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Can You Really Become a Millionaire With an S&P 500 ETF?
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of Americans don't believe they'll ever be wealthy, according to a 2023 report from financial services company Empower. Among survey participants, the benchmark for "wealthy" was a net worth of at least $400,000.Building a substantial amount of wealth may seem out of reac...The Motley Fool
Feb 8, 2025
2 Stocks That Could Soar Again in 2025
Many companies in the biotech industry performed well last year. Two in particular stood out: Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) and Summit Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SMMT). Both saw their shares more than double in 2024, thanks to strong clinical progress. While these two drugmakers still don't have any...The Motley Fool
Feb 8, 2025
These 2 Dividend Stocks Are Absolute Bargains Right Now
Dividend stocks are great for many reasons, not least because any company that can sustain growing payouts for a long time likely has a strong underlying business. It's even better to invest in excellent income stocks when they seem to be trading at attractive valuations, which isn't always easy to ...The Motley Fool
Feb 8, 2025
Cathie Wood of Ark Invest Just Delivered Incredible News for Bitcoin Investors
If you're interested in where crypto could be headed in 2025, then the new "Big Ideas 2025" report from Ark Invest is a must-read. It lays out what could be coming next for cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, and smart contract blockchain networks.But the really in
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Feb 8, 2025
Don't Be Fooled. Planet Labs' $230 Million Contract Really Is Great News.
Planet Labs (NYSE: PL) stock is on a roll.Over the past three months, shares of Planet, which operates the world's largest privately owned constellation of Earth observation satellites, have roughly tripled in value -- from $2 and change back at the beginning of November to more than $6 a share at F...The Motley Fool
Feb 8, 2025
Should You Buy Amazon Stock Right Now?
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is doing an excellent job of lowering its cost to serve customers while improving its delivery speed.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 5, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 7, 2025.Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox ever...The Motley Fool
Feb 8, 2025
Can Bitcoin Hit $1 Million in the Next Decade?
Even if you factor in the recent wobble, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has been on a tear recently. It's gained almost 55% in the past six months, setting new all-time highs as quickly as Michael Phelps in an Olympic swimming pool. Over the past decade, it has outperformed many other asset classes.For some ...The Motley Fool
Feb 8, 2025
What's Going on With AMD Stock?
AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) continues delivering revenue and profit growth, but the stock price is not reacting positively.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 5, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 7, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe ar...The Motley Fool
Feb 8, 2025
2 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Years
One of the best ways to make money in the stock market is by buying and holding solid companies for the long run, as this strategy not only allows investors to take advantage of secular or disruptive trends, but also helps them benefit from the power of compounding.For instance, an investment of $1,...The Motley Fool
Feb 8, 2025
3 Ways a Solo 401(k) Can Save Your Retirement
Owning a business is no joke. As the boss, you're responsible for ensuring customers are happy, taxes are paid, and your competition is in the rearview mirror. As challenging as it may be to be a solo business owner, though, the benefits can be pretty sweet – including the chance to change the cours...The Motley Fool
Feb 8, 2025
Is It Finally Time to Give Up on UPS After the High-Yield Dividend Stock Crashed to a 4-Year Low?
United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) stock fell 14.1% on Jan. 30 after the company reported disappointing fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results. The stock is now at its lowest level since July 2020.Dividend raises, paired with a beaten-down stock price, have pushed UPS' yield up to a mouthwatering ...The Motley Fool
Feb 8, 2025
Is Dell Technologies a Good Under-the-Radar AI Stock?
When you hear Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL), you probably think of the laptop you use at work. While that's a fair assessment because that's likely the most common interaction you have with the company's products, Dell is also a massive player in the artificial intelligence (AI) space.Its server di...The Motley Fool
Feb 8, 2025
How Much Money Did SpaceX Make in 2024?
As the Yogi Berra saying goes, "It's hard to make predictions, especially about the future." But it seems that the space forecasters at the media website Payload Space are making predicting the future look easy.Roughly one year ago, Payload Space reported that SpaceX had just finished doing $8.7 bil...The Motley Fool
Feb 8, 2025
Why Is Everyone Talking About Intel Stock?
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is one of the worst-performing semiconductor stocks of the last two years.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 5, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 7, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stoc...The Motley Fool
Feb 8, 2025
Should You Buy This Supercharged Growth Stock That's Down 39% Right Now?
The stock market's impressive run over the past couple of years has lifted some businesses much more than others. For example, shares of one software-as-a-service (SaaS) company have surged 111% higher just in the past 12 months.That's not surprising, given the impressive trajectory this business is...The Motley Fool
Feb 8, 2025
How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) If You Have $100,000 in Your Retirement Account?
There's plenty to like about retirement accounts like 401(k)s and traditional IRAs. Both types of accounts allow your contributions to reduce your current year's taxable income, giving you an immediate tax break that could save you hundreds or thousands of dollars.The catch, however, is that you're ...The Motley Fool
Feb 8, 2025
Here Are My Top 4 Must-Own Stocks for February
Each month, I look at my holdings and determine which stocks are my best. I do this in case some of them go on sale, as some of the biggest artificial intelligence (AI) companies have right now. That way, I'm prepared when the market drops to take action instead of needing to analyze.My top four mus...The Motley Fool
Feb 8, 2025
This Top Quantum Computing Stock Nears $1 Billion in Signings
Quantum computing could be a big deal once the technology matures. BCG estimates that industry-wide quantum computing revenue could reach $170 billion sometime after 2040, with quantum hardware and software delivering as much as $850 billion of annual value for end users. Potential use cases include...The Motley Fool
Feb 8, 2025
Better Cybersecurity Stock: Palo Alto Networks or CrowdStrike?
Although cybersecurity isn't as big an investment trend as artificial intelligence (AI) or quantum computing, it's still an important theme that investors should pay attention to. Cybercriminals continue to expand their efforts to hack organizations' systems, which has fueled spending on top-notch c...The Motley Fool
Feb 8, 2025
