus expectations. Not surprisingly, Meta's shares went up almost 9% in the ensuing days, and though the s...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
Should You Buy MicroStrategy (Now Called Strategy) While It's Below $500?
It's been a fantastic two-year run for MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), which is up more than 1,200% during that time period. This stock market success can primarily be attributed to its unprecedented Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) buying spree, which has seen the company accumulate more than 2% of all Bitcoin ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
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2 Top Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy in 2025
Quantum computing could be the next big thing in tech after artificial intelligence (AI). However, it will take many years before the market really takes shape and practical uses for quantum computing develop.Still, quantum computing could be worth an estimated $840 billion in the next 15 years, acc...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
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Better Cryptocurrency to Buy With $1,000: Solana vs. Cardano
Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) are two cryptocurrencies that are quite similar in terms of their capabilities, objectives, and target users, but they're quite different in terms of their merits as investments. Both were designed to beat the royalty of the cryptocurrency market, speci...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
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Investing $500 Monthly Into This Vanguard ETF Can Set You Up for a Million-Dollar Retirement
No financial goal fits everyone perfectly. Everyone's personal financial goals should reflect their unique circumstances and aspirations. That said, the million-dollar mark has long been recognized as a financial mark of "success," especially regarding retirement savings.Well, what if I told you a m...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
Here's How Much You Should Have Invested for Retirement at Age 67
With people living longer amid the high cost of living due to inflation, there is great debate over how much people should invest and ultimately save by the time they retire. There are many factors that come into play, including when you plan on retiring and how you want to live in retirement -- som...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) at $0.01: Why Analysts Are Recommending It for 2025
As 2025 approaches, investors are seeking early-stage opportunities with the potential for major returns. Mutuum Finance (MUTM), currently priced at just $0.01 in its presale, is catching analysts’ attention as a project with both strong fundamentals and high growth potential. Unlike many speculative tokens, Mutuum Finance offers real-world use cases through its decentralized lending platform, […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 22
