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Is the Nasdaq Headed for a Correction? 3 High-Flying AI Stocks to Buy if Prices Fall.
It's been a fun couple of years for the technology sector. The arrival of artificial intelligence (AI) has injected growth into various companies and raised long-term expectations, resulting in surging share prices for the top AI stocks and new highs for the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index.However...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
The Unfortunate Truth About Claiming Social Security at Age 62
One of the most important retirement planning decisions you'll make in your golden years is when to apply for Social Security. The most popular age to claim retirement benefits, by far, is 62, the first year you become eligible.While most retirees understand that claiming at 62 will result in a lowe...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
3 Top Dividend Stocks Under $100 to Buy in 2025
It takes money to make money. However, it might not take as much as you think. Many top-notch dividend stocks cost less than $100 per share. Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIPC)(NYSE: BIP), Realty Income (NYSE: O), and NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) are three of the top options under that price point....The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
5 Ultra-Safe High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Even if There's a Stock Market Sell-Off in 2025
Five-year, 10-year, and multi-decade charts of market movements all show that stock market sell-offs happen. No one knows when they'll begin, how severe the downturn will be, or how long they'll last. However, we do know that sell-offs of 20% or more from recent highs, known as bear markets, occur a...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
Prediction: 1 Stock That Will Be Worth More Than Palo Alto Networks 1 Year From Now
Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) has been a great stock for growth investors. Over the past five years, the cybersecurity stock more than quadrupled even as the pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, inflation, and rising interest rates rattled the markets.From fiscal 2019 to fiscal 2024 (which ended la...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
3 Reasons I (Still) Don't Regret Selling Ethereum and Buying Solana
Nearly two years ago, I sold all but a residual amount of my Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and invested even more heavily in Solana (CRYPTO: SOL). I don't regret my decision, even if it might raise some eyebrows among seasoned cryptocurrency investors.In fact, I would make the same decision again today if ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
This Stock Is Up 120% Since I Bought It -- But Here's Why I Just Bought More
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, few industries were impacted more than retail real estate. Most brick-and-mortar retailers considered nonessential businesses were closed for much of 2020, and there were fears that most discretionary shopping would permanently shift to e-commerce.As a result, the sto...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
3 Millionaire-Maker Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been referred to as a generational opportunity by leadership at some of the top tech companies in the world. While some of the benefits are already beginning to be felt, AI still looks to be in the early stages of its development as a revolutionary technology.Given t...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
The Best Stocks to Invest $50,000 in Right Now
Investing large sums of money can be nerve-racking. This can be particularly true when building a growth-focused portfolio. Yet, by looking under the hood of some well-known companies, I think it's possible to construct a portfolio that stands the test of time.Here's how I would build a hypothetical...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
Prediction: This Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Will Join the $3 Trillion Club in 2026
As of this writing, there are three $3 trillion stocks on the market. And in what is unsurprising news, they're all artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. They are Apple ($3.7 trillion), Nvidia ($3.5) trillion, and Microsoft ($3.2 trillion).It's truly incredible how new generative AI technology, which...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
Could Buying Dutch Bros Stock Today Set You Up for Life?
Share prices of Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) have been racing higher, more than doubling over the past 12 months. That said, the stock is still trading slightly below where it was in the post-IPO excitement that often surrounds new issues. Given the growth that this coffee shop has achieved, it seems rea...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
3 Fidelity ETFs You Can Buy and Hold Forever to Generate $100,000 in Yearly Dividend Income, Starting in 2025
Building a sizable nest egg can take decades. But once it's there, it can fuel a sizable income stream for a lifetime. Indeed, even if one has far more modest sums to invest, it can prove worthwhile to see how much income various investment instruments can generate. So, let's examine three Fidelity ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
3 Concepts That'll Help You Understand How to Invest in Dogecoin and Shiba Inu This Year
Investing in Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), the leader of the meme coins, and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB), the runner-up, is risky under the best conditions. But with the right information in hand, you can mitigate some of the risks and stack the deck in your favor as much as possible.Let's learn about three...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
This Top Dividend Stock Generates Almost $800 Million Annually for Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway: Should You Buy?
Some investors prefer to own businesses registering tremendous revenue or user growth. The hope is that this can lead to huge returns. But not all market participants adopt this philosophy.Some simply want to own stable and profitable enterprises that pay healthy dividends to shareholders. In fact, ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
3 Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Know About in 2025
New years bring new changes, new laws, and new rules. Social Security also goes through changes every year, and some of them can have a meaningful effect on your retirement income.Even if you're not yet retired, it's good to learn about what kinds of things change with Social Security, in order to b...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $100 Right Now
A little money can go a long way. That's especially the case when you invest in stocks that pay you to own them.I'm referring to dividend stocks, of course. There are plenty of great stocks that offer attractive dividends and don't cost too much. Here are my picks for the smartest dividend stocks to...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
Here's Why PayPal Stock Is a Buy Before Feb. 3
PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) was a big winner in 2024, with shares rising by 39% for the year. This handily outpaced the S&P 500 and even beat the high-flying Nasdaq Composite index by more than 10 percentage points.However, PayPal's stock still looks rather cheap by most metrics, and that's especially tru...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
If I Could Buy Only 1 ETF in 2025, This Would Be It
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are great additions to any portfolio. I use them to gain exposure to market segments where I don't have a lot of expertise or where it's easier to invest in an ETF than to actively manage that part of my portfolio. I currently hold several ETFs and routinely add to those...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
Better Oil Stock: Chevron vs. Devon Energy
You should always aspire to have a good understanding of the companies you decide to invest in. There will be times when Wall Street throws you a curve ball, of course, but most of the time, businesses are fairly easy to understand. The core business model is what you need to think about if you are...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
Better Warren Buffett Stock: Citigroup vs. Bank of America
Warren Buffett and his team at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) have long dabbled in bank stocks, owning almost every major Wall Street bank at one time or another over the past several decades. It's an industry Buffett has deep ties to and has done incredibly well with if you think bac...The Motley Fool
Sun, Jan 19
