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Stock-Split Watch: Is SoundHound Next?
Last year was a big one for stock splits. Major companies from Walmart to Chipotle Mexican Grill launched such operations, and players in the market's hottest growth industry -- artificial intelligence (AI) -- got in on the movement too. Leading chipmaker Nvidia, networking giant Broadcom, and equip...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 9
Should You Forget Nvidia and Buy This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Instead?
Is Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) in trouble? It's a question many investors have been asking after shares tumbled more than 20% from recent highs.Today, let's examine what has happened with Nvidia and whether another stock might be the smart choice for AI investors in 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 9
These Are the 6 Social Security Changes Americans Want to See
Social Security is currently facing a shortfall of nearly $23 trillion over the next 75 years, according to the latest Trustees Report. The latest estimates suggest the program's trust funds will be depleted in less than a decade. The worst-case scenario would see benefits slashed by nearly one quar...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 9
Prediction: This Unstoppable Vanguard ETF Could Smash the S&P 500 in 2025
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has performed remarkably well in recent years, soaring by around 23% in 2024 alone and by more than 80% over the past five years.But as strong as those figures are, plenty of stocks and funds have crushed the S&P 500 lately.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 9
2 Biotech Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in February
Equity markets performed well in January, as they often do, but as the dust settles on that early-year run, the strategy for long-term investors remains the same: Invest in companies that can perform well over long periods, whether or not they moved in tandem with the market in January. One month of...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 9
Want to Invest in Quantum Computing? 1 Stock That Is a Great Buy Right Now.
Quantum computing is a hot topic these days. Six months ago, the four largest pure play stocks in this market added up to a total market value of $1.9 billion. Today, their combined market value has soared to $15 billion. And that's not even a peak value -- the tally topped out at $19.2 billion on J...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 9
3 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy in February
Investing in AI stocks has brought opportunity in a rapidly changing environment. The sudden appearance of DeepSeek's models, which it created with older and less advanced processors, has lowered the cost of creating powerful artificial intelligence (AI) systems. While that may democratize the field...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 9
Where Will Palantir Technologies Stock Be in 1 Year?
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) is probably the hottest stock on Wall Street. As of this writing, shares are up 51% year to date and more than 380% over the last 12 months.So, where will Palantir shares be in one year? Let's dig into the numbers and see what's possible.Where to invest $1,000 ri...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 9
Disney Is Spending $60 Billion on Experiences: History Says It's the Right Move That Will Pay Off Years From Now.
Investors certainly know Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) as the media and entertainment powerhouse that owns popular cable networks including ABC, The Disney Channel, FX, and ESPN. The business also has a budding streaming division that is starting to report positive operating income.But in fiscal 2024, 37%...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 9
These 2 Stocks Are Leading the Data Center Artificial Intelligence (AI) Trend, but Are They Buys Right Now?
Data centers are among the most significant trends in artificial intelligence (AI). In the coming years, major tech companies will spend trillions erecting them in the U.S. and internationally. New massive projects are announced so often that it's tough to keep up, but I'll try. Here are some notabl...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 9
2 Top EV Stocks to Buy in February
Electric vehicle (EV) sales struggled in 2024, but not in the way you'd think. Tesla, for instance, experienced a 1% annual sales decline in 2024, its first in over a decade. This growth rate fell below the company's expectations. In fact, industry growth as a whole fell below analyst expectations. ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 9
Prediction: Buying Palantir Stock Today Could Set You Up for Life
The booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) software has supercharged Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) in the past year, with shares of the company rising more than 510%, as of this writing. This remarkable run can be attributed to the data analytics and software-platform provider's impr...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 9
Uber Shares Sink on Outlook. Is It Time to Buy the Stock on the Dip?
Shares of Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) were down 7.6% on Feb. 5 after the company reported Q4 results. Though shares quickly recovered later in the week, the stock is still down about 20% from its all-time high as of this writing.Let's dip into the company's recent results to see if its worth buyi...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 9
The Best Stocks to Invest $50,000 in Right Now
If you suddenly inherited $50,000, and you didn't have some short-term expense that needed paying off, you might be inclined to look for someplace to invest it and perhaps grow it into something bigger. $50K is a lot of money to invest all in one place, so a safer bet would be to spread it out acros...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 9
2 Growth Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in February
Not all growth stocks worth buying these days focus on the artificial intelligence field. There are many exciting ones in other industries -- even in healthcare, a sector some investors might consider boring. Two healthcare stocks that may or may not be boring, but that regardless look like strong g...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 9
2 Bargain Stocks That Could Soar in 2025
The S&P 500 is up 69% since bottoming in 2022, but the stocks of some industry-leading companies are still trading in the bargain bin.The following companies were flying high along with the broad market just a few years ago, yet their share prices have yet to recover and remain at multiyear lows. He...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 9
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Every Possible Claiming Age
One of the biggest Social Security decisions you'll have to make is when to sign up for benefits. Many choose to apply as soon as they're eligible, so they can get the most checks. But this isn't always the wisest move.Before you sign up, take some time to understand how your claiming age affects yo...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 9
RPT-Wall St Week Ahead-Inflation data to test market as tariff talk swirls
Repeats column first published on FridayBy Lewis Krauskopf, Saqib Iqbal Ahmed NEW YORK, Feb 7 (Reuters) - A fresh look at the pace of inflation will test the U.S. stock market in the coming week, as investors worry that President Donald Trump's tariff plans are endangering Wall Street's h...Reuters
Sun, Feb 9
Can Meta Platforms Stock Turn a $10,000 Investment Into $1 Million?
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has been one of the hottest growth stocks to own in recent years. Since the beginning of 2023, it has skyrocketed by around 490%, turning a $10,000 investment into nearly $59,000. The social media stock has gone from being the stock seemingly no one wanted to own in 202...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 9
Is Wolfspeed Stock a Buy Now?
Semiconductor stocks are a hot area to invest in thanks to the emergence of new industries, such as electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy, and artificial intelligence. Consequently, many of these stocks experienced skyrocketing share prices, making it hard to find bargains in this sector.But one...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 9
