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Is This 1 New Reason to Buy Bitcoin, or 1 New Reason to Be Cautious?
With so many different forces affecting its value at all times, it's remarkable that Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) price isn't even more volatile. So when there's significant purchasing action by a large holder that claims to want to hold on to its hoard of the coin forever, like there has been over the l...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
Members of Congress Are Buying This Beaten-Down "Magnificent Seven" Stock (Hint: It's Not Nvidia or Tesla)
The U.S. Congress might not be the place you want to look for guidance on anything financial-related. After all, the national debt is over $36.7 trillion and growing, and every penny of the money spent by the federal government had to be approved by Congress. On the other hand, quite a few individua...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
Better Buy Now: Gold at $3,500 or an S&P 500 Index Fund?
The price of gold is hitting new all-time highs -- surpassing $3,500 per ounce. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is in a correction. Some investors may be wondering if it is better at the moment to buy the dip in the S&P 500 or ride the gold wave higher.Below I'll discuss why gold is doing s...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
Should You Buy SoFi Technologies Before Tuesday?
In this video, I will go over my first-quarter SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) earnings prediction and recent updates about the company. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of April 24, 2025. ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
Better Buy: Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF vs. SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 ETF
When most investors think about buying "the market," they probably have the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) in mind. But that's not the market -- it's just 500 or so hand-selected large and economically representative companies. If you want to own the market, you'll have to consider an exchange-trad...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
Is Archer Aviation Stock a Buy Now?
Exciting times are ahead as flying taxis inch closer to becoming a reality. Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) is at the forefront of this groundbreaking technology and is gearing up to launch its flying taxis for the first time this year in the United Arab Emirates.This could be a monumental leap forward...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
The No. 1 Reason to Claim Social Security at Age 62
Here's a Social Security trivia question for you: What's the most popular age for Americans to claim their retirement benefits? You win 10,000 points if your answer was 62. Those points can be used anywhere they're accepted (which, unfortunately, is nowhere -- but at least you can enjoy the satisfac...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
Got $1,000 to Invest? Buying This Simple ETF Could Turn It Into a More Than $40 Annual Stream of Passive Income.
Investing in the stock market can seem like a daunting task. There are so many options available. Making matters worse, there's so much uncertainty in the air these days with tariffs and their potential impact on the economy and stock market. If you're feeling nervous about stocks and picking indivi...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) If You Have $1 Million in Your Retirement Account?
If you're 73 or older, you are required to start taking withdrawals from your tax-deferred retirement accounts, such as traditional IRAs and 401(k)s. These withdrawals are known as required minimum distributions, or RMDs.Specifically, if you turn 73 during 2025, you're required to take your first RM...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
4 Pipeline Stocks to Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever
Pipeline companies remain well positioned despite the current disruption in the energy markets. By and large, these are toll-road businesses where energy prices have only a moderate direct impact on their results.At the same time, demand for natural gas is growing. This is coming from the increased ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
3 Cybersecurity Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade
When investing in growth stocks, it pays to latch on to a sustainable trend or catalyst that can enable the business to continue posting healthy long-term growth. One such trend is cybersecurity. The world saw a sharp surge in digitalization in the past decade, and as more people and organizations s...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
3 Soaring Stocks I'd Buy Now With No Hesitation
The market's been swinging back and forth since falling a cliff when President Trump announced his tariff program. The S&P 500 is down more than 12% year to date as of this writing, though, and expect more volatility while negotiations are ongoing and results are yet to be seen.Despite the market tu...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
AGNC Investment Expects to Capitalize on Wide Spreads. But Is the High-Yield Dividend Stock a Buy?
The escalating trade war and tariffs (actual and threatened) have disrupted several sectors of the economy, including the bond markets. This, in turn, has had an impact on mortgage real estate investment trusts (mREITs) like AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC). The stock looked like it was starting to tu...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
Up 12% This Year, Is Berkshire Hathaway Still a Buy?
While most of the U.S. stock market has struggled so far in 2025, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) has been heading in the opposite, more positive, direction. Of the seven American companies with at least a trillion-dollar market cap, Berkshire Hathaway is the only one up in 2025.Led by...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
The Smartest High-Yield Bank Stock to Buy With $100 Right Now
Banks provide a necessary service to customers, from those who simply have bank accounts to those who borrow money. Financial uncertainty, as the United States is facing today, can affect a bank's business, but strong banks will generally muddle through even the most difficult periods.If you are a d...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
1 Unstoppable Cryptocurrency That Could Soar by 13,800%, According to MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is the world's largest cryptocurrency. It has a market capitalization of $1.8 trillion as of this writing, representing more than half of the total value of all coins and tokens in circulation across the industry, which currently stands at $2.9 trillion. MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
Is Nvidia an Undervalued Growth Stock or a Falling Knife?
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) was one of the market's hottest growth stocks of the past decade. From the first trading day of 2014 to the last trading day of 2024, its stock surged 33,430%. From fiscal 2015 to fiscal 2025, which ended in January, its revenue grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
Warren Buffett-Led Berkshire Hathaway Owns $37 Billion Worth of 1 Stock. Here Are 3 Reasons You Should Buy It Right Now.
Berkshire Hathaway, the massive enterprise with its hand in various industries, also owns a sizable public equities portfolio. Directed by legendary investor Warren Buffett, the conglomerate has done a remarkable job compounding capital.Everyday investors can find potential ideas by looking at what ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
Stock Market Turmoil: 150 Years of History Says This Happens Next
The stock market has been a tumultuous place in recent weeks, with the three major benchmarks taking investors on a roller-coaster ride. The S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq Composite fell -- with the Nasdaq crashing into bear territory -- earlier thi...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
2 Monster Stocks to Buy in the Wake of the Nasdaq Correction
Wall Street fears a recession on the horizon, which has rattled the markets in 2025. The Nasdaq Composite is down 16% year to date at the time of writing.It's never easy to stay focused on the long term when a market correction strikes. But there are growing companies you can buy amid the market tur...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
