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7 Essential Things to Know About Spousal Social Security Benefits
If your spouse (or ex-spouse) is still alive and is due to receive Social Security benefits, it pays to look into how much you could receive. Here, we'll cover seven essential things you should know before filing for spousal Social Security benefits.1. Basic eligibility rulesTo be eligible to collec...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Should You Buy Tesla Stock Before April 22?
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock has moved in so many directions over the last few years, it's been hard to keep up. Between Jan. 1 and Oct. 31, 2024, Tesla's share price return was less than 1%. But following President Donald Trump's election victory on Nov. 5, Tesla stock kicked into another gear entire...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Is SoFi Stock a Steal at Less Than $10?
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) is now trading at less than $10 a share, potentially making it an attractive long-term investment.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 5, 2025. The video was published on April 7, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Wall Street Analysts Are Slashing Their Stock Market Forecasts. Here's What You Should Do, According to History.
The S&P 500 has delivered a compound annual return of 10.5% since it was established in 1957. However, the index is coming off back-to-back annual gains of more than 25% in 2023 and 2024, which is something it has only achieved one other time in its history (during the dot-com tech boom in 1997 and ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Should You Buy Bitcoin If There Is a Bear Market in Stocks?
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is often grouped together with risk assets like growth stocks in the minds of careful investors. Under that logic, if there's a bear market for stocks, and the sentiment causes major players to flip to being risk-off from risk-on, Bitcoin is more likely to tumble than hold stea...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Nasdaq Bear Market: 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Confidently Buy With $650
The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) includes almost every company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange, so it's often a good proxy for the performance of the broader technology industry. As of the close on Friday, April 5, the index was down by 22% from its all-time high, which officially place...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Where Will Nvidia Stock Be in 3 Years?
April 2, 2025, will likely go down in history books as a major turning point in international trade. Under the leadership of President Donald Trump, the U.S. has imposed substantial tariffs on imports from many of its top trading partners, including East Asian nations like Taiwan and South Korea, wh...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Should You Buy Newsmax Stock?
The overall stock market has been turbulent this year. However, that volatility pales in comparison to the roller-coaster ride Newsmax (NYSE: NMAX) has given investors.The parent company of conservative TV news network Newsmax Broadcasting conducted its initial public offering (IPO) on March 31, 202...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
As Recession Fears Loom, Ray Dalio Releases ETF Following His Famed All Weather Investment Strategy
Investors' worries have multiplied in recent weeks as President Donald Trump's plan for tariffs on imports took shape -- and settled in a form that could weigh heavily on U.S. companies, consumers, and the economy. Trump announced the full plan last week, involving various levels of tariffs on impor...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
European healthcare drops as Trump says tariffs on sector coming soon
** Shares in European healthcare companies fall after U.S. President Donald Trump said tariffs for the sector would be announced soon** Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 Healthcare index .SXDP falls 4.5%, leading sectoral losses on the broader STOXX 600 .STOXX that falls 3.1%** "It was pharma tha...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
What Does Warren Buffett Really Think About President Trump's Tariffs? Not What You Might Have Seen on Social Media.
According to author and psychologist Robert Cialdini, appealing to authority is one of the top methods of persuasion. The idea is that people are more likely to believe something endorsed by someone they view as a trustworthy expert. When it comes to financial matters, few Americans carry as much we...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Here's How New Tariffs Could Be One More Reason to Buy Bitcoin
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) isn't as safe as holding cash when economic times get tough. As a cryptocurrency, it's volatile, and it's nearly impossible to use it to buy something you might actually need, like a burrito.But, in the case of how the economy will respond to the tariffs proposed by the Trump a...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Sutton National and Bamboo renew reinsurance program with cat bond and sidecar
By Isha MaratheApril 8 - (The Insurer) - California homeowners MGA Bamboo and its fronting carrier Sutton National have renewed Bamboo's reinsurance program, which involved the closing of the Greengrove Re Ltd Series 2025-1 catastrophe bond and the execution and funding of the Greenshoots Re Lt...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
The Nasdaq Just Moved From a Correction to a Bear Market. Here's How Long It Could Last.
Last week marked a sell-off not seen since the pandemic-induced market crash of 2020. In just two days (Thursday and Friday), the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) fell 10.7%, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) tumbled 9.9%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) slipped 8.8%.The sell...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stock That Could Soar Thanks to Trump's Tariffs
It's a tough time to be an investor right now. New tariff policies from the Trump administration have investors rattled, and the declines seen across the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are becoming more disorienting by the day. As of this writing (April 7), the Nasdaq has dropped by 20% this year whil...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
This Fintech Just Quadrupled: What OppFi's CEO Says About the Road Ahead
OppFi's (NYSE:OPFI) stock has surged from $2.50 to $10 in under a year -- but is the rally just getting started? In this exclusive interview, CEO Todd Schwarz breaks down what's fueling the fintech company's explosive growth, how it's using artificial intelligence (AI) to scale smarter, and why he b...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Warren Buffett and 8 Other Billionaires Have $8.5 Billion Invested in This Incredible Stock
Investors looking for stock ideas may be wise to follow what some of the wealthiest money managers in the world are doing. Luckily, it's easy to see what many of them have been up to recently thanks to required filings from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).It's rare for a lot of billiona...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Fresnillo rises on Citi raising PT, citing steady silver production
** Shares of miner Fresnillo FRES.L rise as much as 2.6% to 885p, among top gainers on FTSE 100 .FTSE** Citi Group raises PT to 1050p from 950p, representing an upside of 17.90% as of last close** Brokerage says steady silver production likely to continue across operations in Q1 and gold is expected...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Here's How Social Security Benefits Are Calculated for Retirees
Social Security is a critical source of income for millions of retired workers. But very few Americans know exactly how their retirement benefit is calculated. While memorizing the process is unnecessary, simply understanding the steps involved can help retired workers make more informed financial d...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Broadcom Shared Amazing News With Semiconductor Investors
In today's video, I discuss Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO), Nvidia(NASDAQ: NVDA), and what semiconductor stock investors should know about recent updates. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices o...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
