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3 Lessons for Retirees After Trump's First 100 Days in Office
President Trump recently marked 100 days in office, and after weeks of stock market turbulence, many older adults are feeling unsure about what the next four years might spell for their retirement.To be clear, we're in uncharted territory in many ways right now. Nobody knows where the market or econ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Should You Buy Archer Aviation Before It Reaches This Huge Goal or After?
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) has big plans for 2025. The key goal is for the company's aircraft to carry its first commercial customer. It will be an important turning point for the business, which up until that event will have only been in the testing phase. Is it a good idea to buy Archer Aviation...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Can $50,000 Invested in Tesla Stock Make You a Millionaire? Elon Musk's Answer May Shock You.
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock has tumbled 30% year to date due to dismal financial results and market share losses. The company's performance ranks among the worst in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), but CEO Elon Musk has repeatedly made the same bold claim."I see a path for Tesla being the most valuable...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Is It Better to Collect Social Security at 62, 67, or 70? A Detailed Study Offers a Clear Answer.
In March, more than 52 million retired workers brought home an average Social Security check of $1,997.13. While this is a relatively modest monthly sum, it's proved vital to helping retirees make ends meet.In each of the previous 23 years, pollster Gallup has surveyed retirees to determine how reli...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Despite Lower Oil Prices, Chevron's Strategy Continues to Pay Dividends for Investors
Oil price volatility will always affect Chevron's (NYSE: CVX) financial results. That was evident in the first quarter as its earnings fell compared to the year-ago period. Meanwhile, the decline in crude prices in the current quarter has led the oil company to slow the pace of its share repurchase ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Warren Buffett to Step Down as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO: 7 Reasons the Ultimate Buffett Stock Is Still a No-Brainer Buy
The day that I and many other investors dreaded for years arrived on Saturday. Warren Buffett announced at Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) annual shareholder meeting that he plans to step down as CEO at the end of 2025. Buffett told shareholders that he had only revealed the news be...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
The S&P 500 Just Completed a Feat So Rare It Was Last Witnessed During the Great Depression -- and It Has a 100% Success Rate of Forecasting Where Stocks Go Next
Over extended periods, no other asset class has come particularly close to matching the annualized return potential of stocks. But when the timeline is narrowed to days, months, or even the span of a few years, you'll find that stocks move from point A to point B in anything but a straight line.Foll...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
Should You Buy PayPal Stock Right Now?
PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) reported increased active user numbers in the most recently completed quarter.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 1, 2025. The v...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 4
5 big analyst AI moves: Apple downgraded, Nvidia gets a Sell rating, TSMC top pick
Investing.com -- Here are the biggest analyst moves in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) for this week.InvestingPro subscribers always get first dibs on market-moving AI analyst comments. UpgraInvesting.com
Sat, May 3
Nvidia Just Got Its First Sell Rating From Wall Street -- Should Investors Be Worried?
The artificial intelligence chip king, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), has been on a long, dominant run for several years now. The company is seen as the best picks-and-shovels play in what could be a game-changing sector that impacts nearly all aspects of our daily lives. However, a tough run this year and ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
2 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks to Buy for Income This May
Many companies pay dividends. However, some dividend stocks are better suited for investors seeking income than others because of the durability of their cash flows and the strength of their financial profiles. Those features enable them to pay attractive dividends that steadily grow, even through m...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
Super Micro Computer Stock Plunges. Is This a Buying Opportunity?
One of the most volatile stocks over the past year or so, Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) continued its habit of making big moves after its shares tumbled following the company's pre-announcement of poor fiscal Q3 earnings results. The stock has lost about two-thirds of its value over the past y...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
Berkshire: Cash Soars, Operations Down
Here's our initial take on Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.B) (NYSE: BRK.A) fiscal 2025 first-quarter financial report.Key MetricsMetricQ1 2024Q1 2025Changevs. ExpectationsRevenue$89.9 billion$89.7 billion-0.2%MissedEarnings per share (Class B)$5.88$2.13-64%MissedOperating earnings$11.2 billion$9.6 ...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
Warren Buffett Talks Tariffs, Market Volatility, and Stepping Down as CEO at Berkshire Hathaway's Annual Meeting
Folks from around the world flocked to Omaha to attend Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) annual meeting, snack on See's Candies, and sip on ice-cold Coca-Cola. But there's a lot more to the annual tradition than sweets and soda.From 1965 to 2024, Berkshire averaged a compound annual g...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
Think Nvidia Is Expensive? These 3 Charts Might Change Your Mind.
Over the past five years, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock has risen in value by nearly 1,500%, making it one of the most valuable companies in the world. Think it's too late to benefit as an investor? Think again. According to the charts below, shares remain very attractive for long-term investors.Nvidi...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
Here's How to Boost the Average Social Security Check by Up to $160 in 1 Year
You probably can't imagine life without Social Security, and yet, even with its regular monthly checks, it's not always easy to make ends meet. The average monthly benefit as of March 2025 was just $1,997 for retired workers.Cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) will give you a little more cash over ti...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
ExxonMobil Continues to Prove It's the Best-Run Company in the Oil Patch
ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) is the 800-pound gorilla in the oil sector. It's not only the industry's biggest company by market capitalization (over $450 billion), but also the leader across several crucial categories. The oil company showcased its prowess in the first quarter when it delivered industry-l...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
Here Are My Top 4 Stocks to Buy in May
May is here, and the notion of "sell in May and go away" seems wrong this year. The market is full of fantastic values, and depending on how tariffs shake out over the next few months, there could be a stock market resurgence, depending on what deals are announced.There are four stocks that top my b...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
Here's How Much You'd Need to Put in Your 401(k) to Save $1 Million in 30 Years
What's your ultimate investing goal? For many people, a million-dollar retirement nest egg is still a symbol of financial freedom.And such a figure isn't out of reach for those earning average incomes. The key isn't a few brilliant trades or pouring all of your discretionary income into your retirem...The Motley Fool
Sat, May 3
Buffett says Greg Abel should become Berkshire's CEO at year-end
NEW YORK, May 3 (Reuters) - Warren Buffet said on Saturday that Vice Chairman Greg Abel should become Berkshire Hathaway's chief executive officer at the end of this year. Buffett's announcement was made during Berkshire's annual meeting in Omaha.Reuters
Sat, May 3
