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How Long Will the "Trump Bump" for the Stock Market Last? Here's What History Shows.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has enjoyed a nice run since Donald Trump won the presidential race on Nov. 5, 2024. Although the widely followed index pulled back after the Federal Reserve hinted fewer rate cuts might be on the way than expected, it's now rebounding and is only around 1% below the re...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Oh My, This 6% Dividend Yielding REIT Is a Top Buy for 2025
It's hard to find high dividend yields you can trust. Remember, a stock's dividend yield is a ratio of the company's declared payout to its share price. So, a high yield can signal that a stock is risky when the market won't support a higher share price. But that's not always the case. Realty Income...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
1 Unstoppable Semiconductor ETF to Buy for the 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Spending Boom
Artificial intelligence (AI) could be the most transformational technology in a generation. AI chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT can already answer complex questions and instantly generate computer-generated text, images, and even new software code on command. The technology will only improve over time...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Is Eli Lilly Stock a Buy?
While Novo Nordisk's (NYSE: NVO) Ozempic has gotten most of the name recognition associated with weight-loss drugs, it's not the only drug in this category doing well. While Elon Musk recently showed off his slimmed-down figure in a Santa Claus suit on X calling himself "Ozempic Santa," he wasn't ta...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
3 Tech Stocks With More Potential Than Any Cryptocurrency
The price of many cryptocurrencies has soared lately as some investors anticipate a friendlier approach to crypto under the incoming Trump administration. While some cryptocurrencies offer a potential for big gains, tech stocks can have just as much, if not more, potential and are often more stable ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Planning to Pass an Inheritance to Your Family? Read This Sage Advice from Warren Buffett, First
This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your personal situation, please contact a lawyer.One of the most successful and celebrated stock pickers of all time, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) founder and CEO Warren Buffett, is alway...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Want to Cash In on the AI Boom in 2025? Check Out This Electrifying ETF.
AI is an electrifying technology. It can significantly reduce the time needed to perform a whole host of tasks, which has the potential to significantly boost productivity. That's leading companies to pour trillions of dollars into the semiconductor chips needed to power this technology. Those chips...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Investors Are Piling Into Palantir, but Its AI Competitor Might Outperform It in 2025
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has seemingly become the market leader in developing and deploying artificial intelligence (AI) software in the real world. After working with government agencies in its earlier years, Palantir is thriving in the commercial sector, especially after launching its ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Prediction: This $43 Billion Bet Will Help Pfizer Stock Take Off in 2025.
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) became a stock market star in early pandemic days as it brought the first coronavirus vaccine to market. The company generated billions of dollars in revenue thanks to its coronavirus vaccine and treatment, even reaching a record of more than $100 billion in total company revenue ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Warren Buffett Offers 166 Billion Reasons for Investors to Be Fearful in the New Year
Every year, in the neighborhood of 40,000 people flock to Omaha for a chance to hear Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett speak about stocks and the U.S. economy. This mecca for investors has been driven by the Oracle of Omaha's vast outperformance of the benchmark S&P 50...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Here's the Average Social Security Check for All 68 Million Beneficiaries in 2025
For most retirees, Social Security is an indispensable source of income. In each of the last 23 years, Gallup has polled retirees to gauge their reliance on this crucial social program. Consistently, 80% to 90% of retirees have proclaimed their Social Security check to be a "major" or "minor" income...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Where Will British American Tobacco Be in 1 Year?
British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) is a consumer staples stock, but it is probably one of the riskiest consumer staples stocks you can buy. That's highlighted by its dividend yield, which at around 8.2% is more than three times larger than the yield of the average consumer staples stock. There's a...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
Going Back to Work in Retirement? It Could Slash Your Social Security by $239 per Month Starting in 2025.
Retirement can be incredibly expensive, and it's not uncommon for older adults to continue working in some capacity later in life. In fact, a whopping 75% of workers expect to work for pay in retirement, according to a 2024 report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute.However, working while c...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
KULR Technology Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
KULR Technology (NYSEMKT: KULR), a provider of energy storage solutions, saw its stock rally about 1,610% over the past two months. It had been languishing as a penny stock since early 2023, but it abruptly skyrocketed and transformed into a hypergrowth stock after it secured new contracts, regained...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing vs. Nvidia
If you've been following the artificial intelligence market closely, then you likely already know a bit about the chip manufacturing company Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) and chip designer Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA).These two companies are AI leaders in their respective fields, and their...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
What's Coming Up for Rocket Lab USA in 2025?
The excitement around space exploration is reaching new heights. With visionary companies like Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin leading the charge, what was once a government-exclusive venture is now being led by the private sector.This shift has investors eager to jump on opportunitie...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
Sun Communities Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Gradually declining benchmark interest rates have lured some investors back toward real estate investment trusts (REITs) over the past year. Those lower rates make it easier for REITs to purchase more properties, while shrinking yields for CDs, bonds, and Treasuries drove many income-focused investo...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
10 Overlooked Stocks Set to Soar in 2025
In this video, I'll share my top 10 overlooked stock picks for the new year. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Dec. 26, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 27, 2024.Where to invest $1,00...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
10 Top Growth Stocks for 2025
In this video, I'll share my top 10 stock picks for the new year. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Dec. 26, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 26, 2024.Where to invest $1,000 right now...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
This Extremely Common Social Security Mistake Could Cost You $4,560 Per Year
If you're going to be relying on Social Security to any extent in retirement, it pays to understand as much as possible about how the program works. That's often easier said than done, as Social Security can be incredibly complex and confusing at times.However, if there's one factor to fully grasp, ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
