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The Smartest Vanguard ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
There are some investors out there who focus their time and energy on picking individual stocks for their portfolios. For others, however, a smarter approach is simply to choose an exchange-traded fund (ETF) to invest in. There are many of these investment vehicles on the market. But those offered b...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
Recession Worries? Here's 1 of the Best Dividend Stocks for Turbulent Times
J.P. Morgan stated last month that it believes there is a 60% chance of a recession in 2025 due to trade wars and tariffs. The raging bull market that started at the beginning of 2023 is in jeopardy. No one knows precisely when the bulls will get tired and the bears will come out of hibernation. Som...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
RPT-Wall St Week Ahead-US stock market leadership eyed with crucial economic data on tap
By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, May 9 (Reuters) - Investors head into a busy week for economic data watching if leadership in the U.S. stock market could be moving away from defensive equity areas that indicates greater appetite for risk.While the benchmark S&P 500 index .SPX is down 3.7% in 202...Reuters
Sun, May 11
Rivian: Should You Buy the Stock Before Its Next Big Milestone?
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) reached a big milestone when it reported its first-quarter results, producing a gross profit for the second consecutive quarter. That milestone unlocked an added $1 billion in funding from Volkswagen, which is part of its $5.8 billion overall potential investment. Wi...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
2 Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy Right Now
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is reshaping our world at an unprecedented pace. As AI technology evolves, it's set to fundamentally transform countless industries through enhanced automation, operational efficiency, and dramatic improvements in workforce productivity.Since ChatGPT's bre...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
Stock Splits Revisited: Here's How 3 High-Profile Stocks Have Performed Since Their Splits.
Few things stoke more investor interest than a stock split. While they don't alter any of a stock's fundamentals like revenue, net income, or free cash flow, splits can create buzz around a stock, bolstering existing momentum or reviving its appeal among the investment community.Yet, there is no sur...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
President Trump Just Announced Terrible News for Eli Lilly Investors
President Donald Trump's second term in office has been challenging for investors, at least so far. Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from most countries worldwide. For now, several industries have escaped these trade policies, including pharmaceuticals. However, recent developments suggest ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
Is It Time to Turn Bullish on AMD Stock?
Could Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD be on the road to recovery?The chipmaker reported its earnings for the first quarter of 2025, and its revenue growth is accelerating, with all but one segment registering improvements. This is welcome news for a stock that trades more than 55% below its high...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
The Average 401(k) Balance for Americans 55 to 64 May Surprise You
A lot of people have great intentions when it comes to saving for retirement. The problem? Life tends to get in the way.It's all too easy to put off retirement savings in your 20s because you're earning only an entry-level wage. From there, you might plan to start funding a retirement plan in your 3...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
3 Reasons Datadog Stock Is Still a Top Artificial Intelligence Buy Right Now
For Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) shareholders, the past few years must have felt like treading water. The volatile stock shed approximately 38% from its 52-week high at the time of writing and is nowat levels first reached back in 2020.This frustrating performance stands in contrast to the impressive grow...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
IBM Just Gave Nvidia Stock Investors Terrible News
There's no question that artificial intelligence (AI) has real use cases and that the latest AI models can do some incredible things. But it's important to remember that the technology has limitations. Ultimately, all an AI model does is predict the next token -- characters of text, pixels in an ima...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
Prediction: These 2 Stocks Will Join the Trillion-Dollar Club by 2030
There is a small, exclusive group of companies with market caps above $1 trillion. Over time, more corporations will join this elite club. However, joining this clique is just one (albeit an impressive) milestone. Investors want to find companies that can perform well over the long run, even with ma...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
1 Huge Reason Bitcoin Will Probably Keep Rising and Rising This Year
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is up about 25% in the last 30 days alone. It's more likely than not to continue rising, and there's one huge and undeniable reason that makes that the case.So, without further ado, here's why the rest of 2025 is probably going to be a great time for holders.Where to invest $1,...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
Stock-Split Watch: Is Alphabet Next?
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) recently reported impressive quarterly earnings to start 2025. But that hasn't done much for its share price, which at this writing is down about 18% on the year.One move that could provide a boost is a stock split. Several major tech companies, Alphabet includ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
Is Amazon Stock a Long-Term Buy?
If you invested in Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) at the start of any year over the last 20 years, you'd be up on your investment five years later, every time. And this is true as well for time periods that haven't yet hit the five-year mark. For example, if you invested at the start of 2024, you'd be up rig...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
3 Red-Hot Dividend Stocks to Buy in May That Are Up Between 9% and 27% in 1 Month
The broader stock market indexes have been on a tear in recent weeks, fueled by a rally in megacap growth stocks. But plenty of dividend stocks have also joined the party, like Deere (NYSE: DE), Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET), and Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII).Where to invest $1,000 right no...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
JetBlue Airways Stock: Bull vs. Bear
JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) took to the sky in 2000 to great fanfare, offering a modernized take on the flying experience that blended the pricing of a discounter with some of the frills and perks associated with full-service airlines.But JetBlue is at a crossroads today. The airline enjoyed a pe...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
Should You Buy Berkshire Hathaway B Shares While They Are Below $550?
Warren Buffett recently announced he'll step down as chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) at the end of 2025, with Vice Chairman of Non-Insurance Operations Greg Abel set to take over. Buffett will remain chairman, but the transition marks a significant milestone...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
Do I Still Think DraftKings Is 1 of the Best Stocks to Buy Now?
DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) reported quarterly financial results that demonstrated resilience amid changing consumer behavior.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 8, 2025. The video was published on May 10, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Palantir vs. Nvidia
Many artificial intelligence (AI) companies experienced surging growth over the past few years, and two of the most popular have been Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Palantir's stock is up more than 1,160% over the past three years, and Nvidia's has spiked 532%.But wi...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 11
