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Why This High-Yield Dividend King Has Plunged 25% and Why You Should Buy It Now
Market uncertainty is high right now thanks to economic and geopolitical issues. Since the start of the year the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has fallen around 8% or so, but it had fallen by around 15% at one point. Consumer staples stocks have, on average, risen a couple of percentage points. Bu...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
Tempted to Borrow From Your 401(k)? 4 Things to Consider Instead
If you find yourself in a financial pinch, you may be tempted to borrow from funds you've steadily tucked away in your employer-sponsored 401(k) plan. While some 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans allow participants to borrow from their accounts, that's not the case for all plans. It's up to the spons...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
Tariffs to Taxes: How President Donald Trump's Policies Could Impact Your Social Security Benefits
One of the top issues during Donald Trump's 2024 U.S. Presidential campaign was Social Security. He promised to protect the benefits program for seniors. He said eliminating waste and fraud throughout Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid will strengthen the program.Many seniors, however, are worr...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
This 7.5%-Yielding Dividend Stock Is a Super Investment for Making Passive Income
Energy Transfer's (NYSE: ET) business prints cash. The midstream giant's diversified portfolio of pipelines, processing plants, storage terminals, and export facilities acts as a toll booth for the country's energy superhighway. It is paid fees as oil, natural gas, and other energy commodities flow ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
This Warren Buffett-Approved Vanguard Fund Could Turn $300 Per Month Into $1 Million
Warren Buffett has always strongly believed in two things: the strength of American companies and the benefits of long-term investing. And if you put these elements together, you can construct an investing strategy that's likely to score a win. But first, let's consider why we should listen to the b...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
Should You Buy Palantir Before May 5?
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has soared in recent years -- and even defied today's market turmoil. Though the stock slipped along with major indexes in recent weeks, it's since rebounded and is up 33% so far this year. Investors have flocked to Palantir due to its seemingly unstoppable reven...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
Here's Why Berkshire Hathaway Stock Is a Buy Before May 2
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) will likely report first-quarter 2025 earnings on or around May 2. You might want to buy it before that date even if you have the same question on your mind as everyone else.That question is highly likely to be, "What is CEO Warren Buffett investing in?"...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
Prediction: 1 Stock That Will Be Worth More Than Nvidia 10 Years From Now
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) is up over 18,000% in the last 10 years. It is one of the best-performing stocks in the world during that time and is now the third-largest company in the world by market capitalization. With its lead in innovation on artificial intelligence (AI) computer chips, I believe holde...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
2 Under-the-Radar AI Stocks With Market-Beating Potential
The market is not favoring artificial intelligence (AI) stocks right now, as it is trying to de-risk itself by selling off the high-growth names that need prime economic conditions to succeed. This has opened up an opportunity to snag some of the top-performing AI stocks at a huge discount, and if y...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
There's 1 Top AI Stock Insiders Keep Selling. Here's Why Shares Could Plummet 50% in a Market Crash.
The Trump administration's ambitious tariff actions (and threats) have set off a level of volatility in the U.S. stock market that investors haven't seen since the pandemic. The market has not officially crashed, but it appears that the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven market rally that began in ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
This S&P 500 Stock Is Down 68%: Should You Buy It Now and Hold for 20 Years?
Because of how well it represents the performance of the overall stock market, investors seem to always have their eyes on the S&P 500 index. This benchmark contains some of the largest and most profitable companies in the U.S. Despite its solid long-term track record, it has been under pressure in ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
Chipotle Turns Cautious on Consumer Sentiment. Is the Stock Still a Long-term Buy?
After warning during its fourth-quarter conference call that 2025 was off to a tough start in January, fast-casual restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) found that traffic never really recovered; it reported its first same-store sales decline since 2020, early in the COVID-19 pandemic....The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
Can Tesla Stock Help Make You a Millionaire?
It's been a tough year for Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), shares of which are down by about 30% year to date and more than 40% below the peak they reached in December. Yet on paper, the stock still doesn't look like a screaming buy. It remains expensive on a price-to-sales basis, especially compared to other...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
3 Steps to Take to Collect the Max $5,108 Monthly Social Security Check in Retirement
It was never meant to be the entirety of anyone's retirement income. Still, a handful of people are collecting surprisingly sizable Social Security benefits. This year's maximum monthly payment stands at a solid $5,108, versus a much more modest average of $1,976 per month.This sweeping disparity ra...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
Stock Market Whiplash: Warren Buffett's Best Advice for Dealing With Volatility
Stocks have been on a wild ride in April. Days when the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) moves more than one percentage point in value have become the norm, while the options-based VIX index (a measure of expected volatility) has zoomed higher. It's safe to say many investors are suffering from whiplash as...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
Prediction: Palantir's New Deal With NATO Could Revolutionize How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Used in the Public Sector. Here's Why.
The technology sector has gotten off to a rough start this year. According to data from Yahoo! Finance, the tech sector has declined by 13.6% in 2025 (as of April 24). Underneath the broader technology umbrella, the software infrastructure subsector has dropped by roughly 10% on the year. One softwa...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
History Suggests That Dogecoin Could Be Set Up for a Big Move. Is Now the Time to Buy?
One of the more interesting case studies in the cryptocurrency realm over the last year is that of Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE). In 2024, the price of Dogecoin surged by 251% -- handily outperforming the likes of the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and crypto's most popular name, Bitcoin.Unfortunately, 2025 h...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $3,000 Right Now
It has been a rough three-month stretch for Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) shareholders. Not only has marketwide weakness taken a toll on the stock, but what little hope was left that the company wouldn't be forced to divest itself of its Chrome web browser is seemingly slipping away. All t...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
Where Will Rivian Stock Be in 1 Year?
Electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) has proven to be a painful investment for most people who have owned the stock: Its shares today trade 93% below the all-time high of around $172 they hit in November 2021, just days after the company went public. To be fair, however, the stock was r...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
Every Lucid Group Investor Should Keep an Eye on These 3 Numbers
Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) is expected to have a terrific year when it comes to sales growth. Analysts expect revenue to nearly double in 2025. And with several new mass market models on the way, we could see this growth trajectory persist for years to come. It will be critical to track Lucid's actu...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 27
