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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
Social Security Claiming Age: Weighing 62 Versus 70
What's the ideal age for claiming Social Security retirement benefits? It depends on who you ask. The earlier you start, the smaller your checks. But, you'll collect these payments for more time. That's the trade-off.But what exactly are your options, and how much of a difference can claiming later ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
Do Billionaires Ken Griffin and Izzy Englander Know Something About Palantir That Wall Street Doesn't?
Only one S&P 500 stock has outperformed Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) so far this year. But it's a pretty close contest. NRG Energy's shares have soared around 76% year to date, while Palantir's gain lags by only a few percentage points.Despite Palantir's tremendous momentum, many analysts ar...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $150 Right Now
Investors don't need a fortune to begin generating steady income. Many great dividend stocks are available at relatively low prices.What are the smartest dividend stocks to buy right now if you only have $150 to invest? I can think of lots of good ones, but here are my three top picks.Where to inves...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
Value Meets Growth: 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Even Warren Buffett Might Respect
Investors often view value stocks and growth stocks as mutually exclusive. This is likely because growth stocks often trade at premium valuations, and value stocks tend to attract conservative investors, or those focused on income more than growth. That essentially describes investors like Warren Bu...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jun 8
