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Russian court puts US citizen in custody suspected of drug smuggling
MOSCOW, Feb 15 (Reuters) - A Russian court ruled to place a U.S. citizen, suspected of drug smuggling, in custody for 30 days, Moscow courts press service said on Saturday.The U.S. citizen, Kalob Wayne Byers, was detained by customs officers at Moscow's Vnukovo airport during a baggage check, th...Reuters
Sat, Feb 15
Stocks
Is AbbVie Stock a Buy Now?
AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) closed out a pivotal 2024 with an excellent fourth-quarter earnings report. For the period ended Dec. 31, the biopharmaceuticals giant delivered 6% sales growth and $2.12 in adjusted earnings per share (EPS), with both metrics exceeding initial guidance. Comments by management pr...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 15
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China urges NATO to take 'rational, pragmatic' view of China
BEIJING, Feb 15 (Reuters) - China urged NATO to adopt a "rational and pragmatic" attitude and establish an "objective and correct understanding" of China, the foreign ministry said on Saturday.Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the comment to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Friday on...Reuters
Sat, Feb 15
Stocks
Here's Exactly How I Plan to Spend My Social Security Checks in Retirement
Millions of older Americans today get a benefit each month from Social Security. And a 2020 report by the National Institute on Retirement Security found that 40% of Americans have only Social Security to rely on for retirement income.I have a very different plan for retirement, though. And it's one...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 15
Stocks
Are Tech Giants (Including DeepSeek) About to Say 'Checkmate' to Nvidia?
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a clear winner of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution so far. The company has become the leading AI chip designer, holding about 80% of the market. Nvidia makes the world's most powerful graphics processing units (GPUs) -- these are the chips crucial for major ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 15
Cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin Price Momentum Oscillator Just Had Its 3rd Crossover After 2017 And 2021, Here’s What Happened Last Time
Dogecoin is still yet to recoup its price decline from last week, which saw it breaking below $0.3. Nonetheless, a key technical signal has emerged on DOGE’s price chart that could send the meme coin on a bullish path for the rest of the year. According to crypto analyst KrissPax, who highlighted th...Bitcoinist
Sat, Feb 15
Cryptocurrencies
XRP To 3 Digits? The ‘Signs’ That Could Confirm It, Basketball Analyst Says
A lighthearted tweet about Kansas State University’s financial situation has spurred new conversations on XRP’s aspirational pricing goals. Known in sporting circles as “Kelly in Vegas,” Kelly Stewart added comedy into the continuous discussion among the crypto community abou...NewsBTC
Sat, Feb 15
Stocks
The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $20 Right Now
Not a lot of stocks can be bought for less than $20, and many sub-$20 stocks are best avoided by most investors. However, there are some good buys under $20 a share, if you know where to look and what to look for. One of these stocks is in the midst of an impressive turnaround. I'm talking about Lyf...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 15
Stocks
The SEC's Latest Crypto Move Could Be Incredible News for XRP (Ripple) Investors
Back in 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Ripple, alleging that the company broke securities laws when it sold its XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) cryptocurrency to investors. The case was partially resolved in August 2024, but it isn't officially over yet.Ripple hasn't been the SEC's o...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 15
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Bus carrying freed Palestinian prisoners and detainees departs Israeli jail, live TV shows
CAIRO, Feb 15 (Reuters) - The first bus carrying freed Palestinian prisoners and detainees departed Israeli jail Ofer in the West Bank, live footage showed.Some 369 Palestinian prisoners and detainees are set to be released on Saturday after Hamas handed over Israeli hostages Iair Horn, Sagui Dekel-...Reuters
Sat, Feb 15
Stocks
Prediction: Tesla Stock Could Plunge by Another 50% (or More)
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock soared to a new record high in December, shortly after President Trump's election win. Investors are betting on friendlier regulations, which could help the company bring its full-self-driving (FSD) software to market much faster than previously expected, especially since ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 15
Stocks
2 Unstoppable Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold for 20 Years
Every investor should focus on holding a diversified mix of promising growth stocks. Getting rich in the stock market is simply a matter of patiently holding shares of growing companies over many years. Here are two easy-to-understand companies you can buy today that can deliver massive returns over...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 15
Stocks
2 Cash-Rich Stocks Down Between 66% and 75% to Buy for a Turnaround
Some investors worry about an expensive market near all-time highs. But not every stock is near its all-time high today, nor is every stock expensive.That goes for even certain parts of the high-growth technology sector. In fact, technology companies focused on the auto and industrial markets are ac...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 15
Stocks
2 Magnificent Stocks That Are Screaming Buys in February
Buying solid companies at attractive valuations and holding them for a long time is a tried and tested way of making money in the stock market. The strategy allows investors to benefit from secular growth trends and also take advantage of the power of compounding.Artificial intelligence (AI) has bee...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 15
Stocks
Is It Time to Buy Shopify as Revenue Soars?
Shares of Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) rose following the company's fourth-quarter results as it produced strong revenue growth. The stock of the e-commerce software platform is now up nearly 40% over the past year, as of this writing.However, the company could feel some pressure from potential tariffs. Let...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 15
Stocks
The S&P 500 Has Done This Only 3 Times in a Half-Century. History Says This Is What May Happen Next.
Investors have had something to smile about over the past couple of years. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has climbed in the double digits in each of the past two years, and last year confirmed the positive trend as it sailed into bull market territory. Investors piled into technology stocks as they ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 15
Stocks
2 Brilliant ETFs to Buy Now Before They Soar
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are great tools for investing in the stock market. ETFs offer broad diversification to different sectors of the economy, and a few well-chosen funds can be all the diversification you need to safely grow your money over the long term. Here are two ETFs that could be time...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 15
Stocks
Warren Buffett's "Best Single Measure" of Stock Valuations Just Made History -- but Not in a Good Way
For more than two years, Wall Street has been a stomping ground for the bulls. Since the curtain opened for 2023, the mature stock-powered Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and growth-inspired Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have respectively ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 15
