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2 Electric Vehicle Stocks With Something to Prove
It's been a wild ride for investors in Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) and Nio (NYSE: NIO), filled with ups and downs. Both companies have previously had solid momentum behind them, and faced headwinds, setbacks, or disruptions. Both also still have much to prove to investors.One analyst recently c...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
Is This 1 Reason to Buy Cardano Over Solana?
There's one new paradigm in play that might make Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) a better cryptocurrency to buy than Solana (CRYPTO: SOL). It doesn't have much to do with the technology underpinning either chain, but it is something that investors should probably know about today rather than when it might sta...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
These Growth Stocks Are Crushing the S&P 500 in 2025. Should You Buy Them?
After a strong run for the stock market the past two years, volatility has returned in 2025. But there are pockets of opportunity among top growth stocks. While the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is down 8% at the time of writing, some companies that entered the year with strong momentum are holding up q...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Retirees Age 65 and Older
Trying to keep up with the Joneses isn't usually a good idea. But trying to keep up with -- or outperform -- others in your age group is a fine idea when it comes to saving for retirement.Here is a look at average 401(k) account balances for those aged 65 and older, along with some younger cohorts, ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
1 Unstoppable Vanguard Index Fund to Confidently Buy During the S&P 500 Correction
The S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is made up of 500 companies from 11 different sectors of the economy, so it's the most diversified of the major U.S. stock market indexes. It's currently down 12.5% from its record high, placing it firmly in correction territory, amid simmering global trade tensio...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
Social Security's Day of Reckoning May Be Here Sooner Than You'd Think
Years ago, it was common for people to work for the same company for decades, retire eventually, and collect a pension that gave them guaranteed income for the rest of their lives. Those days are long gone, though, at least within the private sector.Now, pensions are a rarity, and most people who wa...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
Is Verizon Stock a Buy After First-Quarter Earnings?
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) just reported its earnings for the first quarter of 2025. The telecom company improved its revenue and profits, but not at levels that impressed investors. With that, the stock fell amid higher-than-expected cancellations.Nonetheless, Verizon's long-term problems are likely the is...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
Want Decades of Passive Income? Buy This ETF and Hold It Forever.
British rock group Dire Straits had a monster hit back in the 1980s with their song Money for Nothing. While the instantly recognizable guitar riff was arguably the song's main appeal, its sentiment is attractive, too. Most people would love to have money for nothing. That's what passive income is a...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
Better AI Stock: BigBear.ai vs. C3.ai
BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) and C3.ai (NYSE: AI) both develop artificial intelligence (AI) modules that can be plugged into an organization's existing infrastructure to accelerate and automate certain tasks. BigBear.ai is a smaller company that plugs its modules into edge networks. C3.ai is a larger dev...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
Better Dividend Stock: JPMorgan Chase vs. Goldman Sachs
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down 12% from its all-time high at the time of writing, as sweeping changes to U.S. trade policy usher in concerns regarding the economy's strength.Despite these uncertainties, reliable and high-quality dividend income from a diversified portfolio can be a great o...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
Is Netflix the Perfect Recession Stock?
Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) has changed the media landscape, not once but twice. First it altered the way consumers rented DVDs and then it basically helped to create the streaming business. Both times it used a subscription model. And that model is what makes this company so resilient during economic do...The Motley Fool
Sat, Apr 26
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
