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S&P 500 Index Funds Yield Just 1.2%. Here Are 3 Better Ways to Generate Passive Income From Stocks.
The composition of the S&P 500 changes over time as companies rise and fall in value. Today, technology-focused companies dominate the index. Many of these companies have low yields or don't pay dividends at all, bringing down the passive-income opportunity of investing in an S&P 500 index fund or e...The Motley Fool
Jan 30, 2025
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US pending home sales drop to snap four months of gains
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Contracts to buy U.S. previously owned homes fell in December to snap a four-month streak of increases, with particularly sharp declines in the pricier Northeast and West regions as higher mortgage interest rates dented affordability.The National Association of Realtors (NAR) said...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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Washington DC airspace challenges highlighted by passenger jet and Army helicopter collision
Congested airspace over Washington DC poses safety risksFAA audit targets runway incursion risks at busiest U.S. airportsArmy and Defense Department launch investigation into collisionReagan is the 24th-busiest U.S. airport by passengersAdds graphics linksBy David Shepardson ARLINGTON, Virginia, ...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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Microsoft's cloud outlook knocks shares, Meta rises on AI payoff signs
Updates share movement in paragraphs 1, 10-12By Deborah Mary Sophia and Joel Jose Jan 30 (Reuters) - Investors punished Microsoft with a 6% share drop on Thursday as hefty AI bets failed to drive a big increase in its cloud revenue, while Meta rose 4% after CEO Mark Zuckerberg assured Wall Stre...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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BUZZ-Cardinal Health rises on upbeat 2025 profit
** Shares of drug distributor Cardinal Health CAH.N rise 3.5% to $132.20** CAH expects FY 2025 adj. EPS of $7.85 to $8.00, up from previous range of $7.75 to $7.90, as strong demand for costly specialty medicines and branded drugs drove sales at its pharmaceuticals unit** CAH reports Q2 EPS of $1.93...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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Mastercard's Net Revenue Exceeds Targets
Mastercard (NYSE:MA), a global leader in payment technology, announced its Q4 2024 earnings on January 30, 2025, showcasing impressive growth. The company surpassed market expectations with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.82, higher than the forecasted $3.69. Net revenue climbed to $7.5 bill...The Motley Fool
Jan 30, 2025
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Trump to hold plane crash briefing at 11 a.m. ET, White House says
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will appear in the White House briefing room at 11 a.m. EST on Thursday to brief Americans on Wednesday's deadly midair collision at Reagan National Airport, the White House said.Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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Meritage Homes Corp reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Meritage Homes Corp MTH.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $4.72 per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $2.69. The mean expectation of eleven analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $2.49 per share. Wall St...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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Rogers adds fewer-than-expected subscribers, reiterates focus on reducing debt
Adds share movement in paragraph 3, revenue and EPS in paragraphs 6 & 7; background on equity-financing deal in paragraphs 8 & 9; details from analyst call in 10 & 11 Jan 30 (Reuters) - Canada's Rogers Communications RCIb.TO added fewer-than-expected wireless subscriptions in the ...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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Sirius XM: Strong EPS, Sub Loss Woes
Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI), a prominent player in satellite radio and digital streaming, released its fourth quarter 2024 earnings on January 30, 2025.Its diluted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.83, outperforming Wall Street expectations of $0.66, marking a significant 25.8% surprise. Although r...The Motley Fool
Jan 30, 2025
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Continental's ContiTech division to close four plants in Germany
Jan 30 (Reuters) - German car parts supplier Continental's CONG.DE ContiTech division is to fully close down four plants and make personnel changes at two other sites, affecting a total of 580 employees, the company said on Thursday. ContiTech plans to fully shut down its plants in Bad Blankenbu...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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Army helicopter crew in Washington crash was experienced, had night vision goggles, Pentagon says
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The three soldiers aboard the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with an American Airlines passenger plane on Wednesday were fairly experienced, had night vision goggles and were carrying out an annual training mission at the time of the incident, the Pentag...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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Roper Technologies projects annual revenue above estimates on stable software demand
Adds shares in paragraph 1 Jan 30 (Reuters) - Roper Technologies ROP.O forecast annual revenue growth above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, a sign of stable demand for its specialized software products that help customers manage critical operations, sending its shares up 6%.The Sarasota, Flori...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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BRIEF-Cigna Exec Says Will Focus On Making Prior Authorizations Faster
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Cigna Group CI.N:PUBLIC SCRUTINY FOLLOWING UNITEDHEALTH SHOOTING CHALLENGED CIGNA TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY, EXEC SAYSCIGNA EXEC SAYS WILL FOCUS ON MAKING PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS FASTER - CONF. CALLCIGNA EXEC SAYS SAW AN INCREASE IN HIGH COST CLAIMS DUE TO PRESCRIPTION AND USE OF SPEC...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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US SEC case over massive Allen Stanford fraud ends, judge orders fines
Convicted financier ordered to pay $5.9 billion fineFake CDs used in Ponzi schemeStanford serving 110-year prison termBy Jonathan Stempel Jan 30 (Reuters) - A federal judge ordered an end to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's 16-year-old lawsuit over Allen Stanford's $7.2 billi...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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BUZZ-Sirius XM rises on Q4 revenue beats expectations
** Shares of audio entertainment company Sirius XM SIRI.O rise 3.7% to $22.65 in early trading** Co reports Q4 revenue of $2.19 bln, marginally beating ests. of $2.17 bln - LSEG** Live streaming of sports events like 2024-2025 NBA and partnerships with automakers helped co drive positive results for...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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Joby vs. Archer Aviation: Which Is the Better Buy in 2025?
Over the last several years, companies including Tesla, Rivian Automotive, and Nio were essentially synonymous with the term "electric vehicles." Each of these companies manufacture electric automobiles, which until recently were the primary form of transportation employing battery technology.But a ...The Motley Fool
Jan 30, 2025
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Moody's expects reinsurers to take at least 30% of LA wildfire losses
By Michael LoneyJan 30 - (The Insurer) - Reinsurers will assume at least 30 percent of insured losses from the Los Angeles wildfires, while insurers’ first quarter earnings will also be significantly weakened, Moody’s has commented.In a new report, Moody’s noted that reinsurers will “assume sizeable...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
