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December jobs report has Wall Street starting to talk about rate hikes in 2025

A hot December jobs report, combined with a murky inflation outlook for 2025, has some economists debating if the Federal Reserve may need to hike interest rates again.

Yahoo Finance yesterday

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Why Trump Media Stock Skyrocketed 94.9% in 2024 and Is Climbing Higher in 2025

Trump Media (NASDAQ: DJT) stock recorded huge gains across 2024's trading. The company's share price ended the year up 94.9%, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index's level climbed 23.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite index's level climbed 28.6%.

Motley Fool 3 hours ago

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Here's Exactly How Long the Average S&P 500 Bull Market Has Lasted -- and What History Says About the Future

The stock market has been surging over the last couple of years, and we are entering the third year of the current bull market. As of this writing, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has surged by more than 65% since it bottomed out in October 2022, and the Nasdaq (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) is up by around 87% in that time. Just over one-third of U.S. investors are feeling "bearish" about the next six months, according to a January 2025 survey from the American Association of Individual Investors.

Motley Fool 3 hours ago

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Is Aurora Innovation (NASDAQ:AUR) Mirroring Wall Street Downturn?

We recently published a list of 10 Companies Mirror Wall Street Downturn. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR) stands against other companies mirroring Wall Street downturn. Wall Street’s main indices finished the shortened trading week in the negative territory, dampened by labor market data that […]

Insider Monkey 7 hours ago

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Did PENN Entertainment (PENN) Close Shortened Trading Week Higher?

We recently published a list of 10 Firms Close Shortened Trading Week Higher. In this article, we are going to take a look at where PENN Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PENN) stands against other firms close shortened trading week higher. Wall Street’s main indices ended the shortened trading week in the red territory on Friday after labor […]

Insider Monkey 8 hours ago

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Did Royalty Pharma (RPRX) Close Shortened Trading Week Higher?

We recently published a list of 10 Firms Close Shortened Trading Week Higher. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Royalty Pharma plc (NASDAQ:RPRX) stands against other firms close shortened trading week higher. Wall Street’s main indices ended the shortened trading week in the red territory on Friday after labor […]

Insider Monkey 8 hours ago

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Did IREN Ltd. (IREN) Close Shortened Trading Week Higher?

We recently published a list of 10 Firms Close Shortened Trading Week Higher. In this article, we are going to take a look at where IREN Limited (NASDAQ:IREN) stands against other firms close shortened trading week higher. Wall Street’s main indices ended the shortened trading week in the red territory on Friday after labor market […]

Insider Monkey 8 hours ago

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All It Takes Is $1,000 Invested in Each of These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Generate $112 in Passive Income in 2025

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI), and Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) all have compelling valuations and yield over 3%. Investing $1,000 in each stock should generate about $112 in passive income in 2025 based on the yield of each stock at the time of this writing. ConocoPhillips is the largest U.S.-based independent exploration and production company by market cap.

Motley Fool 10 hours ago

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Better Warren Buffett Stock: Chevron vs. American Express

When they do that with Warren Buffett's portfolio of stocks, owned within his investment vehicle Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), they'll find a collection of iconic companies. Two that present very different investment propositions today are American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Chevron (NYSE: CVX). While these two companies are very different, that dichotomy might be the biggest selling point for Chevron.

Motley Fool 10 hours ago

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Bonds hammer Fed rate cut bets as inflation greets Trump White House

Consumer-based inflation expectations are running at the highest levels since 2008.

TheStreet 10 hours ago

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Dave Ramsey: Take Social Security at Age 62, but Only If You Do This With Each Check

It's safe to say that financial guru Dave Ramsey isn't a big fan of Social Security, having called the program a "stupid thing" and "mathematical disaster" that "robbed" him of money for decades....

GOBankingRates 10 hours ago

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Wall Street veteran fund manager unveils market forecast for 2025

A Wall Street veteran reveals his markets and economic outlook for 2025.

TheStreet 11 hours ago

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The Best S&P 500 ETF to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

If you've got $1,000 to invest right now, there are some very good reasons that money should go into an ETF that tracks the S&P 500. Here's why and which S&P 500 ETF is one of the best to own. Billionaire investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett has just two S&P 500 ETFs in his company's $325 billion investment portfolio, and the largest one is the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO).

Motley Fool 12 hours ago

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US Stock Market Faces Reality Check in High-Bar Earning Season

(Bloomberg) -- The US stock market’s strongest two-year rally since the dot-com bubble is heading into its next big test as companies start releasing quarterly earnings, providing a major gut check on whether valuations have outrun the underlying reality. Most Read from BloombergWhat Robotaxis Brought San FranciscoA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesAmbitious High-Speed Rail Plans Advance in the Baltic RegionNYC Condo Owners May Bear Costs of Landmark Green Building LawDutch Central Bank Restores A

Bloomberg 14 hours ago

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Will Meta's Artificial Intelligence Agents Be a Game Changer in 2025?

In 2025, generative artificial intelligence (AI) models will become much more useful because many of the companies involved with building them have started to develop agentic AI. While generative AI can be a useful tool on its own, these agents can do things autonomously, providing immense value to their users. One company leading the way in this field is Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), which powers its agents with its Cicero technology.

Motley Fool 14 hours ago

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2 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy to Generate Passive Income

It can be a little dispiriting to be a dividend investor today, given that the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has a tiny 1.2% yield. Two of the best ways right now are the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) and the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF (NYSEMKT: SPYD). Why is the S&P 500's yield so low?

Motley Fool 15 hours ago

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1 Top Vanguard Fund That Could Turn $350 a Month Into $1 Million

If you're able to put aside $350 per month on a regular basis, I can show you how that goal can be attainable over the long run without having to put your money into risky investments. Especially when investing for the long term, it's important to try to find a good balance between safety and growth. There is no shortage of potentially alluring investment strategies out there, some of which may involve the latest investing themes or crypto stocks, but they often carry significant risks.

Motley Fool 15 hours ago

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The S&P 500 Just Did Something for Only the Fourth Time in 96 Years -- and Its Historic Significance Can't Be Overlooked

When things seem too good to be true on Wall Street, they often are.

Motley Fool 16 hours ago

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History Says the Nasdaq Could Soar Again in 2025: 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock-Split Stock to Buy Before That Happens

Following a solid couple of years in 2023 and 2024, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Nasdaq Composite index fly higher in the new year. It could grow due to several factors, such as strong economic growth in the U.S., controlled inflation, higher consumer spending, and the growing adoption of disruptive technology trends such as artificial intelligence (AI). The index gained 34% in 2024 following a 43% jump in 2023.

Motley Fool 16 hours ago

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Warren Buffett Owns 2 S&P 500 Index Funds. They Could Soar 153%, According to a Top Wall Street Analyst

Warren Buffett is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a holding company with a $296 billion portfolio of publicly traded stocks and securities, in addition to several wholly owned subsidiaries. It also has a $325 billion pile of cash, which Buffett and his team can deploy when they find new opportunities. Since Buffett became CEO in 1965, Berkshire stock has delivered a compound annual return of 19.8%, crushing the average annual gain of 10.4% in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) over the same period.

Motley Fool 17 hours ago

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