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The Stock Market Just Had 2 of Its Worst Back-to-Back Days in 75 Years. Here's What History Says Happens Next.
There is an old Chinese curse that warns, "May you live in interesting times." It's certainly an apt quote for the times we are living in now, as the Trump administration seems determined to remake the U.S. economy through the use of tariffs -- perhaps leading to a trade war with China.After "Libera...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
3 Little-Known Social Security Rules All Married Couples Should Know
Marriage changes the game when it comes to retirement planning. You now have to accommodate two people's visions of the future, and that can require some compromise. But you may also have another person to help you save for those goals.You'll likely have the benefit of two Social Security checks, to...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
Stock Market Sell-Off: 2 Stocks That Could Double in 2 Years
There's no shortage of uncertainty in the stock market these days.Investors have been left scratching their heads after President Trump announced global tariffs on April 2, then put the "reciprocal" tariffs with most of the world on pause for 90 days, stepped up a trade war with China, and has since...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
Pros and Cons of Rolling Over Your 401(k) to an IRA
Changing jobs and deciding what to do with the money in your current 401(k) plan can feel tricky. Your current employer may allow you to leave it where it is, or you can roll it over into your new company's employer-sponsored 401(k). Or you can skip employer-sponsored plans altogether and roll over ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
2 Top Buffett Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Haul
Few investors manage to become a household name, but Warren Buffett is one of them. His personal success and the success of his company, Berkshire Hathaway, have put Buffett in a class of his own when it comes to the attention he commands.Tons of investors look to Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio and ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
Down 43%, Should You Buy This Growth Stock Like There's No Tomorrow and Hold for 20 Years?
After two fantastic performances in 2023 and 2024, the stock market is not being too kind to investors this year. Investors are worried about the direction of the economy. And there are some companies that are being hit hard with pessimism, even though the underlying financials might paint a brighte...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the Nasdaq-100?
So, you're looking for high-yield dividend stocks. The Nasdaq-100 market index may not be the first list that springs to mind since most of its components are high-growth tech stocks. The index explicitly avoids financial companies, thereby removing one popular income-generating category from the mi...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
Better Energy Stock: Chevron vs. Occidental Petroleum
With the strength of the economy under scrutiny and uncertainties regarding sweeping changes in U.S. trade policy, oil and gas prices are struggling to find their footing at the start of 2025. Amid this turbulence, investors may be wondering which energy stocks are best positioned to weather this st...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
5 Monster Stocks -- Such as Coupang -- to Hold for the Next 10 Years
A "monster stock" might be one that frightens you by free-falling. Or it might alarm you with characteristics such as plummeting sales, shrinking profit margins, or surging debt. We'll use a different definition for this article.We'll consider monster stocks to be ones that have actually performed v...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
Planning to Claim Social Security at 70? 3 Reasons to Change Your Mind.
One of the biggest financial decisions you might have to make in the context of your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. Although the monthly benefit you're entitled to is based on your personal wage history, your filing age also helps determine how much monthly income you get....The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi bourse gains amid volatile US trade policy; Qatar flat
By Ateeq Shariff April 20 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's stock market ended higher on Sunday amid investor focus on radical changes to U.S. trade policy, although the Qatari index finished flat.Investor confidence improved after U.S. President Donald Trump temporarily halted steep tariffs last we...Reuters
Sun, Apr 20
2 Recession-Resilient Stocks to Drive Your Portfolio
Depending on whom you ask or what financial institution you listen to, the current odds of a U.S. recession in the near term fall roughly between 45% to 60%. The probability has been on the rise of late thanks largely to increased trade policy uncertainty and a potential slowdown in global growth du...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
3 Great Stocks Warren Buffett Probably Can't Buy, But You Can
Warren Buffett has a big problem. Literally.Buffett's problem is that Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) is too big to take advantage of many of the opportunities in the stock market. This isn't a new problem for Buffett, either. He told investors in his 1995 letter to shareholders, "The...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
Meta Stock Faces This Big Risk, Despite AI Ambitions
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) recently introduced its latest artificial intelligence (AI) models based on the new Llama 4 foundation model, as the company continues to advance its AI initiatives. Llama has significantly enhanced user engagement and increased the time users spend on its social media ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
Is AbbVie Stock a Buy?
It's been a stomach-churning past few months for investors in pharmaceutical giant AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV). A potential blockbuster drug that AbbVie spent roughly $9 billion to acquire the rights to failed its clinical trials. Investors are also on edge over how the Trump administration and new Secretar...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
These 3 Stocks Have Done Something Only 33% of the S&P 500 Has Managed So Far in 2025
Obviously, it's been a tough start to the year for the stock market. As of this writing, the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average are down 10%, 16%, and 7%, respectively, year to date.Nevertheless, there are stocks that have bucked this trend. So, let's examine three stocks wi...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
Amazon Stock Sell-Off: Should You Buy the Dip?
What's better than a good sale on Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN)? How about the company's stock being on sale?Amazon has been caught in the recent market sell-off, with the e-commerce behemoth's shares down nearly 30% off its highs as of this writing.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just re...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
Want to Invest in the Stock Market? The Smartest Investors Avoid These 3 Mistakes.
In the past decade, the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has produced a total return of 207% (as of April 15). So, for a $10,000 initial investment, the end result would have been $30,700 sitting in your portfolio today. That's an outcome most people would be pleased to have.Of course, the volatility...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
2 Recession-Proof Stocks to Buy With a Better Credit Rating Than the U.S. Government
In 2011, following the difficulty caused by the Great Recession, S&P Global Ratings (formerly Standard & Poor's) downgraded the long-term credit outlook of the United States from its highest designation of AAA to AA , citing budgetary issues. Fitch once again downgraded U.S. credit in 2023 and Moody...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
Tariffs Aren't the Only Thing Changing Under President Trump. Here Are 2 Social Security Changes to Know as Well
There has been no shortage of shakeups since President Donald Trump took office, including a historic overhaul of the U.S.'s foreign trade and tariffs policy that included new agreements and tariffs on over 180 countries.However, newly introduced tariffs haven't been the only thing that's changed. T...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 20
