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Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing vs. Nvidia
If you've been following the artificial intelligence market closely, then you likely already know a bit about the chip manufacturing company Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) and chip designer Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA).These two companies are AI leaders in their respective fields, and their...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
What's Coming Up for Rocket Lab USA in 2025?
The excitement around space exploration is reaching new heights. With visionary companies like Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin leading the charge, what was once a government-exclusive venture is now being led by the private sector.This shift has investors eager to jump on opportunitie...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
Sun Communities Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Gradually declining benchmark interest rates have lured some investors back toward real estate investment trusts (REITs) over the past year. Those lower rates make it easier for REITs to purchase more properties, while shrinking yields for CDs, bonds, and Treasuries drove many income-focused investo...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
10 Overlooked Stocks Set to Soar in 2025
In this video, I'll share my top 10 overlooked stock picks for the new year. 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 Dec. 26, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 27, 2024.Where to invest $1,00...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
10 Top Growth Stocks for 2025
In this video, I'll share my top 10 stock picks for the new year. 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 Dec. 26, 2024. The video was published on Dec. 26, 2024.Where to invest $1,000 right now...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
This Extremely Common Social Security Mistake Could Cost You $4,560 Per Year
If you're going to be relying on Social Security to any extent in retirement, it pays to understand as much as possible about how the program works. That's often easier said than done, as Social Security can be incredibly complex and confusing at times.However, if there's one factor to fully grasp, ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
Should You Forget Nvidia and Buy This Tech Stock Instead?
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom has been driving Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock higher for two years now. Can the chip designer's shares keep rising from here, or is it time to shift your focus to a lower-priced tech stock like Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) instead?Let's find out.Wher...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
3 Reasons to Buy Estée Lauder Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
Since hitting an all-time high in 2022, Estée Lauder's (NYSE: EL) stock has basically been crushed. The shares have lost roughly 80% of their value in two years. On top of that, the company just announced a dividend cut of about 47%.There's no doubt that the news is bad today, but for a contrarian i...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
Better Quantum Computing Stock: IonQ vs. Quantum Computing, Inc.
Quantum computing is a hot topic right now. Three of the four highest-performing stocks in the last six months are pure play investments in this technology. Investors expect big things from a new class of computers, with the promise of solving incredibly complex problems in the blink of an eye.Leadi...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
What Happens If You Don't Take Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) in Retirement?
Are you currently 73 years old (or older), and have any money in an IRA? If the answer to both of these questions is yes, you've got just a few days left to make a move that will sidestep a potentially costly penalty. You must remove a minimum amount of money from the retirement account in question ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
This Magnificent Stock Has Made Many Millionaires -- and Could Make More
To say that Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been a successful investment over the years would be a major understatement. Since it went public in 1997, Amazon has delivered a 233,100% gain for investors.It isn't just the earliest investors who have been big winners here. Even if you had been "late to t...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
Up 29% Year to Date, Can Gold Outperform the S&P 500 Again in 2025?
2024 has been an excellent year for the broader market, with all the major indexes hovering around all-time highs.After increasing by just 9% between 2021 and the end of 2023, gold has had a breakout year in 2024. With a 28.7% year-to-date (YTD) return, gold is slightly outperforming the S&P 500's ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
The Best Vanguard ETF to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an excellent way to grow your wealth. They offer investors a treasure trove of choices, often with little in the way of fees. Here, I'll review some of the best ETF offerings from Vanguard and reveal my top choice for 2025.Image source: Getty Images.Start Your Mornin...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
Is Arm Holdings a Millionaire-Maker Stock?
Every investor dreams of striking it big with a well-timed investment in a fast-growing company in a red-hot industry. Those who bought Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) shares soon after it went public in fall 2023 have already benefited from dreamy gains. The stock is up by about 75% this year amid optim...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up on Right Now
It's no secret that inflation has caused prices of goods and services to rise in the last few years. The need to spend more just to maintain your current standard of living is a constant worry for many families.There is an attractive solution to this problem: buying dividend stocks that can supply y...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
2 Stocks Down 40% and 72% to Buy Right Now
With December ticking toward its end, 2024 is just about ready to fall off the calendar. It's been an absolutely wonderful performance stretch for the broader market, and hot tech companies including Nvidia, Palantir, and Apple have rocketed to new valuation highs.But there are also some great techn...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
Why This Beaten-Down Growth Stock Is a No-Brainer Buy on the Dip
Every investor has heard the phrase "buy low, sell high." It's a simple enough piece of advice that's less simple to apply. What exactly qualifies as "low"? One possible answer is when a company's shares fall significantly in one day following a setback that barely affects its long-term prospects.Th...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
3 Top AI Stocks to Watch in 2025
The U.S. stock market has demonstrated a strong performance in 2024, with the benchmark S&P 500 posting a total return of about 25% as the year nears its end. Not surprisingly, the technology sector, especially artificial intelligence (AI) powered stocks, has been at the heart of this bull rally.Th...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
Better Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock: Palantir vs. SoundHound AI
Two of the hottest artificial intelligence (AI) stocks heading into 2025 are Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) and SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN). Both stocks had a phenomenal 2024, with Palantir's stock up almost 400% and SoundHound AI's gaining nearly 900%. That's nearly unheard-of performance, a...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
Want Decades of Passive Income? Buy This Index Fund and Hold It Forever.
There are thousands of dividend-paying stocks in the market, and it can seem overwhelming to many investors to figure out which are the best income investments for their portfolios. If you're looking to create a passive income stream that you don't have to worry about, a dividend-stock index fund co...The Motley Fool
Sat, Dec 28
