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3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) ETFs to Buy in 2025
The year 2024 was a strong one for stocks involved in artificial intelligence (AI), and winners could be found in a variety of areas. For example, Nvidia and Broadcom helped lead the AI chip and infrastructure space higher, while Palantir Technologies was a huge winner in the AI software sector. Ama...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 1
Billionaires Couldn't Get Enough of This ETF in 2024. Is It Right for You in 2025?
Billionaire hedge fund managers are renowned for their investing acumen, and many of them have reached the top of their industry by consistently outperforming the market.However, running a hedge fund isn't all stock-picking. It might surprise you to learn that many top investors buy shares of ETFs, ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 1
Intel Has a Lot to Prove in 2025
2025 will be a pivotal year for chip-giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) as it navigates an industry that it no longer dominates. A multiyear turnaround effort led by former CEO Pat Gelsinger, which aimed to turn Intel into a world-class foundry, has yet to pay off as the company struggles on multiple fronts...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 1
3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks With 60% to 194% Upside in 2025, According to Select Wall Street Analysts
The biggest winners of the current bull market have been companies closely tied to the advancements in artificial intelligence. After zooming significantly higher over the last two years, many stocks appear fully priced. In fact, some AI darlings currently trade at prices higher than almost every an...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 1
Turning 62 in 2025? 3 Things to Know Before Applying for Social Security
Turning 62 is a big milestone. For many, it marks the end of a decades-long career. It also signals eligibility for Social Security benefits, a primary source of income for a lot of retirees.Claiming Social Security benefits is a big decision, and it's difficult to undo. If you're considering applyi...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 1
Is the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF a Millionaire Maker?
Virtually every investor wants to build wealth, but there are countless roads to this destination. When discussing potential millionaire-making investments, it often boils down to how likely they are to get you where you want to go and how long it will take.Naturally, individual stocks usually repre...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 1
Where Will Roku Stock Be in 5 Years?
The dawn of a new year brings opportunities, and streaming company Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) could use some of that right now. It ended the year down 18% when the S&P 500 gained 26% -- a pretty terrible showing for 2024. Is there any hope left for Roku investors? Let's see where it could be in five years ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 1
Should Investors Unfriend Meta Platforms Stock in 2025?
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) stock has dramatically improved over the last two years. During that time frame, its stock was up more than 400% as it moved on from its misstep into the metaverse and embraced artificial intelligence (AI). This move has fundamentally transformed the stock of Facebook's...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 1
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***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025January 28-29 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT)March 18-19 (second day: statement released 1400 ED...Reuters
Wed, Jan 1
Is Hims & Hers Health a Millionaire Maker?
Hot telehealth stock Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS) has been a roller coaster in 2024. After a recent decline, the stock is down more than 25% from its high. Yet Hims & Hers is still up nearly 200% over the past 12 months. The company has made headlines for selling compounded versions of GLP-1 agon...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 1
What Is a Social Security COLA and How Can It Affect Your Retirement Plan in 2025?
Each year, tens of millions of retirees collecting Social Security benefits anxiously await the upcoming COLA, or cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA). The COLA is a pivotal part of the Social Security program that reflects the next year's increase in Social Security benefits. For instance, if the COLA ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 1
Best Stock to Buy Now: Amazon vs. Home Depot
E-commerce leader Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) trounced the market in 2024, with its share price climbing 45% compared to the S&P 500's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) 24% gains (as of this writing). Meanwhile, Home Depot's (NYSE: HD) shares struggled, gaining just 12.4% for the year amid a slowdown in DIY home improvem...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 1
Can Walmart Stock Hit a $1 Trillion Market Cap in 2025?
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is coming off an incredibly strong 2024. Its share price rose by more than 70%, easily outperforming the S&P 500 and its 24% returns. And with the increase in value, that has pushed its valuation up to a market cap of around $730 billion.Below, I'll look at how likely it is for W...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 1
3 Predictions for Crypto in 2025
Last year was remarkable for cryptocurrency. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) broke the $100,000 barrier, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology took center stage, and altcoins surged to new heights. But with 2024 in the past, a new question arises: What could the new year h...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 1
Where Will Shopify Be in 3 Years?
Shopify's (NYSE: SHOP) stock closed at its all-time high of $169.06 on Nov. 19, 2021. That 9,845% gain from its initial public offering (IPO) on May 21, 2015 would have turned a $1,000 investment into $99,447 in six and a half years. At the time, the e-commerce services provider dazzled the bulls wi...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 1
2 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy in January
Artificial intelligence (AI) has created huge opportunities for technology companies as they use it to offer new products and services. Goldman Sachs estimates that companies will pour $1 trillion into generative AI investments over the next few years in their efforts to keep pace with each other.Al...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 1
Got $3,000? 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Term
Artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way in recent years. Businesses are starting to see tangible savings from implementing this technology in their operations, which is triggering massive investment. Statista projects the AI market to grow at an annualized rate of 28% through 2030 to reach ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 1
1 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stock Down 20% to Buy in 2025 and Hold Forever
Most of the hype in the dividend stock investing community focuses on stocks that already offer lofty dividend payments. However, where these high-yield dividend stocks pay out more to investors upfront, most provide minimal dividend growth over the long haul.As a devout buy-to-hold investor who tri...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 1
10 Stock Market Predictions for 2025
Stepping into a new year, investors have a lot to be thankful for. In 2024, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and technology-driven Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) all reached multiple record-closing highs.In no particular order, th...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 1
Here's the Top S&P 500 Stock of 2024. History Says It Could Soar in 2025, but Wall Street Disagrees
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) just had an incredible year. The company was not only added to the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) in 2024, but its 345% return made it the index's best-performing stock. That upside was driven by excitement about Palantir's artificial intelligence platform, which has ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jan 1
