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Cathie Wood Says Software Is the Next Big AI Opportunity -- 2 Ark ETFs You'll Want to Buy if She's Right
Cathie Wood is the founder of Ark Investment Management, which operates several exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on innovative technologies. In 2023, she predicted software companies would be the next big investment opportunity when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), saying they could gen...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
Potential Stock Splits in 2025: 2 AI Stocks Up 115% and 350% in 2 Years to Buy Now, According to Wall Street
Savvy investors are drawn to stock splits because they are often roundabout indicators of quality businesses. To elaborate, stock splits are only necessary after substantial share price appreciation, which rarely happens to bad businesses. In the past year, several artificial intelligence companies ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
The Best High-Yield Energy Stock to Invest $200 in Right Now
If you have $200 available to invest that isn't needed for monthly bills or to pay down short-term debt, you might want to put it toward adding a few shares of Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC) to your portfolio. There are multiple reasons why you might want to do this, including the high...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
3 Dividend Growth ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever
Do you like the idea of ever-growing dividend income, but aren't interested in keeping tabs on a portfolio of individual stocks? There's a simple solution: Own a handful of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) instead. Not only will you need fewer total holdings, but you may never need to swap these investm...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy Now to Start the New Year Off Right
Have you thought about your investing goals for this year? It's a good time to get into the market. The average bull market lasts nearly five years and posts an average cumulative total return of 178%, so if the current one turns out to be close to average, investors are about halfway through it rig...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
A Once-in-a-Decade Investment Opportunity: The Best AI Stock to Buy in 2025, According to a Wall Street Analyst
Dan Ives at Wedbush Securities made a number of prescient calls last year. Perhaps most impressive was his prediction that the Nasdaq Composite would reach 20,000 in 2024 as the artificial intelligence boom drove technology stocks higher. Ives remains bullish in 2025.The first three industrial revol...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
2 Drop-Dead Bargain Stocks to Buy in 2025
You can say a lot of things about the stock market right now, but one thing's clear: It ain't cheap.The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 28, and an even more expensive 37 on the CAPE ratio, a measure favored by Nobel-winning economist Robert Shiller that takes into ac...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
The Best Tech ETF to Buy With $2,000 Right Now
$2,000 might not sound like a lot to invest. But even in an exchange-traded fund (ETF), $2,000 could grow by 5x, 10x, or even more over time. That could make a difference to your financial future, and a great place to put that money is in tech stocks.Tech stocks have dominated the market narrative o...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
1 Growth Stock Down 49% to Buy Right Now
At first glance, Target (NYSE: TGT) does not appear to have much of a buy case. The retailer managed to increase foot traffic by 2% over the holidays. However, this translated into a modest 0.3% increase in comparable store sales.With those numbers, it's not surprising that the stock has lost 49% of...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
Prediction: These 2 Hypergrowth Stocks Will Make Investors Richer in 2025
It paid to bet on hypergrowth stocks in 2024. As the page turns to 2025, what will the market have in store for investors in these fast-moving companies? While I have no clue whether artificial intelligence (AI) focused stocks will do well again this year, I do know that expectations have risen for ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
1 Growth Stock Down 68% to Buy Right Now
After years of declines, it may be time for investors to again pay attention to Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) stock. Indeed, investor interest in the pet supply e-retailer appeared to fade amid the post-pandemic downturn that never seemed to end for this company.Finally, its outlook may be changing. Even thoug...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
General Motors Stock Has One Major Drawback
General Motors (NYSE: GM) turned in a strong 2024 on the back of rising sales. In fact, Detroit's largest automaker consistently topped Wall Street estimates and raised guidance while crosstown rival Ford Motor Company grappled with higher warranty costs. General Motors rewarded investors with a 48%...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
2 Growth Stocks Down Over 35% to Buy Right Now
The stock market rocketed to new highs in 2024, but investors can still find reasonably priced growth stocks that are poised for outstanding returns.Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be a promising market to look for long-term winners. Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) and C3.ai (NYSE: AI) are ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
2 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now With $300
Consistently buying shares of growing companies can put you on the path to building great wealth. One of the best areas to look for growth stocks right now is artificial intelligence (AI) -- a market expected to grow substantially over the next decade.If you have a few hundred dollars you don't need...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
1 Dividend Stock Owned by Billionaire Bill Ackman That Could Double by 2030
Investors like to watch Bill Ackman's trading moves closely. That's because he's a billionaire hedge fund manager who has regularly put up market-beating returns since 2004, with a strategy focused on making concentrated bets in high-quality businesses and holding for the long term.Pershing Square C...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
Wall Street's Bull Market Is Knocking on the Door of Unwanted History
Last week was eventful for Wall Street, to say the least. On Monday, Jan. 20, Donald Trump became only the second president to serve two nonconsecutive terms. During President Trump's first term in the White House (Jan. 20, 2017-Jan. 20, 2021), the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
Where Will Nvidia Stock Be in 10 Years?
I recently calculated how much it would have taken to become a millionaire by investing in Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock 10 years ago. The answer was a shockingly low $3,625 at the time I crunched the numbers. Because Nvidia's shares have risen over the last few days, the magic amount is even lower no...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
How Far Will President Trump Take Tariffs? This Key Economic Indicator Offers Clues.
President Donald Trump kicked off his presidency by repealing many of former President Joe Biden's executive orders and signing several of his own. Investors have anxiously awaited Trump's start to see which policies he prioritizes and which promises he makes good on. Few issues are being watched cl...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62, 66, and 70
Regardless of whether you have just entered the labor force or left it a long time ago, there's a high probability you'll rely on your Social Security check, in some capacity, to make ends meet.For 23 years, national pollster Gallup has conducted an annual survey of retirees to gauge how important i...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
Is It Too Late to Buy Palantir Stock in 2025?
It has been quite the roller-coaster ride for Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) shareholders in the past few years. After going public in 2021, the stock experienced an 80% drawdown in the 2022 bear market. Since then, it has clawed its way back with a vengeance. Shares have risen close to 500% in the past th...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 26
