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Why Hershey's Bitter Stock Performance Could Become Much Sweeter
In today's market environment, one stock that faces ongoing struggles is confectionery and snack giant Hershey (NYSE: HSY). The company has dealt with ongoing cocoa shortages that pressure its margins, and the stock has slipped more than 40% over the last two years.The question for investors is how ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
Apple Stock Investors: You Need to Know This
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) gave investors critical insights you will not want to miss.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 14, 2025. The video was published on May 16, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
Is This "Dogs of the Dow" High-Yield Stock Worth Buying Today?
Investors are always looking for a unique edge that helps them pick stocks. One simple approach to stock selection that has gained notoriety is to buy the five highest-yielding stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), a system that has become known as the "Dogs of the Dow." Chev...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
Warren Buffett Just Sold These 8 Stocks, One of Which Remains a Phenomenal Bargain (and a Top Holding of Mine)
There's arguably no announcement that's packed with more information and clues about the stock market and the companies powering it higher or lower than quarterly Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).13Fs are filed no later than 45 calendar days following the end to a q...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
Apple Is Threatening to Challenge Alphabet's Empire: Is the Stock a Buy?
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has faced a wave of headwinds this year, including the prospects of higher costs, thanks to President Trump's tariff policies. The iPhone maker does significant manufacturing abroad, especially in China, the current administration's favorite tariff target. Though the U.S. and Ch...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
Better Dividend Stock: UPS vs. Ford
Reward matters in investing, but so does risk. It's not hard to see the potential reward for investors in high-yield stocks like Ford (NYSE: F) and UPS (NYSE: UPS). Investors hope to profit from a 7.1% and 6.5% dividend yield, respectively, while waiting for the two companies to turn around their op...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
High-Yield Realty Income Is a Buy if You Love Reliable Dividend Stocks
The S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is yielding just 1.3% today. The average real estate investment trust (REIT) is offering a 4.1% yield. Realty Income's (NYSE: O) dividend yield is a far more compelling 5.8%. That high yield, however, isn't the best part of the story. The really important thing to...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Could Rigetti Computing Be the Next Nvidia?
If you invested in Nvidia stock on Nov. 30, 2022 and held your position until today, then you would be up on your investment by nearly eightfold. Why that date? Because this is the day OpenAI commercially released ChatGPT and spawned the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.For the last few years...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
This Billionaire Just Bet Big on a Controversial AI Stock. Should You?
AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP) has been a lightning rod for controversy recently, with three separate short sellers issuing bearish reports on the company this year. However, one billionaire investor was clearly unconvinced by the reports, making AppLovin stock the largest new position in his portfolio duri...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Could Buying Energy Transfer Stock Today Set You Up for Life?
Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) will likely be of most interest to income-focused investors given its attractive 7.3% distribution yield. The distribution has been increased every quarter for nearly four years. In many ways this midstream master limited partnership (MLP) is very attractive. But in other ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Roblox's Latest Partnership With Google Could Be Game-Changing
Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) has been a controversial investment for many investors. On one end, it has pioneered the unique business model that combines user-produced games, social networking, and a digital economy, demonstrating an early version of what the metaverse could look like.Yet, investors have res...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
The Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now
Warren Buffett is one of the best investors the world has ever seen. From 1965 through 2024, a $100 investment in Berkshire Hathaway would have turned into $5.5 million. If you're looking to invest some extra cash right now, Berkshire's $263 billion stock portfolio is a great starting point. Apple (...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Amid Tariff Chaos, Which Vehicles Are the Most American-Made?
Don't look now, but fun discussions about which vehicles are the most American-made just got a little more serious. Unless you have purposefully been hiding (which some could understand), you're aware of the back-and-forth whipsaw of tariffs, reciprocal tariffs, retaliatory tariffs. Sprinkled with a...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Warren Buffett Remains Optimistic About America. Here Are Top American Companies Worth Investing In.
The United States, like all countries, has gone through its share of ups and downs -- from soaring economies to recessions, from times of peace to wars. Most recently, President Donald Trump's plan to impose tariffs on imports has rocked the financial markets, as investors worry about the impact of ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Cathie Wood Is Buying This Top E-Commerce Stock That's Down 36%, and She Won't Stop Selling Palantir.
Following money manager Cathie Wood's stock trades can be an entertaining activity for the individual investor, and it can also provide some inspiration. She seeks out disruptive technology stocks for her firm, Ark Invest, which manages multiple exchange-traded funds (ETF). While her risk appetite m...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
My 3 Favorite Stocks to Buy Right Now
With the U.S.-China trade tensions easing, now could be a great time to add some consumer goods companies to your portfolio. Consumer goods stocks have been particularly hard hit with tariff worries, so this is a great sector to do some bargain hunting.Image source: Getty Images.Where to invest $1,0...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Got $1,000 to Invest? Buy This Top Vanguard ETF and Never Look Back.
Over the last 50 years, the typical company in the S&P 500 has delivered an average annual total return of 7.7% if we go by the returns of an equal-weighted S&P 500 index. However, there's a wide variation of returns within that index. For example, dividend payers have outperformed dividend non-paye...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
5 Supercharged Growth Stocks I Bought During Last Month's Stock Market Crash
When President Trump announced the imposition of worldwide tariffs last month, the reaction from investors was swift and severe. Each of the major market indexes fell into correction territory -- marked by a decline of more than 10%. The sell-off was led by the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC),...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
Trump Proposes Eliminating Taxes on Tips in New Bill
If you work in a service industry where tips form a major part of your income, President Donald Trump's campaign promise to end taxes on tips probably piqued your interest. Though he's only been in office for a few months, the president is already trying to make good on this promise via a new Republ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
1 Monster Stock to Hold for the Next 5 Years
As of this writing on the afternoon of May 15, the S&P 500 index is back in positive territory in 2025. The closely watched benchmark has had a volatile year, pressured by trade uncertainties. However, it has come roaring back since early April, showcasing improving investor enthusiasm.Some business...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 17
