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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise with US-China trade talks, Fed rate decision in focus

Eyes are on what the Fed flags about the economy and rates amid tariffs and Trump pressure.

Yahoo Finance 13 minutes ago

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All eyes on Powell as Fed grapples with Trump tariff dilemma

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at the conclusion of its policy meeting Wednesday, but the path forward is anything but certain for Jerome Powell.

Yahoo Finance 4 hours ago

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Why Citi's head of wealth isn't sold on the stock market rally

Citi head of wealth Andy Sieg makes a compelling case to not trust the recent stock market rally.

Yahoo Finance 17 hours ago

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Berkshire vs. S&P 500: Where the company is most heavily invested

With chairman and CEO Warren Buffett at the helm, Berkshire Hathaway's (BRK-B, BRK-A) stock has outperformed the S&P 500 (^GSPC) for the last 60 years. Yahoo Finance markets and data editor Jared Blikre — who also hosts the Stocks In Translation podcast — lays out Berkshire's holdings across each sector and how these allocations stack up to the S&P 500. At the company's annual shareholders meeting in May, Buffett, 94, announced his plans to step down as chief executive at the end of 2025, to be succeeded by Berkshire Hathaway Energy Chair Greg Abel. Twice a week, Stocks In Translation cuts through the market mayhem, noisy numbers and hyperbole to give you the information you need to make the right trade for your portfolio. You can find more episodes here, or watch on your favorite streaming service. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.

Yahoo Finance Video 21 hours ago

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Private equity titan Robert Smith: Tech stocks are still the place to be

Vista Equity Partners chairman, founder, and CEO Robert Smith makes the case to own tech stocks despite a more volatile economic backdrop.

Yahoo Finance 23 hours ago

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Wall Street still anxious despite market's best streak since 2004

Stock futures (ES=F, NQ=F, YM=F) are pulling back for a second straight day after the S&P 500's (^GSPC) longest winning streak in two decades helped erase recent losses. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Josh Schafer joins Morning Brief to break down the market moves and discuss whether optimism around tariff relief is already priced in. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Morning Brief here.

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Palantir Just Delivered a Monster Quarter, but the Stock Is Plummeting. The Reason Why Is Obvious.

Despite one of its best earnings reports to date, Palantir stock just fell off a cliff.

Motley Fool 41 minutes ago

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Stocks rally as the U.S. and China are finally talking — with the Fed up next

U.S. stock futures climbed Wednesday morning as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s latest policy statement.

Quartz 1 hour ago

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Micron Technology, Inc. (MU): Among David Tepper’s Stock Picks with Huge Upside Potential

We have published an article titled Billionaire David Tepper’s 10 Stock Picks with Huge Upside Potential. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) stands against David Tepper’s other stock picks. The S&P 500 has returned 12.29% over the past 12 months as of May 2, 2025. In […]

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Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (CZR): Among David Tepper’s Stock Picks with Huge Upside Potential

We have published an article titled Billionaire David Tepper’s 10 Stock Picks with Huge Upside Potential. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:CZR) stands against David Tepper’s other stock picks. The S&P 500 has returned 12.29% over the past 12 months as of May 2, 2025. In […]

Insider Monkey 1 hour ago

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3 Unstoppable Vanguard ETFs to Buy Right Now

Passive investing through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has become a cornerstone strategy for building long-term wealth, especially for retirement planning. As of Dec. 31, 2024, Vanguard's average ETF expense ratio was 0.05%, significantly lower than the industry average of 0.22%. Here's an overview of three popular Vanguard ETFs that currently screen as top buys.

Motley Fool 1 hour ago

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Why SoundHound AI Stock Soared in April

Shares of SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) gained 14.4% over the course of April. The move up came as the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) had a particularly eventful month.

Motley Fool 1 hour ago

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Stocks Rise Pre-Bell Amid Optimism Over US-China Trade Talks; Fed Rate Decision Looms

The main US stock measures were pointing higher in Wednesday's premarket activity amid growing optim

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MT Newswires 2 hours ago

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Why Take-Two Interactive Stock Rose 12.6% Last Month, but Has Slipped in May

Take-Two stock gained ground in April thanks to excitement surrounding "Grand Theft Auto VI." Take-Two's long-term outlook remains promising, but the delay will result in significantly weaker near-term performance. Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO) stock posted double-digit gains across April's trading despite huge volatility for the market.

Motley Fool 2 hours ago

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The most bought stocks and funds for investors in April

April was a particularly volatile month for markets, amid different developments around US president Donald Trump's tariff agenda.

Yahoo Finance UK 2 hours ago

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U.S.—China trade talk news boosts markets, but investors are really waiting for Fed Chair Powell to speak

Major Asian markets in China, Japan and South Korea all rose—but by less than 1%. Investors seem to be betting that the Papal Conclave will produce results before the trade negotiations do.

Fortune 2 hours ago

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3 Reasons to Buy Reddit Stock Like There's No Tomorrow

Reddit reported first-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street estimates. The social media platform is capitalizing on rapid user growth. An outlook for accelerating profitability supports a bullish outlook for the stock.

Motley Fool 2 hours ago

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Trade, Central Bank Outlooks Lift Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets edged higher Wednesday, on reports that Beijing and Washington trade talks will

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MT Newswires 3 hours ago

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Is SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility Focus ETF (ONEV) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Smart Beta ETF report for ONEV

Zacks 3 hours ago

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Wall St opens higher on China trade de-escalation hopes, Fed on tap

Wall Street's main indexes opened slightly higher on Wednesday as investors hoped for a de-escalation in trade tensions with Beijing and awaited the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates later in the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 127.1 points, or 0.31%, at the open to 40,956.08. The S&P 500 rose 7.3 points, or 0.13%, at the open to 5,614.18, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 17.2 points, or 0.10%, to 17,706.827 at the opening bell.

Reuters 3 hours ago

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