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Johnson & Johnson Announces a Major Acquisition. Can It Turn the Stock's Fortunes Around?
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has a diverse healthcare business, and investors often look to it as a safe dividend stock to invest in for the long term. One area where it has been lacking, however, is growth. The company's growth is often in the single digits and with top-selling drug Stelara losing...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
Great News for SoFi Stock Investors!
SoFi's (NASDAQ: SOFI) lending business grew much more than expected in 2024.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Jan. 29, 2025. The video was publ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
This Leading Artifical Intelligence (AI) Stock Is Absurdly Cheap Right Now
Artificial intelligence (AI) investing continues to be at the forefront of most investors' minds. There is a lot to come from this technology, and we've barely scratched the surface.One AI stock that is fairly cheap right now is Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), and it is one of my best stock...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
Is Archer Aviation Stock a Buy Now?
In October, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced final rules for power-lift pilot certification and operations, paving the way for commercializing advanced air mobility, commonly called flying taxis. This regulatory development is the latest news surrounding these flying vehicles, whi...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
1 Monster Stock Up 152% in 28 Months: Is It a Surefire Way to Supercharge Your Portfolio?
With 2023 and 2024 in the rearview mirror, the market has now had two consecutive years of monster performances. A resilient economic backdrop, inflationary pressures that have gotten under control, and a new presidential administration are key factors leading to ongoing optimism among the investmen...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
Anduril Might File for an IPO. Is This the Answer to Overpriced Defense Stocks?
Attention, defense investors!In case you haven't heard, there's a new president in town, and he's determined to shake up the Washington, D.C. establishment, cut red tape, and reduce spending. Investors in defense stocks seem a bit nervous at the prospect, and defense stocks have been generally down ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
Where Will Polestar Automotive Stock Be in 1 Year?
Polestar Automotive (NASDAQ: PSNY) has disappointed a lot of investors since its debut in June 2022. The electric vehicle (EV) maker went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), and it started trading at $12.98 a share.At the time, investors were impressed by its three c...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
3 Dates for Disney Stock Investors to Circle in February
It's now been more than two months since Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) shares have been trading consistently in the triple figures. Making sure it stays above $100 -- and building on its market-matching 24% gain in 2024 -- will depend on its ability to continue delivering across its media empire.February ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
Best Growth Stocks: Uber Stock vs. Lyft Stock
According to my calculations, Uber (NYSE: UBER) and Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) are undervalued, but only one is the better stock to buy in this comparison.Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
Why Netflix's Excellent Performance Is a Great Reason to Buy Roku Stock
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) wowed the markets last week with a blowout quarter, and its stock jumped higher on the news. And savvy investors might see this as a win not only for Netflix, but also for streaming giant Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU). Let's go through the story and see why you might want to buy Roku st...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Buy Now?
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B) (NYSE: BRK.A) enables people to invest with one of the greatest investors of all time, Warren Buffett. The conglomerate owns a set of businesses outright, and it has a large portfolio of publicly traded stocks.The core of Berkshire's empire is insurance companies, su...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
This Reliable High-Yield Dividend Stock Is Paying Its Investors 5.3% More in 2025
Williams Companies (NYSE: WMB) has been a very reliable income investment over the decades. The natural gas pipeline giant has paid dividends for 50 years. While the company hasn't increased its dividend payment every single year, it has grown its payout at a 6% compound annual rate over the past fi...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
Best Dividend Stocks: McDonald's vs. Domino's
Passive income investors have an excellent choice between Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ: DPZ) and McDonald's (NYSE: MCD).Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks »*Stock prices used were the afternoon price...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
Better Meme Coin to Buy: Dogecoin vs. Official Trump
Both Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and the Official Trump meme coin, with the ticker TRUMP, are among the most well-known meme plays out there at the moment. But, contrary to what you may have heard, not all meme coins are the same in terms of their balance of risk to reward.And, in this particular matchu...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
Did Johnson & Johnson Just Give Investors 23 Billion Reasons to Buy Its Stock?
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) didn't have an exceptional 2024; in fact, it was one of the worst-performing stocks on the vaunted, 30-company Dow Jones Industrial Average that year.Yet, if the company's inaugural earnings release in 2025 is any indication, this year might prove to be different. It po...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
Some Say the U.S. Is on the Brink of a Retirement Crisis. See Whether You Agree -- and What You Want to Do About It.
If you write financial articles for a living, as I do, in the course of your research, you'll likely run across many articles with alarming statistics. It certainly happens to me. Here's a roundup of some worrisome survey results suggesting that a retirement crisis is at hand.Check out the stats and...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
Want $1 Million in Retirement? 2 Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for Decades.
Many people set a goal to save $1 million for retirement. This amount may or may not be sufficient in today's economy, but it's at least a good start. And to get there, investing in stocks is an excellent strategy. Buying shares of the right companies -- those that can generate generous returns for ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
The Biggest Beneficiaries of the $500 Billion Stargate Project Might Not Even Be AI Companies. Here Are 2 Other Stocks I'm Keeping a Close Eye On.
Shortly after taking office, President Donald Trump held a summit at the White House declaring that the technology world's biggest and most influential companies, Oracle, SoftBank, and OpenAI, would be investing $500 billion into AI infrastructure projects in the U.S. over a period of four years.In ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
Intel Delays Its Monster Server CPU
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) made significant progress last year in its server central processing unit (CPU) business. The company has been losing market share to AMD for years, partly because it was stuck on its aging Intel 7 manufacturing process. Sapphire Rapids and Emerald Rapids, which both launched in...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Ages 55 to 64
I won't keep you in suspense: The average person in the 55-to-64 age group, which I'd call "pre-retirees," has $244,750 in their 401(k), according to the latest How America Saves report by Vanguard.However, there's more to it than this overall average indicates. For one thing, the median 401(k) bala...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 1
