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Is Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Now the Ultimate Hedge Against the S&P 500 Index?
Stocks have gotten off to a less-than-ideal start to the year. The benchmark S&P 500 is down nearly 4% as I write this and has fallen more than 8% since Feb. 19, as concerns about economic growth and President Donald Trump's trade war have sent stocks on the retreat.However, Warren Buffett's Berkshi...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
Here's the Proof That ExxonMobil Is Back on Top
Even well-run companies are destined to struggle, eventually. There's no way around it, since markets change over time. The best companies manage to muddle through the hard times so that they can thrive in the good times.ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) is a great example of a well-run company that has done j...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
3 Growth Stocks Wall Street Might Be Sleeping On -- But I'm Not
Most investors know the market's down quite a bit from February's high. Not all investors realize that a handful of compelling stocks were already sliding before the marketwide correction started, and that several of these same names haven't yet even hinted at a recovery. Wall Street's seemingly giv...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
Will Nike Investors' Frustrations End Anytime Soon?
If you're a Nike (NYSE: NKE) investor, it wouldn't be surprising if you had a growing sense of frustration owning the stock. After all, it's well off the highs of over $170 a share it hit back in November 2021, and down more than 30% over the past year. The stock has barely budged the past five year...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
If You'd Bought 1 Share of Advanced Micro Devices at Its IPO, Here's How Many Shares You Would Own Now
After its founding in 1969, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) didn't wait long before it decided to debut on public markets. The company held its initial public offering (IPO) three years later in 1972, issuing 620,000 shares of stock at $15.50 per share.But a lot has changed over the past five d...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
Should You Buy a S&P 500 Index Fund Before April 2?
The broader benchmark S&P 500 index has gotten off to a less-than-ideal start in 2025, down about 4% this year. It also briefly flirted with correction territory from highs seen in mid to late February. Concerns about the economy, growth, and President Donald Trump's trade war seem to be weighing on...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
Is Chevron Stock a Buy Now?
If you are looking to add exposure to the energy sector in your portfolio, you are probably considering Chevron (NYSE: CVX) as an option. It is a very good option, though that has to be explained a little bit because Chevron is almost always a good choice in the energy patch.Here's why you might wan...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
3 Important Things to Know About the U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile
On March 6, the White House announced the creation of the U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile. The move was highly anticipated by the crypto industry, which initially viewed it as a major step by the Trump administration toward making America the "crypto capital of the world" -- a commonly cited campaign p...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
Tesla: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Shares of Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) had a phenomenal run in the last several weeks of 2024, virtually doubling in about two months' time. This is largely due to the market's enthusiasm about the company's prospects under President Donald Trump.It hasn't been a smooth ride at all this year, though. Since ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
5 Ways to Use Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Strategically in Retirement
Is the Internal Revenue Service forcing you to make a withdrawal from an IRA this year? If you'll be 73 years old or older at any point in 2025 and you happen to have some money sitting in a non-Roth retirement account, then the nation's tax agency almost certainly will be. It's called a required mi...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
Here's a Complete Plan to Fix Social Security in the United States
Social Security is forecast to run out of reserves by 2034 unless something is done to ensure its long-term solvency. The Brookings Institute recently published a bipartisan framework that would completely fix the program, and you might be surprised at what it proposes.Where to invest $1,000 right n...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
Every Netflix Investor Should Keep an Eye on This Number
Once upon a time, Netflix's (NASDAQ: NFLX) stock price lived and died by the company's subscriber growth.That hasn't been the best number to watch for several years. Netflix doesn't even report it in the same detail it used to, and management stopped providing forward-looking guidance for subscriber...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
Down 50%, Is Signet Jewelers a Buy on the Dip?
Signet Jewelers (NYSE: SIG) has long had many of the elements of an attractive value stock.The company is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry and has a stable of well-known brands, including Kay, Zales, Jared, and Blue Nile. It also has a history of delivering profits and returning cash ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
Better Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock: Oracle vs. Dell
Demand for artificial intelligence (AI) hardware has jumped substantially in the past couple of years. Technology giants in the U.S. and abroad, along with governments around the globe, are pouring billions of dollars into developing powerful large language models (LLMs), which can then be deployed ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
President Trump Is Planning a Crypto Reserve With These 5 Coins. Should You Invest in Them?
Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the creation of the Strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Reserve and the United States Digital Asset Stockpile. The former will hold Bitcoin -- no surprises there. The latter will hold four more of the largest cryptocurrencies: Ethereum (CRYPTO: E...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
Think It's Too Late to Buy Lucid Group? Here's the Biggest Reason Why There's Still Time.
Typically, stocks expected to grow sales significantly in the year to come are priced at a premium. And to be sure, Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) shares aren't necessarily cheap at 7.3 times sales. But after a sharp correction, its shares are cheaper than they've been in years, while growth estimates f...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
Where Will QuantumScape Stock Be in 3 Years?
QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) was once considered a promising play on the solid-state battery market, but its stock has tumbled more than 70% over the past three years. Like many other start-ups that went public by merging with special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) in recent years, QuantumScape ov...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
Looking for a Dirt Cheap AI Stock With Massive Upside? 1 Analyst Firm Thinks Super Micro Computer Can Soar 66%.
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) is one of the more controversial stocks on Wall Street. After allegations of accounting missteps last year, an external committee found no wrongdoing, and the company hired a new accounting firm, which has released all the necessary financial statements to comply ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
PDD Holdings Stock Is Beaten Down Now, but It Could Rise Tenfold
PDD (NASDAQ: PDD) is one of China's fastest-growing e-commerce companies. In the years since its 2015 founding, it has attracted hundreds of millions of shoppers with its discount marketplace for group purchases. It later expanded its booming e-commerce platform into higher-end markets, directly lin...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
3 Stocks Warren Buffett Just Bought
When the stock market falls, investors can always find encouragement to stay the course by seeing relatively low portfolio turnover at Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. Berkshire had held large positions in several stocks for years. Buffett has an unrivaled investing record based on his willingne...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 22
