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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
Got $3,000? Here Are 3 Reasons to Buy Solana While It's Cheaper Than Before
Solana's (CRYPTO: SOL) current price near $178 is down 21% over the last three months, making it significantly cheaper than before. This looks like a lucrative opportunity for investors who are willing to take a risk and buy the dip. Even if you're only investing a moderate amount of money, say $3,0...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
3 Numbers From C3.ai's Latest Earnings Report That Should Give Investors Second Thoughts About Buying the Stock
C3.ai (NYSE: AI) has benefited significantly from the excitement surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). It provides companies in a wide range of industries with turnkey AI solutions, making it easy for them to deploy next-gen technologies.But despite the promising path ahead for the business with...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
Here Are My Top 5 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in March
Dividend stocks have been one of the more attractive parts of the stock market for some time. With the recent market turbulence and inflation-related fears that came with tariff concerns, there are some especially attractive dividend stock opportunities right now. In this video, I'll talk about the ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
I'm Not Counting on Social Security COLAs to Carry Me Through Retirement. Here's What I'm Doing to Combat Inflation Instead.
If you're stressing out about your future retirement because the idea of a fixed income is scary, know that you're not likely to be living on a totally fixed income -- most of us are scheduled to start collecting Social Security benefits in the future, and those benefits get nearly annual cost-of-li...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
This Customer Trend Helped Save Walmart's Quarter, but Does It Spell Trouble for the Year Ahead?
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is one of the largest and most powerful retailers in the world. It is performing quite well right now, with the company's fiscal fourth quarter 2025 same-store sales ticking up 4.6%.There's a wrinkle in this number, however, because it is being supported by customers who don't no...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
The Smartest Growth Stock to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Some investors, most notably Warren Buffett, prefer to buy shares of businesses they believe are undervalued. On the flip side, some investors want to own companies increasing their sales and profits rapidly.The latter group hopes to achieve strong investment returns from their holdings. If this sou...The Motley Fool
Sat, Mar 8
