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Bond ETFs: Your Tax Bracket Decides the Winner Between AGG and MUB
Key PointsAGG carries a slightly lower expense ratio and offers a higher yield than MUB.AGG has seen stronger 1-year returns but experienced a deeper five-year drawdown. Both funds target different market segments, with AGG covering the entire U.S. investment-grade bond market and MUB focusing on mu...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Inside One Fund's $21 Million Bet on Hilton Grand Vacations Stock
Key PointsConnecticut-based Iridian Asset Management bought 190,909 shares of Hilton Grand Vacations; the estimated trade size $8.11 million based on quarterly average price.Meanwhile, the quarter-end position value rose by $9.35 million, reflecting both share additions and price movement.The fund n...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
5 Dividend Stocks Yielding 5% or More to Buy Right Now for Passive Income
Key PointsVerizon has increased its dividend for 19 years in a row. Oneok has delivered over a quarter century of dividend stability and growth. NNN REIT has increased its dividend for 36 straight years. 10 stocks we like better than Oneok › Investing in high-yielding dividend stocks can be a great ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Investing in Small-Cap ETFs: ISCG's Lower Fees or SLYG's Higher Dividend?
Key PointsISCG charges a lower expense ratio but has a slightly lower dividend yield than SLYG.ISCG posted a much higher one-year return but experienced a notably deeper five-year drawdown.ISCG holds nearly three times as many stocks, tilting more toward industrials than SLYG.These 10 stocks could m...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Will the End of the Rules-Based International Order Help Bitcoin or Hurt It?
Key PointsPolitical and business leaders from around the globe are meeting in Davos, Switzerland, this week.One leader in particular -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney -- had some choice words to say about the emerging world order.The coming period of greater global disorder should strengthen th...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Wall Street Thinks Investors Are Still Underestimating
Key PointsA recent acquisition will move Serve Robotics' platform into a large new market. Analysts who are already bullish will now need to consider an even bigger addressable market. One report says the humanoid robot market will grow at an annual rate of nearly 40% through 2030.10 stocks we like ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Why Some Long-Term Investors Favor Ethereum Over Other Digital Assets
Key PointsEthereum is a good pick to hold for the long term.It's the central hub for decentralized finance in the crypto sector.There's also reason to believe it'll be effective at holding its value over time. 10 stocks we like better than Ethereum › Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is pretty much never the c...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
3 AI Energy Stocks That Could Power Both Growth and Future Dividends
Key PointsAI is driving demand for energy; power companies across the country are set to profit. Constellation and NextEra have contracted with big tech companies to power their data centers.Duke Energy's assets are geographically well positioned for where most of America's data centers are being bu...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
If You'd Invested $1,000 in Dogecoin 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Key PointsDogecoin's five-year returns are an impressive 1,380%, well ahead of several other top cryptocurrencies.However, it hit an all-time high on May 7, 2021, and has plummeted since then.While a small number of meme coins find some success, this usually doesn't last long.10 stocks we like bette...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
$11.1 Million Exit After a 39% Slide Signals a Hard Reset on This Auto Retailer
Key PointsCourant Investment Management sold all 247,520 shares of CarMax in the fourth quarter.The estimated trade size was $11.11 million.The CarMax position previously represented 8.8% of Courant’s AUM as of the prior quarter.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › On January 2...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
If I Had to Bet on 1 Vanguard ETF Outperforming the Market in 2026, This Would Be It
Key PointsThe Vanguard Growth ETF has outperformed the S&P 500 in 15 of its 22 years.The "Magnificent Seven" stocks account for close to 58% of the fund.Growth in cloud computing, digital advertising, and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure buildouts could fuel more gains for the ETF.10 stoc...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Is Ford Stock a Buy Now?
Key PointsFord trades at a cheap forward price-to-earnings ratio, resulting in a high dividend yield.A huge manufacturing presence makes this business an important part of the U.S. economy. Investors shouldn’t overlook Ford’s muted growth trends and weak profits. 10 stocks we like better than Ford M...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Treasury Lockdown or Income Adventure? Here's What Sets IEI and FBND Apart.
Key PointsFBND offers a higher dividend yield but comes with a steeper expense ratio than IEI.FBND holds a much broader mix of sectors, while IEI sticks exclusively to Treasuries.IEI has experienced a milder drawdown and less volatility over recent years compared to FBND.These 10 stocks could mint t...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
BREAKINGVIEWS-The Week in Breakingviews: Davos makes history
By Peter Thal Larsen LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Welcome back! I just returned from the World Economic Forum in Davos, where the elite talking shop hosted historic events – for once. My observations on a frantic week are below. As always, let me know what you think. Was this newslett...Reuters
Sat, Jan 24
Whatever You Do, Don't Buy Cardano Until This 1 Thing Happens
Key PointsCardano is a blockchain intended for smart contracts.It isn't the only one.It needs to do something better than its peers to succeed. 10 stocks we like better than Cardano › If I were an investor looking at Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA), I'd avoid buying until it demonstrates one specific thing. I...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Better Crypto Buy: Bitcoin vs. XRP
Key PointsBitcoin and XRP are tumbling amid economic and geopolitical turmoil.XRP has gained broader acceptance but remains far more speculative than Bitcoin.Bitcoin has weathered steep value declines in the past and, so far, has always bounced back.10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › Cryptocurr...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
What Are the 3 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Right Now?
Key PointsNvidia remains the king of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.Broadcom has a huge opportunity with its custom, application-specific chips.With HBM demand soaring, Micron is poised to be a huge AI infrastructure winner. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › The biggest driving for...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
8 Medicare Changes Every Enrollee Should Know About in 2026
Key PointsSome Medicare costs are going up -- which is no suprise.Some costs, though, including some prescription drug costs, are going down.Original Medicare is testing prior authorizations, too.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › According to the folks at Fidelity...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
3 No-Brainer AI Stocks to Buy Right Now
Key PointsAlphabet's Gemini model is emerging as a top option.Meta Platforms is already seeing some return on investment.Nvidia's new architecture provides a huge upgrade. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › The AI industry is really taking off, and many companies are starting to deliver impres...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Why a $17.2 Million Bet on Small Caps Signals Risk Appetite in 2026
Key PointsSystelligence acquired 72,824 shares of VTWG worth an estimated $17.19 million.The transaction represented a 3.27% increase relative to the fund’s $525.29 million reportable AUM.This new holding places VTWG outside Systelligence's top five positions by reported AUM.These 10 stocks could mi...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
