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Dollar General and Dollar Tree Are Both Dollar Stores, but They're Actually Very Different. Here's What That Means for Investors.
At first sight, the two discount store chains appear similar enough. Sure, Dollar Tree's (NASDAQ: DLTR) distinguishing feature is a retail price point of $1.25 for at least most of its merchandise. It and Dollar General (NYSE: DG) are still both categorized as dollar stores, however, and certainly c...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
Did Warren Buffett Buy the Dip in the Stock Market After President Trump's "Liberation Day"? We Still Don't Know but Just Got a Big Clue.
On April 2, which President Donald Trump coined as "Liberation Day", Trump announced high tariff rates against nearly all major trading partners of the U.S., including China, India, Japan, and Vietnam, among many others. The news caught the market by surprise and sent stocks spiraling. From highs ma...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
Where Will Apple Stock Be in 1 Year?
The past few months have not been kind to most tech stocks. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is down 8% year to date as investors worry that President Trump's tariffs will impede technology companies' growth.Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has not been immune to the volatility with the stock tumbling 22% this y...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
Bitcoin Tops $100,000 Again. Is the Leading Cryptocurrency Entering a New Bull Market Cycle?
On news of positive developments on the global trade front, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) once again regained the $100,000 price level. The euphoria in the crypto market was palpable, and just about every top cryptocurrency moved higher as soon as the first trade deal was announced.The new thinking is that ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting. 1 Dirt Cheap Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chip Stock She Just Bought (Hint: It's Not Nvidia)
Throughout her tenure as CEO and chief investment officer of Ark Invest, Cathie Wood earned her reputation as an investor by making big bets on emerging technology themes. Some of Ark's largest positions are in high-growth, and arguably speculative names such as Tesla, Coinbase, Palantir Technologie...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
2 No-Brainer Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Right Now
Many investors are watching large tech companies invest massive capital into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The big question is when, or even if, there will be an adequate return on those investments.There are even concerns that massive capital allocation plans already announced may be...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in May and Hold Forever
When investing in dividend stocks, paying attention to the right things is essential. A high yield can be attractive, but the most critical factor to consider is a company's underlying operations.Businesses that are solid enough to perform well over extended periods, while consistently raising their...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
1 No-Brainer Stock to Buy Now and Hold Forever
It finally happened. Warren Buffett, the longtime CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B), announced during the company's recent annual meeting that he would be stepping down as head of the conglomerate by year-end. Buffett is 94 years old, so his decision can't be too much of a surpri...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
1 Big Social Security Change Coming This Summer
The Social Security Administration, or SSA, recently announced that Social Security cards are going digital this summer -- well, sort of. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel discusses what we know, and what we don't.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just reveale...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
Here Are the 2 Best Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy in May and 1 to Avoid
If the promises of some of artificial intelligence's (AI) biggest champions come true, the technology will fundamentally reshape our world; nothing will be the same. Maybe this won't come to pass. Maybe the tech evangelists have oversold a technology's power once again. The thing is, it doesn't have...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
Here's Why I'm Still Investing in May
2025 has been an eventful year on Wall Street. The market has been making wild moves in response to unpredictable events. Many market watchers expect a downturn, a recession, and/or another bear market to emerge any day now. Then again, they've already been looking for these negative outcomes for se...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
AMD: Is It Time to Buy the Stock Before Its AI Growth Explodes?
When Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) reported its first-quarter results recently, it gave a glimpse into why some investors remain excited about the stock's prospects despite its poor performance over the past year. As of this writing, the stock is down about 35% during that span.This excitemen...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
Correction or Not: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Is a Great Long-Term Bet
The tech-laden Nasdaq Composite index hit its most recent high on Dec. 16, 2024, but it has pulled back since then on account of various factors such as the tariff-fueled turmoil and a potential slowdown in artificial intelligence (AI) spending.Specifically, the Nasdaq Composite is down just over 12...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
Here's My Best-Performing Stock of 2025 (So Far) -- and Why I'd Buy More of It Right Now
To say that MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) has started 2025 on a strong note would be a major understatement. We're just over four months into the year, and the Latin America commerce giant has already gained 42%.MercadoLibre was already a large investment in my portfolio, but after this year's move, i...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
Some Seniors Affected by the Social Security Fairness Act Could Be Getting Short-Changed. How to Know if You're One of Them.
If you're on Social Security, you may have heard that 3.2 million Americans are due a benefit increase thanks to the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. This law removed a key provision that had restricted benefits for those who receive a pension from employers that don't pay into Social Se...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
Is BigBear.ai the Next Palantir?
BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) has become a popular name in the AI market as investors see small similarities to Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR). This video explores BigBear.ai's business, growth opportunities, and risks.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of May 7, 2025. The video was published on May...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
Prediction: Nvidia Stock Will Soar After May 28
May 28 will be an important day for the stock of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). That's when it reports fiscal 2026 first-quarter results. While earnings reports may not be the most exciting activity, they are one of a handful of times each year that investors get information about a company.A lot has occurr...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
Does Warren Buffett Know Something Wall Street Doesn't? Why the Billionaire Investor Owns This High-Yielding Dividend Stock.
Warren Buffett doesn't make many mistakes when it comes to investing, as evidenced by his supreme long-term track record in public markets. He and the team at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B) seem to have made a mistake by investing in SiriusXM (NASDAQ: SIRI) -- at least, so far. The automotive sate...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
2 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Now
Warren Buffett plans to retire this year after delivering a return of over 5,000,000% to long-term investors through his holding company Berkshire Hathaway. With a market capitalization of $1.12 trillion, Berkshire is already quite large, so investors shouldn't expect a repeat of the previous six de...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
Is the Cryptocurrency XRP (Ripple) a Millionaire-Maker?
It's been a wild ride for cryptocurrency investors during the past few months -- and that's saying something. Bitcoin surpassed the $100,000 mark, reaching more than $109,000 just 16 years after its creation. While the price has retreated to about $102,000 amid broader uncertainty, investors still a...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 10
