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1 Crucial Thing Investors Are Missing About Procter & Gamble's Sales
In what's become something of a habit, Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) surprised on the upside in its second quarter of fiscal 2025. Not only that, the huge, sprawling, and very well-established company managed to grow key fundamentals, a feat that isn't easy to accomplish at this size and scope.What I ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Prediction: ASML Will Beat the Market. Here's Why.
It's only February, but it's already been a wild year for semiconductor stocks.The launch of a new chatbot from Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek led to the biggest single-day loss ever in value for the chip sector. DeepSeek claimed to have spent just $5.5 million to train its model and used more efficie...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Should I Buy Shopify Stock After Earnings?
The market spotlight has returned to Shopify (NYSE: SHOP) after its fourth quarter and 2024 earnings report. The e-commerce giant's figures highlighted a business that continues to expand at a brisk pace.The challenge for investors is whether that makes Shopify a buy. The stock has risen significant...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up On Right Now
Dividend stocks are one of the finest ways to build wealth over time, but there's more to it than just the yield. While companies that pay regular dividends to their shareholders are bankable, those that also grow their dividends regularly often generate huge returns for their shareholders over time...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if You Have $250,000 in Your Retirement Account?
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are one way the IRS ensures you pay taxes on money you have saved in tax-deferred retirement accounts, such as a 401(k) or traditional IRA.Since you receive a tax break on the front end, the IRS wants to avoid situations where someone doesn't take any withdrawal...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Here's the Average Stock Market Return in the Past 10 Years, and What Wall Street Expects in the Future
Collectively, about 6,000 companies are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Exchange, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). Many of those companies are grouped into major indexes that measure various aspects the domestic market.However, the ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Which Is the Better Stock to Buy and Hold Forever: Amazon or Costco?
You couldn't have gone wrong buying shares of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) or Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) in the two companies' early days. A $10,000 investment in Costco when the giant wholesaler went public in 1985 would be worth almost $11.9 million today. If you had bought $10,000 of Amazon's share...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Is Enbridge a Better Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stock to Buy Right Now Than Energy Transfer?
Midstream energy stocks have been anything but middling performers recently. Just look at Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) and Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET). These two leading midstream stocks have soared 33% and 42%, respectively, over the last 12 months.Just because one has been a bigger winner in the past do...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
President Trump's Social Security Changes So Far: 4 Things You Should Know
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to end federal taxation of Social Security retirement benefits. This isn't something he can do unilaterally. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the president and Republican lawmakers have discussed including this m...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Want to Cash In on High Inflation Rates? Buy These 2 High-Yielding Dividend Stocks.
The latest inflation data wasn't what the market wanted to see. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.5% month over month in January, and 3% year over year. That was higher than expected -- the consensus had been for a 0.3% monthly rise and a 2.9% annual pace -- and well above the Federal Reserve...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Have $500? 3 Absurdly Cheap Stocks Long-Term Investors Should Buy Right Now.
At first glance, it may not look like a great time to find "cheap stocks." The S&P 500 is close to all-time highs, and some of the more prominent consumer stocks are the reason for its performance.Nonetheless, the rally has left some of these stocks behind amid temporary challenges. That means inves...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Is President Donald Trump on a Collision Course With History? More Than a Century of Data Paints a Clear Picture.
For more than two years, optimists have firmly held the reins on Wall Street. Since 2022 came to a close, the iconic Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI), widely followed S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and innovation-propelled Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have respectively increased i...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
2 Monster Stocks to Buy Before They Soar 150% and 630%, According to Certain Wall Street Analysts
Tesla (NASDAQ: TTD) and The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TSLA) generated monster shareholder returns of 555% and 163%, respectively, over the past five years. And certain Wall Street analysts think that momentum will carry into the future, as detailed below:Analysts led by Tasha Keeney at Ark Invest have set...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Meta Platforms Stock Is Soaring. Is It Too Late to Buy?
Shares of Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) have delivered explosive returns to investors since bottoming out in 2022, and the stock continues to hit new highs. The stock surged recently after the company reported strong revenue and earnings performance in the fourth quarter.Despite the stock's monster ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62 and 67
For a majority of retirees, Social Security is more than just a monthly check. It represents a financial backstop for aging Americans who can no longer provide for themselves.Based on data from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Social Security pulled more than 22 million people above the f...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Hating Retirement? Here's What to Do.
A lot of people I know are super eager to retire. And unfortunately for them, they still have a good number of years to go before they'll be able to stop working for good.But retirement doesn't always work out magically. A recent MassMutual survey found that only 67% of retirees say they're happier ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
As McDonald's Turns to Value Meals, Is Now a Good Time to Buy the Stock?
After a period of heavy inflation left quick-service restaurant prices elevated, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has decided to lean into value meals. In fact, on its recent fourth-quarter earnings call, the company used the word "value" or a variation of the word "affordable" more than 50 times.When quick-s...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 15
The Ultimate Healthcare Robotics Stock to Buy With $600 Right Now
Robotics is something that is transforming many industries -- and one of the biggest winners is the area of healthcare. Using robots in minimally invasive surgeries has been shown to decrease chances of complications, shorten hospital stays, and lower mortality rates. And one player in particular do...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 15
Better Monthly Dividend Stock: EPR Properties vs. STAG Industrial
Dividend investors are often looking for income to replace a salary in retirement. Buying companies that pay dividends monthly is a great solution, as monthly dividends are as close to a paycheck as you can probably get on Wall Street.But is it worth reaching for yield with a stock like EPR Properti...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 15
History Says the S&P 500 Will Surge in 2025: 2 Stock-Split Stocks to Buy Before It Does
The S&P 500 is in the midst of a market rally that has persisted for more than two years and continues to defy detractors. A solid economic outlook, growing corporate profits, and the vast potential of artificial intelligence (AI) have all helped fuel the market's advances. After gaining 24% in 2023...The Motley Fool
Sat, Feb 15
