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Is Alibaba a Buy on AI and Cloud Upside Potential?
Key PointsAlibaba's profits are down as it invests heavily in quick commerce and AI.The company's chip business could be a big competitive advantage. 10 stocks we like better than Alibaba Group › Despite reporting plummeting profitability in its recent fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report (for the ...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 18
Economic Indicator
US Dollar: Fed pressure and bond sell-off – ING
ING’s Chris Turner highlights that rising US Treasury yields and a bearish yield curve steepening are pressuring the Federal Reserve (Fed) to sound more hawkish, even without immediate hikes. He notes high Oil prices and higher yields are negative for risk assets but supportive for the Dollar.Fxstreet
Mon, May 18
Stocks
Earn Too Much While Claiming Social Security? Here's What Happens.
Key PointsYou're allowed to work while receiving Social Security benefits.You'll be subject to an earnings test if you haven't reached full retirement age.It's important to know the income thresholds where withheld benefits come into play. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely o...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 18
Economic Indicator
US President Trump: Iran is dying to sign a deal
United States (US) President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fortune, released during the European trading session on Monday, that Iran is dying to sign a deal with Washington. “I can tell you one thing—they’re dying to sign [a deal]," Trump said.Fxstreet
Mon, May 18
Stocks
Top 10 HK Stock Losers (5.18)
Hang Seng Index has fell 1.11%, with a year-to-date rose 0.2%; Hang Seng TECH Index has fell 1.95%, with a year-to-date fell 12.2%.LI AUTO-W(02015) fell 14.15%, with a trading turnover 3.6 Billion HKD, and a year-to-date rose 0.1%.LDROBOT(01236) fell 10.37%, with a trading turnover 30.5 Million HKD,...Longport
Mon, May 18
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC extends losses, pressured by ETF outflows, fresh inflation concerns
Bitcoin (BTC) trades in red, slipping below $76,800 on Monday after losing nearly 6% in the previous week. BTC has been correcting sharply, posting its fourth consecutive day of losses, as spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded weekly outflows of $1 billion.
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Mon, May 18
Stocks
Top 10 HK Stock Gainers (5.18)
Hang Seng Index has fell 1.11%, with a year-to-date rose 0.2%; Hang Seng TECH Index has fell 1.95%, with a year-to-date fell 12.2%.PEGBIO CO-B(02565) rose 66.31%, with a trading turnover 991.4 Million HKD, and a year-to-date fell 73%.51WORLD(06651) rose 42.3%, with a trading turnover 2.5 Billion HKD...Longport
Mon, May 18
Stocks
Top 5 HK Stock Gainers/Losers (>100B) (5.18)
Hang Seng Index has fell 1.11%, with a year-to-date rose 0.2%; Hang Seng TECH Index has fell 1.95%, with a year-to-date fell 12.2%.KNOWLEDGE ATLAS(02513) rose 9.33%, with a trading turnover 1.1 Billion HKD, and a year-to-date rose 878.5%.VGT(02476) rose 8.47%, with a trading turnover 2.7 Billion HKD...Longport
Mon, May 18
Stocks
Wow! The Federal Reserve's May Inflation Forecast Was Just Updated, and Things Are Looking Worse for Wall Street.
Key PointsDespite a turbulent year for America's foremost financial institution, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite have all climbed to record highs.The Iran war is hitting consumers' pocketbooks and ramping up inflation.The Cleveland Fed's proprietary inflation forecast...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 18
Stocks
Premarket Movers | POET Technologies Soars 13%; Space Stocks Jump with DXYZ up 10%, VCX up 6%; Crypto Shares Slide with MARA, Strategy, Circle, BitMine Down over 3%
POET Technologies stock rose 13% in premarket trading. POET secured a US$400 million premium-priced direct offering to fund manufacturing expansion, acquisitions and AI-focused R&D. The company confirmed a new COO and disclosed its longtime CFO plans to retire in 2026, marking a significant leadersh...Tiger News
Mon, May 18
Stocks
Best Bank Stocks to Buy in 2026
Key PointsCredit conditions are expected to further deteriorate in the second half of 2026. The uncertain environment will favor larger banks. These two mega banks look like the best buys in the banking industry right now. 10 stocks we like better than Bank of America › Large U.S. banks generally ha...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 18
Forex
Australian Dollar clings to recovery gains vs retreating USD; Iran tensions cap upside
The AUD/USD pair stages a goodish intraday recovery from the 0.7120-0.7115 area, or a fresh monthly low touched earlier this Monday, and sticks to modest gains through the first half of the European session.
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Mon, May 18
Stocks
A Kevin Warsh–Jerome Powell Fed Showdown Could Rattle Markets -- Here's What Investors Should Brace For
Key PointsFormer Fed Chair Jerome Powell is staying on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.This could set the stage for a clash between Powell and new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.Investors should brace for uncertainty resulting from the two men's competing ideologies.These 10 stocks could mint the next...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 18
Stocks
Here's What I Think Is Going on With Sandisk Stock
Key PointsSandisk's tremendous surge is justified.However, the company faces several real risks.The margin of safety associated with investing in Sandisk is much smaller than it was a few months ago.10 stocks we like better than Sandisk › What's the biggest winner among S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) mem...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 18
Stocks
Premarket Movers | Delta Jumps 2%, Macy's Rises 5% After Berkshire Discloses New Positions; UnitedHealth Falls 5%. Chip, Storage Stocks Drop with Navitas Down 3%; AMAT Down 2%
Chip, storage stocks dropped in premarket trading. Navitas down 3%; Applied Materials, Cerebras Systems down about 2%; Intel down over 1%.Delta Air Lines rose 2% and Macy’s rose 4% in premarket trading after Berkshire discloses new positions; UnitedHealth fell % in premarket trading.Berkshire Hathaw...Tiger News
Mon, May 18
Indices
US Dollar Index turns upside down to near 99.15 on hopes of Hormuz stability
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, gives back its early gains and turns negative to near 99.15 during the European trading session on Monday. In the Asian session, the USD Index rose to near 99.45, the highest level seen in over five weeks.Fxstreet
Mon, May 18
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