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Social Security: 1 Outdated Rule That Sorely Needs to Change
The federal government doesn't just magically print money and use it to fund Social Security. Rather, the program is financed primarily through payroll tax revenue.When you collect your paycheck and notice a line item for FICA, that's the money you're paying into Social Security. And while you may n...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
Is Walmart Stock in Trouble?
Big-box retailer Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has been one of the most resilient retail stocks to hold over the past five years. It fared well amid the pandemic and rising inflation, as its versatile business has been able to adapt to changing economic conditions. the market has appreciated its success and t...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
1 Incredibly Cheap Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist Before It Starts Skyrocketing
The past year has been a bit rough for Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) stock owners as share prices of the information technology giant have dropped 23%, underperforming the S&P 500 index by a wide margin. The company's latest quarterly report didn't do much to turn the stock's fortunes around.Dell s...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in March
If you are looking for reliable dividend payers with high yields as March gets underway, then you'll want to get to know Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD), Chevron (NYSE: CVX), and Enbridge (NYSE: ENB). With yields of up to 6.4% backed by decades of annual increases, all three of these invest...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
2 AI Stocks That Could Be Worth More Than Palantir by 2026
Shares of Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) have had an incredible run the past few years. The stock has rocketed more than 1,000% since 2022, bringing its market cap (share price times total shares outstanding) to $195 billion at the time of writing.That market cap is high for a company with jus...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
President Trump's Trade War Is On. Here are 3 Things Every Investor Should Do.
After two years of double-digit gains, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) lost its momentum -- at least temporarily -- in recent days. The index has slipped more than 4% over the past two weeks due to concerns about the tariffs President Donald Trump has placed on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada. ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
2 ETFs to Buy in 2025 That Could Help Make You a Fortune
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer the means to quickly and easily gain access to the most promising areas of the stock market. Well-chosen sector ETFs can provide investors with better diversification than individual stocks, but with a greater focus on lucrative investment themes than more broad-ba...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
LIVE MARKETS-European stocks fall on US trade policy confusion
STOXX 600 down 0.8%Trump suspends some Canada, Mexico tariffsWall St futures higherWelcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comEUROPEAN STOCKS FALL ON U.S. TRADE POLICY CONFUSIONT...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
The Nasdaq Is Falling: 4 of the Safest Stocks to Buy Right Now
For the better part of the last 2.5 years, the bulls have been calling the shots on Wall Street. The ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average, benchmark S&P 500, and growth-dominated Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have all soared to numerous record-closing highs.But following this monster rally i...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
Fantastic News for Nvidia Stock Investors
Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock price might not be moving higher, but the company is delivering excellent performance where it matters most.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of March 3, 2025. The video was published on March 5, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just re...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
MINISO Group Will Report December Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results on March 21, 2025
GUANGZHOU, China, March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO; HKEX: 9896) ("MINISO", "MINISO Group" or the "Company"), a global value retailer offering a variety of trendy lifestyle products featuring IP design, today announced that it plans ...PR Newswire
Fri, Mar 7
Social Security Is Changing Under President Donald Trump. Here's What Retirees Need to Know.
In June 2024, President Donald Trump told supporters at a campaign rally, "As president, I will not cut one penny from Social Security or Medicare." He made a virtually identical statement in July 2024 on social media. "I will not cut one penny from Social Security or Medicare, and I will not raise ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
Got $1,000? 3 Stocks to Buy Now While They're on Sale.
There's never a bad time to buy a good stock. But there are certainly better times than others. If you can step in while it's temporarily beaten down, you end up getting more net bang for your buck.With that as the backdrop, here's a closer look at three great stocks you might want to add to your po...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
Attention, Bargain Hunters: These Top AI Stocks Are on Sale.
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have soared over the past couple of years, helping the S&P 500 roar into bull territory. The reason for all of the excitement? AI could be a game-changer, helping companies reduce costs, become more efficient, and even make major discoveries -- for example, in hea...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
SoFi: Why Selling Now Could Be a Big Mistake
In this video, I will go over the recent updates regarding SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI). Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of March 5, 2025. The video was published on March 5, 2025.Start...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
Should You Buy Duolingo Stock After Its 14% Dip in February?
Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) operates the world's largest digital language education platform with interactive, gamified lessons offered to almost anybody with a smartphone. The company is leaning heavily on artificial intelligence (AI) to elevate the user experience even further, and it's having an incr...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
It's Official: Walmart Is No Longer the Largest Retailer. This Magnificent Growth Stock Just Took the Title Away.
Ladies and gentlemen, there's a new name at the top of the retail industry: In the fourth quarter of 2024, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) generated net sales of $188 billion. By comparison, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) generated revenue of $181 billion, marking the first time it ever came in below Amazon.For what it'...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
Take Five: Change is in the air
March 7 (Reuters) - Fast-moving developments on Ukraine and Europe will no doubt continue to dominate financial markets in the coming week, while U.S. data includes key inflation numbers and China looks determined to hold its ground as trade tensions ratchet up.Here's all you need to know about ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Russian rouble steadies with market focused on geopolitics
March 7 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble traded in a narrow range against the U.S. dollar on Friday, largely consolidating gains made in the previous session as geopolitical developments continue to dominate investor sentiment. The rouble is up against the dollar this year, mostly thanks to expectatio...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now
Need investment income? Dividend stocks are obviously your best bet. They're not just built to pay a perpetual stream of cash. For most quality dividend payers, these payments also grow over time, at least keeping up with inflation -- if not outpacing it.With that as the backdrop, if you've got a co...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
