August 8, 2025

investments

Investment

The rise of KiwiSaver investment in private equity and what it means for you – The Prosperity Project

Fisher Funds chief investment officer Ashley Gardyne told Nadine Higgins on The Prosperity Project podcast that it has the potential to deliver better returns. “There has been a premium of sort of 3-5% higher return compared to the listed sharemarket,” he says. It does come with more risks, including that it can be a less

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Crypto

XRP offers bigger potential with just $500

XRP is demonstrating its long-term growth potential. Will Ebiefung  |  The Motley Fool Trump signs Genius Act, first major U.S. crypto law, into effect President Donald Trump signed the Genius Act, establishing the first U.S. crypto law regulating stablecoins. Nowadays, $500 doesn’t feel like much — especially if you invest it in the S&P 500

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Investors

Should you buy Palantir stock before its Q2 earnings?

Palantir is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings in the next week, and expectations are sky high. Adam Spatacco  |  The Motley Fool AI is already disrupting the job market Hiring managers are highlighting soft skills as a way employees can prove their value to the company. Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has been one of the

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Banking

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Temasek Holdings show interest investments in AP

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu visits Jurong Island, Singapore’s flagship integrated petrochemical and energy hub, during his official visit to Singapore, on Tuesday | Photo Credit: ANI Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has on Wednesday sought support of  Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), Singapore for economic development of the State and

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Investors

Nvidia CEO cashes out shares—Is it time to rethink your position?

Nvidia’s CEO has sold millions of dollars worth of his company’s shares this year, and he’s not done selling yet. David Jagielski  |  The Motley Fool Nvidia CEO sells 100,000 shares of company stock Jensen Huang sold 100,000 Nvidia shares between June 20 and 23, bringing in nearly $15 million at an average price of

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Investors

What lesson did Constellation provide to growth investors?

Evan Guido  |  Special to the Herald-Tribune In early 2025, Constellation Brands – maker of Modelo, Corona, and Pacifico – was a staple of our Aksala Dividend & Growth Portfolio. It had everything we look for: category-leading brands, consistent dividend growth, and a strong consumer following, especially among the Hispanic community in the U.S. But

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Investors

Investors should think again about municipal bonds

Benjamin Pease  |  Special to the Herald-Tribune Many investors focus on past returns when making investment decisions. Our personal experiences – particularly recent losses or missed opportunities – can weigh heavily on how we approach risk and outlook. This is known as recency bias. However, when it comes to fixed income, especially municipal bonds, the

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Investors

Why the stock market rally may mislead investors in 2025

Manali Pradhan  |  The Motley Fool Vance calls crypto ‘hedge’ against inflation, bad policies Vice President JD Vance said Bitcoin’s independence offers access to those denied banking over political beliefs, including support for gun rights. Investors have gotten good news lately. The U.S. stock market reacted positively to a stable unemployment rate of 4.1 % in

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Investors

Helping investors navigate international real estate

Investing in residential property abroad can be complex, often involving remote negotiations across time zones with foreign developers, banks and legal advisers.  The Global Property Expo aims to streamline this process by bringing together trusted developers from key markets – including Australia, Japan, the Middle East and Europe – while offering investors research-backed insights into

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Investors

Nvidia’s top customers are why investors should be paying attention

Anthony Di Pizio  |  The Motley Fool Nvidia CEO sells 100,000 shares of company stock Jensen Huang sold 100,000 Nvidia shares between June 20 and 23, bringing in nearly $15 million at an average price of $144.04 per share. Cheddar Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) doesn’t disclose its exact customer list. However, the company is the leading

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