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OCTOBER 20, 2024
There are certain financial publications that you can just tell have a European bent to them. They use words with an extra “u” like favourite, glamour, or colour. They use cheque instead of check. And per cent has a space for some reason. The Financial Times and The Economist come to mind. The Economist has a new special report with a series of stories about how America is the envy of the world, economically s.
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OCTOBER 25, 2024
Even if you're just a casual investor, there's a good chance you're familiar with Michael Burry. He's the contrarian hedge fund manager made famous by The Big Short , the Michael Lewis book-turned-movie that chronicled the investors who saw the 2008 collapse of the financial system early and bet accordingly. Burry's Scion Capital Management made $725 million for his investors by betting against mortgage-backed securities back then, and he pocketed $100 million for himself.
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OCTOBER 25, 2024
Earnings season for the quarter that ended in September is now underway, and it's off to a strong start. According to Forbes, 79% of the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) companies that have reported so far have beaten expectations. Tech companies Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) and Bill.com (NYSE: BILL) are scheduled to report their latest results on Nov. 6 and Nov. 7, respectively, and they each have a track record of consistently beating their own forecasts.
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OCTOBER 25, 2024
Image source: Getty Images I have rarely, if ever, flown by the seat of my pants. I'm a planner by nature. I make lists, I weigh options, I do research. While this doesn't exactly make me the life of the party, it does lead to significant savings when I shop, whether it's finding a flight deal, like-new secondhand clothing, or major grocery savings.
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OCTOBER 25, 2024
A change in CEO can have a significant impact on a company's growth strategy and a stock's overall trajectory. And that's what Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) is hoping for, after luring away Brian Niccol from Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) earlier this year. The company made great efforts to do so and is paying the executive a significant compensation package to help the coffee chain get back to generating strong growth numbers.
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OCTOBER 25, 2024
Ken Griffin has proven his ability to choose stock market winners. The billionaire founded Citadel back in 1990, and Citadel since has become the most profitable hedge fund manager ever. Today, the $64 billion fund invests in a variety of stocks, including some of the technology giants that have led the S&P 500 to record levels this year. Considering Griffin's stock picking successes, it's no surprise that investors watch his every move in search of new and potentially profitable investment
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OCTOBER 25, 2024
For today's workers, retirement may look much different from that of previous generations. Fifty-six percent of baby boomers expect to continue working past age 70 or never retire at all, according to a 2024 report from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, and 82% of that group is doing so for financial reasons. Image source: Getty Images.
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OCTOBER 25, 2024
Image source: Author Ride-hailing and food delivery apps make life easier. But the cost of using these services can add up fast. If you're an Uber or Uber Eats customer, you may not realize how much you spend each year for added convenience. But I have good news: You can get a discount on Uber rides and Uber Eats orders -- without being an Uber One subscriber.
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OCTOBER 25, 2024
Fans of Walt Disney 's (NYSE: DIS) domestic theme parks know that there are more tricks than treats for their pocketbooks when October rolls around. California's Disneyland raised admission prices two weeks ago. This week it was time for Disney World in Florida to follow suit. Disney's largest resort increased prices for its annual passes on Wednesday.
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OCTOBER 25, 2024
Cryptocurrencies are having a bullish week. The price of many crypto assets recently set all time highs, and experts believe even more upside could be on the way. Whether you're an experienced crypto investor or just starting out, here are two billionaire-backed cryptocurrencies worth digging into this week. This classic cryptocurrency could still have 5,300% in upside left When it comes to cryptocurrencies, nothing has ever been able to topple Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC).
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OCTOBER 25, 2024
Buying high-yielding dividend stocks can be scary, even when it's not Halloween. You can be tricked into thinking that a high payout is safe, only to watch management cut it later on. And when those reductions come, not only will your dividend income diminish, but the market will likely bid down the stock price too. But there are some great dividend stocks to buy right now that not only have high yields but are also considered safe and can make for excellent investments for years to come.
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OCTOBER 25, 2024
Image source: Getty Images When the Federal Reserve opted to make its first interest rate cut in September, economists weren't surprised. The Fed was expected to lower interest rates in response to cooling inflation. The only aspect of that meeting that was a bit surprising was the fact that the Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point, as opposed to a quarter of a point.
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OCTOBER 25, 2024
One of the biggest secular tailwinds of the past several years has been that of artificial intelligence (AI). Lest there be any question, a quick scan of the top-ranking companies by market cap helps to dispel any remaining doubts. In fact, nearly all the companies in the $1 trillion club have one thing in common -- they are each developing, deploying, or manufacturing products on the cutting edge of AI.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
U.S. stock exchanges are home to eight companies with a valuation of at least $1 trillion as of Oct. 21: Apple : $3.59 trillion. Nvidia : $3.52 trillion. Microsoft : $3.11 trillion. Alphabet : $2.02 trillion. Amazon : $1.98 trillion. Meta Platforms : $1.45 trillion. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing : $1.04 trillion. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) : $1 trillion Apple became the first trillion-dollar company in 2018.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
Electric-vehicle (EV) battery technology company QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) gave investors a reason to cheer with its third-quarter report last night, and its shares are surging as a result. The stock popped nearly 36% in early morning trading. As of 11:38 a.m. ET, it was still up by 21.6%. The company announced it has achieved an important milestone in its work to develop commercially viable solid-state batteries for EV makers.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
I think hydrogen has the potential to be a game-changing fuel source. It could help supply the global economy with the emissions-free fuel it needs to help reach net-zero emissions by 2050. The fuel represents a massive opportunity that could be worth trillions of dollars in the coming years. Given the immense potential of hydrogen , I've looked into various ways to invest in the emerging fuel source, including Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG).
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
As we approach the end of 2024, there are plenty of companies worth buying right now. It would be wise to pick some of them up before the bigger fund managers do to position themselves for 2025. I've got three solid stocks to pick up before 2025 rolls around. Each has immense upside if it dominates its respective markets. CrowdStrike CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) was the best cybersecurity stock on the market prior to its July 19 incident, which crashed millions of devices.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
This week, the race to dominate urban air transportation hit a major milestone when U.S. aviation regulators released final safety rules for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The news lifted shares of both Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) and Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) , two leading eVTOL developers in the U.S., though both stocks have lagged the benchmark S&P 500 in 2024 by a wide margin.
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OCTOBER 25, 2024
Once you retire, you may find that a number of your expenses start to decline. You might spend less on transportation in the absence of a daily commute. And you might spend less on housing if your home gets paid off before retirement begins. But if there's one expense that's likely to increase in retirement, it's healthcare. Not only does aging tend to bring about health issues, but you may find that your out-of-pocket costs as a Medicare enrollee are higher than you ever anticipated.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
A little over two months ago, on Aug. 14, investors received what can arguably be described as the most important data release of the third quarter -- and I'm not talking about any inflation report. No later than 45 calendar days following the end to a quarter, institutional investors with at least $100 million in assets under management (AUM) are required to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
The publication of a bullish new analyst note was all the news LVMH Moët Hennessy (OTC: LVMUY) stock needed to cruise to a satisfying gain on Thursday. That note, which laid out a strong buy case, helped propel the luxury-goods purveyor's share price almost 3% higher, comparing quite favorably to the 0.2% bump of the benchmark S&P 500 index on the day.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares opened higher on Thursday after a better-than-expected quarterly report. Critics will point out that an already overvalued stock is now even more richly priced. Folks upset about Elon Musk's political antics will argue that the gains can't last for a divisive and mercurial CEO. However, Tesla has traded higher -- much higher -- than it is right now for a good chunk of time.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
Alongside Nvidia , few companies benefited as much from the AI hardware boom as Supermicro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) , a company that also specializes in data center equipment. But unlike Nvidia, Supermicro's boom came to an abrupt end -- sending the shares down by a whopping 61% from their all-time high of $119 reached in March. Is the recent decline the beginning of the end for Supermicro, or is it a long-term buying opportunity?
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
Image source: Getty Images There are certain expenses in your budget you may be able to eliminate, like streaming services or meal delivery kits. But putting gas in your car is an expense that's unavoidable. If your tank is empty and you need your car to get to work, it's a problem. So if you rely on your car to go places, you have to fork over money for gas, no matter what.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) is the world's biggest advertising company. It established itself as the industry leader largely due to the strength of Google Search, which has a monopoly -like market share for online search. That business, more than any other under Alphabet's umbrella, has helped give the company a valuation of around $2 trillion.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
Andreessen Horowitz (also known as a16z) has established itself as one of the top venture capital firms in crypto, and made early investments in high-profile and successful projects like Coinbase Global , Uniswap , and Avalanche. Given its record of backing game-changers, a16z's insights carry weight in the industry. In its latest State of Crypto report, a16z offers valuable takeaways for investors, touching on trends like the success of stablecoins and the resurgence of DeFi (decentralized fina
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
More than 65 million seniors rely upon Social Security benefits , and many consider it their primary or sole source of retirement income. Most of these beneficiaries are retired workers, but another nearly 1.9 million spouses and ex-spouses claim on their partner's or ex-partner's records. Spousal benefits also provide regular monthly checks, but their qualification requirements differ slightly from retired workers' qualifications.
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OCTOBER 25, 2024
Electric truck maker Nikola (NASDAQ: NKLA) continues to work to grow its business, and it announced some new progress this week. That led to a jump in the stock price. As of early Friday morning, Nikola shares were 10.5% above last Friday's closing price, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. However, that bump higher still didn't do much to offset the huge decline the stock has had this year.
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OCTOBER 25, 2024
Many of my friends like to ask me what my favorite stocks are. Ideally, my portfolio should contain a healthy mix of growth stocks and dividend stocks. This is because I want to structure the portfolio in a way that gives me passive income while helping me to compound my wealth over the long term. Call it the best of both worlds if you will, but I believe that having such a mix helps me to achieve diversification while also providing sufficient exposure to both growth and income stocks.
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OCTOBER 23, 2024
In 2025, more retirees are going to have to give the IRS a cut of their retirement benefits. While this is likely to be a huge disappointment for seniors who rely on Social Security to make ends meet, there's nothing most retirees can do to stop the change that's coming. Here's why a growing number of retirees are going to have an IRS bill to pay on their Social Security next year.
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OCTOBER 23, 2024
There's arguably not a billionaire money manager that garners more attention on Wall Street than Berkshire Hathaway 's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) chief, Warren Buffett. The accurately dubbed "Oracle of Omaha" has led his company's Class A shares (BRK.A) to a mouthwatering aggregate return of more than 5,600,000% since he became CEO almost six decades ago.
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OCTOBER 23, 2024
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) stock rose more than 4% by 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday as investors took advantage of the post-earnings dip in the stock on Tuesday and bought in. Here's why. GE Aerospace's mixed earnings The company's report contained some negatives, such as the expectation reduction for LEAP engines. A GE Aerospace joint venture with Safran manufactures the LEAP , the sole engine option on the Boeing 737 MAX and an option on the Airbus A320 neo family of airplanes.
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OCTOBER 24, 2024
Warren Buffett's investing skills have made shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway a lot of money over the years. From 1965 through 2023, Buffett guided Berkshire to a cumulative return of 4,384,748%, which works out to a compound annual return of 19.8%. Most investors are fortunate if they can outperform the S&P 500 's 10% average annual return by a few percent, but earning close to 20% annual returns over half a century is extraordinary.
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OCTOBER 23, 2024
The Ripple cross-border payment system is gaining momentum these days. That's good news for investors in Ripple's XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) token, which could soar to new heights if the tightly related payment network really takes off. Ripple's market momentum After a long spell of very low trading volume, followed by volatile action amid recent courtroom wins , XRP's average market volume has settled at a historically high level.
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OCTOBER 25, 2024
Image source: Getty Images Ever since the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate in September, CD rates have been falling. CDs have paid so well these past couple of years because the Fed spent much of 2022 and 2023 raising its benchmark interest rate to fight inflation. Now that inflation has cooled, the Fed is ready to reverse those rate hikes.
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OCTOBER 23, 2024
News that Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is apparently retreating from a potentially lucrative business sent the company's share price down on Wednesday. It closed the trading day nearly 3% lower, a notably worse performance than the 1% decline of the bellwether S&P 500 index. Few tomorrows left for Amazon Today? Just before market close Tuesday, CNBC published an article stating that Amazon is closing its Amazon Today service.
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OCTOBER 25, 2024
Dividend stocks can be valuable investments for retirees who want a consistent stream of income flowing into their portfolio on a regular basis. And stocks that increase their payouts can be especially valuable, as the rising dividend income can help them offset the effects of inflation. In addition, stocks that don't have a high degree of volatility can also minimize the overall risk for retirees and other risk-averse investors.
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