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2 Big Social Security Changes Coming on March 31
The Social Security Administration is set to make a couple of major changes to the processes of starting Social Security benefits and making direct deposit updates. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel discusses what the changes are, and what Social Security recipients need to kn...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 28
The Smartest Dividend King Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now
If you are a dividend lover, then you have very likely heard of Dividend Kings. These companies have increased their dividend payout every year for at least five decades. You can't do that without having a strong business plan that gets executed well in both good markets and bad.If you have $2,000 i...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 28
Is President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" Going to Cause a Stock Market Crash? History Provides a Clear Answer.
Over the last five weeks, Wall Street has reminded investors that stocks can move in both directions. Although the widely followed Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), broad-based S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and innovation-inspired Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) are still firmly in ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 28
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: SoundHound AI vs. C3.ai
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly reshaping the global economy through a transformative impact on business productivity. SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) and C3.ai (NYSE: AI) are two small-cap companies poised to turn their unique AI-powered applications into significant long-term gro...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 28
Tesla Stock Is Plunging, but 1 Wall Street Analyst Thinks It Will Soar 855% in the Next 5 Years
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is one of the world's leading manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs), but investors are currently more focused on products like its full self-driving software (FSD), Cybercab robotaxi, and Optimus robot, which could each be trillion-dollar platforms in the future.Cathie Wood i...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 28
The No. 1 Reason to Claim Social Security at Age 62
If you have started to look into claiming Social Security benefits or simply want to learn more about the program, then you have likely realized how complex it can be. There are a lot of obscure rules and provisions.But perhaps the most complicated aspect of Social Security revolves around the part ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 28
Salesforce's Marc Benioff Has Been Pumping Up Agentforce. But the Company's Latest Numbers Tell a Different Story.
Investors should be wary of CEOs who aggressively pump up their products and companies. The danger is that overenthusiasm can set expectations high and, if the company falls short, that can make the stock vulnerable to a sell-off.Case in point: It's not uncommon for Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) CEO Marc B...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 28
Prediction: 2 Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than Rigetti Computing 1 Year From Now
Quantum computing stocks are having a moment.Following Alphabet's revelation of its Willow quantum chip in December, quantum computing stocks including Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI) soared, and attention has remained on the sector as Microsoft and Nvidia have made their own announcements about qu...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 28
1 Magnificent High-Yield Bank Stock Down 30% to Buy and Hold Forever
Citigroup (NYSE: C) has had a great run over the past six months, rising more than 22% over the span. That's a much better performance than the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), which has basically gone nowhere in that time. But if you are looking for a bank stock and like dividends, you'll probably prefer...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 28
Better EV Stock: Nio vs. Rivian
Nio (NYSE: NIO) and Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) were once two of the market's hottest electric vehicle (EV) stocks. Nio, the Chinese EV maker, which went public at $6.26 per American depositary receipt (ADR) on Sept. 12, 2018, surged tenfold to a record closing price of $62.84 on Feb. 9, 2021. ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 28
This Technology Stock Might be a Spectacular Buy After the Nasdaq Correction, According to Wall Street Analysts
The tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index is down by more than 10% from the all-time high it set last month, but it was down by as much as 13% earlier in March. A broad sell-off swept the U.S. stock market as historically high valuations ran up against rising fears and uncertainties about tariffs, trade wars,...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 28
Prediction: 2 Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than Palantir 1 Year From Now
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has been one of the best-performing stocks of the artificial intelligence (AI) era. Even after a recent pullback, the software stock known for its focus on defense and counterterrorism is up 1,410% since the start of 2023. That growth has been largely driven by t...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 28
South African rand strengthens, Trump tariff worries linger
JOHANNESBURG, March 28 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand traded stronger early on Friday, capitalising on recent dollar weakness as concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs linger.At 0745 GMT, the rand traded at 18.1925 against the dollar ZAR=D3, about 0.3% firmer than its previous ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 28
If You Only Invest in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, You're Missing Out on This Stellar Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Stock
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) offers one of the simplest and most effective ways to invest in a broad range of stocks. The index fund closely tracks the S&P 500, and it charges a minuscule expense ratio to ensure its shareholders receive their fair share of the market returns.Those returns...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 28
3 No-Brainer Growth Stocks to Buy With $100 Right Now
The first few months of 2025 have been a rocky ride for investors. Stock prices have become increasingly volatile in recent months amid growing economic uncertainty. That eventually led both the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 to fall into correction territory earlier this month.While it might feel sca...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 28
Where Will Oracle Stock Be in 3 Years?
Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) stock got off to a shaky start in 2025 and it's trading down about 9% so far as of this writing. The drop-off is due to multiple factors, ranging from overall negativity in tech stocks thanks to the tariff-induced trade war that has led investors to enter a risk-off mode to quest...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 28
2 Warren Buffett Stocks That Could Double by 2030
At a time when market volatility is rearing its ugly head again, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is a great place to find solid investments. Berkshire held a stock portfolio worth $271 billion at the end of 2024. It holds stakes in several quality growth stocks that were either selected by Buffe...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 28
India's UFLEX gains after Mexico unit starts production
** UFLEX UFLX.NS rises as much as 4.7% to 522.30 rupees; set to snap two consecutive sessions of decline** Packaging co's Mexico unit begins commercial operation of its cast polypropylene films production line with an installed capacity of 18,000 MTPA** UFLX gains 12.2% so far this month; on tra...Reuters
Fri, Mar 28
Nike Stock Is Trading Near a 7-Year Low. Is Now the Time to Buy?
Shares of Nike (NYSE: NKE) keep on sinking. The company's sales have been underwhelming, and it is facing considerable challenges due to trade wars and the threat of a recession on the horizon. But at the same time, it still owns an iconic brand that resonates with people all over the world.With the...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 28
EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks in South Korea, Thailand decline on US auto tariffs
South Korea's stocks fall 2%Thai stocks hit over a week low, baht weakens 0.4%Thailand suspends trading activity after Myanmar earthquakeSingapore's Straits Times index breaches 4,000 levelIndonesian markets closed till April 7By Sameer Manekar March 28 (Reuters) - Most Asian emerging mar...Reuters
Fri, Mar 28
