Wed, December 4, 2024

by: Thomas Matters

Money blog: HMRC issues tax clarification - as Vinted and eBay to start sharing seller information with tax man

People selling unwanted items online can continue to do so without any new tax obligations, HMRC has confirmed - but regular sellers might have their details shared with the tax man from January. Read this and the rest of today's personal finance and consumer news below.

by: Thomas Matters

Dow Jones Today: Stock Futures Rise as Investors Digest Tech Earnings, Await Fed Chair Comments

Stock futures are higher Wednesday morning as shares of technology companies surge after strong earnings reports, putting major indexes on track to add to record highs.

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Stock market today: Wall Street points higher as earnings trickle in ahead of Friday's jobs report

Wall Street was headed for more gains before the open on Wednesday as markets took in the some of the last earnings reports of the period while waiting for Friday's U.S. jobs report

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Stocks and bonds haven't moved together like this in three decades - and that's putting portfolios at risk, says State Street

A so-called balanced portfolio is anything but given the correlation of stock and bond returns as well as concentration in stocks.

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Canadian ETF Comparison Series: ZWK vs. CALL.B

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Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Amazon vs. Shopify

Both e-commerce platforms have produced strong results for shareholders. But which is better set up for success in the next decade?

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Cathie Wood buys $22.1 million of battered tech stock

Cathie Wood, chief executive of Ark Investment Management, typically focuses on technology stocks that she believes to have a disruptive impact. Sometimes, she'll buy even if a stock has shown little growth for a while — and that's what she did last week.

by: Thomas Matters

Institutional investors optimistic about 2025 amid ongoing wars, China-U.S. tensions

The significant shift in recession beliefs, Natixis said, is due mainly to the Federal Reserve's progress in navigating a soft landing. Some 71% of U.S. institutional investors think the U.S. economy will reach a soft landing in 2025.

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Can AI Boost These Growth Stocks Higher?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming nearly every industry. The travel industry is no different, and established companies such as Booking Holdings (BKNG) and Expedia (EXPE) are turning AI in their favor.

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Rating the Magnificent 7 Stocks in 2024

The Visual Capitalist published a chart in June that highlighted the Magnificent 7's stock buybacks between June 2023 and June 2024. Five of the seven bought back $208 billion of their stock over these 12 months,

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Why Pure Storage Stock Is Sailing Higher After Earnings

Pure Storage stock is surging after the data storage firm beat earnings expectations and announced a deal with a major technology company.

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Should You Really Buy Stocks Before the New Year? Here's What History Says.

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), the Nasdaq, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average are heading for 26%, 29%, and 18% increases, respectively, this year. The S&P 500 roared into the new year by confirming its presence in a bull market and went on to hit multiple record highs.

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund Q3 2024 Commentary

Columbia Convertible Securities Fund Institutional Class shares returned 5.03% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Click here to read the full commentary.

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Can Rolls-Royce shares continue to outperform in 2025?

Stephen Wright thought Rolls-Royce shares were undervalued heading into 2024. After a 90% rally, is this still the case with 2025 approaching?

by: Thomas Matters

"Take Care Of Your Health First": Investor Mark Mobius' Message For GenZ

As the GenZ population strives to become wealthy in a jiffy, ace global investor Mark Mobius has an advice for them: Take care of your health first.

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The Metric Every Investor Should Use (But Probably Doesn't)

Warren Buffett's Time Until Payback metric can help investors avoid mistakes and evaluate investment opportunities effectively. Read more here.

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Meet the New S&P 500 Company That Just Reported Its Most Profitable Quarter Ever and Is Heading for a 280% Gain This Year

Just recently, a high-flying tech stock joined the S&P 500. This player, generating enormous growth thanks to its artificial intelligence (AI) powered platform, is heading for a gain of more than 280% this year. Can it keep up the momentum? Let's take a closer look at this company, its path so far, and what may lie ahead.

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'FY25 will be one of the weakest years': What Goldman Sachs says on UltraTech, ACC & Ambuja Cements

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Why Credo Technology Group Rocketed Nearly 50% Today

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Will 2025 belong to multi-cap, hybrid funds?

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I've got $2,000 and I'm on the hunt for cheap ASX shares to buy in December

These stocks could be too cheap to ignore. The post I've got $2,000 and I'm on the hunt for cheap ASX shares to buy in December appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

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A strong jobs report this week will boost the 'American exceptionalism' trade that's pushed stocks to new highs, BofA says

US stocks and the dollar have been on a tear since Trump's election win, and could get another boost if nonfarm payrolls come in higher than expected on Friday.
Tue, December 3, 2024

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Tesla Faces An Uphill Battle In 2025

Tesla's bullish stock faces tough challenges, especially in robotaxi and overseas markets. See why TSLA stock is expensive with a P/E multiple of 87.

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Super Micro Computer Stock Soars, but I See Only Red Flags

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Here's Why RTX (RTX) is a Strong Growth Stock

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Invest $15,000 in This Dividend Stock for $797 in Passive Income

Bank of Nova Scotia stock is a good idea for placing long-term capital and earning passive income, especially on pullbacks. The post Invest $15,000 in This Dividend Stock for $797 in Passive Income appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

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Why ChargePoint Won't Turn a Profit for Years to Come

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Stock market today: Indexes slip after hitting records as investors await fresh economic data

Investors are waiting for new economic data this week, with October's JOLTS report scheduled for Tuesday and the November payroll report due on Friday.

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Trillion Energy Successfully Re-completes Wells in VS Program

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How much can I invest in a stocks and shares ISA?

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Is this why the CBA share price is underperforming today?

CBA shares are back in the headlines today. The post Is this why the CBA share price is underperforming today? appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

by: Thomas Matters

Fidelity International announces India appointments, Jetly to lead tech ops

Sally Nelson, Chief People Officer at Fidelity International, said these appointments will lead Fidelity International's growth and innovation in India, as well as their leadership potential for the global business.

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Stock market today: Stocks climb to record highs as Fed members point to December rate cut

"At present, I lean toward supporting a cut to the policy rate at our December meeting," Christopher Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, said Monday.

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Is Ford a Millionaire-Maker Stock?

Either way, Ford is not a millionaire maker because neither scenario looks likely to generate market-beating equity growth. Long-term investors should probably sell or avoid the stock.

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Hims & Hers price target raised to $38 from $28 at Canaccord

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SBI MF launches multi-factor quant fund to target momentum, quality, growth

According to the fund house, the model will identify stocks as momentum, value, quality, or growth based on data

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SBI MF launches Quant fund based on four factors

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XLI: Industrials Sector Continues Its Quiet Leadership

XLI is a well-diversified ETF within the industrials sector, avoiding heavy reliance on a few stocks. Read why I remain neutral on the fund.

by: Thomas Matters

Stock Splits Matter: Here's What's Coming in December

Here is a look at why companies split their stocks and those splits matter. Plus, upcoming stock splits to watch from Entergy, Wipro and more.

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Bitcoin Spiked After Trump Election Win. These 4 Crypto Stocks Are Doing Even Better.

Bitcoin went on a record-breaking run after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election—but shares in some companies that make money out of the crypto's surging price have performed even better. The large-cap token has surged on the expectation that Trump will slash digital-asset regulations,

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Got $1,000? 2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy Now

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Broker vs. Market Maker: What's the Difference?

A broker makes money by bringing together assets to buyers and sellers, while a market maker helps to create a market for investors to buy or sell securities.

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Bitcoin Price Today Trades at $95K, US Moves Nearly $2B BTC

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The Stock Market Is Around All-Time Highs: Is It Time to Sell?

By using this type of strategy, you'll naturally end up buying fewer shares of your favorite stocks and ETFs when the market is high, and more shares when prices are lower. Over time, you'll end up with a mathematically favorable average cost, and it completely takes market timing out of the equation.

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Billionaire Philippe Laffont Is Dumping Shares of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Leaders Nvidia and AMD in Favor of a Tasty Stock-Split Stock

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Here's Why Sony (SONY) is a Strong Value Stock

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Vitasoy International: Turning Bullish On Margin Expansion And Shareholder Stake Increase

Vitasoy's (VTSYF) operating margin expanded meaningfully by +2.5 percentage points YoY in 1H FY 2025. Read why I upgrade the stock from hold to buy.

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Japan's Investment Landscape: Opportunities Amid Transformation

Japan's recent political shifts, coupled with ongoing corporate governance reforms, create a dynamic investment environment with opportunities for strategic, long-term growth.

Wells Fargo says best time to own Ollie's Bargain passed, downgrades stock

Wells Fargo downgraded Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:OLLI) to "equal weight," noting that the retailer may face a trickier environment as the favourable conditions that fuelled its recent growth begin

Wells Fargo has downgraded Ollie's Bargain Outlet stock from "overweight" to "equal weight" and reduced its price target from $83 to $69, suggesting that the optimal period for investment in the company has passed. Analyst Zachary Fadem cited that while Ollie's has shown strong performance in the past, the current market conditions and the company's growth prospects do not justify its previous high valuation. The downgrade reflects concerns over potential challenges in maintaining the same level of growth and profitability, especially as consumer spending habits might shift with economic changes. Despite this, Fadem acknowledges that Ollie's remains a well-managed company with a unique business model, but the stock's risk-reward balance has shifted, prompting the downgrade.

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