Sun, January 12, 2025

[ Sun, Jan 12th 2025 ]: MSN

Why Investing in Dividend Stocks Might Make More Sense in 2025

Dividend stocks are reliable, consistent generators of cash flow that pay much more income than the average stock and are generally considered conservative, solid investments. However, if you

[ Sun, Jan 12th 2025 ]: MSN

1 Stock to Buy, 1 Stock to Sell This Week: Goldman Sachs, Citigroup

Inflation data, retail sales, and the start of Q4 earnings season will be in focus this week. • Goldman Sachs is a buy with strong earnings on deck. • Citigroup is a sell amid weak profit and revenue outlook.

[ Sun, Jan 12th 2025 ]: MSN

Meet the 15 Dow Jones Stocks That Combined for Over $150 Billion in Dividends in 2024 and Will All Likely Boost Their Payouts Again in 2025

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) is composed of 30 industry-leading blue-chip businesses that represent the broader market. Many of these companies also pay growing dividends. Here's a look at the 15 Dow components that paid the most dividends in 2024 -- combining for more than $150 billion in total -- and the benefits of

[ Sun, Jan 12th 2025 ]: MSN

Ambev S.A. (ABEV): Short Seller Sentiment is Bullish

We recently compiled a list of the 10 Best Liquor Stocks To Buy According to Short Sellers. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Ambev S.A. (NYSE:ABEV) stands against the other liquor stocks.

[ Sun, Jan 12th 2025 ]: MSN

Where to Invest Your 2025 TFSA Money for Total Returns

These TSX stocks offer high growth and steady dividend income, making them top bets to generate solid total returns. The post Where to Invest Your 2025 TFSA Money for Total Returns appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.
Sat, January 11, 2025

[ Sat, Jan 11th 2025 ]: MSN

Warren Buffett Just Sold Nu Stock. Here's Why You Probably Shouldn't.

Warren Buffett has been a net seller of stocks over the past eight quarters, building Berkshire Hathaway's cash reserves to its highest-ever level. He's completely exited some positions, like Floor & Decor,

[ Sat, Jan 11th 2025 ]: MSN

The Week's Investing News Roundup: Cramer Picks, a Rising Robotics Stock, and More

[ Sat, Jan 11th 2025 ]: Morningstar

Smart Investor: Undervalued Stocks That Raised Dividends, Fed Rate Cuts on Hold and Investing Ideas for 2025

This year has certainly gotten off to an unexpectedly bumpy start for stock and bond markets, much more so in bonds than in stocks. The yield on the US Treasury note has jumped to its highest level since October 2023, more than wiping out any gains posted as the Federal Reserve began to cut interest rates last year.

[ Sat, Jan 11th 2025 ]: MSN

3 Natural Gas Stocks Set to Thrive in This Winter's Freeze

Active traders and investors understand the importance of taking what the market gives you. When it comes to energy stocks, the market provides some simple realities. In summer, it gets hot, and in winter,

[ Sat, Jan 11th 2025 ]: Indiatimes

Bitcoin in 2025: Risk or opportunity for the loyal investors?

[ Sat, Jan 11th 2025 ]: MarketWatch

U.S. stocks got clobbered Friday despite a blockbuster jobs report. What's going on?

U.S. stocks tumbled on Friday after a blockbuster December jobs report.

[ Sat, Jan 11th 2025 ]: MSN

Prediction: These 5 Dividend-Paying Growth Stocks Will Boost Their Payouts By 10% or More In 2025, Even if There's a Stock Market Sell-Off

S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) to new heights. Still, some investors may be concerned that the rally is a bit overextended. Even weak companies can see their stock prices rise when investors are optimistic.

[ Sat, Jan 11th 2025 ]: MSN

Investing Action Plan: JPM Conference; UnitedHealth, Taiwan Semiconductor Earnings

A choppy stock market challenges investors to be patient and choose stocks carefully as the Q4 earnings season gets underway.
Fri, January 10, 2025

[ Fri, Jan 10th 2025 ]: Mint

Top 5 high return stocks to watch out for in 2025

Before investing in a stock, investors should conduct thorough checks, focusing on the business, financials, management, and industry outlook. Among these, return ratios are the most crucial financial metrics to analyse.

[ Fri, Jan 10th 2025 ]: MarketWatch

U.S. stocks are expensive 'on almost any valuation metric.' Why they could remain so for a while.

U.S. stocks are trading at a pretty lofty level, but investors shouldn't expect mean reversion anytime soon, according to BofA Global Research. "On almost any valuation metric, the S&P 500 trades at statistically expensive levels versus history," a ...

[ Fri, Jan 10th 2025 ]: MarketWatch

Constellation's stock soared on AI hopes. Now the energy company is using those gains to buy Calpine in $16 billion deal.

Constellation Energy Corp., an electricity provider whose stock has doubled over the last year on hopes it will help meet the voracious energy demand created by artificial-intelligence technologies, on Friday reached a $16.

[ Fri, Jan 10th 2025 ]: Forbes

10 Best Dividend Stocks Of January 2025

In addition to trading and investing he's widely published and coaches ... In addition, from 1973 to 2022, S&P 500 dividend stocks have delivered twice the return of stocks that have paid no ...

[ Fri, Jan 10th 2025 ]: Kiplinger

Why Walgreens Is the Best S&P 500 Stock After Earnings

Walgreens stock is soaring Friday after the embattled pharmacy chain reported strong earnings and gave an upbeat outlook.

[ Fri, Jan 10th 2025 ]: Investing

Gold prices rise following strong nonfarm payrolls release

Spot gold rose 0.1% to $2,672.12 an ounce, while gold futures expiring in February rose 0.2% to $2,695.74 an ounce by 23:58 ET (04:58 GMT). Spot prices were trading up about 1.5% this week, as increased economic uncertainty spurred some safe haven demand for the yellow metal.

[ Fri, Jan 10th 2025 ]: Kiplinger

Delta Stock Remains a Strong Buy After Earnings

Delta stock is soaring Friday after the air carrier beat earnings expectations and issued a strong outlook. Here's what investors need to know.

[ Fri, Jan 10th 2025 ]: Sky

Britain's gas storage levels 'concerningly low' after cold snap

Plunging temperatures and high demand for gas-fired power are the main factors behind the low levels - with the operator of the country's largest gas storage site warning there is less than a week of demand available.

[ Fri, Jan 10th 2025 ]: Forbes

Rigetti Computing: An Egregiously Overvalued Quantum Computing Stock

Rigetti Computing is at the forefront of the quantum computing industry, but the company has a speculative stock valuation.

[ Fri, Jan 10th 2025 ]: Sky

Money blog: World's most powerful passport named - as UK falls in ranking

The boss of Greggs has defended a decision to hike the price of sausage rolls. Elsewhere, millions of Britons on O2, Tesco Mobile, Giffgaff, Virgin and Sky Mobile will lose 3G this year and the Money blog has asked readers how they manage their joint accounts.

[ Fri, Jan 10th 2025 ]: Investing

Gold prices steady with nonfarm payrolls in focus

Spot gold rose 0.1% to $2,672.12 an ounce, while gold futures expiring in February rose 0.2% to $2,695.74 an ounce by 23:58 ET (04:58 GMT). Spot prices were trading up about 1.5% this week, as increased economic uncertainty spurred some safe haven demand for the yellow metal.

[ Fri, Jan 10th 2025 ]: MSN

Could This Company Be the Next Nvidia, and Should You Invest?

If you've done any exploring of investments in the world of artificial intelligence, you're probably familiar with the company called Nvidia. It's a mammoth in the world of AI chips. In fact,

[ Fri, Jan 10th 2025 ]: Sky

Money blog: Greggs fans fume as price of popular item hiked

The boss of Greggs has defended a decision to hike the price of sausage rolls. Elsewhere, millions of Britons on O2, Tesco Mobile, Giffgaff, Virgin and Sky Mobile will lose 3G this year and the Money blog has asked readers how they manage their joint accounts.

[ Fri, Jan 10th 2025 ]: Sky

Money blog: Tesco boss hits out at rivals over 'phoney' price war

Tesco's chief executive has accused rivals of failing to back up "bold claims" about cutting costs. Elsewhere, millions of Britons on O2, Tesco Mobile, Giffgaff, Virgin and Sky Mobile will lose 3G this year and the Money blog has asked readers how they manage their joint accounts.

[ Fri, Jan 10th 2025 ]: MSN

Walgreens Stock Rises Ahead Of Q1 Earnings: Retail's Bullish

Walgreens Boots Alliance ($WBA) stock was up 0.43% in after-hours trading on Wednesday ahead of the pharmacy chain's first-quarter earnings results, lifting retail sentiment. Walgreens was scheduled to report its earnings before the opening bell on Thursday but rescehduled the release due to the holiday observance for former president Jimmy

[ Fri, Jan 10th 2025 ]: MSN

The only Australian stocks I own at the start of 2025

My portfolio has a mix of studs and potential duds... The post The only Australian stocks I own at the start of 2025 appeared first on The Motley Fool Australia.

[ Fri, Jan 10th 2025 ]: MSN

Best flexi cap mutual funds to invest in January 2025

Flexi cap mutual funds offer the fund managers the freedom to invest across market capitalisations and sectors/themes. It means the fund managers can invest anywhere based on his outlook on the market.

[ Fri, Jan 10th 2025 ]: MSN

Is the stock market open today? Trading hours and holiday schedule

Find out if the stock market is open today. Check current trading house and holiday schedules for the NYSE, Nasdaq, and other exchanges.

[ Fri, Jan 10th 2025 ]: Reuters

Los Angeles wildfires devour thousands of homes even as fierce winds ease

Two massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west devoured nearly 10,000 homes and other structures, burning into a third night even as the fierce winds eased and gave firefighters a welcome but temporary respite.
Thu, January 9, 2025

[ Thu, Jan 09th 2025 ]: Sky

Money blog: Another major UK city introducing tourist tax

Each day the Money blog starts with a regular feature to absorb as you wake up or during your commute - and on Wednesdays we have two: Savings Guide and Mortgage Guide. Read these, plus news on the pound's value falling amid UK borrowing costs spiking,

[ Thu, Jan 09th 2025 ]: Forbes

Bitcoin's Price Prediction For 2025: What To Watch

Wondering about bitcoin's price in 2025? Explore this analysis of expert predictions, market trends, and key factors influencing bitcoin's value this year.

[ Thu, Jan 09th 2025 ]: Kiplinger

The Best Bank ETFs to Buy

The best bank ETFs can offer above-average yields and reduce the complexities of investing in financial stocks.

[ Thu, Jan 09th 2025 ]: dailyinvestor

Five JSE stocks which more than doubled investors' money in a year

Five JSE-listed stocks achieved very strong returns over the last year, with price growth ranging from 116% to 383%.

[ Thu, Jan 09th 2025 ]: MSN

All But 1 "Magnificent Seven" Stock Beat the S&P 500 in 2024. Here's Why It Could Be a Big Winner in 2025 and Beyond.

The "Magnificent Seven" is a group of seven tech-orientated companies -- Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Apple, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Tesla. All seven crushed the S&P 500 in 2023, and all but Microsoft beat the index again in 2024.

[ Thu, Jan 09th 2025 ]: MSN

Invest smart in 2025: Best large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap mutual funds

Many people are currently investing in mutual funds. Learn about the best performing funds and how to choose the right one for your investment goals. Experts suggest having an investment plan of at least 7 years.

[ Thu, Jan 09th 2025 ]: Reuters

US activists' demands push up stock prices but maybe not for long, Lazard report says

Demands by U.S. activist investors can send a target company's stock surging, and new data from investment bank Lazard show that these corporate nudges generate considerable market index-beating gains in the days after demands are announced.

[ Thu, Jan 09th 2025 ]: MSN

SoundHound AI Stock Rose Over 800% in 2024. Is It a Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock for 2025?

After a stock rises 800% in one year, most investors are skeptical that it can have another great year. I don't blame anyone for having this mindset, as it's difficult for a stock to continue rising at that pace for a sustainable time frame.

[ Thu, Jan 09th 2025 ]: MSN

2 huge investment risks I'm worried about in 2025

Ken Hall looks at two big investment risks that are keeping him up at night as we enter 2025 with the UK stock market delicately poised. The post 2 huge investment risks I'm worried about in 2025 appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

[ Thu, Jan 09th 2025 ]: MSN

How To Follow 24/7 Wall St's $500,000 AI Stock Portfolio

The growth of artificial intelligence could be the biggest technology trend in human history, and 24/7 Wall St. wants to help you follow our expert guidance on how to build a portfolio filled with the top AI stocks.
Wed, January 8, 2025

[ Wed, Jan 08th 2025 ]: Reuters

Wall Street little changed as investors assess inflation path

U.S. stocks ended little changed on Wednesday in a session they struggled for a clear direction, as investors digested the impact of two conflicting sets of jobs data and a report that said President-elect Donald Trump was mulling a national economic emergency declaration on inflation.

[ Wed, Jan 08th 2025 ]: MSN

Is Microsoft Stock A Buy In January? Here's What The Fundamentals, Chart Action Say Now

Microsoft has started the new year with a small gain year to date. Is Microsoft stock, which entered 2025 with a market cap towering over $3 trillion, a buy in January? This story will assess fundamental,

[ Wed, Jan 08th 2025 ]: MSN

Adapt or die - a message for the active funds management industry

Yet the ASX's two highest-profile global managers, Platinum Asset Management and Magellan Financial Group, have both experienced 80% share price falls since the end of 2019. While there are company-specific issues at both companies,

[ Wed, Jan 08th 2025 ]: MSN

Why BigBear.ai Stock Jumped 94% in December

Shares of BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) were soaring last month, as the stock gained in fits and starts over a range of news items. The small artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software stock has gotten a lot of attention in the AI era,

[ Wed, Jan 08th 2025 ]: MSN

Why BigBear.ai Stock Is Plummeting Today

BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) stock is seeing big sell-offs in Wednesday's trading. The software company's share price was down 18% as of 12:30 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) was down 0.3%,

[ Wed, Jan 08th 2025 ]: MSN

Invest $1,500 Every Month and Create $2,454.72 in Passive Income From 1 Dividend Stock

This top dividend stock also comes with massive returns. Invest regularly, and watch the cash come in. The post Invest $1,500 Every Month and Create $2,454.72 in Passive Income From 1 Dividend Stock appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Stock market today: Wall Street tumbles on strong jobs numbers and doubts about future rate cuts

U.S. stock futures quickly tumbled after the government said U.S. employers added a stronger-than-expected 256,000 jobs in December. Economists were expecting hiring to increase by 153,000. Futures for the S&P 500 fell 0.

The article from MSN Money discusses the recent performance of Wall Street, which saw declines due to renewed concerns about inflation and potential interest rate hikes. Despite positive economic indicators such as a drop in weekly jobless claims to 218,000, the lowest since February, and a 0.6% rise in retail sales for February, these figures have heightened fears that the Federal Reserve might increase interest rates more aggressively to combat inflation. This has led to a sell-off in the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all experiencing losses. The article also mentions that the yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose, reflecting expectations of higher rates, and notes that while the economy shows strength, the market's reaction is driven by concerns over how the Fed will respond to these economic signals.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/top-stocks/stock-market-today-good-news-on-the-economy-fans-inflation-fears-and-drags-wall-street-lower-again/ar-BB1rcJgQ