News
Important Only
After President Donald Trump's Sweeping Tariffs, This Is the Safest Stock to Buy -- and There's No Comparison
President Donald Trump's broad-based tariffs sent shock waves through the stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell nearly 1,680 points on April 3, marking the worst day for the stock market since 2020. Following Trump's announcement, investors seemed blindsided by the magnitude of the tar...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 6
What Does Trump's Tariff Hike Mean for Consumer Goods Investors?
This past week, President Donald Trump announced his full plan for tariffs on imports -- a list of duties varying by country that could make a wide range of goods pricier for U.S. companies and consumers. Stocks sank in the session following the news, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq even posted their wor...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 6
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Palantir vs. Nvidia
Two of the hottest artificial intelligence (AI) stocks in 2024 were, no doubt, Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) and Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). However, after posting huge gains last year, both stocks now find themselves well off their highs following the recent market pullback.Let's look at which stock is the be...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 6
History Says the Best Time to Buy Stocks May Be Coming
Equities haven't performed well so far in 2025. President Donald Trump's trade wars are creating significant uncertainty, while many fear that a recession might be coming -- something else that could send the stock market in the wrong direction. The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 have both recently hi...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 6
If I Could Tell All Investors 1 Thing About the Stock Market Right Now, It Would Be This
Major stock indexes have taken a nasty tumble this week after President Donald Trump announced his latest tariff plans. Many countries are issuing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. as well. The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) swiftly fell into a bear market, as of this writing, while the S&...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 6
US investors braced for more volatility, bumps ahead of Monday trading open
By Suzanne McGee April 6 (Reuters) - Investors were nervously awaiting the open of U.S. trading after Wall Street's selloff last week following the Trump administration's tariffs announcement, anticipating another week of turbulence as other nations react. In the two days following Trump&...Reuters
Sun, Apr 6
2 Growth Stocks That Could Go Parabolic
Growth stocks are not for the faint of heart. In bear markets -- like the one investors are experiencing in April 2025 for the Nasdaq Composite Index -- growth stocks are going to tumble amid a lot of volatility. As of this writing, many of your favorite growth stocks are down 20%, 30%, or more in j...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 6
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) have a long-standing rivalry as each has battled for the hearts, minds, and wallets of consumers. The heated competition has been intense over the last few decades as they engaged in the cola wars. These venerable companies have become well-known househ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 6
Why Applovin Plunged in March
Shares of digital advertising up-and-comer Applovin (NASDAQ: APP) plunged 18.2% in March, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.Applovin already had a rough February, when it was hit by two short-seller reports. And while the entire technology sector had a rough March as well, Applov...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 6
ExxonMobil Expects to Report a Profit Gusher in Q1. Can It Repeat That Feat With Crude Prices Falling?
ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) recently gave investors a glimpse into its upcoming first-quarter earnings report. The oil giant expects to report a roughly $900 million increase in its quarterly profit. A combination of higher oil and natural gas prices and improving oil refining margins helped fuel the inc...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 6
British American Tobacco's Huge Yield Is Safe for Now, But Keep an Eye on This Troubled Division
The big reason to buy British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) is its lofty 7.1% dividend yield. That's an attractive yield, but the broader market is yielding something around 1.2%, and the average consumer staples stock's yield is 2.6%. That suggests there's additional risk surrounding an investment i...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 6
Down 40% in 1 Day, Is It Time to Buy RH Stock on the Dip?
Luxury furniture company RH (NYSE: RH) picked a bad day to report earnings, with its shares plunging 40% the following session as it coincided with President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcements. The stock continued to tumble the next day after China announced retaliatory tariffs and...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 6
Prediction: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Will Soar Over the Next 5 Years. Here's 1 Reason Why.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) is the world's leading semiconductor (chip) foundry. Its foundry business model means it makes chips tailored to its customers' specific needs, and key partners include Nvidia, Apple, and Advanced Micro Devices.The stock has been on a roll, up over 200%...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 6
Worried About the Stock Market? Here's Warren Buffett's Investing Advice for Getting Through It.
If you're feeling nervous about the future of the stock market, you're far from alone. Around 62% of U.S. investors are pessimistic about the next six months, according to an April 2025 survey from the American Association of Individual Investors -- the highest figure since March 2009.Recessions ris...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 6
1 Magnificent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Down 25% to Buy Hand Over Fist Before April 17
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM), popularly known as TSMC, is having a forgettable 2025 so far despite starting the year on a bright note. Shares of the foundry giant have slipped by more than one-third from the 52-week high they achieved on Jan. 24.TSMC's pullback is a result of the o...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 6
This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powerhouse Is Up 274% in 12 Months. But Is It a Buy?
The market is suddenly on shaky ground. But sometimes, the mind lets recent events outshine the big picture. Take Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR), for example. The powerhouse artificial intelligence (AI) stock has quickly plunged over 30% from its high. Yet, the stock is still up a remarkable 2...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 6
3 Top Bargain Tech Stocks Ready for the Next Bull Run
Following President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement, stocks plummeted as fears escalated regarding a potential global trade war and how it could impact the global economy. While there certainly could be more pressure on stocks in the coming weeks depending on how this all plays o...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 6
3 Top Dividend Stocks You Won't Regret Buying in April
Turbulence has returned to the stock market this year. Concerns about how much tariffs will impact the global economy have caused wild gyrations in the stock market. If they cause a global recession, stocks could fall further.While a recession would have a major impact on many companies, some produc...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 6
Alibaba Stock Soared 56% in Q1 While the Nasdaq Plunged 10%. Here's Why.
Given the stock's poor performance since its pandemic-prompted peak in late 2020, it would have been easy to give up on China's e-commerce giant Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA). And plenty of investors did.Yet in outright defiance of the Nasdaq Composite's (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) 10% tumble during the first...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 6
