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Possible Stock Splits in 2025: 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Giants Up 677% and 797% Over the Last Decade to Buy Now
Companies will commonly split their stock after a strong run-up in price. While it doesn't change any of the underlying fundamentals of the company, it's a strong signal from management that it believes the stock will continue moving higher. As a result, many investors buy shares immediately followi...The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
Billionaire Bill Ackman Thinks Donald Trump Could Make These 2 Stocks Big Winners -- and Both Are Already Up Over 6X in the Last 12 Months
Billionaire Bill Ackman isn't as much of an activist investor as he used to be. However, he still doesn't mind trying to influence corporate executives to take steps that would boost their companies' share prices when it would make money for his hedge fund. Ackman recently took activist investing to...The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
The Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy With $350 Right Now
With as impressive of an investing track record as Warren Buffett has achieved, you'd expect his Berkshire Hathaway portfolio would be loaded with great stocks. And you'd be right.The good news is that you don't need a huge amount of cash to buy many of those stocks. Here are my picks for the best B...The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
Is XRP (Ripple) More Likely to Hit $4 or Dogecoin $0.60 in 2025?
Crypto prices are up a ton since Donald Trump won the presidential election in early November, and crypto prices by and large have held up pretty well in the face of a recent rise in Treasury yields. Most investors are still bullish on the regulatory tailwinds Trump could unleash when he takes offic...The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
7 Facts About Social Security All Americans Should Know
Do you know what the average American's Social Security benefit is? Or why the program is facing financial trouble? In this short video, I discuss seven important Social Security facts that you should know.*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan. 15, 2025. The video was published on Jan. 1...The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
Why I Just Bought These 3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks
Dividend yields can be like ladders: The higher you go, the scarier it gets. Many of us are more afraid of falling off an especially tall ladder than a shorter one. Many investors are more leery of ultra-high dividend yields because they're afraid the dividends could be in jeopardy.However, some sto...The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
3 No-Brainer Fintech Stocks to Buy With $200 Right Now
Many fintech stocks soared in 2020 and 2021 as pandemic-driven digital transactions, stimulus checks, and low interest rates generated strong tailwinds for the sector. But in 2022 and 2023, a lot of those stocks tumbled as inflation, rising rates, and other macroeconomic headwinds curbed consumer sp...The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
Is Novo Nordisk Stock a Buy?
It hasn't been a great period for investors in Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) despite its ongoing status as one of the pharmaceutical industry's apex competitors in the field of cardiometabolic drugs. Its shares are down by more than 20% in the last 12 months, and, given a few new competitive developments...The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
Where Will Upstart Stock Be in 5 Years?
Upstart Holdings (NASDAQ: UPST) shareholders enjoyed a 51% gain last year, trouncing the S&P 500, and its business is poised to rebound this year. That should lead to further gains. It might finally be time to buy in, but there are plenty of risks right now with this volatile stock.Successful invest...The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
Want an Extra $1,000 of Dividend Income in 2025? Invest $11,750 in These 3 Ultra-High-Yield Stocks
The past couple of years have been great for the overall stock market, but there is a downside. When stock prices go up, dividend yields decline. Now, income-seeking investors need to look extra hard for reliable stocks that offer satisfying yields.The search for reliable high-yield dividend stocks ...The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
History Says the Nasdaq Will Soar in 2025: 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stock to Buy Before It Does
Since ChatGPT was released on Nov. 30, 2022, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have boasted total returns of 48% and 69%, respectively.Euphoria around the prospects of artificial intelligence (AI) helped snap the capital markets out of a wicked funk that took pl...The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
Is It Too Late to Buy AI Stocks in 2025? The Answer May Surprise You.
Any stock associated with artificial intelligence (AI) has had quite a run in the last few years. Take Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), which is up more than 1,000% and now sports one of the largest market caps in the world. Frankly, almost every big tech stock is benefiting from the AI boom, leading to monst...The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
Here's Why Lucid Group Stock Is a Buy Before Feb. 25
Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) is a great stock for growth investors searching for a bargain. Since going public in 2021, sales have grown by 16,300%. The company's share price, however, has struggled due to the market overpricing its stock during its IPO. Right now, sales are still growing in the heavy...The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
The Average American Retires at 62. Buying These 3 Investments Now Could Make Your Retirement Much More Comfortable
People are steadily extending their careers and working longer. According to research by The Motley Fool, today's average retirement age is 62, up from 59 in 2002. People also expect to work longer than before, with the average expected retirement age rising from 63 in 2002 to 66 today.Why aren't mo...The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
AMD's Struggling Gaming Business Could Take Another Hit This Year
A lot is going right for Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) right now. The company has been gaining share in the PC CPU market, its server CPUs have been selling well, and its AI accelerators have quickly turned into a multibillion-dollar business.The gaming business is another story. AMD's gaming...The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
3 Reasons Five Below Is a Must-Buy for Long-Term Investors
Five Below (NASDAQ: FIVE) is a retail chain of 1,749 locations as of the end of the third quarter of 2024. The chain is popular with teen and preteen shoppers who are looking to get trending products at cheap prices. And the stock is a must-buy for long-term investors. I believe that they will want ...The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: British American Tobacco vs. Kraft Heinz
If you like high-yield investments you've probably had both British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) and Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) pop up on your stock screens. There are things to like about each one, things to dislike, and one major difference that should lead investors to a clear choice between them....The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
1 Popular Cryptocurrency With 13,031% Upside, According to MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor
The total value of all cryptocurrencies in circulation currently stands at $3.5 trillion, which is near a record high. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) accounts for more than half of that value, thanks to its market capitalization of almost $2 trillion. Bitcoin has become a popular store of value for investors...The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
3 Reasons to Buy EPR Properties Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
If you like dividend stocks and can handle a little risk in your portfolio, EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR) is a stock you'll want to dive into right now. If you wait until some later tomorrow, you may miss the opportunity at hand today. Although it's not for the faint of heart, the 7.7% dividend yield h...The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
Paying Taxes on Social Security Benefits: 3 Pitfalls for Retirees to Avoid in 2025
Social Security is one of the foundations of most Americans' retirement planning. In an annual poll from Gallup, 60% of retirees said Social Security is a major source of income, and another 28% said it played a minor role in their budget. Keeping as much of your Social Security benefits as you can ...The Motley Fool
Jan 18, 2025
