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Microsoft Stock vs. Meta Platforms Stock: Billionaires Are Buying One and Selling the Other
Wall Street is very bullish on Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). Both stocks have a consensus rating of buy, and the median target prices imply at least 10% upside as of Dec. 27. However, two hedge fund billionaires sold Microsoft and bought Meta Platforms in the third quar...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Got $1,000? These 2 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks Could Turn It Into Nearly $65 of Passive Income in 2025.
Investing in high-yielding dividend stocks can be a great way to generate some passive income in 2025. Now is an excellent time to buy them because many higher-yielding stocks have sold off following the Federal Reserve's recent decision to slow the pace of interest rate reductions next year. As a r...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Where Will Ulta Beauty Stock Be in 1 Year?
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) investors have some good reasons to feel disappointed right now. Their stock was left out of the 2024 rally, declining 13% through mid-December while the broader S&P 500 jumped 24%. Its slumping valuation even attracted attention from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, y...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Should You Buy Nvidia Stock Before 2025?
There's no denying that 2024 has been a banner year for Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). The company cemented its position as the gold standard for graphics processing units (GPUs) that underpin artificial intelligence (AI), and the future continues to look bright. Since the AI revolution kicked off in early ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
3 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy to Generate Passive Income
Investors of all types can benefit from the power of dividend stocks. Although dividends are usually sought by those in or nearing retirement, those regular payouts can contribute mightily to your long-term returns wherever you are in your investing journey.That's especially true when the overall ma...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
These 2 States Will Tax Fewer Social Security Benefits in 2025
The average Social Security benefit is expected to be about $1,976 per month for retired workers in 2025. That amounts to about $24,000 per year, but most retirees won't get to keep that much. For starters, those on Medicare usually have their Part B premiums withheld from their Social Security chec...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
This Big 401(k) Change Coming in 2025 Could Supercharge Your Savings. Here's Who Can Benefit.
One of the best ways to save for retirement is to use your company's 401(k). And it's about to get even better in 2025.With the turn of the calendar, some employees will be able to save even more using their 401(k). That means more tax savings in 2025 and more tax-free compounding for years to come....The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
How Long Will the "Trump Bump" for the Stock Market Last? Here's What History Shows.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has enjoyed a nice run since Donald Trump won the presidential race on Nov. 5, 2024. Although the widely followed index pulled back after the Federal Reserve hinted fewer rate cuts might be on the way than expected, it's now rebounding and is only around 1% below the re...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Oh My, This 6% Dividend Yielding REIT Is a Top Buy for 2025
It's hard to find high dividend yields you can trust. Remember, a stock's dividend yield is a ratio of the company's declared payout to its share price. So, a high yield can signal that a stock is risky when the market won't support a higher share price. But that's not always the case. Realty Income...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
1 Unstoppable Semiconductor ETF to Buy for the 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Spending Boom
Artificial intelligence (AI) could be the most transformational technology in a generation. AI chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT can already answer complex questions and instantly generate computer-generated text, images, and even new software code on command. The technology will only improve over time...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Is Eli Lilly Stock a Buy?
While Novo Nordisk's (NYSE: NVO) Ozempic has gotten most of the name recognition associated with weight-loss drugs, it's not the only drug in this category doing well. While Elon Musk recently showed off his slimmed-down figure in a Santa Claus suit on X calling himself "Ozempic Santa," he wasn't ta...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
3 Tech Stocks With More Potential Than Any Cryptocurrency
The price of many cryptocurrencies has soared lately as some investors anticipate a friendlier approach to crypto under the incoming Trump administration. While some cryptocurrencies offer a potential for big gains, tech stocks can have just as much, if not more, potential and are often more stable ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Planning to Pass an Inheritance to Your Family? Read This Sage Advice from Warren Buffett, First
This article is intended for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your personal situation, please contact a lawyer.One of the most successful and celebrated stock pickers of all time, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) founder and CEO Warren Buffett, is alway...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Want to Cash In on the AI Boom in 2025? Check Out This Electrifying ETF.
AI is an electrifying technology. It can significantly reduce the time needed to perform a whole host of tasks, which has the potential to significantly boost productivity. That's leading companies to pour trillions of dollars into the semiconductor chips needed to power this technology. Those chips...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Investors Are Piling Into Palantir, but Its AI Competitor Might Outperform It in 2025
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has seemingly become the market leader in developing and deploying artificial intelligence (AI) software in the real world. After working with government agencies in its earlier years, Palantir is thriving in the commercial sector, especially after launching its ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Prediction: This $43 Billion Bet Will Help Pfizer Stock Take Off in 2025.
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) became a stock market star in early pandemic days as it brought the first coronavirus vaccine to market. The company generated billions of dollars in revenue thanks to its coronavirus vaccine and treatment, even reaching a record of more than $100 billion in total company revenue ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Warren Buffett Offers 166 Billion Reasons for Investors to Be Fearful in the New Year
Every year, in the neighborhood of 40,000 people flock to Omaha for a chance to hear Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett speak about stocks and the U.S. economy. This mecca for investors has been driven by the Oracle of Omaha's vast outperformance of the benchmark S&P 50...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Here's the Average Social Security Check for All 68 Million Beneficiaries in 2025
For most retirees, Social Security is an indispensable source of income. In each of the last 23 years, Gallup has polled retirees to gauge their reliance on this crucial social program. Consistently, 80% to 90% of retirees have proclaimed their Social Security check to be a "major" or "minor" income...The Motley Fool
Sun, Dec 29
Where Will British American Tobacco Be in 1 Year?
British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) is a consumer staples stock, but it is probably one of the riskiest consumer staples stocks you can buy. That's highlighted by its dividend yield, which at around 8.2% is more than three times larger than the yield of the average consumer staples stock. There's a...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
Going Back to Work in Retirement? It Could Slash Your Social Security by $239 per Month Starting in 2025.
Retirement can be incredibly expensive, and it's not uncommon for older adults to continue working in some capacity later in life. In fact, a whopping 75% of workers expect to work for pay in retirement, according to a 2024 report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute.However, working while c...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
