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GM Just Did More of What Makes It So Valuable
It's safe to say that General Motors (NYSE: GM) had a pretty great 2024. It grew full-year revenue by 9% and led the U.S. auto market in total, retail, and fleet deliveries. GM grew its total market share and also doubled its electric vehicle (EV) market share over the course of 2024. GM's EV portfo...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
Is This Beaten-Down Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock a Buy?
The artificial intelligence (AI) industry has been on a tear in the past two years, and judging by analyst estimates, it's just the beginning. AI-related sales will continue to soar in the coming years, so naturally, investors want to cash in by investing in those companies best positioned to profit...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
5 Top Stocks to Buy for March
2025 has gotten off to a less-than-stellar start, and February was not very good. That is no surprise, given that February is historically the second-worst month of the year for stocks. However, there are some economic uncertainties at the moment, tariffs being one of them, and this has led to some ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
Despite Soaring Revenue, IonQ Shares Tumbled. Is This an Opportunity to Buy the Stock on the Dip?
After skyrocketing beginning last autumn, shares of quantum computing company IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) came back to earth this year. The stock is still up more than 120% over the past year as of this writing, but its shares are down about 40% in 2025.The stock's drop was recently fueled by the company's fo...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
3 Cheap REITs to Buy for Long-Term Wealth
Diversification is key when it comes to building wealth over the long term. One area that has created billions in wealth over the decades has been real estate. You can gain real estate exposure through the stock market via real estate investment trusts (REITs).As such, in today's video, I will discu...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
Why the Rally for AGNC Investment Stock Might Be Hiding a Glaring Red Flag
AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC) is not your typical real estate investment trust (REIT). It doesn't own physical properties, but rather invests in a portfolio of mortgage securities. That makes it more similar to a mutual fund than to a traditional REIT, and the difference has material implications f...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
Best Stocks in the World? This ETF Is Crushing the S&P 500 in 2025.
The U.S. stock market hasn't exactly started 2025 on a high note. Through the first week of March, the S&P 500 has fallen by 2%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is down by 6%.However, there is one area of the market that is generally outperforming: international stocks. One ETF that has done qui...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
25% of Warren Buffett-Led Berkshire Hathaway's $288 Billion Portfolio Is Invested in Only 1 Stock
Warren Buffett is responsible for putting up tremendous returns as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. But maybe his most lucrative bet came in the past decade, when the conglomerate purchased shares in a business that has put up a monster 900% total return since the start of 2016 (as of March 4).Even after ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
Here's How Much a $50-Per-Week Investment in the S&P 500 Can Grow Over 25 Years
Don't have a lot of money to invest in the stock market? With enough time and dedication, you don't need a big lump sum to build up a sizable portfolio. If you can trim $50 per week from your budget and put that money into the stock market on a regular basis, that could eventually grow into a portfo...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
Why Are Honda and Toyota Trying to Compete With SpaceX?
It's only March, and we already we have a blue-ribbon winner for the most unexpected business news of 2025. According to CNBC, carmakers including Honda Motor Co. (NYSE: HMC), Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM), and China's Geely Holding (owner of the Volvo Cars and Polestar brands) are all now inv...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
Worried Another Inflation Surge Is on the Horizon? One Excellent Crypto to Buy Right Now and Hold for Decades.
If you bought something for $100 in 1995, that same product would likely cost roughly $208 today. That's because inflation, which rose at an average rate of 2%-3% over the past three decades, consistently erodes the dollar's purchasing power.The latest inflation spike, which started in 2021, was lar...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
Social Security Fraud Is Real, but It Might Not Be Happening the Way You Think
Whether you're a senior on Social Security or a worker paying into the program, the thought of rampant benefit fraud is a scary one. Social Security is already struggling financially, and no one wants to see that money stolen by thieves.Unfortunately, Social Security fraud is a real thing -- and yes...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
5 Oversold Dividend Kings To Buy Before They Soar
In this video, I'll discuss the five cheapest dividend kings to buy now. To come up with the list, I used a stock screener to find stocks with a 14-Day RSI and buy-rated analyst ratings. You'll learn how the process works, and why I liked each company. And should you watch this video in the future, ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
British American Tobacco vs. Altria: Does Stronger Volume Performance Make BAT a Buy?
Altria (NYSE: MO) and British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) both have attractively large yields, at 7.4% and 7.7%, respectively. By comparison, the S&P 500 index is only yielding 1.2% while the average consumer staples stock has a yield of roughly 2.7%. There's just one problem: The main product made...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
Bold Prediction: 1 Stock That Could Be Worth More Than Nvidia 7 Years From Now
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been one of the best long-term investments of all time. Since 1999, shares have increased in value by more than 285,000%, pushing the company's market capitalization into the trillions of dollars. The cause of Nvidia's soaring valuation has been the rise of artificial intel...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in March
Investing in dividend stocks can be a great strategy, especially if you pick solid companies that pay reliable and high-yield dividends. While dividend stocks don't always offer the same excitement as high-flying growth stocks or deep value plays, simple is often more.Reinvested dividends can compou...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
Here's How Berkshire Hathaway's Business Is Performing and What to Watch in 2025
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) recently reported its fourth-quarter results, and the operating businesses were rather strong, especially when it comes to the core insurance business. However, the company's cash position, buyback activity, and stock portfolio could be signs that Warren...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
These Were the 5 Biggest Moves Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Made in Its Most Recent Quarter
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) recently filed its 13F form, which shows investors its latest positions. And by comparing them to previous filings, investors can see which stocks the company has been buying and selling. Investors often pile into stocks that Berkshire h...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
Got $4,000? Here Are 4 Brand-New Reasons to Buy XRP and Hold It for at Least 4 Years.
Over the last four months or so, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has seen a five-fold increse in its price prompting significant developments in the blockchain platform, including offering investors the ability to tokenize short-term U.S. Treasuries through its blockchain. On Feb. 25, XRP's project roadmap got an...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
3 Growth Stocks Down 18% to 43% to Buy Right Now
Growth stocks can help you multiply your savings over many years. Relatively small companies that are in the early stages of capturing their addressable market can be some of the most rewarding investments you ever make.Some promising stocks are trading off their highs and could be timely buys befor...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
