The post Best Online Financial Advisors of January 2025 by Rebekah Brately appeared first on Benzinga . Visit Benzinga to get more great content like this. Ready to take control of your finances? Compare top financial advisors with SmartAsset and Money Pickle to find the right fit for your needs! Financial advisors play a vital role in navigating the complexities of personal finance by providing t...
The post Best Online Financial Advisors of January 2025 by Rebekah Brately appeared first on Benzinga . Visit Benzinga to get more great content like this. Ready to take control of your finances? Compare top financial advisors with SmartAsset and Money Pickle to find the right fit for your needs! Financial advisors play a vital role in navigating the complexities of personal finance by providing tailored advice on critical areas such as retirement planning , education savings and investment strategies. Choosing the right financial advisor is essential for effectively managing and enhancing your finances, and online financial advisors offer a distinct advantage by broadening your selection beyond local professionals. With the ability to access a diverse array of talented advisors from anywhere in the country, you can find one who aligns with your specific financial needs and goals, ensuring a customized approach to your financial planning . This added flexibility not only connects you with experienced experts but also streamlines the advisory process, saving time that would typically be spent on in-person meetings. The convenience of remote consultations removes travel-related stress and delays, allowing you to focus your energy on strategically building your financial future and pursuing your aspirations. Benzinga has compiled a list of the top financial advisors for this month to help you find your ideal advisor and build wealth . Quick Look at the Best Financial Advisors: Best for Comparing Advisors: SmartAsset Best for Virtual Financial Planning: Money Pickle Best for Retirement Advice: Datalign Best for Self-Directed/Automated Advice: Empower Best for Low-Cost Financial Advice: Facet Wealth Best for Financial Planning: Domain Money Best for Customer Care: Charles Schwab Best for ESG Robo-Investing: Wealthsimple Best for New Women Investors: Ellevest Table of contents [ Show ] Quick Look at the Best Financial Advisors: Best Financial Advisors 1. Best for Comparin...
Nedbank Group Ltd. is executing a plan to boost its footprint across the continent and challenge bigger rivals, with the South African lender offering a premium to buy a majority stake in Kenya’s NCBA Group Plc . South Africa’s fourth-largest lender said it will acquire about 66% of NCBA for around 13.9 billion rand ($855 million) in a transaction involving cash and shares as part of its strategy ...
Nedbank Group Ltd. is executing a plan to boost its footprint across the continent and challenge bigger rivals, with the South African lender offering a premium to buy a majority stake in Kenya’s NCBA Group Plc . South Africa’s fourth-largest lender said it will acquire about 66% of NCBA for around 13.9 billion rand ($855 million) in a transaction involving cash and shares as part of its strategy to limit reliance on its home market and to diversify revenue streams. Nedbank will likely pay a price-to-book multiple of 1.4 times for a 19% return on equity, Avior Capital Markets analyst Adrienne Damant said in response to questions from Bloomberg. That value relative to assets is more than all except two of the nation’s banks, and exceeds the average price to book of 1.1 for Kenyan lenders, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. “It may have overpaid,” she said. Nedbank shares fell as much as 3.7%, the most since September, while NCBA climbed the most since 2021 in Nairobi. The price “doesn’t leave much room for mistakes,” said Ilan Stermer, a research consultant at Anchor Stockbrokers in London. With the deal, Nedbank gains access to Africa’s fastest-growing region with NCBA’s 60 million customers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda. It also regains exposure to West Africa through NCBA’s digital-banking services in Ghana and Ivory Coast. NCBA is expected to remain independently governed and will retain its brand, local leadership team and listing on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The decision came as a surprise to some investors who had anticipated Nedbank would focus on its home market after divesting from pan-African lender Ecobank Transnational Inc. in 2025. “I do not think Nedbank should have done this deal for a simple reason: they have much to do in South Africa,” Stermer said, adding that there’s little for Nedbank to gain from the deal in the short to medium term. The deal allows Nedbank to acquire an additional 2.1 billion rand of earnings while issuin...
Taras Kachka, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European & Euro-Atlantic Integration, discusses Ukraine’s path toward Europe, its security priorities and broader geopolitical challenges with Bloomberg’s Stephanie Flanders at Bloomberg House in Davos on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum. (Source: Bloomberg)
Taras Kachka, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European & Euro-Atlantic Integration, discusses Ukraine’s path toward Europe, its security priorities and broader geopolitical challenges with Bloomberg’s Stephanie Flanders at Bloomberg House in Davos on the sidelines of the 2026 World Economic Forum. (Source: Bloomberg)
Atlantic Union (AUB) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +13.05% and +2.91%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Atlantic Union (AUB) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +13.05% and +2.91%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Since its initial public offering in November 2021, Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) has taken its investors on a wild ride. In the first year of trading, shares tanked 74%. They then proceeded to skyrocket 236% until late November 2024. After that point, the stock cratered, and it currently trades 85% below its all-time high (as of Jan. 16). This is a lot for investors to digest. Maybe there are better days...
Since its initial public offering in November 2021, Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) has taken its investors on a wild ride. In the first year of trading, shares tanked 74%. They then proceeded to skyrocket 236% until late November 2024. After that point, the stock cratered, and it currently trades 85% below its all-time high (as of Jan. 16). This is a lot for investors to digest. Maybe there are better days ahead. Can this salad restaurant chain grow into a long-term compounder? Continue reading
Ubisoft Crashes Most On Record After Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Maker Unveils Reorganization, Cancels Games Ubisoft Entertainment SA shares in Paris crashed the most on record after the maker of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (more commonly known for Assassin's Creed) announced widespread restructuring, studio closures, project cancellations, and sharply lower guidance. Shares plunged as much as 36%...
Ubisoft Crashes Most On Record After Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Maker Unveils Reorganization, Cancels Games Ubisoft Entertainment SA shares in Paris crashed the most on record after the maker of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (more commonly known for Assassin's Creed) announced widespread restructuring, studio closures, project cancellations, and sharply lower guidance. Shares plunged as much as 36% in the intraday session, currently down 33%, the steepest drop on record. Shares are down to around 2011 lows. Will the 2002 lows be next? The French gaming company said it expects a 1 billion euro EBIT loss in FY 2025-26, driven by a one-off 650 million euro writedown tied to the restructuring. It will close studios in Stockholm and Halifax, cut about 100 million euros in fixed costs by March (a year ahead of plan), and target an additional 200 million in cuts over the next few years. Six games were canceled and seven delayed, including the long-awaited Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, prompting some Wall Street analysts to warn of a broken game development pipeline. Key summary of Ubisoft's year forecast (courtsey of Bloomberg): Sees net bookings about EU1.5 billion, estimate EU1.78 billion (Bloomberg Consensus) Sees negative free cash flow EU400 million to EU500 million Sees non-IFRS Ebit loss about EU1 billion In November, Ubisoft said "it expects stable net bookings year-on-year, approximately break-even non-IFRS operating income and negative free cash flow" Third quarter forecast: Sees net bookings about EU330 million, saw about EU305 million Ubisoft's new structure will comprise five "creative houses," business units each handling a game genre with "faster, decentralized decision-making," the company explained. In April, these units will be supported by a network of studios providing development resources - and will all share core resources. "The portfolio refocus will have a significant impact on the Group's short-term financial trajectory, particularly ...
Unprecedented times call for previously unthinkable conversations when it comes to the US-shaped problem Could European countries really decide to boycott the World Cup this summer? It is an astonishing question to be asking in 2026 and an indictment of the bind in which, as Donald Trump sows confusion around a potential annexation of Greenland, the world’s most popular sport finds itself. But the...
Unprecedented times call for previously unthinkable conversations when it comes to the US-shaped problem Could European countries really decide to boycott the World Cup this summer? It is an astonishing question to be asking in 2026 and an indictment of the bind in which, as Donald Trump sows confusion around a potential annexation of Greenland, the world’s most popular sport finds itself. But the idea is at least seeping into the mainstream and senior figures are asking what, in a worst case scenario, it would take for football to meet the moment. Unprecedented times call for previously unthinkable conversations. As the Guardian reported this week, an anniversary party for the Hungarian FA on Monday became the forum for unofficial discussions among national association heads about how a unified approach to the US-shaped problem might take shape. Continue reading...
Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ: NVTS) is shifting away from low-margin consumer chips and betting big on AI data centers. If NVIDIA's 800V transition plays out, this volatile stock could surprise investors. Stock prices used were the market prices of Jan. 19, 2026. The video was published on Jan. 21, 2026. Continue reading
Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ: NVTS) is shifting away from low-margin consumer chips and betting big on AI data centers. If NVIDIA's 800V transition plays out, this volatile stock could surprise investors. Stock prices used were the market prices of Jan. 19, 2026. The video was published on Jan. 21, 2026. Continue reading
Raymond James believes that Alphabet's artificial intelligence investments support further upside from here. The firm upgraded the "Magnificent Seven" titan to a strong buy rating from outperform. Analyst Josh Beck also hiked his price target to $400 from $350, which signals upside of 22% from Wednesday's close. Shares of Alphabet have rallied 64% in the past 12 months. GOOG 1Y mountain GOOG 1Y ch...
Raymond James believes that Alphabet's artificial intelligence investments support further upside from here. The firm upgraded the "Magnificent Seven" titan to a strong buy rating from outperform. Analyst Josh Beck also hiked his price target to $400 from $350, which signals upside of 22% from Wednesday's close. Shares of Alphabet have rallied 64% in the past 12 months. GOOG 1Y mountain GOOG 1Y chart A reassessment of Google Search and Cloud has let to a material upward revision in his 2026 and 2027 estimates for the company, Beck wrote. He noted that Raymond James' estimate now sits at the Street high for 2027 revenue. "We believe GOOG is likely entering a cycle of improving AI Stack narrative and upward revisions that could create one of the highest quality top-line AI acceleration stories in the public universe," the analyst said. "Our baseline assumption for 2026 is that the AI Stack narrative and fundamental revisions will be the primary mega-cap Internet performance drivers as opposed to the mean reversion trade (i.e., buying depressed/ selling elevated multiples)." Beck's $400 price target is based on a 2027 price-to-earnings multiple of 29, which sits above Alphabet's historical averages. The stock currently trades at around 28.8 times forward earnings, FactSet data shows. That's around a 2021 peak of 31. This premium reflects a broad-based revenue acceleration across the company's AI investments, which are now "shifting to high gear." Analysts in general like the stock. LSEG data shows that 51 of 60