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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Kohl's may have started as a grocery store nearly a century ago, but the department store of today doesn't carry a lot of foodstuffs. Instead, Kohl's has a plethora of clothing and homegoods to rival any mall foundation store. The brands carried by Kohl's cover a lot of popular and big names, but the department store also has some lesser-known house brands that are well worth a look.
The Big Picture
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Danish Blend coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • Get in, Loser—We’re Chasing a Waymo Into the Future : Tailing a robotaxi for hours and hours is weird. And revelatory. And jealousy-inducing. But a driverless world is coming for all of us. So close the door and buckle up. ( Wired ) • The slow, steady, frustrating, relentless, remarkable rise of Reddit : After nearly two decades, Reddit is breaking out into th
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Is it ever a good idea to purchase an item from a retailer charging more for something you want to buy? Honestly, yes -- especially if that retailer is Costco. I'm not talking about instances where the Costco price for a laptop or stove is significantly higher than that of Best Buy, Amazon, Target, or another store. But before you write off buying something at Costco because it costs $10 or $20 more there, consider this list of reasons it might be worth paying a smidge
Africa Capital Digest
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) shares have soared by 285% this year, while Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares have advanced by 175%. Both companies play important roles in the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) economy, but several billionaire fund managers sold some of their Palantir stakes and bought more shares of Nvidia during the third quarter.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
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Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
UK fund manager says Rightmove’s rejection of takeover shows lessons have been learnt
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has been an excellent growth stock for long-term investors. The shares have soared more than 500% over the past decade, as earnings and revenue climbed into the billions of dollars. All this is due to Alphabet's dominance in something that most of us use every day -- internet search. Alphabet's Google has steadily held about 90% of that market over time, and this position, along with ongoing improvement in its capabilities and brand strength, make it a ver
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Abingworth wants to pursue royalty-based partnerships with major pharma groups
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Travel can be exciting, but getting to your destination isn't always fun, especially if you're flying. Dealing with busy airports, long layovers, and cramped plane seats is not ideal. You may wonder if upgrading your airfare to business class is worthwhile for some trips. Not having to sit in economy could improve your entire travel experience.
Financial Times M&A
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Few decisions as you near retirement are as important as when you decide to claim Social Security benefits. It's a decision that will permanently affect how much you receive, so it's best not to gloss over it. However, before making a Social Security claiming decision, I'd tell retirees to find out their break-even age, which is when the total lifetime benefits from claiming at one age equal those at another age.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is the most universally recognized benchmark of stock market activity in the U.S., made up of the 500 largest companies in the country. Because of its broad base of constituent businesses, it is considered by most investors to be the most reliable gauge of stock market performance. The index has charged steadily higher since the start of 2023, fueled by a flurry of positive market drivers: Increasing corporate profits Improving economic conditions The advent of
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
There's a big misconception about Medicare that tends to throw retirees for a loop. Many people go into retirement thinking their healthcare needs under Medicare will be covered at no cost to them. But there's a world of expenses you might incur as a Medicare enrollee outside of your premiums. As a Part A enrollee, you're looking at an inpatient deductible of $1,632 per hospital visit this year.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Social Security has been around for nearly nine decades, but the program has had a major overhaul since then. And now its gearing up for some big changes in 2025 that could affect millions of people. Whether you're already collecting benefits or planning for retirement, it's important to keep tabs on these changes so you won't be caught off guard. We've dug up two key updates coming to Social Security next year and what they mean for you.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Of the various places I buy groceries, Costco happens to be my favorite. And it's not just because of the savings I get to enjoy on everything from produce to pantry staples. I happen to be a fan of the way Costco runs its business, as evidenced by how well it treats its employees. Whether you're looking for your first job, a part-time job, or a career change, here are a few good reasons to work at Costco. 1.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
The utility sector rallied strongly in 2024, with the average utility stock yield falling from around 3.6% to the current rate of around 2.8%. While that's still better than the 1.2% you would collect from the S&P 500 index, you can do much better. For example, even after a rally, Black Hills Corporation (NYSE: BKH) still yields roughly 4%. And Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP) (NYSE: BEPC) is yielding as much as 5.6%.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
The bull market on Wall Street persists, aided by stocks like Nvidia and Microsoft , which are posting tremendous results on the back of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Knowing when to invest with the market near all-time highs is difficult. Many people feel the bull market will continue with a perceived business-friendly incoming administration and Big Tech investments in AI.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Block (NYSE: SQ) might be making a name for itself in the financial services industry. However, its shares haven't made for a winning investment. In the past five years, this fintech stock has climbed just 32% (as of Nov. 26). During the same time, the S&P 500 has generated a total return of 107%, more than doubling one's starting capital. But where will Block be in five years?
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) investors just keep on winning. The space flight company is up around 500% in the last 12 months, which is more than double the returns of Nvidia in that same time frame. It has been an incredible run for the stock, led by its increasing performance in space launches and satellite manufacturing, helping it compete with the dominant player in the sector: SpaceX.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
If you want to get the biggest possible Social Security benefit, you have to wait until age 70, and personal finance experts do often recommend waiting until that age to claim. Several studies suggest that's the age when the average retiree will maximize their lifetime benefit from the program. However, delaying until age 70 comes with serious downsides too, and it doesn't make sense for everyone to wait that long.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has been one of the top-performing stocks this year. The company's strong results led to the stock's inclusion on the S&P 500 , and now it has moved to the Nasdaq stock exchange, where it could soon join the even more exclusive Nasdaq 100 index. Could this become yet another catalyst that pushes this high-powered artificial intelligence (AI) stock even higher?
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) is a Dividend King offering a historically high 3.6% dividend yield. It appears to be on the sale rack right now, and a few years from now, long-term dividend investors will probably wish they had bought it. Here are four reasons why you should consider adding Hormel to your portfolio despite the headwinds it is facing today. 1.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
The automotive sector is one of the largest and oldest industries. Due to its importance in our society and the overall economy, investors might be looking at this market to find potential businesses to own for the long haul. Perhaps Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) , which has been around for over a century, has caught your attention. Is this auto stock a smart buying opportunity right now?
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Image source: Getty Images If you feel like driving is more expensive than ever, you're not alone. Car ownership costs -- including auto insurance -- have increased dramatically in recent years. According to Motley Fool Money research, the average cost of car ownership was $12,078 in 2023. Just 10 years earlier, in 2013, car ownership only cost $8,467.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Image source: Getty Images If you've ever read anything I've written for Motley Fool Money, you'll know I am a Costco superfan. I love all the discounts and exploring the new things that appear in my local warehouse like magic. It's super awesome! But, did you know that there are perks to your Costco membership that go well beyond the shopping cart?
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
A pandemic darling, Zoom Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) is well past its glory days when its stock was trading above $550 back in 2020. The company saw a lot of pull forward in demand during that time, and as a result, revenue growth has been much slower in the proceeding years. That slower growth was also evident in the company's most recent quarter. While its results topped analyst estimates, investors were still looking for more from the company.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett once referred to Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) as "probably the best business I know in the world." For years, it has been a top holding in the Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) portfolio. Buffett likely remains incredibly bullish on Apple's future, but he has, nonetheless, been selling a lot of the company's stock over the past year.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
In the past two decades, investors in Ford (NYSE: F) have seen their starting capital rise by just 55% (as of Nov. 25). For comparison's sake, the S&P 500 , a bellwether to gauge the performance of stocks overall, has generated a total return of 647% during the same time period. Clearly, Ford hasn't panned out as an effective wealth-building vehicle.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
What's better than receiving passive income? Enjoying it for decades. Generating long-term passive income is easier than you might think. Here are three stocks to buy now and hold forever for a lifetime of dividends. 1. AbbVie Let's start with some bona fide dividend royalty. AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) is a Dividend King , with 52 consecutive years of dividend increases.
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash When inflation started surging after the pandemic, the Federal Reserve had to react by raising its benchmark interest rate. That drove up the cost of borrowing, but it also helped savers earn more interest on the money they had in the bank. Since inflation has cooled this year, the Fed has been cutting the federal funds rate to reverse its previous hikes.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Finances aren't always the first topic of discussion when you get married. But it's important to decide how you'll manage money, including which accounts you'll use. Many couples decide to share a credit card by having one spouse add the other as an authorized user. One of you is still the primary cardholder, but the other receives a card in their name tied to the account.
The Motley Fool
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that can benefit from interest rate cuts can be a great move to make right now, as more cuts look to be on the horizon. According to projections from JPMorgan Chase , there could be another rate cut in December followed by more next year -- it expects one per quarter. One ETF that could soar on those developments is the Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund (NYSEMKT: VNQ).
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NOVEMBER 30, 2024
Image source: Getty Images You probably know that at-fault accidents and traffic tickets increase your car insurance premiums. It's easy to see why: If you're taking risks behind the wheel, you're more likely to get into accidents, which means you're more likely to file claims your insurer will have to pay. But few people would guess just how big an effect your credit score has on your car insurance premiums.
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