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Here Are My Top 5 Stocks to Buy Right Now
With the recent stock market downturn affecting companies in many different sectors and industries, there are some excellent opportunities for long-term investors. In this video, Matt Frankel, CFP® discusses some of his top stocks to buy right now, including PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), Realty Income (NYS...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
Is Warren Buffett Worried About a Recession? History Offers a Clue for What Berkshire May Really Be Thinking About Right Now.
After posting double-digit gains during both 2023 and 2024, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have gotten off to an underwhelming start this year. As of this writing, the S&P 500 is down 3% on the year while the tech-heavy Nasdaq index has fallen by a more pronounced 7%.A combination of new tariff po...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
This 1 New Trend Is Picking Up Speed. Here's Why That Means You Should Buy and Hold XRP Now
As an investment, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) does not really need to compete in every flashy new category within cryptocurrency to pay off for its holders. Rather than spreading thin, its tight focus on providing fast, inexpensive, and legally compliant money transfers for financial institutions means that i...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
5 Social Security Changes President Trump's Team Has Enacted So Far. How Might They Impact You?
Some of President Trump's proposals that could impact Social Security have yet to be implemented. In particular, his plans to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits, overtime, and tips could face an uphill challenge gaining congressional approval. The moves would accelerate how quickly the Soci...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
Better Meme Coin: Ripple (XRP) vs. Shiba Inu
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) went in opposite directions during the past 12 months. XRP, the native cryptocurrency of the Ripple blockchain, surged about 280% as it overcame its biggest regulatory challenges. Meanwhile, Shiba Inu's price was cut in half as investors questioned its ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
This High-Yield Warren Buffett Stock Has Increased Its Dividend for 63 Consecutive Years. Is It a No-Brainer Buy Right Now?
In January 1967, Berkshire Hathaway did something it's done only once in the company's history: It paid a cash dividend. Warren Buffett wrote to Berkshire shareholders earlier this year: "I can't remember why I suggested this action to Berkshire's board of directors. Now it seems like a bad dream." ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
Is Warren Buffett Buying Stocks Right Now? Here's What He Just Said.
Many investors pay close attention to whatever Warren Buffett says. The billionaire's conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), has outperformed the market by a wide margin since he took it over in 1965, and he shares advice freely with his shareholders and followers.Lately, it's ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
The Latest on What President Trump Is Saying About Medicaid
Before a February cabinet meeting, a reporter asked President Donald Trump if he could guarantee that Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security would not be cut. Trump responded, "I've said it so many times that you shouldn't even be asking me that question. We're not going to touch it. Now, we are go...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
Is the Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF a Millionaire Maker?
The whole point of the Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF (NYSEMKT: CHAT) is to be aligned with the current artificial intelligence (AI) zeitgeist. However, before you invest in this thematic exchange-traded fund (ETF) expecting it to make you a millionaire, you might want to consider how some...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
Prediction: Alphabet Will Beat the Market. Here's Why.
It's amazing what a couple of grad students can cook up in their garage. I've been a fan (and heavy user) of Google since the search engine hit the internet in 1997 and a happy shareholder since 2007.The company now known as Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) entered the stock market a couple o...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
3 Great Reasons to Buy Energy Transfer and Hold Through at Least 2030
Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) has been a terrific investment over the past year. The energy midstream giant's unit price has rallied 22.5%. Add in its lucrative cash distributions, and the total return is more than 30%. One catalyst fueling the master limited partnership's (MLP's) rally is the growth i...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
Here's How Much You'd Need to Put in Your IRA to Save $1,273,603 in 30 Years
There are countless reasons to save for retirement. How politics, technology, and a changing world will impact life over the coming decades is anyone's guess. That alone should be reason enough to start retirement planning if you haven't already. The unfortunate reality is that many people are retir...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
Bitcoin Could Hit $250,000 by the End of 2025, According to This Billionaire Silicon Valley Investor
Amid the broader crypto market correction, you might be surprised to find out that a number of high-profile investors continue to double (and even triple) down on their optimistic price predictions for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Billionaire Silicon Valley venture capitalist (VC) Tim Draper, for example,...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
3 Reasons to Buy Altria Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Tobacco giant Altria (NYSE: MO) has experienced impressive stock price growth over the past 12 months, up more than 30% and only a couple of dollars below its five-year high.Altria has managed to put together an impressive portfolio, owning brands including Marlboro, Copenhagen, Skoal, Black & Mild,...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
Why I Just Bought These 3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks
When a commercial aircraft encounters turbulence, a flight attendant will tell all passengers to return to their seats and buckle their seat belts. Some investors think a similar approach is appropriate when the stock market hits a rough patch. They hunker down.I have a different strategy. Instead o...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
3 Reasons You Don't Want to Retire on Just Social Security
Retiring on Social Security alone isn't necessarily something people plan to do. Often, people have the best of intentions when it comes to building retirement savings but end up falling short due to a variety of factors.But there are some people who do plan to retire on just Social Security, thinki...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
Should You Forget Nvidia and Buy These 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Instead?
It's becoming clear that artificial intelligence (AI) isn't going away. In fact, it looks like this revolutionary technology is only going to become an ever more important part of our daily lives. This trend has benefited Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) tremendously. As the leading provider of graphics proces...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
Will This Stock Market Correction Turn Into a Full-Fledged Bear Market? Here's What 80 Years of History Tell Us.
Every so often, Wall Street sends a not-so-subtle reminder to professional and everyday investors alike that stocks don't move up in a straight line. Following a virtually uninterrupted rally that began in October 2022, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), benchmark S&P 500 (S...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
1 Attractive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Down 24% in 2025 to Buy Before It Starts Soaring
Optical networking equipment supplier Ciena's (NYSE: CIEN) stock price has had a rough 2025, dropping 24% as of this writing. That may surprise some investors at first, considering its financial performance has improved in recent quarters.The demand for Ciena's optical networking equipment improved ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
3 Reasons to Buy This High-Yield Dividend King Like There's No Tomorrow
If you like boring companies that reward you well for sticking around, you'll love high-yield Dividend King and consumer staples giant PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP). It is out of favor on Wall Street right now, but it is actively working to get its business back on track. If history is any guide, the curren...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 29
