Rome vs Milan: how Mediobanca turned prey for Monte dei Paschi
Financial Times M&A
JANUARY 25, 2025
Prestigious Milanese bank has become latest pawn in government consolidation efforts
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This 2025 Medicare Change Took Away a Valuable Benefit for Millions of Americans
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
Some important Medicare updates took effect on Jan. 1. One of the biggest changes is a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs, which could save some households a lot of money in 2025. But not all the changes were positive. Medicare premiums for Parts A and B went up again. And one benefit that's been a lifesaver for seniors over the last few years has been quietly restricted.
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Competition or growth? It’s better to have both
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JANUARY 25, 2025
Political interference fuels uncertainty for businesses in need of a stable competition policy
Prediction: 3 Stocks That'll Be Worth More Than Berkshire Hathaway 5 Years From Now
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
It's not the biggest publicly traded company in the world right now. That honor still belongs to Apple with a market cap if just under $3.5 trillion. That's followed closely by Nvidia , currently worth $3.4 trillion. Microsoft isn't far behind at $3.2 trillion. Still, now at a $1 trillion valuation, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) is no slouch.
10 Weekend Reads
The Big Picture
JANUARY 25, 2025
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Colombia Tolima Los Brasiles Peaberry Organic coffee, grab a seat by the fire, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: How Long Can Toyota Put Off Figuring Out EVs? The worlds No. 1 automaker has kept its focus on hybrids and gas-guzzlers, for better and worse. ( Businessweek ) The Spectacular Burnout of a Solar Panel Salesman : He thought hed make millions of dollars selling solar panels door-to-door.
3 Warren Buffett Dividend Growth Stocks That Just Hit All-Time Highs but Could Have More Room to Run in 2025
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
Investors often turn to Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) for insight on market gyrations and top stocks to buy now. And while Berkshire's portfolio has seen its fair share of changes over the years, one theme that has stayed constant is the emphasis on the financial sector through Berkshire's public equity portfolio and its insurance businesses.
SignalPlus Closes US$11M Series B Funding
FinSMEs
JANUARY 25, 2025
SignalPlus, a Singapore-based provider of software and infrastructure solutions forcryptoderivatives, raised US$11M in Series B funding. The round was led by AppWorks and OKX Ventures, with participation from Avenir Group and HashKey. The company intends to use the funds for: Led by CEO Chris Yu, SignalPlus is a technology company building trading software focusing on […] The post SignalPlus Closes US$11M Series B Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
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Top 30 Influencers for Financial Advisors in 2025
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JANUARY 25, 2025
The financial advisory world is evolving faster than ever. To thrive, advisors must learn from todays top influencersleaders who push boundaries, share insights, and spark innovation. Here are the 30 voices to follow in 2025, along with rising stars you shouldnt miss. 1. Michael Kitces Reason to Follow: Deep insights into financial planning and wealth management Michael Kitces continues to dominate as a thought leader in financial planning.
The Smartest Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy With $1000 Right Now
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
Quantum computing is hot right now. Shares of pure play quantum computing stocks have been soaring, and the hype train has clearly left the station. Investors should know, however, that quantum computers have never been used to solve a real-world problem faster than a traditional computer and that useful quantum computers could very well be decades away.
Allara Health Raises $26M in Series B Funding
FinSMEs
JANUARY 25, 2025
Allara Health, a NYC-based virtual care platform bridging the care divide for women battling chronic hormonal conditions, raised$26m inSeries B funding. The round, which brought total funding to$38.5m, was led by Index Ventures (with partnerMartin Mignot joining Allara’s board), with participation from existing investor GV (Google Ventures). The company intends to use the funds to […] The post Allara Health Raises $26M in Series B Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Nvidia and Alphabet Are Leading the Quantum Computing AI Race. But Are They a Buy?
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
For the past few months, quantum computing stocks such as IonQ , Rigetti Computing , and D-Wave Quantum have garnered a lot of attention and witnessed pronounced run-ups in their share prices. The momentum each of these stocks is experiencing certainly makes the idea of quantum computing a tempting investment opportunity. But as I've expressed previously, I'd caution from following the crowd when it comes to mainstream quantum computing stocks.
If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be It
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
I initially bought Hershey (NYSE: HSY) in late 2023 and over roughly a year built it up to what I consider a full position. The story behind the stock hasn't changed at all since I bought it, and if I didn't already have a full position, it would still be on my top-buy list. Here's why I have such a taste for Hershey today. What does Hershey do? If you are going to buy and hold Hershey stock, you have to get on board with one important fact: The food company's main business is confections.
With New Glenn in Its Pocket, Can Blue Origin Compete With SpaceX and Starship?
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
Once a company dabbling only in "space tourism," Jeff Bezos ' Blue Origin turned into an honest-to-goodness space company last week. In the early morning hours of Jan. 16, at 2:03 a.m. ET, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket ship lit up the skies over Cape Canaveral, successfully reaching space on its first try, and delivering a prototype Blue Ring space tug into orbit.
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 75
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
If you're a Social Security enthusiast, you may know that the program's average monthly retirement benefit was $1,925 as of November, amounting to roughly $23,000 annually. That encompasses retirees of all ages. Image source: Getty Images. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.
Massive News for SoFi Stock Investors
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
In this video, I will cover the recent updates about SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI). Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. *Stock prices used were from the trading day of Jan. 23, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 24, 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.
Is Bank of America a Millionaire Maker?
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
You might know Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) as one of the world's largest financial institutions. It is a well-known consumer-facing bank with over $3.2 trillion in assets today. You might also know it for the controversial bailout money it and its peers received following the financial crisis of 2007-2008. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.
3 Growth ETFs to Buy With $2,000 and Hold Forever
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
Investing in fast-growing companies can help investors build significant wealth over the long term before they shift to more conservative strategies closer to retirement. However, growth stocks can be challenging. They often carry more risk than more mature companies. They also might have more complicated business models, and their competitive advantages may not be as straightforward to understand.
Social Security's Early 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Projection Is In -- and It's a Good News/Bad News Scenario for Retirees
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
For most retirees, Social Security represents an indispensable source of income. This is a program that pulled 22.7 million people above the federal poverty line in 2022, 16.5 million of which were adults aged 65 and above. What's more, surveys have shown that Social Security checks are necessary for seniors to make ends meet. A poll from nonpartisan senior advocacy group The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) found that 67% of seniors rely on Social Security for more than half of their annual income
Nvidia Stock Got Incredible News From This Hot AI Start-Up
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
Heading into 2025, the biggest question for Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is whether the artificial intelligence (AI) chip superstar can continue to grow at a breakneck pace. Some investors have argued that an AI bubble is forming, and there is evidence that the new technology is following in the footsteps of earlier bubbles due in part to the dramatic growth in some AI stocks.
Here's How Many Shares of Medtronic You Need to Own to Get $1,000 in Yearly Dividends
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
If you're a dividend investor, I can understand why -- because dividend-paying stocks offer a triple upside: As long as the underlying company is healthy and growing , its stock price will likely increase over time. It will deliver value to shareholders via a cash distribution, as well, in the form of dividends. And those dividends will likely increase over time, too.
This Chip Stock Could Be the Best Investment of the Decade
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
Finding stocks that are among the top investments of the decade isn't easy. Many trends can rise and fall, causing some stocks to falter after a few years. However, one industry with obvious staying power that will benefit no matter how big other trends get is chip companies. While I believe artificial intelligence (AI) will become a huge factor, it's hard to identify which company will be the biggest winner a decade from now.
Move Over Mounjaro. Eli Lilly Has Another Blockbuster Opportunity in the Making, and No One Is Talking About It.
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
For the last couple of years, the pharmaceutical sector has become infatuated with glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists used to treat diabetes and help with chronic weight management. While Novo Nordisk 's Ozempic is the most mainstream GLP-1 medication, Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) has two blockbuster weight loss drugs of its own: Mounjaro and Zepbound.
Is Dutch Bros a Smart Growth Stock to Buy With $200?
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
Investors must have really been pleased with Dutch Bros ' (NYSE: BROS) third-quarter 2024 (ended Sept. 30, 2024) financial results. That's because shares have soared 74% at this writing since the earnings release on Nov. 6 last year. This is a much better gain than the 3% rise for the overall S&P 500. Investor sentiment is certainly on the upswing, momentum that has carried over into the new year.
My Top Quantum Computing Stock to Buy Right Now
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
The stock market roared higher last year, and some of the biggest gainers operate in one specific field: artificial intelligence (AI). The technology promises to revolutionize many industries -- from healthcare to automobiles -- with innovations such as AI-powered medical devices and autonomous driving systems. And AI already is helping companies gain in efficiency thanks to tools like AI agents and AI-powered robots.
Archer Aviation Stock: A Millionaire Maker in the Making?
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
Are you willing to accept above-average risk for a shot at an above-average reward? Maybe you're even hoping to turn a modest amount of money into a seven-figure stash in a relatively short period of time. Well, these kinds of trades are out there. Many of them don't pan out as hoped, to be sure. Every now and then, though, one of them ends up defying the odds.
Is Nu Holdings Stock a Buy Now?
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
Investors who want exposure to a high-growth industry might want to take a closer look at the intersection of financial services and technology. A company you might not have heard of within this sector is Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU) , which has found tremendous success in overseas markets. This fintech stock trades 25% off its peak price from November, which might worry some people.
My Top 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks for 2025 (Hint: Nvidia Is Not One of Them)
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
Global spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to remain solid in 2025, with market research firm IDC estimating that organizations are likely to pour $337 billion into this technology as they integrate AI tools into their business operations. Notably, IDC estimates that 67% of the projected AI spending this year "will come from enterprises embedding AI capabilities into their core business operations, surpassing investments in leading cloud and digital service providers.
Warren Buffett Could Make Over $3 Billion in Dividend Income in 2025 From These 5 Stocks
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
The late Senator Everett Dirksen once reportedly said, "A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you're talking about real money." With that quote in mind, Warren Buffett's dividend income this year will be real money. Technically, the dividend income will belong to Berkshire Hathaway. But for many, Buffett and Berkshire are practically synonymous.
Looking to Build a $1 Million Portfolio? 3 Vanguard ETFs to Buy in 2025 and Hold Forever
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
Building a portfolio worth $1 million or more isn't easy, but the right investments can get you there with enough time and consistency. Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can help you make a lot of money with minimal effort. Each ETF contains dozens of stocks bundled together into a single fund, making it one of the simplest ways to build a diversified portfolio.
Great News for Nvidia Stock Investors!
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) should get a boost from the announced $500 billion investment in building artificial intelligence capabilities in the United States. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 21, 2025.
The Smartest Semiconductor Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
Making smart investments often requires you to not follow the crowd. In the semiconductor industry, you can't follow the crowd any less than buying Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) stock. While Intel is struggling right now, the company's manufacturing investments still hold a lot of potential and could be the key to the company's turnaround. Another neglected semiconductor stock is Qualcomm (NASDAQ: QCOM) , which trades at an uninspiring valuation.
Should You Invest $1,000 in Home Depot Stock Right Now and Hold for 10 Years?
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
With 2,345 stores in total and trailing-12-month sales of $155 billion, Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is the clear leader in the home improvement industry. Its shares have been a huge winner, producing an unbelievable total return of 211,200% in the past four decades. The business has been dealing with a recent slowdown, though, despite its position in the market.
Investing $11,000 Into Each of These 3 Growth Stocks in 2023 Would Have Generated Over $1 Million in Profit Today
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
Big returns on the market can sometimes come unexpectedly. Putting money into growth stocks with a lot of potential upside can deliver life-changing returns. Typically, however, that happens over years, maybe even decades. But given just how hot the S&P 500 has been, it may not be all that surprising that many investors could have gotten incredibly rich by just investing at the start of 2023.
2 ETFs to Buy in 2025 and Hold Forever
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been around for about three decades, but they've grown in popularity in recent years. They trade on the market, so they're much easier to invest in than traditional mutual funds, and they often come with low expense ratios instead of high management fees. Vanguard is one of the top names in ETFs. All of its ETFs track an index, so they're passively managed and come with some of the lowest fees you can find.
The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
Many growth stocks stumbled in 2022 and 2023 as rising interest rates compressed their valuations and drove investors toward more conservative investments. But in 2024, many of those stocks soared as interest rates declined again. Yet that buying frenzy also drove the major indexes to their all-time highs and inflated the valuations of many of the market's top stocks.
If You'd Invested $1,000 in Plug Power Stock 3 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
Charging out of the gate, Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) stock has soared nearly 15% to start 2025. It's undeniably a welcome sight, considering the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has inched 2% higher during the same time, and the stock's performance was far less encouraging in 2024. While the hydrogen and fuel cell stock has rocketed higher over the past few weeks, investors who have maintained positions in Plug Power over the past three years are still waiting for the stock to recover from what has
AMD vs. Intel Stock: Better Semiconductor Turnaround Candidate
The Motley Fool
JANUARY 25, 2025
While several chip stocks had convincing performances in 2024, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) were not among them. Intel shares fell about 60% last year, while AMD shares were down about 18%. Let's examine which semiconductor stock looks like the better rebound candidate in 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now.
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