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5 Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 5% to Buy Right Now
Stocks have cooled off quite a bit this year, with most broader market indexes declining about 10% from their peaks. The silver lining amid this sell-off is that dividend yields move in the opposite direction as stock prices. Because of that, many stocks now offer even higher yields. Here are five h...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Nasdaq Sell-Off: 2 AI Stocks That Are on Sale in 2025
The Nasdaq Composite has had a dream run in the past two years, buoyed by declining inflation, interest rate cuts, and a solid artificial intelligence (AI) boom. However, that momentum seems lost now, considering the tech-heavy index has declined about 10% in 2025. The U.S. market is now concerned a...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Is Costco Stock a Buy in March 2025?
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) is famous for several reasons. The big-box retailer is renowned for its low prices, vast product selection, and $1.50 hotdog meal combo, a favorite among shoppers that has remained the same price since its introduction in 1984.The company is equally popular among inve...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
1 Magnificent S&P 500 High-Yield Dividend Stock Down 25% to Buy and Hold Forever
If you are the type of investor who likes to buy and hold stocks forever, you have to use a different set of rules. Simply picking the highest yielding stocks off a list, like the companies in the S&P 500 index, won't do. You need to aim higher, looking for high-yield dividend stocks that you can co...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
President Donald Trump's Plan to End Social Security Benefit Taxation Would Solve 1 Problem While Exacerbating Another
You pay Social Security taxes throughout your career so you can enjoy guaranteed monthly checks in retirement. But when you retire, you could have to pay taxes on a portion of your benefits, too. It's a major pain point for seniors, many of whom don't have a lot of personal savings to supplement the...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
S&P 500 correction in six charts
By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, March 13 (Reuters) - For the first time in over a year, the U.S. stock market is in a correction. The question now is whether the slide is set to get worse. The benchmark stock index closed down more than 10% from its February 19 closing high, meeting the wide...Reuters
Sat, Mar 15
Restaurant Chains Are Forecasting Better Results This Year. Here's Why Investors Should Think Twice About Believing Them
It's been a tough start to the year for restaurant chains. People are scaling back on spending due to uncertain economic conditions, and restaurants aren't able to simply rely on price hikes to boost their top lines anymore. The last quarter of 2024 showed signs of weakness already, and things may d...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Can Weather President Trump's Tariff Storm
The threat of tariffs looms over many companies because they make anything imported more expensive. If that is the only source for products, then consumers or businesses may hold out on purchasing them to wait out tariffs in the hope that they will be reduced.Furthermore, if products become more exp...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Beyond Immediate Tax Savings: 4 Advantages of a 401(k)
You've undoubtedly heard financial professionals sing the virtues of 401(k)s. However, if the only feature you associate with the retirement saving plan is its tax advantages, you may be missing out. Beyond the money you can save, thanks to the pre-tax nature of most 401(k)s, there are plenty of oth...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
2 Tumbling Mega-Cap Stocks That Could Keep Crashing
It can be tempting to take advantage of slumping stock prices. Sometimes the market goes overboard, pushing a particular stock into bargain territory. At other times, a big decline is just the beginning as the story that underpins a stock begins to unravel.Both Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Tesla (NASDA...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Prediction: Spotify Will Soar Over the Next 3 Years. Here's 1 Reason Why.
There's no doubt about it: The music industry has shifted to the streaming model. The biggest winner has to be Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), with more than 675 million monthly active users (MAUs).Yet, even though the stock is up more than 300% over the last three years, there's still time to buy this indust...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Bitcoin Is Down 25% From Its All-Time High. Here's Why It's Still a Buy.
The price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has now fallen through the $80,000 level, and some analysts are now warning that $70,000 is next. Bitcoin is now down nearly 25% since it reached an all-time high of $109,000 on Inauguration Day, and investors are understandably concerned.However, there are three s...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Nasdaq Correction: 2 "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Down 19% and 21% You'll Regret Not Buying on the Dip
The Nasdaq-100 is made up of 100 of the largest nonfinancial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. It has delivered a return of 343% over the past decade, doubling the gain of the more diversified S&P 500 thanks to its high concentration of the world's largest tech stocks. But the Nasdaq-10...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Want to Invest in Quantum Computing? 3 Stocks That Are Great Buys Right Now.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is still a hot topic with market-moving powers, but the rising star of the moment is quantum computing. Experts in this field have seen their stock prices multiply in the last six months. As of March 13, shares of niche veteran IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) doubled in half a year, w...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Down 56%, First Solar Stock Is a Buy Now
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe discuss why First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) has been a rare winner in solar stocks, and why it's set to continue winning.*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Feb. 28, 2025. The video was published on March 14 2025.Where to invest...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
EMCOR Stock Is Down 27%. Time to Buy the Dip?
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down why EMCOR (NYSE: EME) is built for growth and capable of profit during weak times, too.*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Feb. 28, 2025. The video was published on March 15, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
1 Spectacular Tech Stock Down 42% to Buy Hand Over Fist During the Nasdaq Sell-Off
With the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) down roughly 12% from its highs, many tech-related stocks have sold off heavily.Making matters worse, some of these stocks just reported earnings that were less than perfect (according to the market), giving them a double whammy of negativity. Add in th...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
Stock Market Sell-Off: 2 Moves I Made With My Money
During the stock market sell-off, I made two investment decisions I want to share in this video.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of March 13, 2025. The ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if You Have $500,000 in Your Retirement Account?
If you have money in retirement accounts, you may have to start taking required minimum distributions, or RMDs, when you turn 73 -- even if you don't need the money. Specifically, if you have money in tax-deferred retirement accounts, such as a traditional IRA, 401(k), or 403(b), the RMD rule applie...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
3 Reasons Taiwan Semiconductor Is a Must-Buy for Long-Term Investors
The recent market sell-off has created some nice bargains in the market. One stock that looks particularly attractive is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM), or TSMC for short. The stock is down more than 20% from its recent peak as of this writing.Let's look at three reasons why TSMC is ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 15
