Thu, December 12, 2024

[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: Moneyweb

Appetite for SA exposure stokes buying in JSE's stock

Merchant West Investments Pty, also known as Bridge Collective Investments RF Pty, is among the largest holders of JSE stock, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: Seeking Alpha

Nerdy: A Combination Of Strong Financials, Strategic Shift And Niche Opportunity At Discount

Potential for 45.88% upside with Nerdy (NRDY) is due to strong financials, insider buying, and unique market position in online K-12 tutoring. See more here.

[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: Bloomberg L.P.

New Zealand Plans 'Golden Visa' Changes to Lure Wealthy Migrants

New Zealand's government is planning changes to its so-called "golden visa" program to attract more wealthy immigrants who invest in the country.

[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: Seeking Alpha

IYR: Overlooked Real Estate Fundamentals And Technical Tailwinds Heading Into 2025

Shares of companies from the Real Estate sector have struggled compared to the stout returns of the S&P 500 in the last five years. See more here.

[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: Seeking Alpha

PBDC: A Diversified BDC Choice

Putnam BDC Income ETF (PBDC) is a business development company-oriented exchange-traded fund whose portfolio includes the biggest BDCs in the sector. See more.

[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: Insider Monkey

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Hit by AI Chip Competition, BofA Downgrades Stock

We recently compiled a list of the 10 AI News Investors Probably Missed. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ]: The Motley Fool

Why Broadcom Stock Was Climbing Today

As of 10:21 a.m. ET, Broadcom stock was up 4.9% on the news. The Information reported this morning that Apple is developing its first server chip for AI and working with Broadcom on the networking technology.
Wed, December 11, 2024

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Associated Press

Stock market today: World stocks are mixed ahead of key US inflation data

European markets open lower while Asian stocks are mixed after U.S. indexes declined ahead of an update on consumer inflation due later Wednesday.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Inside Bitcoins

Raydium Price Prediction: RAY Tops Gainers With 23% Pump On Binance Listing News - Is SLAP Up Next?

The Raydium price soared over 23% in the past 24 hours following its Binance Futures listing - Will Catslap be next?

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons is halted by federal, state judges

The proposed $24.6 billion merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons floundered on Tuesday after judges overseeing two separate cases both halted the merger. Albertsons' Safeway and Andronico's Community Market chains have 39 local stores.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: FXStreet

Why is the ECB set to cut interest rates again and what does that mean

The European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday for the fourth time this year. This is a significant achievement as it suggests that the ECB, which sets monetary policy in the Eurozone, is accelerating its path towards lower interest rates after an unprecedented increase.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: FXStreet

Forex Today: US CPI data and BoC rate decision to lift market volatility

The US Dollar (USD) stays resilient against its major rivals early Wednesday, with the USD Index holding comfortably above 106.00. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for November. Additionally, the Bank of Canada (BoC) will announce monetary policy decisions following the last meeting of the year.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Business Insider

Nasdaq soars above 20,000 for the first time as stocks jump on rate-cut bets

Inflation data was in line with expectations. Stocks rose as investors saw higher odds of another rate cut at next week's Fed meeting.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Bloomberg L.P.

Hermes Family in Talks to Invest in French Insurer Albingia

A family office backed by members of the Hermes fortune are among the likely buyers of French insurer Albingia, in an investment that signals a goal to diversify their wealth away from luxury.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Barron's

Where the Market Is Headed in 2025, From 4 Money Pros

Investment pros at wealth management companies see a positive year ahead but differ in their levels of optimism.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Bloomberg L.P.

Nvidia, AMD and Intel Invest in Startup Bringing Light to Chips

Ayar Labs Inc., which specializes in using light to transfer data between chips, scored investment from the three biggest US semiconductor designers as the industry pursues more efficient AI processing.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Business Insider

Sustainability-linked bond sales have tanked amid a shift in ESG sentiment

Issuance of bonds tied to sustainability goals has dropped this year to the lowest level since 2020, Bloomberg data shows.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Investopedia

Top Stock Movers Now: Google Parent Alphabet, Netflix, Tesla, and More

Major U.S. indexes gained at midday Wednesday as tech stocks climbed after the latest report on consumer inflation reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate next week.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The Australian Financial Review

How to pick the ASX's next dividend winners

Private wealth firm Wilsons Advisory says there's more to it than just buying a stock with a high dividend yield.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Seeking Alpha

DNP: Big Income, Market Crash Hedge

The DNP Select Income Fund is a high-yield closed-end fund offering a hedge against stock market crashes. Learn more about DNP CEF here.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Business Insider

Oppenheimer sets Wall Street's highest S&P 500 price target as it eyes 17% upside for stocks in 2025

Oppenheimer sees the S&P 500 climbing to 7,100 by the end of next year, vaulting past predictions from other top forecasters.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Forbes

6 Best Value Stocks To Buy In 2025

Looking for the best value stocks to buy in 2025? Here's a list of top value stock picks to help bolster your portfolio.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Kiplinger

Stock Market Today: Tech Stocks Rally as CPI Supports Lower Rates

Core CPI, which excludes food and energy costs and is considered a better indicator of future prices, also matched estimates. The gauge increased 0.3% in November, or the same rate seen over the previous three months. Annual core CPI advanced 3.3% to match consensus expectations.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: USA Today

Intel's stock did something it hasn't done since 2022

However, after taking a close look at Intel's price movement, there could be some reasons to believe the stock is positioned for a rebound. Below, I'm going to explore something that Intel's stock hasn't done since 2022 and make the case for why I'm cautiously optimistic that better days could be in store for the chipmaker.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The Globe and Mail

Market Factors: The most interesting lookahead to 2025 that I've seen

Market Factors features the best, most interesting lookahead to 2025 in this edition. Meanwhile, Scotiabank strategists provide optimism for income investors while U.S. "Freedom Cities" provide the diversion.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Seeking Alpha

CVS: Why I'm Selling My Worst Holding Of 2024

CVS stock has been a challenging investment due to industry turmoil and legal challenges. Read more on how investors may view CVS today and in the future.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The Motley Fool

Will Palantir Technologies Stock Continue Its Red-Hot Rally in 2025?

Palantir's business has been booming as artificial intelligence (AI) elevated the company's offerings, leading to a surge in demand, and multiple quarters of impressive results. But is this tech stock still a no-brainer buy heading into 2025?

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The Motley Fool Canada

2024's Top Canadian Dividend Stocks to Hold Into 2025

Canadian Natural Resources ( TSX:CNQ) should be on your radar for worry-free and growing passive income in 2025. This oil and gas company has been increasing its dividend at a stellar rate. For instance, the energy company has raised its dividend at a CAGR of 21% in the past 25 years. Moreover, it offers an attractive yield of over 4.6%.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: CBS News

Inflation is rising again: Why you should invest in gold now

By adding gold to your portfolio, you can not only safeguard your wealth against rising inflation but also bolster your financial resilience in an unpredictable economic landscape. As inflation ticks upward again, now may be the ideal time to consider this time-tested investment.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The Motley Fool Canada

3 Top Small-Cap Stocks to Buy for Next 3 Years

These Canadian small-cap companies are poised to grow significantly and could deliver stellar returns over the next three years.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: U.S. News & World Report

NYSE's Lynn Martin Sees Active IPO Market in 2025

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The market for U.S. initial public offerings could see high levels of interest from investors next year, said Lynn Martin, president of the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday at the Reuters NEXT conference in New York. "We are shaping up for a really active 2025," she said.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The Motley Fool UK

2 FTSE 100 shares I plan to avoid like the plague in 2025

Mark Hartley identifies two FTSE 100 shares he wouldn't go near in 2025, explaining why their fundamentals don't align with his strategy.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The Motley Fool

Should You Buy Palo Alto Networks Before Its Stock Split?

One popular pick in this space is Palo Alto Networks ( PANW 0.21%), a company that is set to split its stock on Dec. 16. With an impending stock split, many investors may be wondering if Palo Alto Networks is a good buy right now, especially since cybersecurity stocks are a popular investing space.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: U.S. News & World Report

8 Best Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy for 2025

The company also announced that third-quarter 2024 revenue stood at $12.4 million, up 102% on a year-to-year basis. With momentum on its side, ample cash reserves and some heavy hitters in its corner, IonQ is rolling strong into 2025, and shareholders may want to roll with it.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Seeking Alpha

Cash COWs And Buried Treasures: 2024 Performance Review

Cash COWs and Buried Treasures portfolios outperform market indices, offering high yields and strong dividend safety for investors. Explore more details here.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Insider Monkey

Why Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX) Is the Worst ARK Stock to Buy According to Short Sellers

We recently published a list of 10 Worst ARK Stocks To Buy According to Short Sellers. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The Motley Fool Canada

1 Canadian Utility Stock to Buy for Big Total Returns

Let's dive into why Fortis (TSX:FTS) remains a top utility stock long-term investors may want to consider right now.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: MSN

Why Beam Therapeutics (BEAM) Is the Worst ARK Stock to Buy According to Short Sellers

We recently published a list of 10 Worst ARK Stocks To Buy According to Short Sellers. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Beam Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:BEAM) stands against other worst ARK stocks to buy according to short sellers.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Insider Monkey

Why Archer Aviation (ACHR) Is the Worst ARK Stock to Buy According to Short Sellers?

Looking back to see why, market conditions back then were marked by easy liquidity, a surge in retail investing, and Wall Street's bullishness for technology stocks. Technology and growth stocks are precisely the kinds that Wood invests in, and in the ...

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The Globe and Mail

The latest Bank of Canada rate cut will drive these five personal finance trends in 2025

A Donald Trump presidency could do some damage to your finances next year and beyond. Already, Mr. Trump's threat of 25-per-cent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods has contributed to a weaker Canadian dollar and stalled declines for mortgage rates.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Insider Monkey

Is NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) Among the Best Aggressive Growth Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds?

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Best Aggressive Growth Stocks To Buy According to Hedge Funds. In this article, we are going to take a look at where NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) stands

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: ig.com

AUD/USD, EUR/GBP drop to multi-year lows while EUR/USD dips

AUD/USD's fall through the August low at $0.6349 as the RBA kept rates on hold at 4.35% but adopted a mildly dovish stance puts the October 2023 low at $0.6271 on the map. Minor resistance can be seen at Friday's $0.6373 low.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Morningstar

The Best and Worst New ETFs of 2024

More than 650 new ETFs have launched as of Dec. 5, 2024, beating last year's record by more than 150. Each year has marked a record of ETF launches since the advent of the US Securities and Exchange Commission's "ETF Rule" in 2019. The rule made it easier to bring new ETFs to market.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: MSN

Here's Why You Should Consider Investing in Allegion Stock Right Now

Allegion plc ALLE is well-positioned to benefit from strength in the Allegion Americas segment and accretive acquisitions. The company's commitment to reward its shareholders also bodes well. Headquartered in Dublin,

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Which

Investing in cryptocurrency: the most common misconceptions and mistakes

Bitcoin has hit an all-time high, but some investors don't know what they're getting into when putting their money into cryptocurrency

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: The Motley Fool

5 Magnificent Investments That I'm "Never" Selling

Looking for investments that should last a lifetime? Check out a diverse mix of stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies with long-term staying power.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: MSN

Jim Cramer on Broadcom Inc. (AVGO): 'So Let's Understand, It Goes Down At The Report And That's Your Chance To Pull The Trigger'

We recently compiled a list of the 10 Best Jim Cramer Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) stands against the other Jim Cramer stocks.

[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ]: Naija Gist - Latest

How to build a diversified portfolio as a Nigerian online trader

At the end of the day it is diversification that is the cornerstone of any successful trading or investing. While diversifying a portfolio is a way of reducing risk for Nigerian online traders, it is also the best route to maximizing returns in a dynamic market context.

Yext: Still Missing The Target (Rating Downgrade)

Yext's focus on profitability over growth has led to missed opportunities in booming AI search market. See why I downgrade YEXT stock from strong buy to hold.

The article from Seeking Alpha discusses the downgrade of Yext's stock rating from "Hold" to "Sell" due to several concerns. Despite Yext's efforts to pivot towards a more comprehensive digital presence platform, the company has struggled with consistent revenue growth and profitability. The author highlights that while Yext has shown some progress in customer retention and product development, these improvements have not translated into significant financial gains. Key issues include a lack of substantial revenue growth, ongoing net losses, and a high stock-based compensation expense which dilutes shareholder value. Additionally, the competitive landscape in digital marketing and customer engagement solutions remains intense, with larger tech companies posing a threat. The article concludes that without a clear path to profitability and amidst macroeconomic uncertainties, Yext's stock does not present a compelling investment case at its current valuation.

Read the Full Seeking Alpha Article at:
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4743535-yext-still-missing-the-target-rating-downgrade