Post-Bitcoin Surge: What’s Next for Crypto After It Reaches $100,000?
The value of one bitcoin has exceeded $100,000 for the first time, boosted by the nomination of cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission by president-elect Donald Trump. The crypto community believes that the appointment of Atkins will mark a major shift in how the US approaches regulation, moving away from […]
10 Top U.S. Companies Worth Investing In Today
The US market looks expensive, so investors may be wondering which stocks to buy now against this backdrop. Regardless of where the markets are headed, investors may want to own companies that offer some sense of certainty in terms of cash flows and company fundamentals. That’s where Morningstar’s Best Companies to Own list comes in. […]
Royal Bank of Canada Reports Impressive Earnings Finish for…
Key Morningstar Metrics for Royal Bank of Canada Royal Bank of Canada RY reported decent fiscal fourth-quarter earnings, delivering strong growth in net interest income, wealth management, and capital markets. Net revenue increased 19% from C$15.1 billion a year ago, and 3% from a quarter ago. Adjusted earnings of C$4.4 billion were up 18% year […]
Top 10 US Companies to Invest in Today
Investors have endured a lot of stock market volatility during the past few years. Given ongoing uncertainty about interest rates and the economy, investors may be wondering which stocks to buy now against this backdrop. Regardless of where interest rates and the economy are headed, investors may want to own companies that offer some sense […]
Gold Price Rises Amid Political Turmoil and U.S. Employment Data
Gold moved little on Tuesday after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made a surprise declaration of martial law, before rescinding the decree just hours later. Opposition parties have since submitted a motion calling for his impeachment. In France, President Emmanuel Macron called on lawmakers to reject a vote that would topple the government, sending […]
Salesforce Earnings: Shares Considered Overvalued Following…
We raise our fair value estimate for wide-moat Salesforce CRM to $315 per share from $290 after its third-quarter results, while fourth-quarter guidance was slightly shy of our expectations. Still, third-quarter strength more than makes up for the modest guidance differential. Management is very enthusiastic about Agentforce, which we think represents a good long-term opportunity […]
The Top 10 Canadian Dividend Stocks to Invest In…
Dividend-paying stocks that combine healthy balance sheets with hefty yields can provide investors with steady incomes, cushion against market downturns, and grow investments at a healthy clip. In November 2024, the top-performing dividend-payers included asset management firm CI Financial CIX, chemical company Methanex MX, and industrial distributor Russel Metals RUS. To find the month’s 10 […]
Bank of Nova Scotia Earnings: Solid Performance, Yet…
Key Morningstar Metrics for Scotiabank Bank of Nova Scotia BNS reported fiscal fourth-quarter results that were a bit weaker than we expected, mostly due to higher expenses, but not by enough to change our view. Net revenue increased 3% from last year to C$8.5 billion. Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 28% to C$ 1.57, […]
November Jobs Report Could Unlock Insights for the Bank…
With the Canadian economy showing signs of slowing more than expected, all eyes are on the November jobs report, due Friday, for clues about the size of the Bank of Canada’s next interest rate cut. After a weak third-quarter GDP report, economists believe the jobs report could tip the scales between a moderate and aggressive […]
Northern Star Achieves Global Gold Major Status through Hemi Acquisition
On Monday, Northern Star announced the friendly scrip takeover of De Grey, owner of the large undeveloped Hemi gold project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. Managing director Stuart Tonkin said it was rare to be able to present such a compelling transaction. “It cements Northern Star’s position as a global gold leader,” he noted. “The […]