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Is The Trade Desk Still a Long-Term Winner?
Stock prices can do irrational things from day to day, or even for a few years. But if you look at more extended periods, you'll see that the market is pretty good at sniffing out winning and losing companies. That's why The Motley Fool recommends long-term investing.So, when a stock, say, The Trade...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) ETF to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid
It looks like artificial intelligence (AI) is more than the latest fad. The technology is becoming an integral part of how people do things, from work to play, offering solutions to simplify complex activities. Many companies are investing billions of dollars into it in their efforts to become leade...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
Billionaires Ken Griffin and Israel Englander Are Buying a Beaten-Down Growth Stock -- and It Could Turn $10,000 Into $100,000
Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) is one of the more disruptive companies in the retail/restaurant industry today.The company has brought a new concept to the fast-casual format as the largest fast-casual salad chain in the U.S. That menu seems to be resonating with customers. Sweetgreen is rapidly adding new l...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
Warren Buffett's AI Bets: 22% of Berkshire Hathaway's $282 Billion Stock Portfolio Is in These 2 Artificial Intelligence Stocks
At the end of this year, Warren Buffett will be stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO. Buffett has built an incredible track record of success since taking over the business in 1965 and using it as the foundation for an investment conglomerate that would go on to become one of the world's larges...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
Is the Vanguard 500 Index Fund ETF a Buy Now?
Looking for an investment to add to your long-term portfolio? Consider the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO), which tracks the S&P 500. It's a smart buy for most investors at most times. Even Warren Buffett has recommended it, directing that most of the money he leaves his wife be put into an S&P ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
Is Palantir Still a Buy After Its Run-Up? 3 Analysts From The Motley Fool Weigh In.
One of the fastest-growing stocks in artificial intelligence (AI) over the last year is Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR). Its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) brought eye-popping productivity gains to its customers. Investors took notice, as the stock is up by 420% over the last year.Unfor...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
3 Stocks With Mouthwatering Dividends You Can Buy Right Now
How would you like to get paid every quarter (and sometimes every month) to own a stock? That's exactly what happens when you invest in dividend stocks. Sometimes, the amount you are paid to own these stocks can be very attractive.Three Motley Fool contributors believe they've found stocks you can b...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
3 Top AI Stocks to Buy in June 2025
The U.S. equity market made a strong recovery in May 2025, fueled by robust earnings, decreasing trade tensions, and rising investor confidence in the U.S. economy -- a significant improvement compared to the market's performance in April 2025. Now, Deutsche Bank analysts have raised the target for ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Costco vs. Home Depot
When it comes to massive retailers, perhaps two of the businesses that immediately come to mind are Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) and Home Depot (NYSE: HD). The former specializes in selling bulk quantities of general merchandise, while the latter focuses on home improvement goods. Shares of both ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
Are You Relying Too Much on Social Security? Here's How to Tell.
There's a reason Social Security is such a big part of so many people's retirement planning. Those benefits could end up being a critical source of income for you later in life.In a recent survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, 87% of workers today expect to rely on Social Security for i...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
3 Warning Signs That It's Time to Sell Cardano
Few investments age gracefully when the world around them speeds up. The same pressure applies in crypto. Builders, investors, and users do not wait politely for laggards to catch up; they migrate to speed, liquidity, and, most of all, excitement.That reality now confronts Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA), whi...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
1 Stock Down 34% This Year to Buy and Hold
Shares of Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX), a mid-cap biotech, are down by 34% this year. This poor performance may suggest that recent company-specific developments have rendered the stock less attractive or that it is being affected by broader market issues. The latter is true, at least to some ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
Dollar General Stock: A Value Play Today?
Shares of retail chain Dollar General (NYSE: DG) dropped 45% in 2023 and 44% in 2024 as investors fretted over rising unemployment, macroeconomic uncertainty from tariffs, and the retailer's own plunging profit margins. In January, it hit rock bottom.Dollar General stock is stunningly up more than 6...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
Is UnitedHealth Group Stock a Brilliant Bad News Buy?
A healthcare giant. One of only 30 stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. A longtime investors' favorite. UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is all those things. However, it's also now a big loser.Shares of UnitedHealth Group have plunged more than 50% below the peak achieved late last year. Proble...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
Warren Buffett Might Not Own These Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks -- but Their Fundamentals Check Out
Though Apple has been Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) top holding for several years, Warren Buffett has historically avoided tech stocks.The renowned value investor has said that he can't forecast earnings for tech companies as they are less predictable, due in part to the changeabl...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 20 Years
Artificial intelligence (AI) is sweeping across every industry. Researcher IDC forecasts that AI will contribute a total of nearly $20 trillion to the global economy over the next five years. By 2045, AI could drive enormous returns for investors who invest in the right stocks.Here are two stocks th...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
1 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stock Down 24% to Buy and Hold Forever
Shares of freight service veteran UPS (NYSE: UPS) are diving these days. The stock is down 24% in the last six months, building on a longer downturn that started in the inflation panic of 2022.The steep price drop brought two investor-friendly qualities to UPS. First, this world-class company is han...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
Is Celsius Holdings Stock a Buy Now?
After massive declines in the second half of last year, Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH) stock may finally be ready for a comeback. The company's rapid growth came to a sudden halt (at least temporarily) as sluggish demand led one of its major distributors (likely PepsiCo) to dramatically scale back ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
The Smartest Fintech Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now
Financial services is arguably the most important industry in our economy, as the movement of money, as well as saving and lending activities, is vital for individuals, businesses, and governments. But alongside the massive banks we're all familiar with, there are smaller businesses to pay attention...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
Got $1,000? Here's 1 More Reason to Buy XRP and Hold It for at Least 3 Years
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is about to experience an interesting tug of war over its supply. On one side are the predictable monthly coin supply releases from escrow by XRP's issuer, a company called Ripple. On the other side are the world's first XRP treasury companies, which are start-ups whose sole purpos...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
