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Why Picking Individual Stocks May Be a Better Move Right Now Than Buying Index Funds and ETFs
Key PointsSpaceX is expected to be added to the Nasdaq-100 index as early as next month.Getting exposure to the latest IPOs through a fund may not be ideal, given the already high valuations in the market these days.By owning individual stocks, investors won't have to wonder which stocks they're exp...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 24
Commodities
Gold bears target $4,000 as stronger US Dollar and Fed rate-hike bets weigh
Gold (XAU/USD) falls on Wednesday, revisiting the seven-month low touched earlier this month as hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations and the resulting strength in the US Dollar (USD) keep the precious metal under pressure.
Fxstreet
Wed, Jun 24
Market Movers
Palladium (XPDUSD) Is down 2.15% on Jun 24: What You Need to Watch
• Higher interest rates and a stronger dollar have triggered institutional selling of palladium. • Projected global surpluses through 2027 are weighing on the metal's market outlook. • The transition to electric vehicles reduces long-term demand for palladium-based catalytic converters.
TradingKey
Wed, Jun 24
Stocks
Berkshire Hathaway Just Invested $10 Billion in Google at a Private Placement Price. Here's Why Retail Investors Should Pay Attention
Key PointsBerkshire Hathaway has been investing aggressively in Alphabet. Berkshire recently invested $10 billion in the company, which Alphabet will use for building out AI infrastructure. New CEO Greg Abel is leaving his mark at Berkshire, as well as offering an endorsement of Alphabet through his...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 24
Forex
Euro: Testing 1.1300 risk grows against US Dollar – ING
ING’s Francesco Pesole highlights that EUR/USD has been pressured by an equity sell-off and weak German PMIs, reinforcing a US-EU growth divergence narrative. He notes a wider EUR:USD two-year swap differential and a renewed Dollar risk premium.
Fxstreet
Wed, Jun 24
Cryptocurrencies
Yield Yak follows Gitcoin in latest wallet-drainer attack
Blockchain cybersecurity company Blockaid detected a front-end hack on the website of the decentralized finance (DeFi) yield-aggregating platform, Yield Yak, on June 24, 2026. According to Blockaid, the front-end of Yield Yak’s site had been compromised by malicious wallet-draining scripts. It marks the second time in days that an attack of this nature has taken...Cryptopolitan
Wed, Jun 24
Commodities
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD heads for the $4,000 level as US Dollar marches higher
Gold (XAU/USD) extends losses for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) surges to 13-month highs near 102.00. The precious metal has breached the 4,100 line and is heading to retest Year-to-date lows, at $4,023, and probably also the $4,000 psychological level.
Fxstreet
Wed, Jun 24
Stocks
The Fed's Latest Inflation Reading Has Good and Bad News for the Stock Market. Here's What It Means for Investors.
Key PointsNew Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh decided to keep interest rates at their current 3.5% to 3.75% range.Rising inflation is likely to cause the Fed to increase interest rates later this year.Small-cap stocks and companies in debt-heavy industries will suffer the most from increasing inte...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 24
Stocks
Costco Just Posted 12% Sales Growth and 92% Membership Renewals, and the Stock Fell Anyway. Is This the Buy-the-Dip Moment?
Key PointsCostco's growth in Q3 was driven by a strong same-store sales gain, boosted by higher ticket sizes and foot traffic. Management aims to keep prices as low as possible, which supports the company’s value proposition for shoppers. Investors must consider the stock's valuation relative to Cos...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 24
Stocks
SPLB vs. SCHQ: Which Long-Term Bond ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?
Key PointsThe Schwab Long-Term U.S. Treasury ETF (SCHQ) offers a slightly lower expense ratio and a lower volatility profile than the State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF (SPLB).SPLB delivers a higher dividend yield than SCHQ.SCHQ focuses on government-backed U.S. Treasuries whil...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 24
Market Movers
Platinum (XPTUSD) Is down 2.03% on Jun 24: Key Drivers to Watch
• Hawkish Federal Reserve policy and a stronger US dollar decreased platinum’s investment appeal. • Easing geopolitical tensions reduced inflation-hedging premiums, prompting institutional investors to unwind defensive positions. • Increased mine production and lower industrial demand created the first quarterly platinum surplus.
TradingKey
Wed, Jun 24
Cryptocurrencies
Dunamu leads seven-firm race for South Korea's seized crypto custody contract
Dunamu, the operator of the Upbit exchange, is locked in a seven-way race to become the official custodian of the seized Bitcoins as South Korea’s National Police Agency tries to move past the occasional crypto losses that have embarrassed the nation’s highest agencies since last year. According to local reports from South Korean media, at...Cryptopolitan
Wed, Jun 24
Stocks
Why Has Caterpillar Stock Soared 184% in the Last 12 Months?
Key PointsAs such, it's become a fine pick-and-shovel play on that tech's monster build-out.Management is also continuing the company's tradition of declaring annual dividend raises.10 stocks we like better than Caterpillar ›(function(){var m=document.getElementById("pit-bbf32e56-01e4-4c7b-9a1d-20ca...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 24
Stocks
Which Vanguard Dividend ETF Is the Better Buy: VIG or VYM?
Key PointsVanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF and Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF both offer identical, ultra-low expense ratios of 0.04%.Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF provides a higher dividend yield and has historically shown a lower maximum drawdown over the last five years.Vanguard Dividend A...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 24
Stocks
Nvidia vs. Advanced Micro Devices: What Do Their Revenue Trends Tell Investors?
Key PointsNvidia currently shows a much higher revenue profile, generating larger overall figures and faster growth than Advanced Micro Devices.Nvidia has seen large, consistent quarter-over-quarter revenue expansion over the past two years, while Advanced Micro Devices has maintained a more stable,...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 24
Economic Indicator
SNB’s Tschudin: Ready to intervene in FX market if necessary
The comments from Swiss National Bank (SNB) policymaker Petra Tschudin released during the European trading session on Wednesday indicate that medium-term inflation pressures remain unchanged and the central bank is ready to intervene in the FX market if necessary.
Fxstreet
Wed, Jun 24
Stocks
Prediction: SpaceX Stock Will Cost $192 by 2027
Key PointsSpaceX is being valued as more than a rocket company.Starlink remains central to SpaceX’s long-term growth story.The commercial success of SpaceX’s AI, mobile connectivity, and Starship businesses could determine investors’ views of the stock. 10 stocks we like better than Space Exploratio...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 24
Stocks
Is CrowdStrike Worth Buying Before the Stock Split? An Honest Answer
Key PointsCrowdStrike announced a 4-for-1 stock split alongside its recent earnings report. The company's growth has been impressive, and ARR is now over $5.5 billion.CrowdStrike trades for 34 times sales, a lofty valuation. 10 stocks we like better than CrowdStrike ›(function(){var m=document.getEl...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 24
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