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Seven & i Holdings picks Bain as preferred buyer in asset sale, media say
TOKYO, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Japan's Seven & i Holdings 3382.T, operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, has picked Bain Capital as its preferred buyer for a stake of its non-core assets, local media reported on Saturday.Bain has been competing against rival private equity firm KKR KKR...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
PEPETO and Dogwifhat Eyed by Investors as the Next 100x Memecoin But Which is More Promising?
As the competitive rumble for market dominance in the memecoin ecosystem continues, PEPETO and Dogwifhat (WIF) have suddenly become investors’ favorites – having seen the potential that lay in both coins. However, Dogwifhat experienced a slight decline in price in the last 24 hours, unlike Pepeto, which has maintained an almost stable movement since the […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
Is Merck Stock a Buy?
It's been a rough start to 2025 for Merck (NYSE: MRK) shareholders following a less-than-stellar fourth-quarter earnings report. Even as the pharmaceutical giant exceeded Wall Street estimates with 7% revenue growth and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.72 for the quarter ended Dec. 31, weak sales in C...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
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EXPLAINER-How do Germany's federal elections work?
Adds recent polling, paragraph 11By Thomas Escritt BERLIN, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Germans go to the polls on Sunday in a snap election called after the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition. This is how Germany's election system works:WHAT IS GERMANY'S HYBRID VOTING SYS...Reuters
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
Could Buying Roku Stock Today Set You Up for Life?
Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) recently reported financial results for the three-month period that ended Dec. 31, 2024. Revenue increased 22% year over year to $1.2 billion. The business posted a net loss per share of $0.24, a notable improvement from Q4 2023. These headline figures came in ahead of Wall Stree...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
The Surprising Social Security Change You May Have Missed in 2025
People who collect Social Security, or who are gearing up to retire, tend to pay attention to one key aspect of the program -- cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs. Those tend to be all over the news because they have a direct impact on seniors' buying power from year to year.In 2025, Social Securit...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
Stock-Split Watch: Is Intuitive Surgical Next?
Investors are always on the lookout for the next stock split -- for a couple of reasons. These operations that increase the number of shares and reduce the per-share price accordingly often make it easier to invest in a high-flying stock. And they also generally signal that management is confident a...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Black Pass Users Gain Early Access to Astra Nova’s AI-Driven RPG and Ecosystem Perks
The gaming industry is a powerhouse of entertainment, currently valued at hundreds of billions of dollars, and it is set for continued growth driven by artificial intelligence, decentralized gaming, mobile gaming, esports, and cloud technology, with value projections of reaching near-trillion-dollar figures within the next decade. Astra Nova, a next-generation AI-driven RPG gaming ecosystem that […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
Arista Network Shares Slump Despite Upbeat Outlook Fueled by AI. Should Investors Buy the Stock on the Dip?
Shares of Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET) slipped despite the cloud computer networking switch maker reporting solid fourth quarter results and increasing its full-year 2025 guidance. The stock is now down more than 5% year to date, as of this writing.Let's take a close look at Arista's results and gui...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
Better AI Stock in 2025: Alibaba or Baidu?
Once a neglected group, Chinese tech companies have recently captured the attention of investors thanks to a series of positive developments, such as the huge government stimulus and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) services like DeepSeek.Investors looking for companies they can invest in to...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Utah’s Bitcoin Reserve Bill Passes Senate – Only One Vote Left
The race to establish Bitcoin as a state-level strategic reserve asset has taken a decisive step forward in the Beehive State. On February 20, House Bill 230 (HB230), also known as the “Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments,” passed the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee in a 4-2-1 vote. T...Bitcoinist
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
1 Unstoppable Growth Stock That Turned $10,000 Into $6.9 Million: Here's This Dominant Company's Key Competitive Advantage
Businesses and management teams that not only can accurately predict a new paradigm shift but also can successfully monetize a particular trend can become lucrative category creators. The result for investors can be very strong returns over the long term.This is precisely what one dominant media ent...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
Is Nvidia a Bargain Buy Before Feb. 26? The Evidence Is Piling Up and Here's What It Shows.
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the best-performing stocks on the planet in recent years. In fact, over the past two years, it's soared more than 800%. There's a clear reason for this. The company has created an artificial intelligence (AI) empire, making itself the "go to" player for any cust...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
Want a Monster Dividend? These Stocks Yield Up to 13.7%.
Most dividend stocks pay a pittance these days. The S&P 500's dividend yield is around 1.2%, near its lowest level in over two decades. However, income-seeking investors have higher-yielding options, especially if they're willing to take on more risk. For example, AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC), Bro...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
Is the Stock Market on a Collision Course With History? More Than a Century of Data Tells the Tale.
For more than two years, optimists have been running the show on Wall Street. Since 2022 came to a close, the mature-stock-powered Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and growth-propelled Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have respectively risen...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
Is It Time to Avoid McDonald's Stock?
The McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) story is the American dream. The company has grown into an absolute juggernaut of capitalism, and is the largest restaurant chain in the world. That said, it's been a bit of a boring investment over the last five years. The burger chain has struggled to keep up with the br...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin’s Grip Tightens — CZ Says There’s ‘No Escape’ From Crypto
A former cryptocurrency exchange executive remarked that Bitcoin is an inescapable reality, a statement that stirred a discussion within the crypto community. The comment made by the former CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, was a reaction to the report that another American state sought to establish a...NewsBTC
Sat, Feb 22
Stocks
3 Magnificent Dividend Growth Stocks With Yields Above 5% to Buy Now and Hold at Least a Decade
There are many ways to make money on Wall Street, but some methods are a lot more reliable than others. Whether you're looking for a way to raise the stream of passive income your portfolio produces or you simply want to outperform benchmark averages, adding some dividend-paying stocks to your portf...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 22
