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Warren Buffett sends shares tumbling as he sells stock in major healthcare company
Warren Buffett sold a big stake in a healthcare provider—causing the share price to sink 11 percent. The 94-year-old investor runs Berkshire Hathaway, which owns dozens of companies, including insurer Geico, battery maker Duracell, and restaurant chain Dairy Queen. On Tuesday, the company offloaded billions of dollars of stock in DaVita, a dialysis provider. Buffett—who…
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It’s the Worst Flu Season in 15 Years—These States Are Getting Hit the Hardest
If it feels like everyone around you is coughing, sneezing, and complaining about body aches—you’re not imagining it. This winter is officially the worst flu season in 15 years, with outbreaks surging across the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu-related doctor visits have soared past any peak recorded since…
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Does Warren Buffett Know Something That Wall Street Doesn’t? The Billionaire Investor Is Piling Into a High-Yield Stock That Certain Analysts Recommend Selling.
Warren Buffett and his team at Berkshire Hathaway are some of, if not the best, investors ever. That’s why it shouldn’t surprise investors to learn that Buffett is often a step or two ahead of the broader market. Buffett has always had a knack for largely avoiding recessions or market downturns and making asymmetric investments…
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Trump Will Impose Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum on Monday
President Trump said he planned sweeping tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday and would take other action to even out tariff rates with the rest of the world later this week. Speaking from Air Force One en route to the Super Bowl, the president said his metal tariffs would apply to “everybody,”…
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Did you know the IRS taxes your bank account? Don’t get caught off guard
Interest rates on high-yield savings accounts were soaring throughout 2024, helping depositors earn impressive returns. But now, it’s time for the IRS to claim its share. The IRS classifies earned interest as taxable income, which means any earnings from deposit accounts—including savings, checking, and certificates of deposit (CDs)—must be reported and taxed. Even those welcome…
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Stock Traders Look Past AI Jitters as Bonds Climb
Stocks gained as broad industry strength offset lackluster earnings from major tech firms. Treasury yields hit their lowest level in 2025 following weak U.S. services data. Markets Rally Amid Mixed Tech Earnings According to Bloomberg, about 350 companies in the S&P 500 advanced. Nvidia Corp. led chipmakers higher, while a “Magnificent Seven” gauge slipped 1.5%…
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Vanguard announces major change to hundreds of funds and ETFs
Vanguard, the massive mutual fund company that is credited with creating index investing, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in style. Vanguard has announced its largest round of fee reductions ever, a historic move that reflects the company’s founder John Bogle’s emphasis on simplicity and investors first. As of February 3, 2025, this historic ruling, which…
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The Motley Fool: Investing responsibly
Looking to invest with a conscience? Consider mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus on socially responsible companies. These funds save you the hassle of researching individual stocks—professional analysts or index managers do that for you. Many such funds include “ESG” in their names, highlighting their focus on environmental, social, and governance factors. Some…
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557 Rare Coins From The Middle Ages Dug Up By Amateur Metal Detectorists
A group of amateur metal detectorists struck gold—literally—when they uncovered a staggering 557 rare gold and silver coins from the 14th century. The discovery, now known as the “Hambleden Hoard,” could be the largest find of its kind in the United Kingdom in a decade. A Chance Discovery Worth A Fortune During an annual metal…
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Why Trump is digging in his heels on huge tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
President Donald Trump is standing firm on tariffs—imposing sweeping new duties on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China. The move, enacted on Saturday, is expected to drive up prices on everything from Super Bowl avocados to gasoline, cars, maple syrup, and even iPhones. Immediate Backlash and Retaliation The reaction was swift. Canada and Mexico—America’s top…
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