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What's Behind This Fund's $19 Million Bet on MercadoLibre Stock?
Pictet North America Advisors disclosed a buy of MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI), acquiring 2,703 shares in the fourth quarter for an estimated $5.68 million based on quarterly average pricing, according
11 Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $1,000 in 2026 and Hold Forever
It's a fine idea to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Just like mutual funds, they give you a range of stocks (or other things) with one simple investment -- and often with lower expense
1 Thing Every XRP Investor Needs to Know
Despite XRP's (CRYPTO: XRP) nearly 40% decline from its July peak, many XRP bulls are still optimistic. Ripple, the company behind XRP, just secured conditional approval for a national bank charter
This Company Is Doubling Down on AI. Is the Stock a Buy?
Investors looking to capitalize on the growing artificial intelligence (AI) industry are mostly turning to the tech sector, which is home to some of the best AI stocks on the market. However
The Stock Market Sounds an Alarm for the First Time in 25 Years. Here's What History Says the S&P 500 Will Do in 2026
The long-run average return of the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is about 7% after both inflation and dividend reinvestment are taken into account. Thanks to tailwinds from artificial intelligence (AI),
VOO vs. SPY: What's the Better S&P 500 ETF Buy?
If you want to invest in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) usually come to mind first: The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) and the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: SPY).
3 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 20 Years
Investing in the stock market is a great way to build wealth. If you're an investor looking to generate income from your portfolio, consider investing in dividend stocks. These companies distribute
Quantum Computing Could Be a $72 Billion Opportunity by 2035. Can IonQ Capture It?
Quantum computing has the potential to emerge as a huge market over the next few decades. The promise of this technology is tremendous, as it could bring major advancements in areas such as drug
1 Reason Investors Can Take Ford Stock to the Bank
When investors are on the prowl for market-beating investments, many don't drop by the automotive industry with their first stop. The industry is known for being brutally competitive, low margin
Why Ermenegildo Zegna Stock Tumbled by Over 13% Today
Ermenegildo Zegna (NYSE: ZGN) stock wasn't fashionable at all for a great many investors on Friday. A recommendation downgrade from a prominent bank sent the menswear specialist's shares down
Eli Lilly: A Strong Player in the Pharmaceutical Arena
Explore the exciting world of Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market
Should You Buy This Stock After Its Recent Pullback?
For most of the past year, the share price of automotive insurer Progressive (NYSE: PGR) has been trending lower. Then, late last year, this hard-hit stock showed some signs of a recovery
Why Mosaic Stock Flopped on Friday
A post-earnings analyst recommendation downgrade didn't do any favors for Mosaic (NYSE: MOS) at the end of the trading week. The crop nutrients producer's share price was dinged by more than 4% that
Will MP Materials Stock Have Room to Run in 2026?
Rare earth minerals is a case of a funny misnomer. They aren't particularly rare as a rule; they're quite common in the earth's crust. The problem is that they're often found mixed together in
1 Surprising Way You Could Lose Out on Social Security in 2026
Working during retirement is a great way to boost your senior income. It's also a great way to make up for a lack of savings or a limited individual retirement account (IRA) or 401(k) balance.
If
Big Buying Opportunity In These 3 Cheap Growth Stocks
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Stock Market Today, Jan. 16: Riot Platforms Surges After Securing AMD Data Center Lease
Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:RIOT), a Bitcoin mining and data center operator, closed Friday at $19.23, up 16.05%. The stock moved higher after news of a long-term data center lease with Advanced Micro
Stock Market Today, Jan. 16: Space Stocks Take Off As Markets Slip
S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) slipped 0.06% to 6,940.01, today as political uncertainty won out over yesterday’s chip optimism. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) eased 0.06% to 23,515.39, and the
Why PNC Financial Services Stock Flew Almost 4% Higher on Friday
In the latest of a series of earnings releases from banks, PNC Financial Services (NYSE: PNC) took the wraps off both its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 figures Friday morning. Thanks to revenue
Better Nuclear Income Play for 2026: Cameco vs. Duke Energy
Nuclear energy is enjoying a renaissance in the United States. Between artificial intelligence (AI) driving demand, government policy now being heavily in favor of nuclear power, and public
Stock Market Today, Jan. 16: Super Micro Computer Jumps on AI Server Demand After Taiwan Semiconductor Results
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI), which designs and sells high-performance server and storage solutions, closed Friday at $32.66, up 11.01%. The stock advanced as part of a broad chip-stock rally
Why This Stock's Recent Weakness Could Be a Gift for Patient Investors
It's easy to hold a growth stock and feel good about it when that asset is outperforming the S&P 500. However, corrections can test an investor's patience and cause people to exit great companies
Prediction: This Stock Will Join the $3 Trillion Club by the End of 2026. You're Going to Want to Buy It Now.
Reaching a $1 trillion valuation isn't as exclusive as it once was, but the companies with a $3 trillion market cap aren't as big a group. There are only four members right now: Nvidia, Alphabet
Stock Market Today, Jan. 16: ImmunityBio Soars After Anktiva Revenue Jumps 700 Percent Year Over Year
ImmunityBio (NASDAQ:IBRX), cancer and infectious disease immunotherapy developer, closed Friday at $5.52, up 39.75% for the session. The stock climbed after Premarket updates highlighted explosive
2 AI Stocks to Buy in 2026, and 1 to Avoid
Artificial intelligence (AI) excitement has been sweeping through Wall Street for several years now. The technology is transforming the world and presenting investors with attractive opportunities


